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SOCI 3800
or
Special Topics in Sociology or Anthropology. (3) on demand
ANTH 3800
This course involves in-depth exploration into a unique topic in either Sociology or Anthropology. The course
content rotates from year to year. Students may repeat the course for credit so long as the topic changes and
with departmental approval.
Prerequisite: successful completion of either SOCI 1000 or ANTH 1000 with a grade of ―C‖
or higher.
SOCI 3900 Research Methods in Social Science. (3) Fall
or
POLS 3300 Research Methods in Political Science. (3)
A study of basic social science research methods. Topics considered include research design and data
collection, measurement and causality, fitting models to data with various methods, graphic analysis, and the
use of statistical software.
SOCI 4000 Development of Sociological Thought. (3) Spring
This course is an introduction to the development and current state of sociological theory. It focuses on the
most influential figures in the development of sociological theory and their legacy in contemporary sociology.
Prerequisites: SOCI 1000 and a minimum of four (4) other SOCI courses successfully
completed. Senior status preferred.
SOCI 4200 Social Inequality. (3) Fall
This course examines social inequality, a topic which is at the core of sociological analysis and research. The
classical perspectives on inequality are examined, as well as the contemporary extensions of these approaches.
Particular attention is paid to class, race, and gender as separate and as intersecting axes of inequality.
Prerequisite: SOCI 1000, with a grade of ―C‖ or higher.
SOCI 4500 Sociology/Anthropology Internship. (3-6 hours) on demand
or
ANTH 4500
This course requires 120 hours of supervised experience (per 3 credit hours) in a local agency or office,
selected readings, and an oral presentation given in one of the other SOCI/ANTH courses. Applications for
internships must be submitted to the department chair in the term or semester prior to placement. Students may
select a graded or Pass/No Credit option. Course may be repeated twice (for 3 hours credit) for a maximum of
6 hours credit. This course does not count towards the major in Sociology.
Prerequisites: Completion of SOCI 1000 with a grade of ―C‖ or higher, as well as at least two (2)
other SOCI or ANTH courses with grades of ―C‖ or higher.
*ANTH 1000 Introduction to Anthropology. (3) on demand
An introduction to the scientific study of the origin, the behavior, and the physical, social, and cultural
development of humans.
ANTH 2000 Cultural and Social Anthropology. (3) on demand
A study of modern anthropological theory through directed readings of classic ethnography, with special
emphasis upon recent advances and trends in research.
*Denotes SOCI and ANTH courses that may substitute for a CORE Humanities course in the Core
Curriculum.
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