Catalog

2012-2013

Minor:

Sociology-Anthropology

Departments/Programs:

Sociology-Anthropology Minor (18 hours)
Courses
SOC 003 Introduction to Sociology	3 hours
SOC 236 Research Methods in Social Science I or SOC 237 Research Methods in Social Science II*	3 hours
SOC 242 Sociological Theory	3 hours
ANTHR 151 Cultural Anthropology	3 hours
Sociology/Anthropology Electives	6 hours
* A student may substitute any other 100 or 200 level Sociology or Anthropology course if he/she has taken PSYCH 111 Research Methods in Psychology.

SOC 003 Introduction to Sociology (3 hours)

This introductory course presents the basic processes of human interaction in everyday life while introducing students to the theories and methods governing social inquiry. The sociological perspective is used to study the impact of the forces of culture, socialization, social stratification, race, gender, and population on human thoughts and actions.

(Normally offered each semester.)

SOC 236 Research Methods in Social Science I (3 hours)

Analysis of methods and techniques used in sociological and social work research and their relationships with theory and research design. Course content emphasizes survey research, questionnaire construction, experimental design, use of statistics, secondary analysis, and evaluation research.

Prerequisite(s): SOC 003 Introduction to Sociology.

(Normally offered each fall semester.)

SOC 237 Research Methods in Social Science II (3 hours)

Introduction to research methods used in sociological, anthropological, and social work research. Course content includes ethnomethodology, observation, participant observation, in-depth interviewing, content analysis, case study, and single-subject research design.

Prerequisite(s): SOC 003 Introduction to Sociology or SOC 004 Social Problems.

(Normally offered each spring semester.)

SOC 242 Sociological Theory (3 hours)

This course is an analysis of the major theoretical perspectives of classical and contemporary sociological theory. It is oriented toward the understanding, application, and continued development of these theoretical perspectives.

Prerequisite(s): SOC 003 Introduction to Sociology.

(Normally offered each semester.)

ANTHR 151 Cultural Anthropology (3 hours)

This course reviews the origin and development of culture in preliterate human societies. It focuses on the major social institutions of family, economics, political organization, and religion.

(Normally offered each semester.)

PSYCH 111 Research Methods in Psychology (4 hours)

A course designed to introduce and apply the basic research methods of psychology. Emphasis is placed upon problems of research design and analysis in the laboratory and in natural settings. Students conduct investigations applying various designs and methods. Interpretation of findings and preparation of research reports are treated.

Three lectures per week. One 2-hour lab per week.

Prerequisite(s): PSYCH 101 Introduction to Psychological Science and PSYCH 110 Psychological Statistics

(Normally offered each semester.)