348 » Credit Hour Requirements: Fulfill the requirements for the Sodology 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 Sodology Honors Senior Project of 3 hours. * Permission from the Sociology coordinator 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 Honors Program on page 43.) 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. Students who select the Sociology Teaching Minor must satisfy the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department). Course Requirements for Minor Sociology Courses Required (9 credit hours) SOC SS/DV1010 Introduction to Sociology (3) SOC 3030 Sociological Theory - Classical (3) SOC SI3660 Sociological Research (3) Sociology Electives (select three courses, 9 credit hours, only one of which can be lower division) SOC SS/DV1020 Social Problems (3) SOC SSI030 American Social Institutions: Past, Present, & Future (3) SOC 1110 Courtship and Marriage (3) SOC 3000 Social Psychology (3) SOC 3010 Social Stratification (3) SOC 3110 Sociology of Family (3) SOC DV3120 Sex/Gender Roles: Past, Present, Future (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 SI3600 Social Statistics (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) SOCDV4550 Sociology of Work (3) SOC 4830 Readings and/or Proj ects (1-3) SOC 4890 Internship (1-6) 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 minor/BIS, the student must take two courses (6 elective credit hours) from the following courses: SOC 3250 Deviance and Sodal Control (3) SOC 3260 Juvenile Delinquency (3) SOC 3270 SOC 4270 Criminology (3) Sociology of Law (3) Sociology Teaching Minors are also required to take SOC 3420, HIST 4500, and COMM HU 1020 in addition to the courses required by the Teacher Education Program. INTERDISCIPLINARY MINORS The Sociology Program participates in the Asian Studies, Ethnic Studies, European Studies, Legal Studies and Women's Studies Minor Programs and the Urban and Regional Planning Emphasis Program. Students who wish to enroll in one of these programs should indicate thdr desire to do so with the program coordinator who will help them work out a proper combination of courses to fit their particular needs. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of this catalog.) SOCIOLOGY COURSES - SOC SOC SS/DV1010. Introduction to Sociology (3) An introduction to the study of Sodology through the concepts and principles used to understand and evaluate society. It focuses on all aspeds of society: culture; social interaction; institutions; group processes; deviance and social control; stratification, diversity, and inequality based on race, ethnicity, class, gender, etc.; and social stability and change. SOC SS/DV1020. Social Problems (3) A study of major social problems in contemporary society, including issues of age, gender, family, race, ethnicity, wealth and poverty, politics, education, public safely, health care, substance abuse, and environment. Special emphasis is given to these issues and their consequences for today's global and diverse society. SOC SSI030. American Social Institutions: Past, Present & Future (3) An introduction to social institutions in the United States through the concepts and theories of Sociology. Special emphasis is given to exploring the nature of social institutions, including their functions, dynamic interaction with each other, and impact on American behavior and life. Cross cultural comparison will be induded in this course. SOC 1110. Courtship and Marriage (3) A comparative approach is employed to study contemporary patterns of dating, courtship, cohabitation, engagement, and adjustment in marriage. SOC 2810. Experimental Course Offerings (2-3) SOC 2920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs (1-3) Consult the semester dass schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. SOC 3000. Social Psychology (3) Sociological Social Psychology is the study of individual, group, and social behavior through analysis of the relationship between individuals and sodal institutions. Individuals actively create social strudure while they are simultaneously shaped by it. Students will analyze how sodal interaction, processes, roles, and statuses are created and maintained by individuals. Students will also analyze how these same processes, roles, and statuses shape their individual behavior. Sodal Psychological theories and methodologies are also addressed. Prerequisite: SOC SS/DV1010 or SS/DV1020 or SS1030. Weber State University 20 06-200 7 Catalog