Sociology Courses
Please note that the frequency of course offerings below is subject to change without notice, because of changes in faculty availability, sabbaticals and leaves, and other circumstances. Please consult the latest Schedule of Classes (and supplement), myBerea, revisions to online Catalog & Student Handbook, and/or the Program Coordinator to determine if a course will be offered during a certain term or year, especially if Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is a factor.
SOC 100
Sociology of Everyday Life
Offered: Typically Fall and Spring terms
A practical introduction that relates theory, data, and analysis directly to an examination of the sociological imagination. Through readings and exercises, students will learn to apply the ways in which sociology can help them inquire into their own activities and relations with others. Social Science Perspective. 1 Course Credit
A practical introduction that relates theory, data, and analysis directly to an examination of the sociological imagination. Through readings and exercises, students will learn to apply the ways in which sociology can help them inquire into their own activities and relations with others. Social Science Perspective. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
SOC 110
Prob of American Institutions
Offered: Typically annually
American society has been changing rapidly during the 20th century. The student will study the ways in which our family, religious, health, economic, political, and educational institutions have changed; why some of these changes are seen as problems and others are not; and the solutions that have been proposed by various groups in our society. Social Science Perspective. 1 Course Credit
American society has been changing rapidly during the 20th century. The student will study the ways in which our family, religious, health, economic, political, and educational institutions have changed; why some of these changes are seen as problems and others are not; and the solutions that have been proposed by various groups in our society. Social Science Perspective. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
SOC 132
Intro to Race in America (AFR)
Prerequisite: Completion or waiver of MAT 010
Offered: Typically annually
In America's last five centuries, the concept of race changed from a literary meaning about the 'race of humankind' toward popular folkways of seeing, describing, and categorizing individuals and groups based on pseudo-scientific explanations of physical and cultural traits associated with groups from various nations and regions. This course allows us to examine social patterns of these interracial and interethnic encounters and to analyze sociologically factors that help to maintain or change the domination or subordination established among the groups in our contemporary American society. African Americans', Appalachians', and Women's Perspective. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically annually
In America's last five centuries, the concept of race changed from a literary meaning about the 'race of humankind' toward popular folkways of seeing, describing, and categorizing individuals and groups based on pseudo-scientific explanations of physical and cultural traits associated with groups from various nations and regions. This course allows us to examine social patterns of these interracial and interethnic encounters and to analyze sociologically factors that help to maintain or change the domination or subordination established among the groups in our contemporary American society. African Americans', Appalachians', and Women's Perspective. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
SOC 186
Special Topics
Prerequisites: Determined by course instructor
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes."
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes."
1/2 to 1 Course Credit
SOC 215
Juvenile Delinquency
Prerequisite: GSTR 210
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
This course offers an examination of juvenile delinquency as a social construction and traces the development of the juvenile-justice system. Social theories of delinquency are analyzed, along with major intervention strategies. Issues of race, social class, and gender that often color our ideas of delinquent behavior are considered. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
This course offers an examination of juvenile delinquency as a social construction and traces the development of the juvenile-justice system. Social theories of delinquency are analyzed, along with major intervention strategies. Issues of race, social class, and gender that often color our ideas of delinquent behavior are considered. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
SOC 220
Cultural Anthropology
Prerequisite: GSTR 110 (or waiver)
Offered: Typically annually
An examination of the role that culture plays in shaping the way human beings live in different societies. Emphasis on the variety of cultural knowledge that people use to give meaning to life, to understand one another, and to organize their behavior. Social Science Perspective. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically annually
An examination of the role that culture plays in shaping the way human beings live in different societies. Emphasis on the variety of cultural knowledge that people use to give meaning to life, to understand one another, and to organize their behavior. Social Science Perspective. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
SOC 223
Soci Stratification & Inequal
Prerequisite: GSTR 210
Offered: Typically alternate years (next offered Fall 2013)
The sociological study of social class, status, and power. This course examines individual and structural explanations for the generation and maintenance of inequality in the United States, and the influence of stratification on individuals and groups. Topics include theories of stratification; correlates of social position for the upper class, middle class, working class, and the poor; social mobility; and functions/dysfunctions of social inequality. In contrast to race and gender stratification, this course focuses on social-class stratification in particular. A major goal of the course is to understand the significance of social class where before it may have been invisible. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically alternate years (next offered Fall 2013)
The sociological study of social class, status, and power. This course examines individual and structural explanations for the generation and maintenance of inequality in the United States, and the influence of stratification on individuals and groups. Topics include theories of stratification; correlates of social position for the upper class, middle class, working class, and the poor; social mobility; and functions/dysfunctions of social inequality. In contrast to race and gender stratification, this course focuses on social-class stratification in particular. A major goal of the course is to understand the significance of social class where before it may have been invisible. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
SOC 286
Special Topics
Prerequisites: Determined by course instructor
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes."
