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School of ArtsSociologyGeneral Requirements:Sociology is the study of the processes and patterns of social interaction; forms of social organization; and the influences of social groups, institutions, and social structure upon human behavior. The goals of the department are to develop students' sociological imagination, including a familiarity with sociological concepts, theories, research methods, and research findings; to foster knowledge of and respect for diverse societies and cultures; to alert students to the needs of communities, societies, and the global environment; and to promote a spirit of social service. Requirements for a Major in Sociology:All majors must complete 30 credits, including a 12 Sociology credit Core and one of the five areas of concentration described below. The core consists of:
The GENERAL SOCIOLOGY major is recommend for students interested in research in sociology, teaching, law, business administration, human resources, public administration, urban planning, and related fields. All courses are applicable for this concentration. The CRIMINAL JUSTICE concentration is recommended for students interested in law, police work, probation and parole work, or related criminal justice careers. In addition to the four required core courses (304, 307, 324, and 416), students are required to take 309, Criminology, and two technical criminal justice courses dealing with particular kinds of crimes and the structure and function of the criminal justice system (selecting from SOC 361, Criminal Justice 364, Criminal Law and Society; 365, Police and Society; 366, White Collar Crime; 369, Current Issues in Criminal Justice); and two courses dealing with the social context of criminality (selecting from SOC 301, Social Problems; 308, Juvenile Delinquency; 310, Sociology of Deviance). Students are also encouraged to take course outside their area of concentration.
The SOCIAL SERVICE concentration isrecommended for students interested in social-service related careers. In addition to the four required core courses (304,307,324, and 416), students are required to take 210, Introduction to Social Services; 312, Social Services Practice I, and any three of the following courses: 302, Race and Ethnicity; 306, the Family; 308, Juvenile Delinquency; 310, Sociology of Deviance; 319, Social Services Practice II; 335, Culture, Health and Illness; 375 Internship Program; 399, Gender Roles. The Department strongly recommends that students also take SOC 319, Social Services Practice II, and an Internship. The ANTHROPOLOGY concentration is recommended for students interested in anthropology and related careers. In addition to the four required core courses (304,307,324, and 416), students are required to take SOC 202, Introduction to Cultural Anthropology and any four of the following courses: 204, Introduction to Urban Anthropology; 302, Race and Ethnicity; 317, Anthropology of Drugs; 327, Power and Conflict; 328, Societies and Cultures of Latin America; 331, Anthropology of Work Occupations; 335, Culture, Health, and Illness. Requirements for a Minor in SociologyStudents who wish to minor in Sociology select 15 credit hours in consultation with a departmental advisor. Students will be required to take one course dealing with social differentiation (304, Social Class and Inequality; 302, Race and Ethnicity, or 399, Gender Roles) and one course emphasizing the application of sociological analysis to one or several institutions of society (306, The Family; 310, Sociology of Deviance, or 301, Social Problems). In addition, students take three more courses from the courses listed above. Minors cannot take the Senior Seminar. For Further Information:Dr. Dr. Richard Dello Buono, Chairperson
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