Sociology

THE SOCIOLOGY MAJOR *requirements for students graduating in 2007-2008 or later

A minimum of 48 credits of sociology coursework, to include the following:

• SOC 204 - Introduction to Sociology - 3 credits (prerequisite to all upper division courses)
• SOC 315 - Methods I - Research Design - 4 credits (prerequisites: SOC 204 and junior standing)
• SOC 316 - Methods II: Quantitative Analysis - 4 credits (prerequisites: SOC 204, SOC 415, and junior standing)
• SOC 413 - Sociological Theory - 4 credits (prerequisites: SOC 204 and junior standing)
• Sociology Electives - 33 credits (see INTEREST AREAS below)

Additional recommendations and restrictions:

1. A GPA of 2.00 must be earned in sociology course work. A grade of C- or better is required in SOC 315, SOC 316, and SOC 413. Upper division coursework cannot be taken S/U.
2. A maximum of 8 credits from SOC 406 (projects) and/or SOC 410 (internship) may be applied to the 48 credit minimum.
3. A maximum of 12 credits of lower division sociology can be transferred/accepted toward sociology requirements.
4. Students may pursue either a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree or a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree. The B.A. emphasizes foreign language study, while the B.S. involves science, computer science, and quantitative studies. See an advisor to discuss the best choice for you.

INTEREST AREAS
(all courses four credits except where indicated)

The clusters of courses listed below illustrate ways in which students may organize their elective coursework in sociology. Students may also design their own cluster in consultation with a faculty advisor. Interest clusters are for guidance purposes only and are not required.

• *SOC 205 - Institutions & Social Change (3)
• *SOC 360 - Population Trends & Policy
• *SOC 421 - Social Change & Modernization
• *SOC 456 - Science & Technology in Social Context
• SOC 460 - Comparative Societies
• SOC 466 - International Development: Gender Issues

• SOC 418 - Qualitative Sociology
• SOC 424 - Social Psychology
• SOC 430 - Gender & Society
• SOC 437 - Race & Ethnic Relations
• SOC 453 - Sociology of Sport
• SOC 470 - Collective Behavior & Social Movements

• SOC 241 - Introduction to Crime & Justice
• SOC 340 - Deviant Behavior & Social Control
• SOC 439 - Welfare & Social Services
• SOC 440 - Juvenile Delinquency
• SOC 441 - Criminology & Penology
• SOC 442 - Sociology of Drug Use & Abuse
• SOC 448 - Law & Society (3)

• *SOC 206 - Social Problems & Issues (3)
• *SOC 312 - Sociology of the Family
• *SOC 350 - Health, Illness & Society
• SOC 412 - Sociology of Work & Family
• *SOC 421 - Social Change & Modernization
• *SOC 426 - Social Inequality
• SOC 448 - Law & Society (3)
• SOC 450 - Sociology of Education
• SOC 452 - Sociology of Religion
• SOC 453 - Sociology of Sport
• *SOC 454 - Leisure & Culture
• SOC 470 - Collective Behavior & Social Movements

• *SOC 350 - Health, Illness & Society
• *SOC 360 - Population Trends & Policy
• *SOC 426 - Social Inequality
• SOC 430 - Gender & Society
• SOC 432 - Sociology of Aging (3)
• SOC 437 - Race & Ethnic Relations
• SOC 439 - Welfare & Social Services
• SOC 448 - Law & Society (3)

• *SOC 360 - Population Trends & Policy
• *SOC 456 - Science & Technology in a Social Context
• SOC 466 - International Development: Gender Issues
• SOC 475 - Rural-Urban Sociology
• *SOC 480 - Environmental Sociology
• *SOC 481 - Society & Natural Resources
• *SOC 485 - Consensus & Natural Resources (3)

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