Except under highly unusual circumstances, prerequisite is the student's having performed satisfactorily in a course dealing with the subject matter of the readings. Supervised experience in a selected social agency. Credit by arrangement. Approved directed experience in sociological research proposed by the student. Students with a 3.5 grade point average in their sociology courses who wish to be graduated with departmental honors in sociology must enroll in this course in the semester prior to the semester in which they are graduated.
Work is done under the direction of a faculty member from the department.
The student must pass an oral examination of the thesis administered by the department. The thesis may be theoretical or based upon empirical research. In a seminar format students interact with departmental faculty in a review of sociological theories, concepts, methodologies, and substantive findings. Special emphasis is placed on the application of contemporary social theories to current social issues and problems. Required of all sociology majors and fulfills comprehensive examination requirement.