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes."
1/2 to 1 Course Credit
SOC 325
Gender and Sex Roles (WST)
Prerequisite: SOC 100 or PSY 100 or CFS 130 AND GSTR 210
Offered: Typically alternate years (next offered Fall 2014)
An examination of the behaviors and expectations of being male and female and the resulting relationships among men and women across the life cycle. Attention is given to current issues of gender roles and socialization, the family, education, employment, social class, and dynamics of social change. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically alternate years (next offered Fall 2014)
An examination of the behaviors and expectations of being male and female and the resulting relationships among men and women across the life cycle. Attention is given to current issues of gender roles and socialization, the family, education, employment, social class, and dynamics of social change. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
SOC 327
Crime and Deviance
Prerequisites: SOC 100 and GSTR 210
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
An examination of the conditions under which deviance is defined and changes over time; how people come to define some persons as different, dangerous and/or immoral; how persons respond to being so defined; and the role of social control agents in the definition of deviance and the treatment of the deviant. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
An examination of the conditions under which deviance is defined and changes over time; how people come to define some persons as different, dangerous and/or immoral; how persons respond to being so defined; and the role of social control agents in the definition of deviance and the treatment of the deviant. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
SOC 330
Comm Analysis:Appal Case(APS)
Prerequisite: One introductory ECO, HIS, PSC, or SOC course
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
This course is a study of the history, demography, social structure, and forces promoting social change in the Appalachian rural community. The student will learn a sociological approach to understanding the concept of community, its various systems, institutions, and groups. A community problem-analysis orientation will be followed. While studying the community in Appalachia, other community studies'American, European, and Third World'will be examined for comparative purposes, looking at content and method. African Americans', Appalachians', and Women's Perspective. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
This course is a study of the history, demography, social structure, and forces promoting social change in the Appalachian rural community. The student will learn a sociological approach to understanding the concept of community, its various systems, institutions, and groups. A community problem-analysis orientation will be followed. While studying the community in Appalachia, other community studies'American, European, and Third World'will be examined for comparative purposes, looking at content and method. African Americans', Appalachians', and Women's Perspective. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
SOC 335
Methods of Social Research
Prerequisites: Completion or waiver of MAT 012; and SOC 100; or permission of instructor
Offered: Typically every Fall Term
In this course, the way to convert ideas from other Sociology courses into testable hypotheses will be studied. It includes examining various types of research, research design, and methods of collecting data. The student will find and evaluate sociological materials, use descriptive statistics and computers as tools in organizing information, and write a research proposal. Practical Reasoning (PR). 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically every Fall Term
In this course, the way to convert ideas from other Sociology courses into testable hypotheses will be studied. It includes examining various types of research, research design, and methods of collecting data. The student will find and evaluate sociological materials, use descriptive statistics and computers as tools in organizing information, and write a research proposal. Practical Reasoning (PR). 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
SOC 340
Social Statistics-Diverse Soc
Prerequisites: Successful completion of both Practical Reasoning with Quantitative Emphasis (PRQ) and the Social Science Perspective
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow (next expected to be offered Fall 2011)
This course provides a basic introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics as used in social-science research. It assumes no previous experience with statistics. Students will learn how social scientists use statistics to describe social phenomena; compute and interpret basic statistics both by hand and using SPSS software; apply the logic of hypothesis testing; and generate and interpret figures and tables. The course will meet 4 hours per week. Practical Reasoning with Quantitative Emphasis (PRQ).
