Sociology Major

[Vaheb]

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Me and a friend have been pre-dental since day one and are going to start our second year in the fall.

We did almost half of the science requirements our first year and are going to start the sociology pre-reqs this year while continuing to do science courses and finish off our last 2 years with sociology upper divs.

I know it looks good to stand out, but has anyone heard of Sociology being looked down upon?

Just wanted to know..so we can see what we're getting ourselves into.

 

[Medwell]

No, your major can't possibly hurt (or help) you in any way.

 

[lippy104]

No, your major can't possibly hurt (or help) you in any way.

Yea but your courseload can, and if you choose a major with a light courseload with a minimal amount of science courses dental schools will not look favorably on that. Whatever major you choose, make sure to take plenty of science courses to show them you can handle mutltiple science classes in a quarter/semester.

 

[sfrice80]

Yea but your courseload can, and if you choose a major with a light courseload with a minimal amount of science courses dental schools will not look favorably on that. Whatever major you choose, make sure to take plenty of science courses to show them you can handle mutltiple science classes in a quarter/semester.

Absolutely agree. Sometimes unique majors, not saying sociology is necessarily one, can actually help you in the application process. I had a friend who was a music major who is starting his D2 year now and he was known as the "music" kid when he applied. He said he was asked specific questions about it at every interview. I agree that as long as you take a heavy course load and excel in the classes, you will be fine. You just have to show you can handle upper level coursework. Statistics will show an overwhelming number of incoming dental students are bio or chem majors but of course thats just because an overwhelming number of bio and chem majors apply to dental school. Do well in your studies and no matter what you should be good to go.