2008-2009 Catalog - Virginia Wesleyan College

SOCIOLOGY/CRIMINAL JUSTICE163elevation of athletes to modern gods, the world of athleticcompetition (“sports”) is overflowing with religiouselements, particularly (but not exclusively) in the U.S.Using a variety of disciplinary methods, this class examinesthis relationship, the ways in which religion and sportreinforce similar ideals, and the ways in which they are incompetition with one another for the minds, hearts, andbodies of the “fans.” Offered intermittently. *RELST 463only.483, 484 Senior Thesis I, II (3, 3)Independent research under the direction of a memberof the department leading to the preparation and writing ofa senior essay or thesis. Open to religious studies majors andto humanities divisional majors with a religious studiesconcentration. Prerequisite: consent. Offered on demand.SCIENCE(See Earth and Environmental Sciences)SPANISH(See Foreign Languages and Literatures)SOCIAL SCIENCESDR. CLAYTON J. DREES, Program CoordinatorIn the context of the liberal arts tradition, socialscientists study behavior and social institutions, both pastand present. From the individual to the global levels, weapply a scientific approach to knowledge about ourselvesand our world to improve life for all humankind.The requirements for a major in the social sciences arelisted under Major Programs.SOCIAL SCIENCES COURSES(SOSCI)351 Research Methods for theSocial Sciences (3)(E)Offers the student an overview of data collectionmethods as well as basic analysis procedures within thecontext of the social sciences. Both positivistic andnaturalistic paradigms are examined, and the ethicalframework as well as the methodological proceduresinvolved in designing and conducting research with humansubjects are explored. Prerequisite: sophomore status.Offered fall of odd-numbered years.SOCIOLOGY/CRIMINAL JUSTICEDR. HAROLD E. DORTON, JR.DR. T. SCOTT LIVERMANDR. THOMAS LOPEZ, Program CoordinatorDR. KATHY S. STOLLEYThe Sociology ProgramThe primary purpose of the sociology program is toprovide concrete occasions and intellectual resources thatcan help students understand the social and culturaldimensions of human behavior. By focusing on theconcepts, theories and techniques of inquiry employed bysociologists, we hope to foster the sociological perspective.The department provides a great number of support courseswhich are designed to serve other major programs, andevery course offered is intended to serve the general goals ofliberal arts education.Major RequirementsCOURSE NUMBER AND TITLESEM.HRS.SOC 100Introduction to Sociology OR3SOC 188Sociology in Film and MusicSOC 345Foundations of Sociology3SOC 3503Introduction to Social ResearchSOC 4803Social Research ProjectSOC 489Senior Integrative Assessment 3Additional sociology courses at the9300/400 levelAdditional sociology courses at any level(may include up to 3 allied courses 12—see list below)TOTAL HOURS WITHOUT INTERNSHIP 36TOTAL HOURS WITH INTERNSHIP 45(SOC 484)Sociology Allied CoursesARTH 232Renaissance to 20th Century ArtCOMM 333Mass Media and American SocietySee continuation of choices next page