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2023 COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES<br />

PHIL-P 342 Problems <strong>of</strong> Ethics<br />

PHIL-P 381 Religion <strong>and</strong> Human Experience<br />

REL-R 335 Religion in the United States, 1600-<br />

1850<br />

REL-R 336 Religion in the United States,<br />

1850-Present<br />

PSY-P 365 Psychology <strong>of</strong> Religion<br />

SOC-S 313 Religion <strong>and</strong> Society<br />

These courses are not <strong>of</strong>fered every academic year. The<br />

minor is an interdisciplinary program administered by<br />

the Religious Studies Committee. The student must have<br />

a faculty advisor (typically the chair <strong>of</strong> the Religious<br />

Studies Committee) approved by the committee.<br />

SOCIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY<br />

Wiekamp Hall 2288<br />

(574) 520-5509<br />

www.iusb.edu/~socanth<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essors: Keen, Lucal, Sernau, Torstrick<br />

Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essors: Grant, McGuire (Chairperson)<br />

Assistant Pr<strong>of</strong>essors: Blouin, K. James, R<strong>and</strong>all,<br />

V<strong>and</strong>erVeen, Wells<br />

Faculty Emeriti: Br<strong>and</strong>ewie, Fritschner<br />

The Department <strong>of</strong> Sociology <strong>and</strong> Anthropology at<br />

IU <strong>South</strong> <strong>Bend</strong> is dedicated to fostering a critical<br />

underst<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>of</strong> the social <strong>and</strong> cultural diversity <strong>and</strong><br />

dynamics <strong>of</strong> the human condition through education<br />

<strong>and</strong> discovery. The faculty is committed to excellence<br />

in teaching <strong>and</strong> concern for the welfare <strong>of</strong> students,<br />

scholarly <strong>and</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional creativity, <strong>and</strong> campus <strong>and</strong><br />

community service.<br />

Within the context <strong>of</strong> a <strong>liberal</strong> <strong>arts</strong> education, the department<br />

cultivates in its students a sociological imagination<br />

intended to prepare them to be active contributors to their<br />

communities <strong>and</strong> to live fruitful lives as informed citizens<br />

<strong>of</strong> a global society. Through their education <strong>and</strong> training in<br />

theoretical analysis <strong>and</strong> the development <strong>of</strong> research skills,<br />

students gain a solid practical basis for pursuing careers in<br />

law, social work, business, public administration, <strong>and</strong> many<br />

human services pr<strong>of</strong>essions. They are also well equipped<br />

to pursue graduate study in sociology or anthropology in<br />

preparation for careers in teaching, administration, <strong>and</strong><br />

research.<br />

Current information on the department <strong>and</strong> degrees<br />

<strong>of</strong>fered can be found on the departmental website.<br />

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN SOCIOLOGY<br />

The sociology major is intended to introduce students<br />

to the intellectual <strong>and</strong> methodological perspectives<br />

<strong>and</strong> practices characteristic <strong>of</strong> the discipline, within<br />

the context <strong>of</strong> a <strong>liberal</strong> <strong>arts</strong> education. The program is<br />

designed to prepare students for immediate entry into<br />

the workplace, as well as to pursue further study in a<br />

Master <strong>of</strong> Social Work, master’s, or Ph.D. program.<br />

(All courses are 3 credit hours, unless otherwise designated.)<br />

CORE REQUIREMENTS (33 CR.)<br />

SOC-S 161 Principles <strong>of</strong> Sociology<br />

SOC-S 348 Introduction to Sociological Theory<br />

SOC-S 349 Topics in Contemporary Social<br />

Theory<br />

SOC-S 351 Social Statistics<br />

SOC-S 353 Qualitative Research Methods<br />

SOC-S 354 Quantitative Research Methods<br />

Five additional courses in sociology, including two<br />

400-level seminars <strong>and</strong> not more than one at the<br />

100-level. The internship course, SOC-S 494 Field<br />

Experience in Sociology, may be counted as one <strong>of</strong><br />

the 400-level seminars.<br />

All majors are strongly encouraged to fulfill the core<br />

requirements prior to pursuing other upper-level courses<br />

in the department.<br />

MINOR IN SOCIOLOGY<br />

(All courses are 3 credit hours, unless otherwise designated.)<br />

Students majoring in a field other than sociology may<br />

complete a minor in sociology. Students interested in<br />

pursuing such a minor should register their intentions with<br />

sociology <strong>and</strong> consult with the department chairperson<br />

before completing three courses in the program.<br />

REQUIREMENTS (15 CR.)<br />

Five courses, including at least one seminar at the<br />

400-level, chosen from within the departmental<br />

listings, with the approval <strong>of</strong> a faculty advisor <strong>and</strong> the<br />

departmental chairperson, according to the following<br />

specifications:<br />

SOC-S 161 Principles <strong>of</strong> Sociology<br />

Select one <strong>of</strong> the following:<br />

SOC-S 351 Social Statistics<br />

SOC-S 353 Qualitative Research Methods<br />

SOC-S 354 Quantitative Research Methods<br />

Select one <strong>of</strong> the following:<br />

SOC-S 348 Introduction to Sociological Theory<br />

SOC-S 349 Topics in Contemporary Social<br />

Theory<br />

Two additional courses at the 200-level or above<br />

related to some specific area <strong>of</strong> interest to the student.<br />

One <strong>of</strong> these must be a 400-level seminar or SOC-S<br />

494 Field Experience in Sociology.<br />

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ANTHROPOLOGY<br />

Anthropology requires that its practitioners experience<br />

what it means to be human in different cultures, as<br />

well as to develop a new awareness <strong>and</strong> underst<strong>and</strong>ing<br />

<strong>of</strong> their own. It promotes a critical perspective about<br />

ourselves, our societies, <strong>and</strong> our relationship with other<br />

societies within the broader global framework. Through

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