2002-2003 Undergraduate Catalog College of Arts and Sciences - Sociology and Anthropology

Professor Wenda Trevathan, department head

Professors Rushforth, Staski, Stephan, Trevathan, Williams; Associate Professors Frehill, Stanford; Assistant Professors Alexander, Eber, Lucero, Newby, McCrossin, Walker; College Associate Professor O'Leary; College Assistant Professor Hamilton; Adjunct Professor Loendorf; Adjunct Assistant Professor Valverde

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DEGREE: Bachelor of Arts
MAJOR: Sociology
MAJOR: Anthropology

SOCIOLOGY

The undergraduate major in sociology is broad in scope. It prepares the student for a great variety of public and private sector employment opportunities including market research, personnel, corrections, and health services. Successful students often use their major as preprofessional preparation for advanced degrees in law, business, teaching, counseling, and various social science based careers.

Departmental Requirements

SOC 101G, Introductory Sociology 3

SOC 351, Sociological Theory 3

SOC 352, Social Research:Methods 3

SOC 353, Social Research:Analysis 3

SOC 401, Introduction to Sociological Practice 1

Electives in sociology to bring total credits in major to 31, including 21 upper-division. A maximum of six credits of Directed Readings (SOC 449 or SOC 449H) is allowed.

Nondepartmental Requirements (A grade of C or better must be earned.)

MATH 210G, Mathematics Appreciation 3

C S 110G, Computer Literacy 3

Electives: Sufficient to bring total credits to 128, including 55 upper-division.

ANTHROPOLOGY

The major in anthropology provides a broadly based education in the social and biological sciences. The undergraduate program prepares students for careers in many areas, such as cultural resource management (or contract archaeology), archaeological research, forensic sciences, health services, cross-cultural field work, community development programs, and museum work. Anthropology students can continue for advanced degrees in teaching, museology, other social sciences, and anthropology.

Departmental Requirements

ANTH 301, Cultural Anthropology 3

ANTH 315, Introduction to Archaeology 3

ANTH 320, Anthropological Linguistics 3

ANTH 350, Anthropological Theory 3

ANTH 355, Physical Anthropology 3

ANTH 406, Introduction to Anthropological Practice 1

Additional electives in anthropology to bring total credits in major to 31, including 25 upper-division.

Nondepartmental Requirements (A grade of C or better must be earned.)

ENGL 218G, Technical and Scientific Communication, or ENGL 318G, Advanced Technical and Professional Communication 3

MATH 115 or above 3

Electives: Sufficient to bring total credits to 128, including 55 upper-division.