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Students must meet the general education requirements as outlined in the IUSB Bulletin. Click here for a list of those requirements.
The Sociology major is intended to introduce students to the intellectual and methodological perspectives and practices characteristic of the discipline, within the context of a liberal arts education. The program is designed to prepare students for immediate entry into the workplace, as well as to pursue further study in a Master of Social Work, master's, or Ph.D. program. Students must meet the general education requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree as well as complete the 30 hours concentration in Sociology.
Core Requirements
- S161, Principles of Sociology
- S258, Elementary Social Research Techniques: Quantitative Methods
- S268, Seminar in Applied Social Research: Qualitative Methods
- S348, Introduction to Sociological Theory
- One of the following courses:
- S349, Topics in Contemporary Social Theory or
- S351, Social Statistics
- Five additional courses in Sociology, including two 400-level seminars and not more than one at the 100-level. The internship course, SOC S494 Field Experience in Sociology, may be counted as one of the 400-level seminars.
All majors are strongly encouraged to fulfill the core requirements prior to pursuing other upper-level courses in the department. Sociology majors are strongly advised to take courses in theory, statistics, and computer science, especially if they are planning graduate study.
A student portfolio is maintained for every major to hold examples of work completed in Sociology courses. The student, in consultation with their departmental advisor, may suggest which materials to include in the portfolio. This degree can be completed in the evenings.
Students must meet the general education requirements for the Associate's degree (click here) as well as 15 hours concentration in Sociology
Core Requirements
- S161, Principles of Sociology
- One course in research methods:
- S258, Elementary Social Research Techniques: Quantitative Methods or
- S268, Seminar in Applied Social Research: Qualitative Methods or
- S351, Social Statistics
- S348, Introduction to Sociological Theory
- Two additional courses in Sociology at the 200- or 300-level
Students interested in pursuing a minor in Sociology must register their intention with the department and consult with a faculty advisor before completing three courses in Sociology. The required courses for the minor are as follows:
- S161, Principles of Sociology
- One course in research methods:
- S258, Elementary Social Research Techniques: Quantitative Methods or
- S268, Seminar in Applied Social Research: Qualitative Methods or
- S351, Social Statistics
- One of the following:
- S348, Introduction to Sociological Theory
- S349, Topics in Contemporary Theory
- Two additional courses at the 200-level or above related to some specific area of interest to the student. One of these must be a 400-level seminar (including S494 Field Experience). Variable topic courses may be used if the topic for the semester is appropriate.
Anthropology requires that its practitioners experience what it means to be human in different cultures, as well as to develop a new awareness and understanding of their own culture. It promotes a critical perspective about ourselves, our societies, and our relationship with other societies within the broader global framework. Through exploration of how other peoples and cultures from the past and present have handled common human problems such as providing for subsistence, creating families, maintaining social order, and so on, the study of anthropology enhances our appreciation of the diversity of possible solutions to our own problems as well as more global concerns. Students must register their intention to pursue the Anthropology minor with the program advisor before completing three courses in Anthropology. The required courses for the minor are as follows:
- ANTH A105, Human Origins and Prehistory
- ANTH E105, Culture and Society
- One course in research methods:
- S258, Elementary Social Research Techniques: Quantitative Methods or
- S268, Seminar in Applied Social Research: Qualitative Methods or
- S351, Social Statistics
- Two additional anthropology courses, one at the 300-level or above and one at the 400-level, chosen from the approved course list or approved by the Anthropology advisor.
Approved Course List
- A385, Topics in Anthropology: Motherhood
- A460, Topics in Anthropology: Diversity and Conflict
- E300, Peoples and Cultures of Latin America
- E320, Indians of North America
- E323, Indians of Indiana
- E365, Women and Power
- E380, Urban Anthropology
- E397, Peoples and Cultures of the Middle East
- E391, Women in Developing Countries
- E402, Gender in Cross-Cultural Perspective
- S335, Race and Ethnic Relations
- S410, Topics: International Inequalities
- A460, Topics: Politics of Identity
Social and cultural diversity has become an issue of increasing concern to communities everywhere as they anticipate the effects of demographic changes in the not so distant future. In order to prepare students to live in the global village and to be successful in the increasingly diverse workplace, the Department of Sociology and Anthropology offers a Certificate in Social and Cultural Diversity.
The curriculum is designed to take advantage of the core strengths of the disciplines of sociology and anthropology, and of our faculty, to offer focused study of race, class, culture, gender, and sexuality, all fundamental factors that contribute to social and cultural diversity within and between societies. Diversity has become a common element of workplace consciousness. As a result this certificate will be a useful complement for virtually anyone entering or already in the workforce.
- E105, Culture and Society
- Two core courses from the following:
- S164, Marital Relations and Human Sexuality
- S317, Social Inequality
- S335, Race and Ethnicity
- S338, Gender Roles
- One culture course from the following:
- E320, Indians of North America
- E397, Peoples and Cultures of the Middle East
- E402, Gender in Cross-Cultural Perspective
- S362, World Cultures and Societies
- S405, Religion in America
- One 400-level Capstone course from the following:
- A460, Diversity and Conflict
- S410, Sociology of Oppression and Privilege
- S410, International Inequalities
- S410, Gender, Inequality, and Work
The Sociology portfolio holds examples of work completed by majors. The portfolio includes:
- Major Requirement Form - list of completed courses, dates, and grades, with periodic assessments by the department advisor to indicate major's progress towards reaching department goals (see above).
- Table of Contents - list of titles, dates, and origin of materials in the portfolio
- Examples of completed work including:
- Representative writing and analysis from substantive sociology courses including but not limited to assignments and examinations.
- Evaluations of course materials by Sociology faculty and by the student
- Examples of examinatins and scores from those examinations
- Self-Assessment to be completed by the student after each nine hours of Sociology courses.
- A minimum of one to three examples of student's work should enter the portfolio for every nine credit hours of enrollment in Sociology. These examples should be primarily from Sociology courses, but majors may in consultation with their departmental advisor include work done in closely related subject areas.
- Portfolios ill be stored in departmental offices, but students are encouraged to keep copies of the material they place in their portfolios. Students may ask to see their own portfolio at any time during regular office hours.
The Internship program in Sociology (S494) can be an important milestone in the advanced undergraduate's training and preparation. The Internship program is designed for students who want to integrate the academic and theoretical dimensions of their education within the context of the practical work setting.
Eligibility requirements
Students who are in the latter part of their academic careers and have met the following course prerequisites:
- S161, Principles of Sociology or E105, Culture and Society
- At least one other Sociology course at the 200-level or above.
- Permission of the instructor.
What Qualifies
- The internship must involve work experience that is related to your educational or career goals.
- Internships may be part-time or full-time, paid or volunteer work.
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