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School of Social Sciences

Sociology (Bachelor of Arts)

Mission/Vision Statement

The mission of the sociology department is to teach our students to think sociologically, by applying the sociological theories and methods to social issues in the community, the nation and the world.

Student Learning Goals

  1. Sociology students should demonstrate a working knowledge of key concepts in sociology (by defining, mastering the characteristics of, and being able to apply the concept to an example).
  2. Sociology students should demonstrate a working knowledge of the major theories in sociology, the role of theory in building knowledge, and for a given social phenomena, construct a reasoned argument based on a theoretical perspective.
  3. Sociology should demonstrate a working knowledge of research methods in sociology; including recognizing how the scientific method is used; applying the proper statistical procedure to data; and interpreting the data appropriately.
  4. Sociology students should demonstrate a working knowledge of cultural diversity including recognizing the significance of race, ethnicity, gender, class, and sexuality both within U.S. society and in the global community.

Degree/Certificate Requirements

See “General Requirements for Undergraduate Degrees at IU Southeast” and “General Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree.”

General Education Component

Note: This is not a re-statement of the University’s General Education Requirement but a list of specific General Education courses which are also requirements or pre-requisites for course work in the school/major.

Dept

Course Number

Title

Credit Hours

Minimum Grade

Co-Reqs or Pre-reqs

SOC-S

163

Social Problems

 3

         C-

MATH-A

118

Finite Mathematics for the Social and Biological Sciences OR

 3

         C-

 P:Placement by exam or MATH-M 101

MATH-M

118

Finite Mathematics

3

C-

 P:Placement by exam or MATH-M 101

Traditional Track

The traditional track of the sociology major requires a minimum of 30 credit hours in sociology.

Dept.

Course Number

Title

Credit Hours

Minimum Grade

Prerequisites Co-Reqs or Pre-reqs

SOC-S

163

Social Problems

        3

         C-

SOC-S

250

Methods & Statistics I

        3

         C-

P:SOC-S 163; MATH-A 118 or M118

SOC-S

251

Methods & Statistics II

        3

         C-

P:SOC-S 250

SOC-S

295

Sophomore Seminar

        3

         C-

P:SOC-S 163
C:SOC-S 251

SOC-S

441

Topics in Social Theory

 (SOC-S447 Theories in Social Change may be substituted)

        3

         C-

P:SOC-S 251

SOC-S or

SOC-R

Sociology Elective

        3

         C-

SOC-S or

SOC-R

Sociology Elective

        3

         C-

SOC-S or

SOC-R

Sociology Elective

        3

         C-

SOC-S or

SOC-R

Sociology Elective

        3

         C-

Capstone

Dept

Course Number

Title

Credit Hours

Minimum Grade

Co-Reqs or Pre-reqs

SOC-S

470

Senior Seminar

        3

         C-

P: SOC-S 251

Traditional Honors Track 

Specific Requirements for Track

Admission to the Sociology Honors Program requires the following: The student must be sociology major with junior standing and must have a 3.3 GPA in all courses. Once admitted to the program, honors students will complete a double major in sociology honors and sociology. In addition to meeting the requirements for the sociology major, the honors student must complete S 495 (1 cr.) in conjunction with three advanced sociology courses and S 498 (1 cr.) taken in conjunction with S 470. Finally, honors students must maintain a 3.3 GPA in all courses.

Dept.

Course Number

Title

Credit Hours

Minimum Grade

Co-Reqs or Pre-reqs

SOC-S

163

Social Problems

        3

         B+

None

SOC-S

250

Methods & Statistics I

        3

         B+

P: SOC-S 163; MATH-M118 or A118

SOC-S

251

Methods & Statistics II

        3

         B+

P: SOC-S 250

SOC-S

295

Sophomore Seminar

        3

         B+

P: SOC-S 163
C: SOC-S 251

SOC-S

441

Topics in Social Theory

(SOC-S447 Theories in Social Change may be substituted)

        3

         B+

P: SOC-S 251

SOC-S or

SOC-R

Sociology Elective

        3

         B+

SOC-S

495

Individual Readings in Sociology in conjunction with above elective

        1

         B+

 P: 6 credits in sociology and written consent of instructor

SOC-S or

SOC-R

Sociology Elective

        3

         B+

SOC-S

495

Individual Readings in Sociology in conjunction with above elective

        1

         B+

 P: 6 credits in sociology and written consent of instructor

SOC-S or

SOC-R

Sociology Elective

        3

         B+

SOC-S

495

Individual Reading in Sociology in conjunction with above elective

        1

         B+

 P: 6 credits in sociology and written consent of instructor

SOC-S or

SOC-R

Sociology Elective

        3

         B+

Capstone

Dept.