NOTE: Noncredit for anyone with credit in PSY 305.
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow (next expected to be offered Fall 2011)
This course provides a basic introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics as used in social-science research. It assumes no previous experience with statistics. Students will learn how social scientists use statistics to describe social phenomena; compute and interpret basic statistics both by hand and using SPSS software; apply the logic of hypothesis testing; and generate and interpret figures and tables. The course will meet 4 hours per week. Practical Reasoning with Quantitative Emphasis (PRQ).
NOTE: Noncredit for anyone with credit in PSY 305.
1 Course Credit
SOC 341
Soc of Dev & Social Change
Prerequisites: GSTR 310 and a course approved to meet Practical Reasoning (PR or PRQ)
Offered: Typically offered alternate Fall terms (next expected to be offered Fall 2014)
The sociology of development is concerned with sociological studies of causes and processes of social and economic change in the 'developing' or Third World countries. This course looks at the social, demographic, and economic structures of nations. It is a study of the human dimensions of societal development. The topics include the history of the world since 1945, theoretical approaches to social change, comparative consideration of the economic and social structures of less-developed countries, and an examination of the relationship between development policy and factors of social change. World Culture (Western) component of the International Perspective. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically offered alternate Fall terms (next expected to be offered Fall 2014)
The sociology of development is concerned with sociological studies of causes and processes of social and economic change in the 'developing' or Third World countries. This course looks at the social, demographic, and economic structures of nations. It is a study of the human dimensions of societal development. The topics include the history of the world since 1945, theoretical approaches to social change, comparative consideration of the economic and social structures of less-developed countries, and an examination of the relationship between development policy and factors of social change. World Culture (Western) component of the International Perspective. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
SOC 348
Comp Analysis-Formal Org
Prerequisite: One 100-level SOC or PSC or PSY or ECO or HIS course and GSTR 210
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
This study of formal organization begins with a review of the research on total organizations'organizations that serve as places of residence and work, such as the military and some health, social service, and educational institutions'and the research of non-total organizations, which include business and government. Of particular interest will be the impact of formal organizations on their members, as well as an interorganizational look at social forces that lead to changes that affect organizations over time. From this latter perspective, the organizational structure, e.g., goals, authority, and resources, are examined in view of macro-societal forces, such as urbanization, class conflict, and ideologies (cultures and belief systems). 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
This study of formal organization begins with a review of the research on total organizations'organizations that serve as places of residence and work, such as the military and some health, social service, and educational institutions'and the research of non-total organizations, which include business and government. Of particular interest will be the impact of formal organizations on their members, as well as an interorganizational look at social forces that lead to changes that affect organizations over time. From this latter perspective, the organizational structure, e.g., goals, authority, and resources, are examined in view of macro-societal forces, such as urbanization, class conflict, and ideologies (cultures and belief systems). 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
SOC 350
Theories Guiding Sociology
Prerequisite: SOC 100 and GSTR 210
Offered: Typically every Spring Term
An examination of the major theoretical perspectives in sociology: functionalism role theory, conflict theory, exchange theory, and symbolic interactionism. The student will review major sociological theories comparing them in terms of central concepts and explanations of how patterns of social organization are created, maintained, and changed. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically every Spring Term
An examination of the major theoretical perspectives in sociology: functionalism role theory, conflict theory, exchange theory, and symbolic interactionism. The student will review major sociological theories comparing them in terms of central concepts and explanations of how patterns of social organization are created, maintained, and changed. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
SOC 360
Soc Policy Study & Eval Resrch
Prerequisite: One 100-level course that meets the Social Science requirement AND Junior or Senior Standing OR Permission of instructor
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
An examination of the use of sociological concepts and findings to address social problems, social policy, and programs promoting social change. Students will study techniques of social program evaluation, social program monitoring, needs assessment, and policy development. The course covers the historical background to applied sociology, issues in the use of sociological knowledge, and selected case studies of applied sociology in various settings. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
An examination of the use of sociological concepts and findings to address social problems, social policy, and programs promoting social change. Students will study techniques of social program evaluation, social program monitoring, needs assessment, and policy development. The course covers the historical background to applied sociology, issues in the use of sociological knowledge, and selected case studies of applied sociology in various settings. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
SOC 386
Special Topics
Prerequisites: Determined by course instructor
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes."
