welfare or education reform, how families differ and flourish, divisions of ethnicity, gender and social class, religious cults, medicine, media, and other social phenomena. Because sociology addresses the most challenging issues of our time, it is a rapidly expanding field whose potential is increasingly tapped by those who craft policies and create programs. Few fields have such broad scope and relevance for research, theory, and application of knowledge. Sociology is a popular major for students planning futures in such professions as law, business, education, architecture, politics, public administration, urban planning and development, human services, and a myriad of other professions. It also provides a solid foundation for pursuing graduate degrees in related fields. Although a career as a sociologist requires a Masters or Ph.D., an undergraduate education in sociology can be applied to almost any profession a student pursues. Sociology Major or Sociology Teaching Major » Program Prerequisite: Not required for the Sociology major. Sociology Teaching majors must meet the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department). » Minor: Required » Grade Requirements: A minimum grade of "C" in courses counted toward the major (a grade of "C" is not acceptable). Also refer to the general grade requirements for graduation on page 36. Sociology Teaching majors must achieve an overall GPA of 3.00 for admission to the Teacher Education Program. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation, of which 40 must be upper division credit hours (courses numbered 3000 and above). A minimum of 36 Sociology credit hours are required for the major. Transfer students who are majoring in Sociology can transfer up to 18 hours from an acceptable Sociology program. Only 9 of the transferred hours can be lower division. Advisement Sociology majors are assigned to a faculty advisor and are encouraged to meet with that advisor annually for course and program advisement. Call 801-626-6241 for additional information. Teaching majors are encouraged to also consult with advisors in the Jerry and Vickie Moyes College of Education (call 801-626-6269). Admission Requirements Declare your program of study (see page 18). There are no special admission or application requirements for the Sociology major. Teaching majors must meet the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department). General Education Refer to pages 36-41 for either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. The following General Education course will fulfill both General Education and program requirements: Soclgy SS/DV 1010. Course Requirements for B.S. or B.A. Degree Required Program Courses (18 credit hours) Soclgy SS/DV 1010 Principles of Sociology (3) Soclgy 3030 Sociological Theory - Classical (3) Soclgy SI3600 Social Statistics (3) Soclgy SI3660 Sociological Research (3) Soclgy 4030 Sociological Theory - Contemporary (3) Soclgy 4900 Senior Capstone Course (3) Sociology Electives (select 6 courses, 18 credit hours, only one of which can be lower division) Soclgy SS/DV 1020 Social Problems (3) Soclgy SS1030 American Social Institutions: Past, Present, & Future (3) Soclgy 1110 Courtship and Marriage (3) Soclgy 3000 Social Psychology (3) Soclgy DV3010 Social Stratification (3) Soclgy 3110 Sociology of Family (3) Soclgy DV3120 Sex/Gender Roles: Past, Present, Future (3) Soclgy 3250 Deviance and Social Control (3) Soclgy 3260 Juvenile Delinquency (3) Soclgy 3270 Criminology (3) Soclgy 3330 Environment and Society (3) Soclgy 3400 Social Change and Social Movements (3) Soclgy 3410 Sociology of Religion (3) Soclgy 3420 Sociology of Education (3) Soclgy 3430 Medicine and Healthcare in Society (3) Soclgy 3540 Small Groups and Leadership (3) Soclgy 3550 Organizations in Society (3) Soclgy 3840 Cities and Urban Life (3) Soclgy DV3850 American Minorities in Urban Settings (3) Soclgy 4120 Socialization over the Life Course (3) Soclgy 4270 Sociology of Law (3) Soclgy DV4410 Comparative Political Sociology (3) Soclgy DV4550 Sociology of Work (3) Soclgy 4890 Internship (1-6) Soclgy 4990 Seminar in Sociology (3) Deviance and Criminology Emphasis If a student destes to have an emphasis of deviance and criminology within the sociology major, the student must take three courses (9 elective credit hours) from the following courses: Soclgy 3250 Deviance and Social Control (3) Soclgy 3260 Juvenile Delinquency (3) Soclgy 3270 Criminology (3) Soclgy 4270 Sociology of Law (3) Sociology Teaching Majors are also requted to take Soclgy 3420, Hist 4500, and Comm HU1020 in addition to the courses requted by the Teacher Education Program. Suggested Course Sequence Please refer to this program in the on-line catalog (weber.edu/catalog) and/or contact the department for a suggested course sequence. Sociology DEPARTMENTAL HONORS » Program Prerequisite: Enroll in the General Honors Program and complete 6 hours of General Honors courses (see the Honors Program on page 43). » Grade Requirements: Maintain an overall GPA of 3.3. » Credit Hour Requirements: Fulfill the requirements for the Sociology major or the Sociology Teaching major, of which at least 12 hours must be completed on an Honors basis. A student may receive Honors credit in any upper division Sociology course with the exception of Soclgy 4830 and Soclgy 4890.* In addition, complete the Sociology Honors Senior Project of 3 hours. * Permission from the department chat should be sought before registering in a course for Honors aedit. A written agreement should be reached with the appropriate instructor regarding the work expected for Honors credit. (See the Honors Program on page 43.) WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY 2 0 04-2005 CATALOG