Course Number

Title

Credit Hours

Minimum Grade

Co-Reqs or Pre-reqs

SOC-S

470

Senior Seminar

        3

         B+

P: SOC-S 251

SOC-S

498

Honor’s Thesis in conjunction with S470 above

        1

         B+

 P: Instructor consent


Gender Studies Track

Specific Requirements for Track

The Gender Studies Track in Sociology requires a total of 33 credit hours. Specific courses are listed below.

Dept

Course Number

Title

Credit Hours

Minimum Grade

Co-Reqs or Pre-reqs

SOC-W

100

Gender Studies

        3

SOC-S

163

Social Problems

        3

         C-

SOC-S

250

Methods & Statistics I

        3

         C-

P: SOC-S163;MATH-M 118 or A118

SOC-S

251

Methods & Statistics II

        3

         C-

P: SOC-S 250

SOC-S

295

Sophomore Seminar

        3

         C-

P: SOC-S 163
C: SOC-S 251

SOC-S

441

Topics in Social Theory

(SOC-S447 Theories in Social Change may be substituted)

        3

         C-

P: SOC-S 251

Electives

Dept

Course Number

Title

Credit Hours

Minimum Grade

Co-Reqs or Pre-reqs

Must take 6 credit hours of sociology courses:

SOC-R

320

Sexuality & Society

        3

        C-

 P: SOC-S 163

SOC-R

326

Masculinity & Society

        3

        C-

 P: SOC-S 163

SOC-S

310

Sociology of Women in America

        3

        C-

SOC-S

321

Variations in Human Sexuality

        3

        C-

SOC-S

329

Women & Deviance

        3

        C-

SOC-S

338

Sociology of Gender Roles

        3

        C-

 P: SOC-S 163

SOC-S

413

Gender & Society

        3

        C-

 P: SOC-S 163

SOC-S

416

The Family

        3

        C-

 P: SOC-S 163

SOC

A Sociology course with a gender component as approved by the instructor.

        3

        C-

Must take 3 credit hours of social science courses:

POLS-Y

200

Contemporary Political Problems (when gender is the topic and as approved by an advisor)

        3

        C-

POLS-Y

324

Women & Politics

        3

        C-

POLS-Y

401

Studies in Political Science (when gender is the topic and as approved by an advisor)

        3

        C-

HIST-H

214

Comparative Women’s History

        3

        C-

HIST-H

231

Women, Men, and Family in History

        3

        C-

HIST-H

260

History of Women in the United States

        3

        C-

PSY-P

460

Women: a Psychological Perspective

        3

        C-

 P: 9 credit hours in psychology

Other Social Science classes with a gender component and an advisor’s approval

        3

        C-

Must take 3 credit hours of Arts & Letters courses:

AFRO-A

386

Black Feminist Perspectives

        3

        C-

COAS-X

111

Introduction to Gay & Lesbian Studies

        3

        C-

COAS-X

111

Introduction to the Study of Gender

        3

        C-

FINA-A

170

Women Artists/The Visual Arts

        3

        C-

FINA-A

270

Women in the History of Art

        3

        C-

 P: ENG-W 131

ENG-L

207

Women and Literature

        3

        C-

ENG-L

378

Studies in Women and Literature

        3

        C-

 P: ENG-W 131 with a C or better

ENG-L

389

Feminist Literary and Cultural Criticism

        3

        C-

 P: ENG-W 131 with a C or better

SPCH-S

450

Gender and Communication

        3

        C-

 P: SPCH-S 122 and Junior standing

Other class with gender component and an advisor’s approval

        3

        C-

Capstone

Dept

Course Number

Title

Credit Hours

Minimum Grade

Co-Reqs or Pre-reqs

SOC-S

470

Senior Seminar Senior with a gender-related topic for the seminar paper

        3

        C-

P: SOC-S 251



 

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