SOCIOLOGY
Julia Ericksen, Chair
julia.ericksen@temple.edu
215 204-7763
Shila McClaflin, Undergraduate Secretary
Department of Sociology
713 Gladfelter Hall
1115 West Berks Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
s.s@temple.edu
215 204-1494
http://www.temple.edu/sociology
Gretchen Condran, Director of Health Track in Sociology
gcondran@temple.edu
215 204-1452
http://www.temple.edu/sochealth
Undergraduate majors can complete the general Major in Sociology or specialize in the Health Track in Sociology. The sociology department offers three programs for non-majors: a minor in sociology, a minor in the sociology of health and a certificate in health research.
Sociology is the study of human behavior in the context of the groups, organizations, institutions and societies in which it occurs. The sociology department offers courses covering a wide range of topics including: contemporary social issues, race and racism, sexuality and gender, health and health care, education, urban life, organizations, family, political life, law, international development and globalization. The sociological perspective pays close attention to diversity in culture, values and human experience.
Majoring in sociology prepares students for many careers and graduate programs by providing both a broad sociological perspective and specific research, statistical and analytic skills. Students gain experience in fieldwork; interviewing; developing, administering and analyzing surveys; statistical analysis; and writing research reports. Sociology provides an excellent background for students planning to begin their careers upon graduation as well as those planning to pursue graduate education. Recent graduates have gone to work and graduate school in the areas of law, medicine, business, non-profits, community planning, social work, market research and education.
Students who are interested in a career in the health field can pursue a special sociology major focused on health related course work. The Health Track in Sociology prepares students for graduate studies in leading medical, dental, nursing, public health and physical and occupational therapy programs as well as graduate programs in sociology and related fields. While acquiring the analytic and research skills of the general sociology major, those in the health track have opportunities to participate in specially designed health internships while studying important issues surrounding health and health care.
Student organizations
Sociology majors are invited to participate in the Sociology Undergraduate Majors and Minors Association (SUMMA) which hosts academic and social events throughout the year. The department sponsors the Annual Student Research Conference in which students can present their work.
Awards
Awards available to sociology majors include the Othella Vaughn Award, Robert K. Merton Award and the Sociology Prize.
Distinction in Major
To receive Distinction in the Major, a student must have a minimum grade point average of 3.5 in all sociology courses and a minimum overall grade point average of 3.25.
SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR IN SOCIOLOGY
1. The major requires a minimum of eleven sociology courses including a sequence of research methods courses, a sociological theory course, the writing capstone and six electives at various levels.
2. Students must take two social science courses at the 100 level or above selected from a department other than sociology.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR IN SOCIOLOGY
* Indicates writing capstone for major
Required courses |
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
Core Indicator |
Sociology |
One course below the 200 level except Sociology C067 |
Prerequisite for courses at the 200 level and above1 |
3 |
|
Sociology |
C201
and
0260 |
Statistical Methods in Sociology2
Research Design and Methods |
8 |
QB |
Sociology |
0241 |
Development of Sociological Thought |
3 |
|
Sociology |
W380 |
Sociology in the Real World |
3 |
WI* |
Sociology |
0301
or
0302 |
Doing Sociological Fieldwork3
Data Analysis3 |
4 |
|
SubTotal |
21 |
|
1 Students may use core courses to fulfill this requirement.
2 Students must take 0201 prior to or concurrently with 260.
3 Students must complete 0201 and 0260 before taking either of the advanced methods courses, 0301 or 0302. |
ELECTIVES
Sociology Electives |
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
Core
Indicator |
Sociology |
|
One course at any level1 |
3 |
|
Sociology |
|
One course at the 100 level or above |
3 |
|
Sociology |
|
Three courses at the 200 level or above |
9 |
|
Subtotal |
15 |
|
Other Requirements |
Any social science department or program2 |
|
Two courses at the 100 level or above |
6 |
|
Subtotal |
6 |
|
Major Total |
42 |
|
1 Students may use core courses to fulfill this requirement.
2 African American Studies, Anthropology, American Studies, Asian Studies, Criminal Justice, Economics, Environmental Studies, Geography and Urban Studies, History, Jewish Studies, Latin American Studies, Organizational Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Women's Studies. |
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SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS FOR THE HEALTH TRACK IN SOCIOLOGY
1. The health track in sociology requires a minimum of eleven sociology courses including a sequence of research methods courses, a sociological theory course, the writing capstone, three designated health related electives and two additional electives.
2. Students in the health track must complete at least four sociology courses designated as health related.
3. Students must take two designated health related courses from outside the sociology department.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE HEALTH TRACK IN SOCIOLOGY
