Overview
Stephanie Dhuman
Stephen Ellingson
Matthew Grace
Jaime Kucinskas, chair
Janina Selzer
Mahala Stewart
The goal of the Sociology Department is to introduce students to classic and contemporary theoretical approaches in sociology as they pursue data collection and analysis methods with opportunities to apply theory to explain empirical phenomena.
Students Will Learn to:
- Apply core sociological concepts to explain/interrogate social phenomena
- Employ one or more sociological methods in hands-on independent research
- Describe an array of diverse human experiences
A concentration in Sociology consists of nine courses: SOC-101 or SOC-110, SOC-301, SOC-302, SOC-549, SOC-550 and four additional courses. A Senior Project (SOC-550) culminating in a written thesis based on original research is required for the concentration. The Social, Structural, and Institutional Hierarchies requirement will be fulfilled by completing one of the following courses: SOC-101, SOC-110, SOC-204, SOC-223, SOC-237, SOC-278, SOC-288, SOC-301, SOC-319, SOC-323, SOC-329, SOC-361, SOC-367, SOC-373. Prospective concentrators who will be off campus during their junior year are encouraged to take SOC-301 and SOC-302 as sophomores. Candidates for honors must have a 3.3 (88) or better average grade in sociology courses; must submit a thesis receiving a grade of A- or better; and must be approved by a vote of the department faculty.
A minor in Sociology consists of SOC-101 or SOC-110, SOC-301 and three additional courses.