Sociology Sociology General Informatioi DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY Chair: Rosemary Conover Location: Social Science Building, Room 114 Telephone Contact: Carol Jensen 626-6241 Professors: Jerry H. Borup, Dean Collinwood, Rosemary Conover, Daniel T. Gallego, L. Kay Gillespie; Associate Professors: Brooke Arkush, Linda Eaton, Ron Holt; Assistant Professors: Thomas Kearin, Brenda Kowalewski, Homa Firouzbakhch, Robert Reynolds, Huiying Wei-Arthus SOCIOLOGY Coordinator: Daniel T. Gallego Telephone Contact: Carol Jensen 626-6241 Description Sociology is the study of social life and the social causes and consequences of human behavior. Sociology's subject matter ranges from the study of dating and marriage to the hostile mob, from crime to religion, from the study of race relations and the inequalities of social class to the shared beliefs of common cultures. Sociology offers something for every serious student who wishes to embrace its perspective, methodology, and theoretical orientation. Sociology is a popular major for students planning futures in such professions as law, business, education, architecture, politics, public administration, and a myriad of other professions. Sociology provides a rich fund of knowledge, a new way of looking at everyday phenomena, and a range of research techniques which can be applied to the profession the student pursues in life. For a career with the title of "Sociologist," a master's degree of a Ph.D. is usually either desirable or required. PROGRAM: SOCIOLOGY MAJOR OR SOCIOLOGY TEACHING MAJOR General Requirements: • WSU Core Requirements (see index). • General Education Requirements (see index). • A minor is required. • Sociology majors must have a C or better in sociology courses and an overall GPA of 2.25 in their major. • Sociology majors must have an overall GPA of 2.00 (C average). • Sociology Teaching majors must achieve an overall GPA of 3.00. • 183 hours are required for a degree in Sociology. Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division courses (courses numbered 300 and above). • Students who are Sociology teaching majors must satisfy the College of Education Certification Program (see Teacher Education). Specific Requirements: Sociology Major or Sociology Teaching Minor: • Majors must take a minimum of 51 credit hours in Sociology courses, including the following required courses: Soclgy SS101 (5), 226 (3), 250 (3), 266 (4), 301 (3), 302 (3), 303 (4), 360 (4), 402 (3), 403 (4), 466 (3). • In addition, students are required to concentrate in one of the five areas of emphasis below. • Students must complete 12 hours of the courses listed under the emphasis. Deviance and Criminology: (3), 427 (3), 470 (3). Soclgy SSI02 (5), 326(3), 327 Urban Sociology: Soclgy 285 (3), 385 (3), 410 (3), 470 (3), 485 (3); Geogr 341 (3), Organizational Studies: (3), 470 (3). Soclgy 255 (3), 340 (3), 355 (3), 455 The Family: (3). Soclgy 111 (3), 311 (3), 320 (3), 350 (3), 470 Comparative Sociology: Soclgy 205 (3), 305 (3), 405 (3), 470 (3), Anthro 440 (3). PROGRAM: SOCIOLOGY DEPARTMENTAL HONORS General Requirements: Enroll in the General Honors Program and complete 10 hours of General Honors courses (see the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog). • Maintain an overall GPA of 3.3. • Fulfill the requirements for the Sociology major or the Sociology Teaching major. Specific Requirements: • In fulfilling requirements for a sociology major in Honors take at least 20 hours on an Honors basis. • In addition, complete the Sociology Honors Senior Project of 2 hours. • A student may receive Departmental Honors credit in any upper division Sociology course with the exception of Soclgy 466. Permission from the department chair should be sought before registering in a course for Honors credit. A written agreement should be reached with the appropriate instructor regarding the work expected for Honors credit. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog.) PROGRAM: SOCIOLOGY MINOR OR SOCIOLOGY TEACHING MINOR General Requirements: • A grade of C or better in minor courses. • Teaching minors must meet Teacher Education admission and certification requirements. Specific Requirements: • Sociology, B.I.S., and Teaching Minors must take a minimum of 25 credit hours in Sociology courses including the following required courses: Soclgy SS101 (5), 266 (4), 303 (4), plus one course from the following: Soclgy 250 (3), 266 (3), 301 (3), 302 (3), 402 (3). • In addition, minors must take an additional 9 credit hours from one of the emphasis areas listed under the Sociology major. Sociology Teaching minors must take Commun HU102 (3) or an approved equivalent, Soclgy 341 (3), and Educ 450 (3). Transferring students with a Sociology Minor can transfer 15 hours of approved Sociology courses from other approved programs. SOCIOLOGY COURSES-SOCLGY 55101. Principles of Sociology (5) An introductory survey of the global development, theoretical outlook, and principal micro and macro-sociological research findings of the field of Sociology. 55102. Social Problems (5) Major social problems in contemporary society, including crime, delinquency, sexual deviance, substance abuse, poverty and inequality, and other issues, including a focus on values and decision making. 111. Courtship and Marriage (3) Contemporary patterns of dating, courtship, engagement, and adjustment in marriage. 205. Sociology of Social Movements (3) The social history of social movement formation, growth, and decline with reference to key catalytic social conditions. Global trends as a unique type of social movement. 226. Sociology of Deviance (3) Introduces the student to the various sociological concepts of social deviance. Social deviance is examined in its positive, neutral and negative forms. The benefits and contributions as well as the consequences and disruptions of the forms are considered in the context of a diverse, plural and multicultural society. Prerequisite: Soclgy SS 101. 250. Introduction to Social Psychology (3) Inter-relatedness of individual and group behavior through the study of social interaction, processes, and roles. 255. Leadership in Organizations (3) People today are often in a position of leadership, both in a professional capacity as well as in their families and service organizations. This course will introduce students to those principles and skills they will need in order to function as leaders. Prerequisite: Soclgy SS101. 266. Introduction to Research Methods (4) Introduction to the scientific foundations of sociology and methods of sociological research. 281. Experimental Course Offerings (2-5) Individual courses offered on an experimental basis, identified by specific name and description. The specific title will appear on student's transcript along with the authorized credit. 285. Sociology of Cities (3) In-Depth analysis of the urbanization, modernization and economic development of the system of cities, the relationship between cities and culture, and the structure of cities. The emphasis is on the city as a spatial unit rather than social behavior. Prerequisite: Soclgy SS 101. 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs (2-5) Consult the quarterly class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. 301. Social Stratification (3) Social class and status in society, emphasizing how social class membership affects occupation, success, and life chances. 302. Social Organizations (3) Exploration of the nature of modern organizations, how they work, function and affect contemporary society. 303. Sociological Theory - Classical (4) A study of the classical tradition of sociological thought during the birth of Sociology in Europe. Comte, Marx, Weber, Simmel, Durkheim, and others will be covered. To be taken before Soclgy 403. 305. Political Sociology (3) Power and authority relations within formal organizations, communities, nation-states and global cultures. How power and authority influence and are influenced by kinship, class, religion, interest groups and belief systems. Prerequisite: Soclgy SS 101. 311. Sociology of The Family (3) Structure, function and contemporary issues facing the family. Student Services Interdisc. Programs Applied Science & Technology Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Health Professions Science Social & Behavioral Sciences 282 283 Continuing Education