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Sociology Curriculum
For the sociology course offerings, 1000-level courses provide a comprehensive descriptive overview at the introductory level, 2000-level courses provide an in-depth specialized study of a particular case, area, or social phenomenon and introduce theoretical perspectives and 3000-level courses analyze case materials applying theory critically in specific cases and consider the consequences of various theories on social policy and strategies for social change.
A 1000-level sociology course is required as a prerequisite for any 2000-level sociology course and any 2000-level sociology course is a prerequisite for any 3000-level sociology course. Any student who has grounds to request a waiver of this requirement may do so by contacting the sociology area coordinator for a decision. This request must be made prior to enrolling in the upper-level sociology course.
Prerequisite:| SOC 1000 | Social Life |
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| SOC 1600 | Social Problems | |
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| ANTH 1020 | Introduction to Anthropology | 3 |
Requirements for Sociology Major:
| SOC 2600 | Methods in Social Research | 3 |
| SOC 3900 | Senior Seminar: Selected Topics in Sociological Theories |
3 |
Electives:
Twenty-one sociology credits at the 2000-, 3000-, or 4000- level from any of the SOC courses listed under Sociology (No more than three credits of SOC 3450 may be applied toward this twenty-one credit requirement.) Students must take at least six of these 21 credits at the 3000- or 4000-level.
Requirement in Related Area: (must be taken before CJ/SOC 2600 Research Methods)
| MATH 1150 | Statistics |
Students are encouraged to develop individualized courses in field work or independent study as part of their elective program:
| SOC 3450 | Experiential Learning (Internships) (1-9 crs., 3 of which may count as an elective in the major) |
| SOC 4000 | Independent Research |
| SOC 4100 | Independent Readings |
*Additionally, students may select one of two concentrations within sociology (Service and the Community or Ethnic and Gender Studies) and complete twelve credits of the twenty-one credit elective course work in that concentration.
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