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Academic Programs / Liberal Arts
Sociology
Julia Ericksen, Chair
709 Gladfelter Hall
215-204-7763
julia.ericksen@temple.edu
Anne Shlay, Undergraduate Chair
755 Gladfelter Hall
215-204-7931
anne.shlay@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.
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 the 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 Major
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.
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Sociology |
elective |
One course numbered under 3000 (except for 1167)** |
3 |
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Sociology |
3201 |
Statistical Methods in Sociology*** |
4 |
QB |
Sociology |
3261 |
Research Design & Methods*** |
4 |
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Sociology |
3241 |
Development of Sociological Thought |
3 |
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Sociology |
4096 |
Senior Seminar: Sociology in the Real World |
3 |
WI* |
Sociology |
elective |
One course at any level |
3 |
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Sociology |
elective |
One course at the 2000 level or above |
3 |
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Sociology |
electives |
Three courses at the 3000 level or above |
9 |
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Social Science |
electives |
Two cognate courses at the 2000+ 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 |
4001
4002 |
Qualitative Research^
or
Data Analysis^ |
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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 3000+ |
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***Students must take 3201 prior to or concurrently with 3261 |
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^Students must complete 3201 & 3261 before taking either of the advanced methods courses, 4001 or 4002 |
Requirements for the Health Track in Sociology
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Sociology |
elective |
One course numbered under 3000 (except for 1167)** |
3 |
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Sociology |
3201 |
Statistical Methods in Sociology*** |
4 |
QB |
Sociology |
3261 |
Research Design & Methods*** |
4 |
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Sociology |
3241 |
Development of Sociological Thought |
3 |
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Sociology |
4096 |
Senior Seminar: 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 2000 level or above |
3 |
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Sociology |
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Three courses at the 3000 level or above |
9 |
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Health-related courses - Select two of the following health-related
electives to fulfill the above requirement: |
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Sociology |
2522 |
Sociology of Self |
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Sociology |
2530 |
Selected Topics in Medical Sociology |
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Sociology |
2552 |
Health & Disease in American Society |
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Sociology |
3511 |
Sociology of the Environment |
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Sociology |
2553 |
Sociology of Aging |
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Sociology |
2572 |
Human Sexuality |
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Sociology |
3597 |
Introduction to Population Studies: Demography |
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Sociology |
3546 |
Sexuality & Gender |
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Sociology |
3596 |
Sociology of Organizations |
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WI |
Sociology |
3559 |
Health & Reproduction |
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Sociology |
3521 |
International Health |
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Sociology |
3582 |
Independent Study in Medical Sociology |
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Sociology |
3585 |
Internship Medical Sociology |
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Sociology |
3530 |
Selected Topics in Medical Sociology |
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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 |
4001
4002 |
Qualitative Research #
or
Data Analysis # |
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Total |
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42 |
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*Indicate writing capstone for major |
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**Prerequisite for courses numbered 3000+ |
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***Students must take 3201 prior to or concurrently with 3261. |
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^Sociology 4096 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 3201 & 3261 before taking either of the advanced methods courses, 4001 or 4002. |
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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 3000 level except for Sociology 1167 |
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 2000 level or above |
3 |
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Sociology |
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Three courses at the 3000 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 3000 level except Sociology 1167 |
3 |
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Diversity focus - Select one: |
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3 |
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Sociology |
1376/1396 |
The Sociology of Race and Racism |
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RN/XN |
Sociology |
1476/1496 |
American Ethnicity |
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RU/XC |
Sociology |
1676/1696 |
Men & Women in American Society |
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AC |
Sociology |
2128 |
Men & Masculinity |
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Sociology |
2179/3279 |
Racial & Ethnic Stratification |
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RS |
Sociology |
3258 |
Women & Work |
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Sociology |
3242 |
Constructing Race & Ethnicity |
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Health-related courses - Select three: |
9-10 |
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Sociology |
2522 |
Sociology of Self |
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Sociology |
2530 |
Selected Topics in Medical Sociology |
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Sociology |
2552 |
Health & Disease in American Society |
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Sociology |
2553 |
Sociology of Aging |
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Sociology |
2572 |
Human Sexuality |
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Sociology |
3597 |
Introduction to Population Studies: Demography |
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WI |
Sociology |
3546 |
Sexuality & Gender |
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Sociology |
3596 |
Sociology of Organizations |
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WI |
Sociology |
3559 |
Health & Reproduction |
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Sociology |
3511 |
Sociology of the Environment |
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Sociology |
3582 |
Independent Study in Medical Sociology |
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Sociology |
3585 |
Internship in Medical Sociology |
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Sociology |
3530 |
Selected Topics in Medical Sociology |
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Sociology |
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One course at 2000 level or above |
3 |
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Minor Total |
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18-19 |
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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.
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Sociology |
2552 |
Health & Disease in American Society |
3 |
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Sociology |
3201 |
Statistical Methods in Sociology* |
4 |
QB |
Sociology |
3261 |
Research Design & Methods* |
4 |
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Select one from the following list: |
4 |
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Sociology |
4001 |
Qualitative Research* |
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Sociology |
4002 |
Data Analysis* |
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Sociology |
3585 |
Internship in Medical Sociology* |
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Health-related courses - Select one: |
3-4 |
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Sociology |
2522 |
Sociology of Self |
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Sociology |
2530 |
Selected Topics in Medical Sociology |
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Sociology |
3511 |
Sociology of the Environment |
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Sociology |
3521 |
International Health |
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Sociology |
2553 |
Sociology of Aging |
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Sociology |
2572 |
Human Sexuality |
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Sociology |
3597 |
Introduction to Population Studies: Demography |
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WI |
Sociology |
3546 |
Sexuality & Gender |
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Sociology |
3596 |
Sociology of Organizations |
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WI |
Sociology |
3559 |
Health & Reproduction |
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Sociology |
3530 |
Selected Topics in Medical Sociology |
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Sociology |
3582 |
Independent Study in Medical Sociology |
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Sociology |
3585 |
Internship in Medical Sociology |
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Certificate Total |
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18-19 |
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*Students must take 3201 prior to or concurrently with 3261. |
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**Students must complete 3201 & 3261 before taking either of the advanced methods courses, 4001 or 4002. |
Certificate students may substitute 3585 for the advanced methods courses, but must still have completed |
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3201 & 3261 before taking 3585. In order to fulfill the methods requirement, the internship must have a |
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health research focus. |
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