UNCW UNIVERSITY COLLEGE 2006­2007 CATALOGUE B. A. Sociology (SOC) (With** or without Teacher Certification) College: Arts & Sciences DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Course requirements for all UNCW degrees include: (1) Basic Studies, (2) specific major requirements, and (3) sufficient elective hours for a combined total of a minimum of 124 hours. (1) BASIC STUDIES (45 semester hours) See Basic Studies sheet and/or information on the WEB at http://www.uncw.edu/uc/basicstudies.htm (2) MAJOR REQUIREMENTS ­ SOC (Minimum 39 hours) Check when complete: _____ +MAT 111 College Algebra (3) Prerequisite: Satisfactory performance on the UNCW MAT Placement Test CORE: _____ +SOC 105 _____ SOC 300 _____ SOC 301 _____ SOC 360 Introduction to Sociology (3) Methods of Social Research (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105 and MAT 111 or higher with a grade of C­ or better Sociological Data Analysis & Interpretation (3) Prerequisite: SOC 300 and MAT 111 (Meets Computer Competency Requirement) Social Theory (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105 Option 1. General Sociology: This option enables students to further their understanding and appreciation of SOC. It allows students to take courses in a broad range of SOC topics. This option is recommended for students who plan to attend graduate or professional school. _____ SOC *490 or 499 _____ SOC_____ Senior Project (3) Prerequisite: SOC 301, 360 and senior status Honors Work in Sociology (2­3) Prerequisite: Eligibility for honors program and senior standing Choose 24 additional hours of SOC course electives. A maximum of 9 hours below the 300 level (including SOC 105) may be used to satisfy these requirements. Option 2. Applied Sociology: This option provides intensive training in using SOC to inform real life social issues. In this program students choose one of three concentrations: Diversity and Inequality, Health and Aging, or Human Resources. _____ SOC 390 _____ SOC *496 or *498 _____ SOC_____ Applied Sociology Seminar (3) Prerequisite: Two 300­level courses of consent of instructor Practicum in Applied Sociology (6) Prerequisite: SOC 300, 301, 360, 390 Internship in Applied Sociology (3­6) Prerequisite: SOC 300, 301, 360, 390 Choose 18­21 additional hours of SOC courses as designated by concentration area. Students who take SOC 496 must take 18 hours of SOC in their concentration area. Students who take SOC 498 must take 21 hours of SOC in their concentration area. Students must earn a “C” (2.00) or better in SOC 390 in order to take SOC 496 or 498. A maximum of 9 hours below the 300 level (including SOC 105) may be used to satisfy these requirements. Courses required for each concentration area in Applied Sociology: Diversity and Inequality: SOC 325, 350, 366 and 380; and either 2 or 3 of the following courses (2 if taking SOC *496, 3 if taking SOC *498) SOC 200, 303, 304, 365 Health and Aging: SOC 220, 305, 336 and 337; and either 2 or 3 of the following courses (2 if taking SOC *496, 3 if taking SOC *498) SOC 340, 345, 349, 365, 366, 418, 433 Human Resources: SOC 340, 365, 380 and 486; and either 2 or 3 of the following courses (2 if taking SOC *496, 3 if taking SOC *498) SOC 325, 345, 349, 350 **Social Studies Teacher Licensure: In addition to completing requirements for the major, SOC majors seeking licensure in social studies must complete the Teacher Education Program requirements and a minimum of 21 collateral hours including +HST 101, +102, +103, +201, +202, and +PLS 101, and at least one course in each of the following areas: economics and geography. For information on the Teacher Education Program admissions criteria and the courses required for licensure in North Carolina, see the Watson School of Education section in the catalogue or the Watson School of Education WEB site: http://www.uncw.edu/catalogue/wse.htm #CURRICULAR STUDIES. Students planning to pursue licensure should apply to the Watson School of Education as soon as admissions requirements are met (typically in the sophomore year) and plan their programs in regular consultation with their advisors. Teacher licensure requirements are established at the state level and may be changed by the state at any time. An overall average of “C” (2.00) or better is required among courses taken to satisfy the requirements of the major. Only one “D” is permitted among the core courses of SOC 105, 300, 301 and 360. * SOC 490, 496 or 498 ­ Meets Oral Communication Competency Requirement + May also be used to satisfy Basic Studies requirements (3) ELECTIVES _____ Elective hours to equal a minimum of 124 hours Requirements to declare SOC: Completion of 24 hours For further information see the SOC WEB site: http://www.uncw.edu/soccrj and http://www.uncw.edu/catalogue/COURSES/Soc.htm See Social Studies Teacher Certification information at the Watson School of Education WEB site: http://www.uncw.edu/ed/deglicenpdfs/ps__ss.pdf 08/23/06
SOCIOLOGY COURSES SOC 105. SOC 200. SOC 205. SOC 215. SOC 220. SOC 300. SOC 301. SOC 303. SOC 304. SOC 305. SOC 306. SOC 315. SOC 325. SOC 326. SOC 335. SOC 336. SOC 337. SOC 340. SOC 345. SOC 346. SOC 347. SOC 348. SOC 349. SOC 350. SOC 355. SOC 360. SOC 365. SOC 366. SOC 375. SOC 380. SOC 390. SOC 418. SOC 433. SOC 438. SOC 449. SOC 485. SOC 486. SOC 490. SOC 491. SOC 495. SOC 496. SOC 498. SOC 499. Introduction to Sociology (3) Sociology of Sport (3) (ANT 205) Human Societies (3) Modern Social Problems (3) Sociology of Birth and Death (3) Methods of Social Research (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105 and MAT 111 with a C­ or better Sociological Data Analysis and Interpretation (3) Prerequisite: SOC 300 and MAT 111 Mass Media and Society (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105 Popular Culture (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105 Population (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105 Sociology of Culture (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105 or consent of instructor Urban Sociology (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105 Racial and Ethnic Group Relations (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105 Collective Behavior and Social Movements (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105 The Sociology of Deviant Behavior (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105 Sociology of Aging (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105 or GRN 101 Medical Sociology (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105 Organizations in Modern Society (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105 Sociology of the Family (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105 Sociology of Religion (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105 Sociology of Education (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105 Sociology of Art (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105 or consent of instructor Sociology of Children and Childhood (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105 Gender and Society (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105 Criminology (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105 Social Theory (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105 Social Psychology (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105 Social Change (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105 Juvenile Delinquency (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105 Social Classes (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105 Applied Sociology Seminar (3) Prerequisites: SOC 300, 301, and 360 Women and Aging (3) Prerequisite: At least junior standing and either SOC 336 or consent of instructor Sociology of Mental Illness (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105 Social Epidemiology (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105 or consent of instructor Sociology of Law (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105 and junior/senior standing The Community (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105 Sociology of Work and Occupations (3) Prerequisite: SOC 105 and 3 additional hours in SOC or ECN Senior Project (3) Prerequisite: SOC 301, 360, and senior status Directed Individual Study (1­3) Prerequisite: Overall gpa of at least 2.00, junior or senior standing, and consent of instructor, department chair and dean Topical Seminar (1­3) Prerequisite: SOC 105 and consent of instructor Practicum in Applied Sociology (6) Prerequisite: SOC 300, 301, 360, 390 Internship in Applied Sociology (3­6) Prerequisite: SOC 300, 301, 360, 390 Restrictions: Junior or senior standing, at least a 2.00 GPA, and instructor consent, cannot take internship and practicum. Honors Work in Sociology (2­3) Prerequisite: Eligibility for honors program and senior standing 08/23/06