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Program of Study (CAS Bulletin)

MAJOR

Students majoring in sociology must fulfill the following requirements: an introductory course—V93.0001, V93.0002, V93.0003, V93.0010; Research Methods, V93.0301; Statistics for Social Research, V93.0302; Sociological Theory, V93.0111; two advanced seminars— V93.0934, V93.0936, V93.0937 or V93.0938 (V93.0801, Research Practicum in Qualitative Methods, may substitute for one of the seminars); and three electives from other courses or seminars in sociology. Students entering the University prior to fall 2004 are only required to complete one advanced seminar. Students must have grades of C or better in their major courses. A MAP Societies and the Social Sciences course taught by a sociology professor may also count toward the fulfillment of the major requirement. Of the nine courses required for the major, at least five must be taken at this College.

MINOR

An introductory course plus three other elective courses. At least two courses must be taken at this College. Students must have grades of C or better in their minor courses. A MAP Societies and the Social Sciences course taught by a sociology professor may also count toward the fulfillment of the minor requirement.

HONORS PROGRAM

Students with at least a 3.65 cumulative grade point average and in the major (or permission of the director of undergraduate studies) may elect to participate in our honors program.

Students begin the honors program in the fall of their senior year. All honors students must take a required senior honors research seminar where they will develop and structure their research projects. One semester of the honors research seminar may substitute for one of the two required advanced seminars. The faculty member teaching the course will assist the students in finding substantive and methodological advisors among the faculty.

Students will complete their theses in the spring semester. They must take a second semester of the honors research seminar at that time, as well as work under the supervision of their selected adviser.

Honors students are also encouraged to take graduate courses when appropriate. These courses should stimulate and deepen understanding of sociology and enhance the quality of the final thesis. This should be done in consultation with their advisers.

SOCIAL THEORY HONORS PROGRAM

Students in this specialized honors program take a graduate social theory course in place of one elective course.

ADVANCED SOCIAL RESEARCH METHODS HONORS PROGRAM

Students in this specialized honors program take a graduate methods or statistics course in place of one elective course.