414 and other social phenomena. Because sociology addresses the most challenging issues of our time, it is a rapidly expanding fidd whose potential is increasingly tapped by those who craft polides and create programs. Few fields have such broad scope and relevance for research, theory, and application of knowledge. Sodology 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 sodologist requires a Master's Degree or PhD, an undergraduate education in sociology can be applied to almost any profession a student pursues. Sociology Major or sociology teaching major bachelor's degree (bs) » Program Prerequisite: Not required for the Sociology major. Sociology Teaching majors must meet the Teacher Education admission and licensure 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 38. » 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 Dedare your program of study (see page 18). There are no spedal admission or application requirements for the Sociology major. Teaching majors must meet the Teacher Education admission and licensure requirements (see Teacher Education Department). General Education Refer to pages 38-43 for Bachdor of Science requirements. The following course will fulfill General Education, Diversity and program requirements: SOC SS/DV1010. Major Course Requirements for BS Degree Required Program Courses (18 credit hours) SOC SS/DV1010 Introduction to Sociology (3) SOC 3030 Classical Sociological Theory (3) SOC 3600 Social Statistics (3) SOC 3660 Sociological Research (3) SOC 4030 Contemporary Sodological Theory (3) SOC 4900 Senior Capstone Course (3) Sociology Electives (select 6 courses, 18 credit hours, only one of which can be lower division) SOC SS/DV1020 Social Problems (3) SOC 2810 Experimental Course Offerings (2-3) SOC 2920 Short Courses, Workshops... (1-3) SOC 3000 Social Psychology (3) SOC DV3010 Social Stratification (3) SOC 3110 Sociology of Family (3) SOC DV3120 Sex/Gender Roles: Past, Present, Future (3) SOC 3130 Sociology of Gender (3) SOC 3250 Deviance and Sodal Control (3) SOC 3260 Juvenile Delinquency (3) SOC 3270 Criminology (3) SOC 3300 Environment and Society (3) SOC 3400 Social Change and Sodal Movements (3) SOC 3410 Sociology of Religion (3) SOC 3420 Sociology of Education (3) SOC 3430 Medicine and Healthcare in Society (3) SOC 3540 Small Groups and Leadership (3) SOC 3550 Organizations in Society (3) SOC 3840 Cities and Urban Life (3) SOC DV3850 American Minorities in Urban Settings (3) SOC 4120 Socialization over the Life Course (3) SOC 4270 Sociology of Law (3) SOC DV4410 Comparative Political Sociology (3) SOC DV4550 Sociology of Work (3) SOC 4810 Experimental Course Offerings (2-3) SOC 4830 Readings and/or Proj eds (1-3) SOC 4890 Internship (1-6) SOC 4920 Short Courses, Workshops... (1-3) SOC 4990 Seminar in Sodology (3) Deviance and Criminology Emphasis If a student desires 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: SOC 3250 Deviance and Sodal Control (3) SOC 3260 Juvenile Delinquency (3) SOC 3270 Criminology (3) SOC 4270 Sociology of Law (3) Sociology Teaching Majors are also required to take SOC 3420, HIST 4500, and COMM HU 1020 in addition to the courses required by the Teacher Education Program. Suggested Course Sequence Please refer to this program in the online catalog (weber.edu/catalog) and/ or contact the department for a suggested course sequence. SOCIOLOGY DEPARTMENTAL HONORS Please contact the Sociology Department for advisement and permission prior to enrolling in Honors courses. » Program Prerequisite: Enroll in the General Honors Program and complete 6 hours of General Honors courses. » 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 SOC 4830 and SOC 4890. In addition, complete the Sociology Honors Senior Project of 3 hours. SOCIOLOGY MINOR OR TEACHING MINOR AND BIS EMPHASIS » Grade Requirements: A minimum grade of "C" in courses counted toward the minor (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable). » Credit Hour Requirements: Minimum of 18 credit hours. Transferring students with a Sociology Minor can transfer 9 hours of credit from an acceptable Sociology program. Weber State University 2011 -2012 Catalog