Sociology,
B.A.
The
University offers a bachelor's degree with a major in
Sociology as well as a B.A. in Social Science with a
specialization in Sociology/Anthropology.
Sociology majors who are interested in criminal justice
administration may choose a concentration in the
Administration of Criminal Justice.
In addition, it offers minors of 18 sh in either
Sociology or Anthropology.
The
degrees in Sociology/Anthropology not only prepare the student
to enter graduate school in the disciplines, but they also
serve as an excellent foundation for entrance to other
graduate and professional schools.
Students have pursued careers in social and community
services, business and industry, law enforcement and
corrections.
A
major consists of a minimum of 32 sh in Sociology beyond
Introduction to Sociology.
Since a sound program in Sociology should include a
basic core of courses that provide a sound foundation on which
to build, the following courses in Sociology are required:
SOCI205, 206, 301 or 302, 352, 354, 402, and 404.
Beyond that the student may freely elect 11 sh of
courses in Sociology.
In addition, the student will take another 15 sh of
supporting courses in the Social Sciences area.
Those
interested in pursuing a specialization in Anthropology may
select a major in Social Science with a specialization in
Sociology/Anthropology.
This consists of 24 sh beyond the introductory courses
in Anthropology, and Sociology as follows: 12 sh in
Anthropology (ANTH102, two other Anthropology courses, and one
elective); 12 sh in Sociology (SOCI101, 352, 404, and one
elective); plus 3 sh of electives chosen from courses in
either discipline.
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A.
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General
Education Requirements (73 sh total)
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B.
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Social
Science Area (15 sh total)
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Anthropology
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6 sh
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Economics
or Political Science
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3 sh
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(Whichever not taken in Gen. Ed.)
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Geography
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3 sh
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Social
Work
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3 sh
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C.
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Sociology
Core Requirements (beyond SOCI101) (21 sh total)
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SOCI205
Racial and Ethnic Relations
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3 sh
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SOCI206
Marriage and Family
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3 sh
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SOCI301/SOCI302
Juvenile Delinquency/Criminology
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3 sh
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SOCI352
Sociological Theory
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3 sh
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SOCI354
Social Change
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3 sh
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SOCI402
Industrial Sociology
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3 sh
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SOCI404
Sociological Research
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3
sh
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D.
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Electives
in Sociology (11 sh total)
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SOCI203
Social Problems
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3 sh
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SOCI301/SOCI302
Juvenile Delinquency/Criminology
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3 sh
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(whichever
is not taken in core requirements in Sociology)
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Social
Science Seminars:
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SOCI328
Social Science Seminar
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3
sh
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SOCI328
Changing Male/Female Roles
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3
sh
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SOCI328
Seminar on Sociology of Religion
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3
sh
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SOCI328
Seminar on Modernization
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3
sh
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SOCI328
Issues in Health Care
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3
sh
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SOCI330 Japanese Culture and
Society |
3 sh |
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SOCI351
Urban and Rural Patterns
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3 sh
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SOCI353
Social Institutions
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3 sh
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SOCI360
Death and Dying
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3 sh
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SOCI369
Internship (pre-requisites-SOCI352 and SOCI404)
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3 sh
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SOCI402
Industrial Sociology
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3 sh
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SOCI403
Social Gerontology:
The Sociology of Aging
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3 sh
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SOCI499
Independent Study
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3 sh
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SOCI-59
Special Topics in Sociology
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3 sh
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Sociology
- Administration of Criminal Justice Concentration
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Core
Requirements (15 sh total)
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SOCI301 Juvenile Delinquency
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3
sh
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SOCI203 Social Problems
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3
sh
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SOCI302 Criminology
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3
sh
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SOCI420 Corrections
(now CRJS305)
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3
sh
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SOCI430 Capstone Seminar
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3
sh
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Area
Requirements (3 sh total)
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POLI381 Law and Society
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3
sh
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PSYC322 Drugs and Human Behavior
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3
sh
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(need PSYC100 and one of the following:
BIOL101, BIOL106, or HLTH251)
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Elective
(3 sh total)
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SOCI351 Urban-Rural Patterns
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3
sh
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SOCW414 Family in Crisis
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3
sh
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SOCW415 Child Welfare
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3
sh
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Updated
12/2003 |
