University Catalogue: 2007-08
Sociology
Schneider Social Sciences 440
(715) 836-2720
http://www.uwec.edu/Lists/Acad.htm
Melissa Bonstead-Bruns, Interim Chair
Margaret Cassidy, Vicky Crane, Jeffrey Erger, Pamela Forman, Jeremy Hein, Jianjun Ji, Tarique Niazi, Kathleen Nybroten.
Sociology searches in disciplined ways for answers to questions about human social behavior; questions regarding human identity, social interaction, human relations, and group dynamics. It studies the behavior and interaction of social groups and institutions, traces their origin and growth, and analyzes the influence of group activities on both group members and larger social units.
MAJOR: SOCIOLOGY, Liberal Arts
(Code 480-201)
| Thirty-six semester credits, including: | Credits |
|
101 |
Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
331 |
Sociological Data Analysis | 3 |
332 |
Methods of Social Research | 3 |
344 |
Sociological Theory | 3 |
490 |
Sociology Capstone | 3 |
| *Sociology Electives | 21 |
|
NOTE 1: Majors are strongly encouraged to enroll in Soc 331 no later than the first semester of their junior year.
NOTE 2: A maximum of nine credits earned in Soc 395, 399, 496, 497, 498, and/or 499 may count toward major.
NOTE 3: A maximum of three Soc 491 courses may be counted toward the major.
MAJOR: SOCIOLOGY, Early Adolescence/Adolescence Teaching
(Code 480-204)
Thirty-six semester credits, including:
| Required Courses: | Credits |
|
Soc 101 |
Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
142 |
Contemporary Social Problems | 3 |
312 |
Race and Ethnicity in the U.S. | 3 |
316 |
Sociology of the Family or | |
164 |
Courtship and Marital Relations | 3 |
331 |
Sociological Data Analysis | 3 |
332 |
Methods of Social Research | 3 |
344 |
Sociological Theory | 3 |
490 |
Sociology Capstone | 3 |
| Total Required | 24 |
|
| Electives | 12 |
|
Students may elect any additional 12 credits offered in the department. Eighteen of the 36 hours for the major must be earned in upper division courses (those numbered 300 or higher at UW-Eau Claire). This major is restricted to students in the College of Education and Human Sciences: Curriculum and Instruction: Option B and leads to licensure to teach Sociology in Early Adolescence through Adolescence classrooms.
MINOR: SOCIOLOGY, Liberal Arts
(Code 480-401)
| Twenty-four semester credits, including: | Credits |
|
| 101 Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
|
| Any one of the following courses: | ||
| Soc 331, 332, 344 | 3 |
|
| *Sociology electives | 18 |
|
NOTE 1: A minimum of nine credits must be taken in courses numbered 300 or higher.
NOTE 2: A maximum of six credits earned in Soc 395, 399, 496, 497, 498, and/or 499 may count toward minor.
NOTE 3: A maximum of two Soc 491 courses may be counted toward the minor.
MINOR: SOCIOLOGY, Early Adolescence/Adolescence Teaching
(Code 480-404)
| Twenty-four semester credits, including: | Credits |
|
| 101 Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
|
| 142 Contemporary Social Problems | 3 |
|
| 331 Sociological Data Analysis | 3 |
|
| 332 Methods of Social Research | 3 |
|
| 344 Sociological Theory | 3 |
|
| Nine credits selected from the following: | ||
| Soc 164, 303, 312, 316, 329, 351 | 9 |
|
This minor is restricted to students in the College of Education and Human Sciences: Curriculum and Instruction: Option B or C and leads to licensure to teach Sociology in Early Adolescence through Adolescence classrooms.
NOTE: A minimum of nine credits must be taken in courses numbered 300 or higher.
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Policy. No credit may be earned under the Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory option for any course counted toward a departmental major or minor.
Credit by Examination. Credit may be obtained by examination in Soc 101, Introduction to Sociology. A student may earn a maximum of six credits in Sociology through credit by examination.
DEPARTMENTAL HONORS PROGRAM
I. Goals and Objectives
A. To provide an enriched educational experience for subsequent graduate study, professional activities, or public life.
B. To allow concentrated and individualized study in selected ar eas of interest in the field of sociology.
C. To stimulate, encourage, and challenge students to gain a better understanding of sociological research and theory in addition to usual instruction.
D. To develop capabilities for independent thought and constructive criticism.
II. Entrance Requirements for Honors in Sociology
A. Eligibility: Upper-class majors with resident and total GPAs of 3.50 and a GPA of 3.50 in sociology courses.
B. Applications for the Honors Program should be made in writing to the department during the junior year.
III. Satisfactory Completion of Requirements for Graduation with Honors in Sociology.
A. Minimum of 36 semester credit hours in the sociology department.
B. An Honors examination in two areas chosen by the student in consultation with an honors committee.
C. A three credit independent study.
D. An Honors Seminar.
E. An Honors research paper.
F. Resident and total GPAs of 3.50 and resident and total GPAs of 3.50 in the major program at time of graduation.
