Sociology Field Group
At ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú, Field Groups (similar to a discipline or department) organize major requirements and courses.
The Sociology Field Group is a dynamic, diverse, and distinctive group of faculty, students, and alumni.
We take pride in our teaching, devoting attention to students’ learning, developing ways of integrating students in community programs and research experiences.
Our courses are organized into the following categories:
- Core courses: Introduction to Sociology, Theory, Qualitative Research Methods, Quantitative Research Methods
- Elective courses:
- Foundations. Courses that are fundamental to the discipline of sociology.
- Special Topics. Courses that focus on particular social issues and social policies.
- Capstone courses. Open only to senior majors, these courses are designed to allow students to practice the craft of sociology. Sociology majors can satisfy the capstone requirement by taking either Senior Thesis (SOC 199B) or Senior Seminar (SOC 199C). Those who elect to do Senior Thesis (SOC 199B) are required to take the Research Design course (SOC 199A) in the fall of their senior year. Interested students should begin thinking about a thesis at the end of their junior year. Those who elect to do Senior Seminar (SOC 199C) may take the Research Design course (SOC 199A) as one of the Foundations electives.
Honors: Students who wish to be considered for Honors in Sociology must take Senior Thesis (SOC 199B). Honors in Sociology requires 3.5 GPA in sociology coursework and a grade of A- or higher on the Senior Thesis. Two faculty members (at least one of which must be in the sociology field group) must evaluate the thesis and make a recommendation to the Sociology Field Group. In the case of combined majors, one faculty member from each field group must evaluate the thesis.
Please use the figure below to visualize requirements for sociology major, sociology combined major, and sociology minor:
| Sociology Major Honors Track | Sociology Major | Sociology Combined Major Honors Track | Sociology Combined Major | Sociology Minor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Sociology | Introduction to Sociology | Introduction to Sociology | Introduction to Sociology | Introduction to Sociology |
| Theory | Theory | Theory | Theory | Theory |
| Two Research Methods Courses | Two Research Methods Courses | Two Research Methods Courses | Two Research Methods Courses | One Research Methods Course |
| 4 additional elective courses, at least 1 of which should be from Foundations | 5 additional elective courses, at least 2 of which should be from Foundations | 2 additional elective courses, at least 1 of which should be from Foundations | 3 additional elective courses, at least 2 of which should be from Foundations | 3 additional elective courses, at least 2 of which should be from Foundations |
| Two-Semester Thesis: Research Design (Fall) and Senior Thesis (Spring) | Senior Seminar Capstone Course (Spring) | Two-Semester Thesis: Research Design (Fall) and Senior Thesis (Spring) | Senior Seminar Capstone Course (Spring) |
Sociology Program
Visit the Sociology Program page to learn more about major requirements, learning objectives, and student stories.
Sociology Field Group Advisers
- Assistant Professor of Sociology
- Sociology Field Group
- Professor of Sociology
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- Professor of Sociology
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- Associate Professor of Sociology
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- Professor of Sociology
- Sociology Field Group
- Professor of Secular Studies and Sociology
- Associate Dean of Faculty
- Secular Studies and Sociology Field Groups
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