Assumptions
To do the sociology major as a transfer the minimum transfer requirements are: Introduction to Sociology, two sociology electives, English I and no more than 2 general education requirements remaining
Year Fall Spring
3 SOC116 History of Sociological ThoughtHistory of Sociological Thought The works of leading sociological theorists, the historical-ideological setting of each theorist, and major trends of development of sociological thought, with particular reference to the 19th and 20th centuries. Intensive reading in the primary sources.
Sociology Elective 3Ideally this will be a junior level substantive course that provides background for a topic you might wish to investigate further in your senior thesis. You will propose that research next semester and it must grow out of something you already know something about (sociologically speaking).
GenED ElectiveElective
ElectiveDepending on your background, this course should be used to broaden or deepen your preparation in the social sciences. Like the sociology elective mentioned above, one function of this course could be to give you substantive background for a thesis project.
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SOC190 ProseminarProseminar in Sociology This course builds upon the skills and knowledge gained in the earlier sociology and anthropology courses and lays the groundwork for conducting original research for the senior thesis. Students will select topics for their research, construct research questions, review and analyze the existing literature, and develop proposals detailing the strategies that they will use in conducting original research.
SOC91 Research MethodsResearch Methods with Lab An introduction to the techniques social scientists use to answer empirical questions. Topics include how to read published research; collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative data; communicate research results; distinguish between empirical, ideological, theoretical, and ethical questions; formulate research questions; and use computers to access, organize, analyze, and display social science data. Actual research methods covered vary from year to year but generally include social observation, interviewing, and surveys.
NOTE: taking research methods concurrently with proseminar is far from ideal since the latter presumes the former but sometimes it must be done. In no case is it acceptable to take research methods AFTER proseminar so plan accordingly.

Sociology Elective 4Elective
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4 SOC191 Senior SeminarSenior Seminar in Sociology Directed original research and senior projects.
Sociology Elective 5Elective
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GenED ElectiveElective
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Sociology Elective 6Elective
Sociology Elective 7Elective
ElectiveElective
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