UMaine Catalog Degree/Graduation Requirements Sociology Degree Requirements: General Education Requirements information 2.0 cumulative GPA, or better, for the 27 credits of Sociology courses (12 Core credits & 15 Elective credits) required for the major. Core Requirements: 12 Credits  (All core requirements except for SOC 101 must be passed with a “C” or better.) SOC 101 –