Sociology

Steven Cades, Chair
Goldstein Hall 221, ext. 7886

Students planning to do graduate work in sociology should take SOC SOC 350, SOC 356, and pursue study at least through the 200-level of the French, German, or Spanish language.

Sociology majors may become certified to teach social studies in secondary schools.

To assure proper scheduling, students interested in this program should inform the chairs of both the Sociology and Education Departments as early as possible in their college careers.

Freshman-Sophomore Courses

Required: SOC 101 and at least two courses from the following list: SOC 212, 213, 221, 240, 341, 350, plus either MAT 109 or PSY 309

Major Requirements: SOC 101, SOC 303, SOC 306, either MAT 109 or PSY 309, plus five additional courses in sociology. Students may substitute either ANT 105 or PSY 321 for one of the five courses. With prior permission of the Chair, students may substitute the research methods course of another social science discipline for SOC 306. An additional sociology/anthropology course will then be required.

Minor Requirements: Students wishing to minor in sociology must take six courses: SOC 303, SOC 306, and either MAT 109 or PSY 309, as well as three additional courses in sociology. With prior permission of the Chair, students may substitute the research methods course of another social science discipline for SOC 306. An additional sociology/ anthropology course will then be required.

Special Concentration within the Major

Social Work

Students interested in social work should take the following courses: SOC 212, 240, 341, 347, 382, 483, 484; ANT 105, ANT 320, and PSY 302.

Senior Capstone Experience: The Senior Capstone Experience in sociology is a significant piece of independent research, generally in the form of a thesis, undertaken by seniors with the guidance and mentorship of a department faculty member. A successful SCE will demonstrate the student's ability to answer a significant sociological question using the tools of both sociological theory and methodology. A student who successfully completes the SCE will receive a grade of Pass or Honors, and will be awarded four credits in her or his final undergraduate semester. A more extensive description of the SCE is available from the Department Chair.