Current version - Indiana University South Bend

2023 COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES
PHIL-P 342 Problems of Ethics
PHIL-P 381 Religion and Human Experience
REL-R 335 Religion in the United States, 1600-
1850
REL-R 336 Religion in the United States,
1850-Present
PSY-P 365 Psychology of Religion
SOC-S 313 Religion and Society
These courses are not offered every academic year. The
minor is an interdisciplinary program administered by
the Religious Studies Committee. The student must have
a faculty advisor (typically the chair of the Religious
Studies Committee) approved by the committee.
Sociology and Anthropology
Wiekamp Hall 2288
(574) 520-5509
www.iusb.edu/~socanth
Professors: Keen, Lucal, Sernau, Torstrick
Associate Professors: Grant, McGuire (Chairperson)
Assistant Professors: Blouin, K. James, Randall,
VanderVeen, Wells
Faculty Emeriti: Brandewie, Fritschner
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at
IU South Bend is dedicated to fostering a critical
understanding of the social and cultural diversity and
dynamics of the human condition through education
and discovery. The faculty is committed to excellence
in teaching and concern for the welfare of students,
scholarly and professional creativity, and campus and
community service.
Within the context of a liberal arts education, the department
cultivates in its students a sociological imagination
intended to prepare them to be active contributors to their
communities and to live fruitful lives as informed citizens
of a global society. Through their education and training in
theoretical analysis and the development of research skills,
students gain a solid practical basis for pursuing careers in
law, social work, business, public administration, and many
human services professions. They are also well equipped
to pursue graduate study in sociology or anthropology in
preparation for careers in teaching, administration, and
research.
Current information on the department and degrees
offered can be found on the departmental website.
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
The sociology major is intended to introduce students
to the intellectual and methodological perspectives
and practices characteristic of the discipline, within
the context of a liberal arts education. The program is
designed to prepare students for immediate entry into
the workplace, as well as to pursue further study in a
Master of Social Work, master’s, or Ph.D. program.
(All courses are 3 credit hours, unless otherwise designated.)
Core Requirements (33 cr.)
SOC-S 161 Principles of Sociology
SOC-S 348 Introduction to Sociological Theory
SOC-S 349 Topics in Contemporary Social
Theory
SOC-S 351 Social Statistics
SOC-S 353 Qualitative Research Methods
SOC-S 354 Quantitative Research Methods
Five additional courses in sociology, including two
400-level seminars and not more than one at the
100-level. The internship course, SOC-S 494 Field
Experience in Sociology, may be counted as one of
the 400-level seminars.
All majors are strongly encouraged to fulfill the core
requirements prior to pursuing other upper-level courses
in the department.
Minor in Sociology
(All courses are 3 credit hours, unless otherwise designated.)
Students majoring in a field other than sociology may
complete a minor in sociology. Students interested in
pursuing such a minor should register their intentions with
sociology and consult with the department chairperson
before completing three courses in the program.
Requirements (15 cr.)
Five courses, including at least one seminar at the
400-level, chosen from within the departmental
listings, with the approval of a faculty advisor and the
departmental chairperson, according to the following
specifications:
SOC-S 161 Principles of Sociology
Select one of the following:
SOC-S 351 Social Statistics
SOC-S 353 Qualitative Research Methods
SOC-S 354 Quantitative Research Methods
Select one of the following:
SOC-S 348 Introduction to Sociological Theory
SOC-S 349 Topics in Contemporary Social
Theory
Two additional courses at the 200-level or above
related to some specific area of interest to the student.
One of these must be a 400-level seminar or SOC-S
494 Field Experience in Sociology.
bachelor of arts in Anthropology
Anthropology requires that its practitioners experience
what it means to be human in different cultures, as
well as to develop a new awareness and understanding
of their own. It promotes a critical perspective about
ourselves, our societies, and our relationship with other
societies within the broader global framework. Through