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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.

   

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.

In order to fulfill the health related course requirement, the internship must have a health focus.

   

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.

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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