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Sociology (SOC) Undergraduate Programs

262 STEWART HALL/(320) 308-2294
www.stcloudstate.edu/sociology

A program in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology.
Also see College of Social Sciences description and requirements.

Chairperson: Robert Lavenda and Jiping Zuo
Faculty: Finan, Greider, Havir, Hollenbaugh, Mehdi, Ore, Panicker, Philion, Scheel-Keita, Sherohman, Zerbib, Zuo

Sociology offers a unique and critical perspective on contemporary society and social issues. This program focuses on the utility of sociological knowledge for institutional reform, service to the community, and progressive social change.

The sociology program offers a general major, a concentration in applied sociology, an interdepartmental major, a bachelor of elective studies major and minor, a sociology emphasis within the social studies education major, and a minor. Each of the majors includes several levels of sequencing in courses, as recommended by the American Sociological Association. The concentration in applied sociology is accredited by the Commission on Applied and Clinical Sociology. A 2.5 overall grade point average is required for admission to the applied sociology program, but the program will provide conditional admission to some students.

The sociology program emphasizes critical thinking, writing, and analytic skills and provides excellent preparation for graduate and professional studies. Students in the applied concentration are required to complete an internship, which is especially valuable for those who plan to work immediately after graduation or who plan to enter applied graduate programs. Capstone experiences are built into program requirements.

Bachelor of Arts

Sociology Major (36)
Required: SOC 111 or 160, 201, 302, 303, 304, 488
Emphasis: 9 credits from one of the four following areas:

1. Social Problems, Deviance and Social Justice: 211, 362, 366, 367, 368, 374, 460, 473.
2. Family, Health and Aging: 177, 273, 350, 355, 365, 374, 412, 472, 474, 475, other courses such as SOC 310, 400, 460, 462, and 473 with approval of adviser.
3. Political Economy of Society: SOC 273, 345, 355, 362, 389, 455, 456, 460, other courses such as 400, 412, 462, 468, 473, 482, 493 with approval of adviser.
4. Global Sociology: SOC 200, 345, 355, 362, 374, 412, 467, 468, 474, 475, 482, 493, other courses such as 400, 460, 462 with approval of adviser.

Electives: 9 credits
9 credits of sociology emphasis and elective courses must be at 300/400-level and none may be at 100-level. ANTH 250 may be used for 3 elective credits.

This major requires either one year in a single foreign language OR a minor.

Note: SOC 488 fulfills the Upper Division Writing Requirement for this Sociology major.

Concentration in Applied Sociology (37)
Required: SOC 111 or 160, 201, 302, 303, 304, 365, 444 (6 Cr.), 456 or 460, 477*, 480
Applied Electives: Select 6 credits from any of the following courses:

1. Deviance/Social Problems: SOC 366, 367, 368, 374, 400 w/approval, 460, 462 w/approval
2. Family/Health/Aging: SOC 350, 374, 400 w/approval, 462 w/approval, 472, 473, 475
3. Politics, Economy and Society: SOC 455, 400 w/approval, 460, 462 w/approval
4. Theory/Methods: SOC 400 w/approval, 462 w/approval, 478; ANTH 370, 455

Emphasis: Students may choose an emphasis in one of the four areas above if they take two courses from one area.

This major requires either one year in a single foreign language OR a minor.

Note: SOC 477 fulfills the Upper Division Writing Requirement for the Sociology major with a Concentration in Applied Sociology.

Sociology Interdepartmental Major (51)
Required: SOC 111 or 160, 201, 302, 303, 304, 365, 488
Electives: (30)

1. Sociology: 6 credits at 300/400-level
2. Interdepartmental: 24 credits from two or more programs outside sociology, including at least 12 credits from one program.

Note: SOC 488 fulfills the Upper Division Writing Requirement for this Sociology major.

No minor is required with this major.

Sociology Minor (21)
Required: SOC 111 or 160, 201, 302
Electives: 12 Cr. (6 credits must be at 300/400-level and none may be at 100-level.) ANTH 250 may be used for 3 elective credits.

Bachelor of Elective Studies

Sociology Major (36)
Required: SOC 111 or 160, 201.
Electives (30): must include research methods and theory competency. Program must be approved by sociology major adviser.

Sociology Minor (21)
Required: SOC 111 or 160, 201
Electives (15): Program must be approved by sociology minor adviser.

Bachelor of Science

SCSU offers an array of majors that lead to secondary (5-12) social studies licensure in Minnesota. Students seeking this licensure must complete the General Education program, the Social Studies Licensing Core, one of the emphases in the B.S. Social Studies major designated for licensure, and the Professional Education component.

The following courses make up the University's approved Social Studies Licensing Core: ANTH 250; ECON 201; GEOG 253, 270; HIST 140* or 141*, 106 (global only)**, 285; ETHS 310; POL 195, 251; PSY 240; SOC 160; SST 253, 453. Many of these social studies licensure core courses as well as a number of the courses in the major may be used for general education credit. (*History majors will include both of HIST 140 and 141 in their majors; ** History majors will use HIST 210, 211 and electives in African, Asian and/or Middle Eastern history instead of HIST 106 (global only)).

Individuals who plan to seek this licensure should consult the social studies licensure coordinator in the College of Social Sciences, SH 361, 320-308-5226, at SCSU or changing to this field to determine the current plan for the social studies licensure competencies to be developed and demonstrated. Fifteen credits of coursework at SCSU and a 2.50 Social Studies GPA at SCSU are required for admission to the Bachelor of Science Social Studies (Teaching) major leading to secondary social studies licensure.

Social Studies Major (Teaching)
Sociology Emphasis (24)
SOC 111 or 160, 201, 268, 302, 303; STAT 193;
SOC gender elective: SOC 273, 355, or other 3 cr. SOC course with approval of adviser;
One 3 cr. 400 level SOC elective with adviser approval