Liberal Arts
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Academic Programs / Liberal Arts
Sociology
Julia Ericksen, Chair
709 Gladfelter Hall
215-204-7763
julia.ericksen@temple.edu
Gretchen Condran, Undergraduate Chair
763 Gladfelter Hall
215-204-1440
gcondran@temple.edu
713 Gladfelter Hall
215-204-1494
www.temple.edu/sociology
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.
Requirements for the Major
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Sociology |
elective |
One course numbered under 200 (except for C067)** |
3 |
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Sociology |
C201 |
Statistical Methods in Sociology*** |
4 |
QB |
Sociology |
0260 |
Research Design and Method*** |
4 |
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Sociology |
0241 |
Development of Sociological Thought |
3 |
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Sociology |
elective |
One course at any level |
3 |
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Sociology |
elective |
One course at the 100 level or above |
3 |
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Sociology |
electives |
Three courses at the 200 level or above |
9 |
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Social Science |
electives |
Two cognate courses at the 100+ level selected from the following:
African American Studies, Anthropology, American Studies, Asian
Studies,
Criminal Justice, Economics, Environmental Studies,
Geography & Urban
Studies,
History, Jewish Studies, Latin American Studies, Organizational
Studies, Political
Science, Psychology, Women's Studies
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6 |
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Select one Advanced Methods course: |
4 |
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Sociology |
0301
0302 |
Doing Sociological Fieldwork^
or
Data Analysis^ |
4 |
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Sociology |
W380 |
Sociology in the Real World |
3 |
WI* |
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Total |
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42 |
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*Indicates writing capstone for major |
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**Prerequisite for courses numbered 200+ |
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***Students must take 0201 prior to or concurrently with 0260 |
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^Students must complete 0201 & 0260 before taking either of the advanced methods courses, 0301 or 0302 |
Requirements for the Health Track in Sociology
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Sociology |
elective |
One course numbered under 200 (except for C067)** |
3 |
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Sociology |
C201 |
Statistical Methods in Sociology*** |
4 |
QB |
Sociology |
0260 |
Research Design and Methods*** |
4 |
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Sociology |
0241 |
Development of Sociological Thought |
3 |
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Sociology |
W380 |
Sociology in the Real World^ |
3 |
WI* |
Sociology |
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One course at any level^^ |
3 |
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Sociology |
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One course at the 100 level or above |
3 |
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Sociology |
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Three courses at the 200 level or above |
9-10 |
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Elective |
Elective |
Two health-related courses. See advisor for approved list |
6 |
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Select one Advanced Methods course: |
4 |
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Sociology |
0301 |
Doing Sociological Fieldwork # |
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or |
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Sociology |
0302 |
Data Analysis # |
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Total |
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42-43 |
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*Indicate writing capstone for major |
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**Prerequisite for courses numbered 200+ |
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***Students must take 0201 prior to or concurrently with 0260. |
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^Sociology 0380 is a health-related course for students in the Health Track. |
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^^Students may use core courses to fulfill this requirement. |
# Students must complete 0201 & 0260 before taking either of the advanced methods courses, 0301 or 0302. |
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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.
Requirements for the Minor in Sociology
The minor in sociology requires a minimum of six courses, including courses on diversity and health. This program is not open to students majoring in sociology or the Health Track in Sociology.
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Sociology |
elective |
One course under the 200 level except for Sociology C067 |
3 |
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Sociology |
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One course at any level |
3 |
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Sociology |
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One course at the 100 level or above |
3 |
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Sociology |
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Three courses at the 200 level or above |
9 |
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Minor Total |
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18 |
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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. This program is not open to Sociology majors or Health Track in Sociology majors.
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Sociology |
elective |
One course under the 200 level except Sociology C067 |
3 |
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Diversity focus - Select one: |
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3 |
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Sociology |
X059 |
The Sociology of Race and Racism |
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XN |
Sociology |
X064 |
American Ethnicity |
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XC |
Sociology |
C081 |
Men and Women in American Society |
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AC |
Sociology |
0128 |
Men and Masculinity |
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Sociology |
R279 |
Racial and Ethnic Stratification |
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RS |
Sociology |
0258 |
Women and Work |
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Sociology |
0280 |
Constructing Race and Ethnicity |
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Health-related courses - Select three: |
9-10 |
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Sociology |
0152 |
Health and Disease in American Society |
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Sociology |
0153 |
Sociology of Aging |
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Sociology |
0182 |
Human Sexuality |
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Sociology |
W209 |
Introduction to Population Studies: Demography |
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WI |
Sociology |
0246 |
Sexuality and Gender |
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Sociology |
W248 |
Sociology of Organizations |
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WI |
Sociology |
0259 |
Health and Reproduction |
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Sociology |
0295 |
Internship in Sociology |
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Sociology |
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One course at 100 level or above |
3 |
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Minor Total |
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18-19 |
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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. This program is not open to Sociology majors or Health Track in Sociology majors.
Requirements for the Certificate in Health Research
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Sociology |
0152 |
Health and Disease in American Society |
3 |
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Sociology |
C201 |
Statistical Methods* |
4 |
QB |
Sociology |
0260 |
Research Design and Methods* |
4 |
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Select one from the following list: |
3-4 |
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Sociology |
0301 |
Doing Sociological Fieldwork* |
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Sociology |
0302 |
Data Analysis* |
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Sociology |
0295 |
Internship in Sociology* |
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Health related courses - Select one: |
3 |
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Sociology |
0153 |
Sociology of Aging |
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Sociology |
0182 |
Human Sexuality |
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Sociology |
W209 |
Introduction to Population Studies: Demography |
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WI |
Sociology |
0246 |
Sexuality and Gender |
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Sociology |
W248 |
Sociology of Organizations |
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Sociology |
0259 |
Health and Reproduction |
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WI |
Certificate Total |
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21 |
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*Students must take C201 prior to or concurrently with 0260. |
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**Students must complete C201 & 0260 before taking either of the advanced methods courses, 0301 or 0302. |
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Certificate students may substitute 0295 for the advanced methods courses, but must still have completed |
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C201 & 0260 before taking 0295. In order to fulfill the methods requirement, the internship must have a |
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health research focus. |
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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.
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