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Structure of the Sociology Major/Minor
Sociology Major
A major in sociology consists of 30 hours of coursework organized to provide progressively more sophisticated levels of sociological analysis culminating in a capstone experience. It is expected that students start with Level 1 courses, progress to Level II and then to Level III and so forth. The structure of the major is as follows:
I. Entry Courses (6 hours)
· Sociology 1000: Introduction to Sociology
· Sociology 2200: Social Inequalities
II. Basic Courses (6 hours)
· Sociology 2950: Social Research
· Sociology 3100: Recent Theories in Sociology (prerequisite: Sociology 2200)
III. Post Basic Courses (9 hours)
· Three additional sociology courses numbered 3000 or above. May include no more than three hours of Sociology 2940, 4941, 2940, and/or 4942.
IV. Additional Hours in Sociology (6 hours)
· Students must take an additional 6 hours of elective coursework in the major.
V. Capstone Course (3 hours)
· Sociology 4970: Senior Seminar. Required for all students in the major, except those writing an honors thesis (see VI. Departmental Honors below). This course should be taken in the last semester of undergraduate work.
VI. Departmental Honors (6 hours)
· Sociology 4995: Honors in Sociology. Students with a cumulative GPA of 3.3 are eligible for departmental honors in Sociology. Qualified students who seek this option must write an honors thesis under the supervision of a Sociology faculty member. Students who take the honors thesis option are not required to take Sociology 4970. Students enroll in Sociology 4995 for 3 hours each semester of the senior year.
VII. Statistics
· A course in statistics is NOT required for the major. However, such a course is highly recommended, especially for students considering graduate or professional school.
· Suggested courses include Statistics 1200, Statistics 1300, or Sociology 4120.
The coursework in sociology fits into five emphasis areas (also see back side). Although sociology majors are not required to select an emphasis area, students who want a closer tie between the major and future employment are encouraged to do so. Each area has recommended courses in the major, complementary internships, service learning opportunities, and suggested courses offered by other departments. The emphasis areas are:
· Law, Justice, and Society
· Power, Inequalities, and Social Change
· Sexuality, Health, and the Life Course
· Culture, Identity, and the Media
· Organizations, Work, Technology, and the Economy
Sociology Minor
Sociology Minor Form
To minor in Sociology, a student must complete a total of 15 hours of Sociology coursework as follows:
· Sociology 1000: Introduction to Sociology
· Sociology 2200: Social Inequalities
· Two courses of 3000-level or above
· One other sociology course
Program Area: Law, Justice, and Society
Courses: Sociology 1000: Law, Justice, and Society
Sociology 1650: Social Deviance
Sociology 3010: Social Problems
Sociology 3500: State Legitimacy and Revolt
Sociology 3600: Criminology
Sociology 4500: Sociology of Social Policy
Sociology 4600: Contemporary Corrections
Program Area: Power, Inequalities and Social Change
Courses: Sociology 1000: Power, Inequalities and Social Change
Sociology 2210: The Black Americans
Sociology 3200: Class, Status, and Power
Sociology 3320: Sociology of Sex Roles
Sociology 3500: State Legitimacy and Revolt
Sociology 3510: Public Opinion and Communication
Sociology 3520: Collective Behavior
Sociology 4220: Race and Ethnic Relations
Sociology 4230: Global Perspectives on Women and Development
Sociology 4510: Social Movements and Conflicts
Program Area: Sexuality, Health, and the Life Course
Courses: Sociology 1000: Sexuality, Health, and the Life Course
Sociology 1360: The Female Experience
Sociology 2230: Social Perspectives on Aging
Sociology 3010: Social Problems
Sociology 3300: Queer Theories/Identities
Sociology 3320: Sociology of Sex Roles
Sociology 3420: The Family
Sociology 3440: Sociology of Health
Sociology 4210: Sociology of Aging
Sociology 4400: Sociology of Health Systems
Cross-list WS 4420: The Politics of Reproduction and Fertility Control
Program Area: Culture, Identity, and the Media
Courses: Sociology 1000: Culture, Identity, and the Media
Sociology 2300: Self and Society
Sociology 2310: Culture and Mass Media
Sociology 3300: Queer Theories/Identities
Sociology 3310: Social Psychology
Sociology 3400: Politics of the Media
Sociology 3430: Sociology of Sport
Sociology 3450: Sociology of Religion
Sociology 3510: Public Opinion and Communication
Sociology 4320: Self, Identity, and Interaction
Program Area: Organizations, Work, Technology, and the Economy
Courses: Sociology 1000: Organizations, Work, Technology, and the Economy
Sociology 3200: Class, Status, and Power
Sociology 3500: State Legitimacy and Revolt
Sociology 3520: Collective Behavior
Sociology 3700: Organizations and Institutions
Sociology 3710: Sociology of Work
Sociology 4230: Global Perspectives on Women and Development
Sociology 4530: Social Organization of Industrial Societies
Effective 6/1/03