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes."
1/2 to 1 Course Credit
SOC 390A
Independent Study
Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 390; senior standing for 490; SOC 100, 335, and 350
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 390/490A; others will be 390/490B.
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 390/490A; others will be 390/490B.
1 Course Credit
SOC 390B
Independent Study w/o ALE
Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 390; senior standing for 490; SOC 100, 335, and 350
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 390/490A; others will be 390/490B.
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 390/490A; others will be 390/490B.
1 Course Credit
SOC 395
Internship
Prerequisite: Sophomore, junior, or senior standing
Offered: Typically every term
An experiential learning experience individually designed for students with a special academic interest requiring integration of classroom learning with practical experience. Includes on-campus seminars with academic sponsors, as well as non-classroom experience. One to 3 course credits in one regular term; 1.5 course credits in Summer One Term; or 1 to 2 course credits in Summer Two Term may be taken in Internships. Requires the approval of two faculty sponsors and the Program assumes the responsibility for determining credit allowance. The Coordinator of Internships gives final approval for Internship proposals. All Internships meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) requirement.
Offered: Typically every term
An experiential learning experience individually designed for students with a special academic interest requiring integration of classroom learning with practical experience. Includes on-campus seminars with academic sponsors, as well as non-classroom experience. One to 3 course credits in one regular term; 1.5 course credits in Summer One Term; or 1 to 2 course credits in Summer Two Term may be taken in Internships. Requires the approval of two faculty sponsors and the Program assumes the responsibility for determining credit allowance. The Coordinator of Internships gives final approval for Internship proposals. All Internships meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) requirement.
1 to 3 Course Credits
SOC 397A
Team Initiated Study
Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 397; senior standing for 497; SOC 100, 335, 350
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 397/497A; others will be 397/497B.
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 397/497A; others will be 397/497B.
1 Course Credit
SOC 397B
Team Initiated Study w/o ALE
Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 397; senior standing for 497; SOC 100, 335, 350
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 397/497A; others will be 397/497B.
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 397/497A; others will be 397/497B.
1 Course Credit
SOC 398
Directed Study
Prerequisites: Will vary, but always will include permission of instructor
Offered: Typically on a limited basis as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course organized and directed by faculty and approved by the Program Director or Department Chairperson to meet the particular interests and/or needs of specific students.
Offered: Typically on a limited basis as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course organized and directed by faculty and approved by the Program Director or Department Chairperson to meet the particular interests and/or needs of specific students.
