Description of the Sociology Program 2008-2009
Course lists from previous catalogs are available at the Registration Services Catalog page.
Sociology Major: Standard Program
A minimum of 39 credits is required including:
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 cr
SOC 202 Sociological Theory 3 cr
SOC 210 Qualitative Research Methods 3 cr
SOC 325 Self and Society 3 cr
SOC 380 Race, Class and Gender 3 cr
SOC 498 The Capstone Experience 3 cr
One of the following:
PSY 200 Statistical Analysis and Experimental Methodology I 3 cr
SOC 211 Quantitative Research Methods 3 cr
Six of the following:
SOC 150 Environmental Sociology 3 cr
SOC 168 Social Problems 3 cr
SOC 259 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 cr
SOC 303 Contemporary Theory 3 cr
SOC 320 The Family 3 cr
SOC 321 Religion 3 cr
SOC 322 Medical Sociology 3 cr
SOC 323 Cultural Studies 3 cr
SOC 340 Social Movements 3 cr
SOC 349 Law Enforcement 3 cr
SOC 350 Deviance 3 cr
SOC 351 Juvenile Delinquency 3 cr
SOC 355 Drugs and Society 3 cr
SOC 367 Corrections 3 cr
SOC 397 Special Topics 3 cr
SOC 399 Internship in Sociology 1-6 cr
SOC 492 Independent Study 1-6 cr
ESS 490 Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity 3 cr
Criminal Justice Emphasis
A minimum of 42 credits is required including:
POLS 301 Constitutional Law II 3 cr
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 cr
SOC 202 Sociological Theory 3 cr
SOC 210 Qualitative Research Methods 3 cr
SOC 259 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 cr
SOC 325 Self and Society 3 cr
SOC 349 Law Enforcement 3 cr
SOC 367 Corrections 3 cr
SOC 380 Race, Class, and Gender 3 cr
SOC 498 The Capstone Experience 3 cr
One of the following:
PSY 200 Statistical Analysis and Experimental Methodology I 3 cr
SOC 211 Quantitative Research Methods 3 cr
One of the following:
PSY 468 Abnormal Psychology 3 cr
SOC 350 Deviance 3 cr
SOC 351 Juvenile Delinquency 3 cr
At least six credits of the following:
ESS 490 Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity 3 cr
SOC 150 Environmental Sociology 3 cr
SOC 168 Social Problems 3 cr
SOC 303 Contemporary Theory 3 cr
SOC 320 The Family 3 cr
SOC 321 Sociology of Religion 3 cr
SOC 322 Medical Sociology 3 cr
SOC 323 Cultural Studies 3 cr
SOC 340 Social Movements 3 cr
SOC 355 Drugs and Society 3 cr
SOC 397 Special Topics 3 cr
SOC 399 Internship in Sociology 1-6 cr
SOC 492 Independent Study 1-6 cr
Sociology Minor
A minimum of eighteen credits is required:
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 cr
Sociology electives 15 cr
Capstone Course Requirement. The following courses in the Sociology Major fulfill the Capstone Course Requirement: SOC 498 The Capstone Experience, or SOC 399 Internship (Criminal Justice Emphasis).