* Indicates writing capstone for major
Required courses |
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
Core Indicator |
Sociology |
|
Prerequisite for courses at the 200 level and above1
One course below the 200 level except Sociology C067 |
3 |
|
Sociology |
C201
and
0260 |
Statistical Methods in Sociology 2
Research Design and Methods |
8 |
QB |
Sociology |
0241 |
Development of Sociological Thought |
3 |
|
Sociology |
W380 |
Sociology in the Real World3 |
3 |
WI* |
Sociology |
0301
or
0302 |
Doing Sociological Fieldwork4
Data Analysis4 |
4 |
|
SubTotal |
21 |
|
1 Students may use core courses to fulfill this requirement.
2 Students must take 0201 prior to or concurrently with 0260.
3 Sociology 0380 is a health related course for students in the health track.
4 Students must complete 0201 and 0260 before taking either of the advanced methods courses, 0301 or 0302. |
ELECTIVES
Health Track Electives |
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
Core
Indicator |
Sociology |
|
One course at any level1 |
3 |
|
One course at the 100 level or above. Health related courses at the 100 level include: |
Sociology |
0152 |
Health and Disease in American Society |
3 |
|
0153 |
Sociology of Aging |
|
0182 |
Human Sexuality |
|
Three courses at the 200 level or above. Health related courses at the 200 level include: |
Sociology |
W209 |
Introduction to Population Studies: Demography |
9-10 |
WI
|
0246 |
Sexuality and Gender |
|
W248 |
Sociology of Organizations |
WI |
0259 |
Health and Reproduction |
|
0295 |
Internship in Sociology2 |
|
SubTotal |
15-16 |
|
Health Related Electives - Select two |
Anthropology
|
0163 |
Human Population Genetics |
6 |
|
0212 |
Medical Anthropology |
|
|
Economics |
0262 |
Health Economics |
|
|
Geography and Urban Studies |
0273 |
Drugs in Urban Society |
|
|
Health Information Management |
0003 |
Medical Terminology |
|
|
Healthcare Management |
0141 |
U. S. Health Care System |
|
|
History
|
0101 |
Introduction to Healthcare Management |
|
IN |
0274 |
History of American Science |
|
|
0370 W370 |
Social History of American Medicine |
|
WI |
Philosophy |
0077 |
Science in Context |
|
SB |
0216 |
Philosophy of Science |
|
|
0249 |
Ethics in Medicine |
|
|
Political Science |
0155 |
Health Policy
|
|
|
Public Health |
C089 |
International Health |
|
IS |
|
Courses at the 100 level or above
|
|
|
Psychology |
|
Courses at the 100 level or above |
|
|
Religion |
W343 |
Death and Dying |
|
WI |
|
0352 |
Religion and Bioethics |
|
|
SubTotal |
6 |
|
Major Total |
42-43 |
|
1 Students may use core courses to fulfill this requirement.
2 In order to fulfill the health related course requirement, the internship must have a health focus. |
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SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MINOR IN SOCIOLOGY
¨ The minor requires a minimum of six sociology courses.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MINOR IN SOCIOLOGY
Required courses |
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
Core Indicator |
Sociology |
|
Prerequisite for courses at the 200 level and above1
One course below the 200 level except Sociology C067 |
3 |
|
Sociology |
|
One course at any level |
3 |
|
Sociology |
|
One course at the 100 level or above |
3 |
|
Sociology |
|
Three courses at the 200 level or above |
9 |
|
Minor Total |
18 |
|
1 Students may use core courses to fulfill this requirement. |
SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MINOR IN THE SOCIOLOGY OF HEALTH
¨ The minor in the sociology of health requires a minimum of six courses including courses on diversity and health.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MINOR IN THE SOCIOLOGY OF HEALTH
Required courses |
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
Core Indicator |
Sociology |
|
Prerequisite for courses at the 200 level and above1
One course below the 200 level except Sociology C067 |
3 |
|
Diversity focus - Choose one |
Sociology |
X059
|
The Sociology of Race and Racism |
3 |
XN |
X064 |
American Ethnicity |
XC |
C081 |
Men and Women in American Society |
AC |
0128 |
Men and Masculinity |
|
R279 |
Racial and Ethnic Stratification |
RS |
0258 |
Women and Work |
|
0280 |
Constructing Race and Ethnicity |
|
Health related courses - Choose three |
Sociology |
0152 |
Health and Disease in American Society |
3-4 |
|
0153 |
Sociology of Aging |
|
0182 |
Human Sexuality |
|
W209 |
Introduction to Population Studies: Demography |
|
0246 |
Sexuality and Gender |
WI |
W248 |
Sociology of Organizations |
|
0259 |
Health and Reproduction |
WI |
0295 |
Internship in Sociology2 |
|
Sociology |
|
One course at 100 level or above |
3 |
|
Minor Total |
18-19 |
|
1 Students may use core courses to fulfill this requirement.
2 In order to fulfill the health related course requirement, the internship must have a health focus. |
SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CERTIFICATE IN HEALTH RESEARCH
¨ The certificate in health research requires five courses, including a health related sequence and research methods.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CERTIFICATE IN HEALTH RESEARCH
Required courses |
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
Core Indicator |
Sociology |
0152 |
Health and Disease in American Society |
3 |
|
Sociology |
C201 |
Statistical Methods2
and |
8 |
QB |
0260 |
Research Design and Methods2 |
|
Sociology |
0301
|
Doing Sociological Fieldwork3
or |
4 |
|
0302 |
Data Analysis3
or |
|
0295 |
Internship in Sociology3 |
|
Health related courses - Choose one |
Sociology |
0153 |
Sociology of Aging |
3 |
|
0182 |
Human Sexuality |
|
W209 |
Introduction to Population Studies: Demography |
WI |
0246 |
Sexuality and Gender |
|
W248 |
Sociology of Organizations |
|
0259 |
Health and Reproduction |
WI |
Certificate Total |
21 |
|
1 Students may use core courses to fulfill this requirement.
2 Students must take 201 prior to or concurrently with 260.
3 Students must complete 201 and 260 before taking either of the advanced methods courses, 301 or 302. Certificate students may substitute 295 for the advanced methods courses, but must still have completed 201 and 260 before taking 295. In order to fulfill the methods requirement, the internship must have a health research focus. |
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