2007-2008 Undergraduate Academic Catalog - Plymouth State ...

Department of Social ScienceDepartment of Social Science, Rounds HallChair: Peng-Khuan ChongAssistant Chair: Robert HeinerProfessors: Katherine C. Donahue, Michelle A. Fistek, Bryon D.Middlekauff, Mark J.Okrant, Kurt Schroeder, Stacey G. H.YapAssociate Professors: Robert G. Egbert Jr., Grace M. Fraser, JohnKrueckeberg, Xiaoxiong Li, Patrick May, Sheryl L. Shirley,David R. StarbuckAssistant Professors: Marcia Schmidt Blaine, Brian W.Eisenhauer, Whitney B. Howarth, Rebecca R. Noel, FilizOtucuAnthropology/Sociology,Bachelor of Arts122 creditsAnthropology and Sociology are two of the social sciences thatoffer a most comprehensive study of human behavior. Theunderlying concept in both disciplines is that of socioculturalrelativism, which is the understanding that human diversityand human problems must be examined in context. From thisperspective, understanding ourselves and others becomes anattainable goal through the fascinating and intensive study ofcultural and human evolution, contemporary America society,and world cultures. Through such study, students gain anawareness of important issues such as:1. global ecology, third world cultures, and development2. issues in ethnic identity, gender and race in the UnitedStates and abroad3. American institutions and social issues such as social classand stratification.A BA in Anthropology/Sociology assists students in developinga global perspective and as a result, prepares them not onlyfor graduate studies, if that is an option, but also for careersin applied social sciences, consulting, business, governmentservices (domestic or overseas), and community and third worlddevelopment. Students are encouraged to explore fieldwork/internship opportunities as part of this preparation.Anthropology OptionDegree RequirementsCreditsCourses required for the Option are shown in boldface.AN 2210 Cultural Anthropology (GACO) 3AN 3500 Illness, Wellness and Healing (WECO) 3AN 4100 Anthropological and Sociological Theory(WRCO) 3AN 4400 Methods of Social Research (WRCO) 3AN 4530 Anthropology-Sociology Seminar (WRCO) 3Group A – complete two of the following: 6AN 2250 Introduction to ArchaeologyAN 2290 Great Discoveries in ArchaeologyAN 2300 Introduction to Physical AnthropologySO 2380 Social ProblemsGroup B –complete one of the following: 3AN 3110 Cultural EcologyAN 3520 Economic AnthropologyGroup C – complete one of the following: 3AN 3170 Anthropology of Conflict and LawAN 3900 Applied AnthropologyGroup D – complete four of the following: 12AN 3030 Ancient Egyp – Land of the PharaohsAN 3040 Mexican Pre-HistoryAN 3050 Peoples and Cultures of the CaribbeanAN 3190 Anthropology of the PacificAN 3200 Anthropology of Religion, Ritual and MythAN 3210 Topics in AnthropologyAN 3220 Anthropology of EuropeAN 3260 Historical ArchaeologyAN 3300 North American PrehistoryAN 3400 Anthropology of Sub-Saharan AfricaAN 3410 Natives of North AmericaAN 3600 Bones, Bodies and DiseaseSS 3620 Archaeological Field Methods: PrehistorySS 3630 Archaeological Field Methods: HistoricalSO 2220 Foundations of Sociology (DICO) 3Sociology Component – complete two of the following: 6SO 2400 White Collar CrimeSO 3010 Aging and SocietySO 3030 Social PsychologySO 3070 The Sociology of the FamilySO 3080 Juvenile DelinquencySO 3090 CriminologySO 3100 Urban SociologySO 3160 Women in World DevelopmentSO 3180 Sociology of Deviance (DICO)SO 3210 Topics in SociologySO 3350 Sociology of Popular CultureSO 3370 Sociology of Race and EthnicitySO 3380 Drugs and Society (INCO)SO 3390 Environment and Society (INCO)SO 3450 Social StratificationSO 4010 Advanced Theory in CriminologyGE/PO Related Social Science Area – Geographyand/or Political Science electives[not GEDI/PODI] 6Quantitative Reasoning in the Discipline Connection –complete one of the following: 3MA 2300 Statistics I (QRCO)SS 3700 Social Statistics (QRCO)Technology in the Discipline Connection – complete one ofthe following: 3CS 1150 Introduction to Multimedia Technology (TECO)Social SciencePlymouth State University Academic Catalog 2007–2008 195