Sociology Secondary Emphasis
The sociology program offers two options for secondary emphasis concentration. The generalist option is designed for students who seek a broad based exploration of the discipline. The social focus option is designed for students who have a specific interest in scholarly exploration of a specialized sociological topic.
SECONDARY EMPHASIS IN SOCIOLOGY OPTION ONE:
GENERALIST OPTION
The 23 credit designated concentration (Secondary Emphasis) in Sociology requires the following courses.
Course Number |
Title |
Credits |
Prerequisites |
Dist. |
Skills |
SO 101 | Introduction to Sociology |
3
|
S
|
||
SO 203 | Minority Experience |
3
|
SO 101 or AN 151 |
S
|
|
SO 204 | American Families |
3
|
SO 101 or AN 151 |
S
|
|
ND.SS 214 | Statistics for Social Science |
4
|
S
|
QS
|
|
ND.SS 215 | Social Science Research Methods |
4
|
ND.SS 214 |
S
|
|
SO 320 | Wealth, Power and Society |
3
|
SO 101 & sophomore standing |
S
|
CW
|
SO 401 | Senior Seminar |
3
|
Senior Standing with POE in SO or seniors with permission |
S |
|
SECONDARY EMPHASIS IN SOCIOLOGY OPTION TWO:
SOCIAL ISSUES FOCUS
The designated concentration (Secondary Emphasis) in Social Issues is designed for
students whose interests are in specified areas of sociological scholarship. This
option would be most appropriate for students who have designed an individualized
POE with a specific concern for social issues represented in the curriculum.
This option requires the completion of a designated set of core courses and a minimum
of 2 additional courses (minimum 6 credits which must be 300 level or above) reflecting
the breadth and depth of sociology curriculum offerings reflecting the students individualized
POE focus. The advising process will be used to establish the best configuration
of courses to give appropriate coverage for the social issue selected for exploration
SOCIOLOGY SECONDARY EMPHASIS: SOCIAL ISSUES FOCUS (20 Credits)
REQUIRED CORE
Minimum of 6 additional credits reflecting a more in depth exploration of social issues drawn from SOCIOLOGY electives at the 300 level or above
Course Number |
Title |
Credits |
Prerequisites |
Dist. |
Skills |
SO 101 |
Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
S |
||
ND.SS 214 | Stats for Social Sciences |
4
|
S
|
QS
|
|
ND.SS 215 | Social Science Research Methods |
4
|
ND.SS 214 |
S
|
|
SO 401 | Senior Seminar |
3
|
S
|