This course examines the relationship between liberal education, professional training, and career success. Through an intensive process of reading, writing, reflection and discussion, students will explore the theoretical relevance of liberal education in a technological age, and combine their theoretical insights with sociological evidence from the corporate world. In addition to gaining a theoretical understanding of the interconnvectedness of liberal learning skills, professional skills, and career success, students are expected to acquire usable knowledge that will help them to make the most of their college experience. This course examines indepth a major issue, problem, or theme in the area of sociology. It includes a specialized research paper or project, involves discusion and oral and written reports, and may include guest speakers and field trips.
Honors courses provide the opportunity for exceptional achievement.
Instructors use methods and introduce concepts that will challenge the highly motivated student. Often interdisciplinary in approach and sometimes team taught, honors courses typically offer students occasions to extend their learning beyond the classroom. An exploration of major contemporary social problems, this focuses on American society, but this course will also cover problems applicable in all societies. Students examine theories of inequality, deviance and health and, when possible, test with sociological data. This course treats the issues of gender and health from a sociological perspective.