Arts, Letters and Science — Sociology-Anthropology Sociology Majors—Students majoring in Sociology have two options open to them. They may pursue either (1) Sociology major with Area Concentration, or (2) Sociology major with a Social Work Concentration. In both options the students are majoring in Sociology but pursuing different areas of concentration. Thus, all Sociology majors without exception, must take a Sociology core comprised of the following courses: 101, 250, 360, 406, 465 and 499. In addition, students must also take those courses specified under their selected option. The number of hours required of a student in order to graduate with a major in Sociology depends upon the option which he chooses to pursue. Option 1, Sociology major with a Sociology Area Concentration, requires a minimum of 45 hours in their major field; while option 2, Sociology major with Social Work Concentration, requires a minimum of 55 hours. Students must have at least a 2.25 overall grade point average in their major field to graduate. A grade of "D" will not be counted toward graduation in a major or minor field. Sociology Minor or Sociology Teaching Minor—A student minoring in Sociology will be required to take at least 24 hours of Sociology including Sociology 101, 102, 406 and nine (9) hours of electives from courses listed within the area of Sociology. Sociology Major—Students in Sociology must select one of the following two options: (1) Sociology Area Concentration or Teaching Major, (2) Sociology—Social Work Concentration. Sociology Major with Sociology Area Concentration or Teaching Major (Option 1)—This option is for those students who have a primary interest in Sociology. The major goals of this option are two fold: (1) preparation to enter graduate school in Sociology, and/or (2) to prepare the student with those skills necessary to enter the occupational world. Most jobs in the area of Sociology are for those who obtain a master's or doctor's degree. However, in recent years, a wide range of jobs has become available in government and business for students with a bachelor's degree. Those students pursuing a Sociology Major with a Sociology Area Concentration are required to take the following Sociology core courses: Sociology 101, 250, 360, 406, 465, 499. In addition, students are required to select one of four major areas of study and take all courses that come under that area. The four areas are as follows: Arts, Letters and Science — Sociology-Anthropology Criminology-Sociology 326, 327, 429, 498 Family-Sociology 111, 311, 315, 480 Social Problems-Sociology 102, 410, 321 Organization and Demography—Sociology 280, 301, 380 Students must also take nine hours of electives from the courses listed within the Sociology area. Those students who are completing the requirements for a teaching certificate with Sociology as a teaching major should include Sociology of Educa- tin 341 among their electives. Courses of Instruction 55101. Introduction to Sociology—Systematic treatment of group life, social processes, social control, and social change. A W S Su (5) 55102. Social Problems—Aging, alcoholism, drug addiction, divorce, juvenile delinquency, crime, racial conflicts, and other social disorders. A W S Su (5) SS11I. Sociology of Marriage—Dating, courtship, engagement, and marital adjustment. A W S Su (3) SS250. Introduction to Social Psychology—Interrelatedness of individual, social and group behavior through studying interaction, organization, processes and roles. Prerequisite: Sociology 101 or Psychology 101. A S Su (5) SS280. The Community (Urban-Rural)—Ecological and processes in community development and change. A (5) 301. Social Structure of the U.S.—Contemporary American society as a system of social institutions. A S (3) SS311. Sociology of the Family—Structure and function of the family as a social institution. A S Su (3) 315. Sociology of Childhood—Socialization from infancy into early adolescence. A S Su (3) 326. Juvenile Delinquency—Definition, treatment, and prevention of delinquency. S (3) 327. Criminology—Nature, extent, causes, and treatment of crime. W (3) 341. Sociology of Education—Structure and function of education as a social institution. A or W, Su (3) 343. Medical Sociology—Sociological study of health; pre- 178 179