Sociology
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Sociology major requirements
Sociology major (10 courses):
Students majoring in sociology may complete a traditional academic liberal arts sociology major or, along with their sociology core, take a concentration in anthropology or human services. The traditional liberal arts sociology major focuses on substantive social issues, theory and research. The anthropology concentration provides a solid foundation in cultural anthropology focusing on indigenous peoples of North and South America. The human services concentration exists to prepare students for entry-level positions in the fields of social work/human services and for graduate studies in the field of social work or counseling. Students are advised that graduate education is often necessary to advance into these fields. Three of the courses and an internship/ practicum are offered and are necessary for a student who desires to apply to the state of Wisconsin for a Social Work Training Certificate (SWTC).
Sociology Concentration* (10 courses):
- SOCI 100 Introduction to Sociology
- SOCI 111 Cultural Anthropology
- SOCI 300 Social Research Methods
- SOCI 351 Classical Sociological Theory
- SOCI 355 Contemporary Sociological Theory
- SSCI 224 Basic Statistics
- 4 elective SOCI courses
*Students are advised to take SOCI 100 and SOCI 111 as freshmen, and SSCI 224 as sophomores, and SOCI 300, SOCI 351 and SOCI 355 as juniors.
Anthropology Concentration** (10 courses)
- SOCI 100 Introduction to Sociology
- SOCI 111 Cultural Anthropology
- SOCI 300 Social Research Methods
- SSCI 246 Basic Statistics
At least 1 social theory course:
- SOCI 351 Classical Sociological Theory
- SOCI 355 Contemporary Sociological Theory
4 SOCI courses in Anthropology:
- SOCI 260 Gender and Culture
- SOCI 295 Colonialism and Religion in the Philippines
- SOCI 312 Native American Ethology
- SOCI 314 Native Peoples of South America
- One SOCI elective
**Students are strongly advised to take BIOL 100 as a cognate. Students are advised to take SOCI 100 and SOCI 111 as freshmen, and BIOL 100, SSCI 224 and SOCI 300 and the social theory course as juniors. Students who wish to attend graduate school in Anthropology are strongly urged to study a foreign language.
Human Services Concentration*** (12 courses):
- SOCI 100 Introduction to Sociology
- SOCI 239 Social Welfare Policy and Services
- SOCI 240 Social Work Practice: Individuals and Families
- SOCI 241 Social Work Practice: Organizations & Communities
- SOCI 300 Social Research Methods
- SOCI 351 Classical Sociological Theory
- SOCI 355 Contemporary Sociological Theory
- SSCI 220 Lifespan Human Development
- SSCI 224 Basic Statistics
- SOCI 481 and 482 Human Service Internship (Year-long course)
- 1 course on diverse cultures and/or stratification approved by the Sociology faculty (such as SOCI 111 Cultural Anthropology or SOCI 345 Social Stratification)
***Human Biology (BIOL 100) is recommended as it is often required by social work graduate schools. Students are advised to take SOCI 100 and SSCI 220 as freshmen; SSCI 224 and SOCI 239 as sophomores; SOCI 300, SOCI 240, SOCI 351 and SOCI 355 as juniors; and SOCI 241, SOCI 481 and SOCI 482 as seniors.
For more information about the Human Services minor visit the Human Services web page.
Sociology teaching major (11 courses):
Teaching majors for secondary education certification in these fields take the required courses for the Sociology major or the Anthropology concentration.
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