Major Requirements
<p>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.</p>
<p>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 Chair of Sociology and Criminal Justice. This request must be made prior to enrolling in the upper-level sociology course.</p>
<p><strong>Grade Requirements for Sociology Majors:</strong></p>
<p>Students who major in Sociology must achieve a grade of C- or above in all core courses in the major. If a student receives a lower grade than a C-, that student will need to repeat the course.</p>
<p><strong>Prerequisite:</strong></p>
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<td>SOC 1000</td>
<td>Introduction to Sociology: <br />The Sociological Imagination</td>
<td>3</td>
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<td>SOC 1140</td>
<td>Quantitative Data Analysis for <br />the Social Sciences</td>
<td>3</td>
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<p><strong><br />Core Requirements: </strong></p>
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<td>SOC 2130</td>
<td>Sociological Theory</td>
<td>3</td>
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<td>SOC 2600</td>
<td>Methods in Social Research</td>
<td>3</td>
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<td>SOC 4000</td>
<td>Independent Research</td>
<td>3</td>
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<p><strong><br />Choose (at least) two courses below: <br /></strong><em>These courses may be used as an elective after core requirement is satisfied</em><strong>.<br /></strong></p>
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<td>SOC 2200</td>
<td>Race and Ethnicity</td>
<td>3</td>
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<td>SOC 2470</td>
<td>Sex, Gender, and Sexuality</td>
<td>3</td>
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<td>SOC 2510</td>
<td>Social Movements and Social Action</td>
<td>3</td>
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<td>SOC 2760</td>
<td>Wealth, Poverty, and Social Class</td>
<td>3</td>
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<p><br /><strong>Electives (15 credits): <br /></strong><em>Students must take 3 courses/15 credits at the 2000- or 3000-level with at least 1 from 3000-level. These courses may also be used toward a concentration.</em><strong><br /></strong></p>
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<td>SOC/CJ 2160</td>
<td>Urban Life: Culture & Change</td>
<td>3</td>
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<td>SOC/CJ 2340</td>
<td>Developing Foundational Success</td>
<td>3</td>
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<td>SOC/CJ 2402</td>
<td>Domestic Violence: Family and Intimate <br />Partner Violence</td>
<td>3</td>
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<td>SOC/CJ 2120</td>
<td>Restorative Justice</td>
<td>3</td>
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<td>SOC/CJ 3404</td>
<td>Sociology of Violence</td>
<td>3</td>
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<td>SOC/CJ 3640</td>
<td>Deviance and Social Control</td>
<td>3</td>
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<td>SOC 2050</td>
<td>Social Problems</td>
<td>3</td>
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<td>SOC 2090</td>
<td>Climate Justice</td>
<td>3</td>
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<td>SOC 2200*</td>
<td>Race and Ethnicity</td>
<td>3</td>
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<td>SOC 2470*</td>
<td>Sex, Gender and Sexuality</td>
<td>3</td>
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<td>SOC 2480</td>
<td>Sports and Society</td>
<td>3</td>
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<td>SOC 2490</td>
<td>Grassroots: Organizing, Leadership<br />and Social Change</td>
<td>3</td>
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<td>SOC 2510*</td>
<td>Social Movements and Social Action</td>
<td>3</td>
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<td>SOC 2620</td>
<td>Diversity in Families</td>
<td>3</td>
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<td>SOC 2760*</td>
<td>Wealth, Poverty and Social Class</td>
<td>3</td>
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<td>SOC 3300</td>
<td>Sociology of Medicine and the Body</td>
<td>3</td>
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<td>SOC 3600</td>
<td>Chocolate Cities</td>
<td>3</td>
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<td>SOC/SWK 2420</td>
<td>Working with Groups and Communities</td>
<td>3</td>
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<td>SOC/SWK 3390</td>
<td>Crisis Intervention</td>
<td>3</td>
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<p><em>*Course may be used as an elective after core requirement is satisfied.</em></p>