Undergraduate
Bachelor's Degree Programs
Sociology
The Department of Sociology has a twofold mission: (1) to provide courses in sociology to all segments of the university, thereby acquainting the general student with the unique perspective and uses of sociology; and (2) to prepare sociology majors for advanced study or careers in sociology or related fields.
Sociology courses are designed to take advantage of the unique resources of an urban campus. The curriculum emphasizes the applied aspects of sociology as well as those segments of sociology necessary for advanced study. Courses in sociology serve to broaden the understanding of all students and should be of particular interest to students preparing for careers in professional social science, education, government, law, criminal justice, urban affairs, social service, medical service fields, and business. In an ever-changing environment, the Department of Sociology strives to provide students with diverse educational experiences, including traditional education and fieldwork and/or survey research experience. Both undergraduate majors and graduate students are encouraged to participate in internships and research projects as part of their educational experience.
Requirements
The major requires 30 credit hours of sociology course work (12 of which must be completed at IUPUI), with a grade of C (2.0) or higher. This includes the following required courses:- SOC R100 Introduction to Sociology (3 cr.)
- SOC R351 Social Science Research Methods (3 cr.)
- SOC R359 Introduction to Sociological Statistics (3 cr.)
- SOC R355 Social Theory (3 cr.)
- SOC R356 Foundations of Social Theory (3 cr.)
- SOC R357 Contemporary Sociological Theory (3 cr.)
- SOC R494 Internship Program in Sociology (3 cr.)
- SOC R497 Individual Readings in Sociology (3 cr.)
- SOC R498 Capstone Seminar (3 cr.)
15 additional credit hours of other sociology courses
For a concentration in Medical Sociology:
Requirement same as above with these additions-
At least 4 Medical Sociology electives:
- EITHER SOC R381 Social Factors in Health and Illness OR
- SOC R382 Social Organization of Health Care PLUS
- Other Medical Sociology electives from the following list:
- SOC R320 Sexuality and Society
- SOC R321 Women and Health
- SOC R327 Sociology of Death and Dying
- SOC R349 Victimology
- SOC R381 (if R382 was taken above)
- SOC R382 (if R381 was taken above)
- SOC R385 AIDS and Society
- SOC R410 Alcohol, Drugs, and Society
- SOC R415 Sociology of Disability
- SOC R485 Sociology of Mental Illness
- SOC R495 Topics in Medical Sociology
- Additional Sociology electives to total 15 credit hours of electives
