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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  
Sociology C201 Statistical Methods in Sociology*** 4 QB
Sociology 0260 Research Design and Method*** 4  
Sociology 0241 Development of Sociological Thought 3  
Sociology elective One course at any level 3  
Sociology elective One course at the 100 level or above 3  
Sociology electives Three courses at the 200 level or above 9  
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
6  
         
Select one Advanced Methods course: 4  
Sociology 0301

0302
Doing Sociological Fieldwork^
     or
Data Analysis^
4  
         
Sociology W380 Sociology in the Real World 3 WI*
         
Total     42  
     
*Indicates writing capstone for major    
**Prerequisite for courses numbered 200+    
***Students must take 0201 prior to or concurrently with 0260    
^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  
Sociology C201 Statistical Methods in Sociology*** 4 QB
Sociology 0260 Research Design and Methods*** 4  
Sociology 0241 Development of Sociological Thought 3  
Sociology W380 Sociology in the Real World^ 3 WI*
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 9-10  
Elective Elective Two health-related courses.  See advisor for approved list 6  
         
Select one Advanced Methods course: 4  
Sociology 0301 Doing Sociological Fieldwork #    
        or    
Sociology 0302 Data Analysis #    
         
Total     42-43  
         
*Indicate writing capstone for major    
**Prerequisite for courses numbered 200+    
***Students must take 0201 prior to or concurrently with 0260.    
^Sociology 0380 is a health-related course for students in the Health Track.    
^^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.  
 

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  
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  

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  
         
Diversity focus - Select one:   3  
Sociology X059 The Sociology of Race and Racism   XN
Sociology X064 American Ethnicity   XC
Sociology C081 Men and Women in American Society   AC
Sociology 0128 Men and Masculinity     
Sociology R279 Racial and Ethnic Stratification    RS
Sociology 0258 Women and Work    
Sociology 0280 Constructing Race and Ethnicity    
         
Health-related courses - Select three: 9-10  
Sociology 0152 Health and Disease in American Society    
Sociology 0153 Sociology of Aging     
Sociology 0182 Human Sexuality     
Sociology W209   Introduction to Population Studies: Demography   WI
Sociology 0246 Sexuality and Gender    
Sociology W248 Sociology of Organizations   WI
Sociology 0259 Health and Reproduction    
Sociology 0295 Internship in Sociology    
         
Sociology   One course at 100 level or above 3  
Minor Total     18-19  

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  
Sociology C201 Statistical Methods* 4 QB
Sociology 0260 Research Design and Methods* 4  
         
Select one from the following list: 3-4  
Sociology 0301 Doing Sociological Fieldwork*    
Sociology 0302 Data Analysis*    
Sociology 0295 Internship in Sociology*    
         
Health related courses - Select one: 3  
Sociology 0153 Sociology of Aging     
Sociology 0182 Human Sexuality     
Sociology W209 Introduction to Population Studies: Demography   WI
Sociology 0246 Sexuality and Gender    
Sociology W248 Sociology of Organizations    
Sociology 0259 Health and Reproduction   WI
Certificate Total     21  
*Students must take C201 prior to or concurrently with 0260.    
**Students must complete C201 & 0260 before taking either of the advanced methods courses, 0301 or 0302.   
Certificate students may substitute 0295 for the advanced methods courses, but must still have completed  
 C201 & 0260 before taking 0295.   In order to fulfill the methods requirement, the internship must have a  
health research focus.      

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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