Course descriptions are provided below. A sociology major who declares a second major in criminology or psychology is waived from the corresponding 100 and 200 Seminar courses, and may not enroll in the corresponding 301 and 401 Seminar courses. An introduction to sociology for new majors, including information about degree and career planning, skills for college success, advising resources, professional associations, the publication manual of the discipline, library skills, electronic mail, and the World Wide Web. Attendance at departmental colloquia required. An introduction to the principles of sociology including an examination of the social construction of reality, culture, social interaction, groups and organizations, deviance, and the various social institutions.
Attention is paid to the methodology of the social sciences.
An introduction to ethical reasoning in sociology including an interpretation of the ethics code as applied to teaching, research and practice. Attendance at departmental colloquia required. An introduction to the logic, strategies and issues related to social science research including both quantitative and qualitative techniques such as survey analysis, questionnaire construction, experiments, single-subject research and field research. Preparation for graduate training and sociology careers. Attending at departmental colloquia required.