1 Course Credit
SOC 436
Sociological Methods in Action
Prerequisite: SOC 335
Offered: Typically every Spring Term
This course is a continuation of SOC 335. Actual field or empirical research will be done, as well as the planning, design, and completion of a research project. The work includes selecting samples, collecting the information needed to test hypotheses, using statistics to understand data, and writing and presenting to peers a report based on research. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically every Spring Term
This course is a continuation of SOC 335. Actual field or empirical research will be done, as well as the planning, design, and completion of a research project. The work includes selecting samples, collecting the information needed to test hypotheses, using statistics to understand data, and writing and presenting to peers a report based on research. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
SOC 461
Field Exper-Social Policy Stdy
Prerequisites: SOC 360 and permission of instructor
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
An in-service training experience working as an applied sociologist with a program. Students will learn how to use critical thinking to analyze problems, develop research plans designed to provide solutions to these problems, carry out research in the field, critically analyze the data collected into findings, and write organized reports that set forth the policy implications of the findings. Under the academic direction of a staff member in the Sociology Program, the student will work in a setting that focuses on the creation and evaluation of social policy, e.g. business, service agency, community group, or governmental or judicial sector. In addition to spending the equivalent of a full day each week in the field placement, students will meet together for a weekly seminar. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
An in-service training experience working as an applied sociologist with a program. Students will learn how to use critical thinking to analyze problems, develop research plans designed to provide solutions to these problems, carry out research in the field, critically analyze the data collected into findings, and write organized reports that set forth the policy implications of the findings. Under the academic direction of a staff member in the Sociology Program, the student will work in a setting that focuses on the creation and evaluation of social policy, e.g. business, service agency, community group, or governmental or judicial sector. In addition to spending the equivalent of a full day each week in the field placement, students will meet together for a weekly seminar. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
SOC 486
Special Topics
Prerequisites: Determined by course instructor
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes."
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes."
1/2 to 1 Course Credit
SOC 490A
Independent Study
Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 390; senior standing for 490; SOC 100, 335, and 350
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 390/490A; others will be 390/490B.
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 390/490A; others will be 390/490B.
1 Course Credit
SOC 490B
Independent Study w/o ALE
Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 390; senior standing for 490; SOC 100, 335, and 350
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 390/490A; others will be 390/490B.
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 390/490A; others will be 390/490B.
1 Course Credit
SOC 495
Internship
Prerequisite: Sophomore, junior, or senior standing
Offered: Typically every term
An experiential learning experience individually designed for students with a special academic interest requiring integration of classroom learning with practical experience. Includes on-campus seminars with academic sponsors, as well as non-classroom experience. One to 3 course credits in one regular term; 1.5 course credits in Summer One Term; or 1 to 2 course credits in Summer Two Term may be taken in Internships. Requires the approval of two faculty sponsors and the Program assumes the responsibility for determining credit allowance. The Coordinator of Internships gives final approval for Internship proposals. All Internships meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) requirement.
Offered: Typically every term
An experiential learning experience individually designed for students with a special academic interest requiring integration of classroom learning with practical experience. Includes on-campus seminars with academic sponsors, as well as non-classroom experience. One to 3 course credits in one regular term; 1.5 course credits in Summer One Term; or 1 to 2 course credits in Summer Two Term may be taken in Internships. Requires the approval of two faculty sponsors and the Program assumes the responsibility for determining credit allowance. The Coordinator of Internships gives final approval for Internship proposals. All Internships meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) requirement.
1 to 3 Course Credits
SOC 497A
Team Initiated Study
Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 397; senior standing for 497; SOC 100, 335, 350
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 397/497A; others will be 397/497B.
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 397/497A; others will be 397/497B.
1 Course Credit
SOC 497B
Team Initiated Study w/o ALE
Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 397; senior standing for 497; SOC 100, 335, 350
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 397/497A; others will be 397/497B.
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 397/497A; others will be 397/497B.
1 Course Credit
SOC 498
Directed Study
Prerequisites: Will vary, but always will include permission of instructor
Offered: Typically on a limited basis as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course organized and directed by faculty and approved by the Program Director or Department Chairperson to meet the particular interests and/or needs of specific students.
Offered: Typically on a limited basis as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course organized and directed by faculty and approved by the Program Director or Department Chairperson to meet the particular interests and/or needs of specific students.
1 Course Credit
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