Sociology

Cultural Diversity Requirement

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

Major Requirements (A.B. Degree)

Ten courses, including: 
1. Statistics (SOC 201)
2. Theory (SOC 370, SOC 371, SOC 372, SOC 373, or another new theory course)
3. Research Methods (SOC 390, SOC 391, SOC 392, SOC 393 or another new methods course)
4. Second theory or methods course
5. At least one 400-level senior seminar course*
6. 5 other courses, 2 of which must be 300+ level

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

*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.  In the case of an exceptional academic record, together with a thesis of the highest quality, the department may confer high honors.

Rationale for Course Numbering

Sociology 100-level courses provide an introduction to the discipline. These courses are 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 involve research. A previous course in Sociology is recommended.

Sociology Courses

• AFR 222 - Race, Policing, and Justice correct title is Policing Black Radical Aesthetics
• AFR 374 - Contemporary Race Theory (=SOC 374)
• CIS 276 - Racial Justice Seminar
• COM 218 - Gendered Communication in Society (= SOC 218)
• COM 273 - Reporting Politics and Criminal Justice
• COM 275 - Mass Media & Society (= SOC 275)
• COM 315 - Media Effects (= SOC 315)
• COM 325 - Exploring Fake News
• COM 344 - Stereotypes and Humor (=SOC 344)
• COM 350 - Communication and Issues of Diversity
• EDU 330 - Sociology of Education (=SOC 330)
• ENV 343 - Geographies of Place
• PBH 251 - Health Disparities in the U.S. and Beyond
• PBH 280 - Introduction to Global Health (=SOC 280)
• SOC 101 - Introductory Sociology
• SOC 102 - Race, Class, Gender & Sexuality
• SOC 105 - Topics in Race and Religion
• SOC 110 - COVID-19 and Society
• SOC 201 - Social Statistics
• SOC 205 - Race and Ethnic Relations
• SOC 207 - Whiteness and Racial Justice
• SOC 209 - Sociology of the Good Place
• SOC 210 - Power and Politics
• SOC 211 - Demagogues and Dictators
• SOC 217 - Sociology of Gender and Sexuality
• SOC 218 - Gendered Communication in Society (= COM 218)
• SOC 222 - Sociology of Culture
• SOC 223 - Environmental Sociology
• SOC 225 - Religion and Non-Religion
• SOC 226 - Sociology of Sport
• SOC 227 - Hip Hop and Urban Sociology
• SOC 228 - Sociology of Cities and Urban Life
• SOC 230 - Sociology of Work
• SOC 231 - Leadership & Organizations
• SOC 232 - Medical Sociology
• SOC 236 - Sociology of Disability
• SOC 234 - Sociology of Mental Health
• SOC 361 - Sociology of Addiction
• SOC 237 - Boys and Men in Society
• SOC 240 - Social Movements
• SOC 242 - Globalization & Social Change
• SOC 246 - Modern Families
• SOC 247 - Global Development & Underdevelopment
• SOC 250 - Housing
• SOC 251 - Health Disparities in the U.S. and Beyond (=PBH 251)
• SOC 255 - Global Perspectives of LGBTQ Human Rights
• SOC 265 - Population & Society
• SOC 270 - Immigration and Deportation
• SOC 280 - Introduction to Global Health (=HHV 280)
• SOC 310 - Gender, Race, and Sports
• SOC 315 - Media Effects (= COM 315)
• SOC 316 - Digital Media and Social Change
• SOC 330 - Sociology of Education (=EDU 330)
• SOC 331 - Theoretical Explorations of Community Engagement
• SOC 355 - Queer Families
• SOC 358 - The Sociology of Beatties Ford Road
• SOC 363 - Urban Geography (= ENV 373)
• SOC 370 - Major Sociological Theorists
• SOC 371 - Critical Race Theory (=AFR 371, =EDU 371)
• SOC 372 - Feminist Theories
• SOC 373 - Contemporary Social Theory
• SOC 374 - Contemporary Race Theory (=AFR 374)
• SOC 380 - Sociology of Hollywood
• SOC 382 - Men and Masculinities
• SOC 386 - Religion and Young Adults
• SOC 390 - Qualitative Research Methods
• SOC 391 - Survey Methodology
• SOC 392 - Quantitative Data Analysis
• SOC 393 - Comparative-Historical Methods
• SOC 395 - Independent Research in Sociology
• SOC 410 - Advanced Seminars in Sociology, SOC 410-419
• SOC 417 - Senior Seminar: Social Media
• SOC 430 - Race and Religious Faith
• SOC 440 - Marriage, Divorce, Remarriage
• SOC 450 - Identity & Community
• SOC 495 - Independent Research in Sociology