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2011-2012 
    
2011-2012 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Sociology


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Associate Professors: Kaufman (Chair), Marti, Ruth
Assistant Professor: Taft
Affiliate Faculty: Assistant Professor Kelly
Visiting Assistant Professor: Waymer

Distribution Requirements


Any course in sociology numbered under 370, other than Sociology 260, may be counted toward fulfillment of the distribution requirements for the social sciences. However, first-year students are encouraged to take 100- and 200-level courses rather than more advanced courses.

Cultural Diversity Requirement


Sociology 205, 261, 340, and 430 satisfy the cultural diversity requirement.

Major Requirements


Ten courses, including: 
1.Statistics (Soc 260)
2. Theory (Soc 370 or another new theory course)
3. Research Methods (Soc 390, Soc 391 or another new methods course)
4. Second theory or methods course.
5. At least one 400-level course*
6. 5 other courses, 2 of which must be 300+ level. 

No more than two independent research courses may count toward the major. 

Class of 2012 may choose the old requirements or the new requirements. Class of 2013 fall under the new requirements.

*A student may choose to write a thesis but must receive department approval. Theses will be done by independent study (495). To earn honors, a student must write a thesis.

Honors Requirements


A major desiring to become a candidate for honors in sociology must apply in writing to the department at the beginning of the fall semester of the senior year. Applicants must have an overall GPA of 3.2 and a GPA of 3.5 in all course work taken in the major. In order to receive honors, a student must, in addition to maintaining this level of performance, receive a grade of at least A- on the Senior Thesis (Soc 495) as well as departmental recommendation.

Rationale for Course Numbering


Sociology 101 provides an introduction to the discipline. This course is limited to first year students, sophomores, and juniors. 

200-level courses, with the exception of 260 (Statistics), provide an introduction to substantive topics within the field. These courses are open to students at all levels. 

300-level courses focus on theory, methods, and more advanced topics. While open to students at all levels, a previous course in sociology is often helpful.

400-level courses are advanced seminars that often require the permission of the instructor to enroll. 

Sociology Courses


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