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Holy Family
Sociology
Goals
- To offer students a solid foundation in the discipline, with special emphasis on the "sociological perspective"
- To provide students with a thorough understanding of the various perspectives and research traditions reflected in sociological theory
- To introduce students to the basic elements of sociological research
- To allow students to synthesize active learning in the classroom and increase engagement in the community through successful "sociological practice"
- To develop in students the academic and professional skills that will enable them to succeed professionally in some area of sociological practice upon graduation.
Requirements
Core curriculum: BA requirements (credits) |
45 |
Courses required of all students – General Track
Introductory Sociology |
3 |
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Social Problems |
3 |
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Social Theory |
3 |
|
Social Deviance |
3 |
|
Scientific Writing for the Social and Behavioral Sciences |
3 |
|
Race, Class and Gender |
3 |
|
Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences |
3 |
|
Globalization |
3 |
|
Quantitative Research Methods |
3 |
|
Qualitative Research Methods |
3 |
|
Junior Seminar in Social Sciences |
3 |
|
Social Psychology |
3 |
|
Civic Engagement: Understanding the Community |
3 |
|
Internship in Sociology |
3 |
|
Senior Seminar in Social Sciences |
3 |
|
Advanced Research for the Social and Behavioral Sciences |
3 |
|
SOCO Electives (2) |
6 |
|
Also required
General Psychology |
3 |
|
ECON/POLS/ANTH Elective |
3 |
|
Other requirements
Successful completion of comprehensive exam.
Courses required of all students – Public Health Services Track
In addition to the goals of the general sociology track, an added goal of the Public Health Services Track is to develop academic and professional skills to work with people who are sick or have chronic health problems.
Introductory Sociology |
3 |
|
Social Problems |
3 |
|
Introduction to the Social Welfare System |
3 |
|
Social Theory |
3 |
|
Principles of Interviewing |
3 |
|
Social Deviance |
3 |
|
Scientific Writing for the Social and Behavioral Sciences |
3 |
|
Race, Class and Gender |
3 |
|
Medical Sociology |
3 |
|
Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences |
3 |
|
Globalization |
3 |
|
Quantitative Research Methods |
3 |
|
Qualitative Research Methods |
3 |
|
Junior Seminar in Social Sciences |
3 |
|
Social Psychology |
3 |
|
Civic Engagement: Understanding Human Community Through Service Learning |
3 |
|
Internship in Sociology |
3 |
|
Senior Seminar in Social Sciences |
3 |
|
Public Health Services Track Elective |
3 |
|
(Choose from SOCO 206, 219, 305, 340, 341, 342, or PSYC 209)
Also required
General Psychology |
3 |
|
Psychology of Health & Illness |
3 |
|
ECON/POLS/ANTH elective |
3 |
|
Other requirements
Successful completion of comprehensive exam.
Courses required of all students – Child & Family Services Track
In addition to the goals of the general sociology track, an added goal of the Child and Family Services Track is to develop academic and professional skills to work with children and families in a number of capacities.
Introductory Sociology |
3 |
|
Social Problems |
3 |
|
Introduction to the Social Welfare System |
3 |
|
Social Theory |
3 |
|
Principles of Interviewing |
3 |
|
Marriage & the Family |
3 |
|
Social Deviance |
3 |
|
Scientific Writing for the Social and Behavioral Sciences |
3 |
|
Race, Class and Gender |
3 |
|
Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences |
3 |
|
Globalization |
3 |
|
Quantitative Research Methods |
3 |
|
Qualitative Research Methods |
3 |
|
Junior Seminar in Social Sciences |
3 |
|
Family Violence |
3 |
|
Social Psychology |
3 |
|
Civic Engagement: Understanding Human Community Through Service Learning |
3 |
|
Internship in Sociology |
3 |
|
Senior Seminar in Social Sciences |
3 |
|
Child and Family Services Track Elective
|
3 |
|
(Choose from SOCO 219, 305, 342; CRJU 308; or PSYC 209, 308)
Also required
General Psychology |
3 |
|
ECON/POLS/ANTH elective |
3 |
|
Other requirements
Successful completion of comprehensive exam.
*NOTE: Curriculum changes may alter the required sequence of courses for students entering after Fall, 2009.
