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Sociological and anthropological perspectives uncover assumptions about social and cultural arrangements. As a joint department, we offer training in the distinctive concepts and methods specific to the disciplines of sociology and anthropology. Department faculty also collaborate on the exploration of social forces, social organization, and cultural diversity from a holistic point of view.

Anthropology

Anthropology’s diverse subject matter—human beings in all times and places—reflects the discipline’s interest in human culture dating from the Paleolithic past to contemporary times; in exotic, distant societies and the myriad subcultures of the Western world; in the biological bases of human behavior and our most elaborate cultural creations; and in the interaction of diverse peoples in colonial and modern contexts. Grounded in the practical realities of daily life and direct ethnographic research, anthropological methods are applicable cross-culturally. Perhaps anthropology’s greatest strength, however, is the perspective it promotes: an understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity, human universals, and the dynamic potential of human culture.

Undergraduate preparation in cultural anthropology equips students with theories and methods for living and working in all human societies. Being trained in anthropology can make people more effective advocates, mediators, and translators in contexts that involve minority cultures or different cultural philosophies. It provides a basis for careers in human services, education, medicine, development, public administration, and business.

Archaeology examines material remains to understand and explain past and present human behavior. Archaeologists excavate and analyze the tools, textiles, pottery, and other artifacts of prehistoric peoples to reconstruct ancient cultures. They also investigate the cultural interaction between Western and nonwestern societies. A major branch of contemporary archaeology deals with preserving knowledge of our country’s past through cultural resource management and historic preservation.

Coursework and discussions emphasize practical applications in the anthropology program. Students are encouraged to expand on this by seeking internships and practicum placements that match their specific interests and fully develop their anthropological skills. The department’s close and supportive relationship with local groups and organizations provides a basis for meaningful student involvement in problem solving. Practical experiences culminate in a senior capstone project designed and carried out under faculty supervision.

Sociology

Sociology is the study of social life, social change, and the social causes and consequences of human behavior. Sociologists investigate the structure of groups, organizations, and societies and examine how people interact within these contexts. Since all human behavior is social, the subject matter of sociology ranges from the intimate family to the hostile mob; from organized crime to religious cults; from the divisions of race, gender, and social class to the shared beliefs of a common culture; and from the sociology of work to the sociology of sports.

Most people with the terms “sociologist” or “social worker” in their job title have graduate training, but sociology graduates apply the sociological perspective to a wide variety of jobs beyond these traditional categories, including careers in such sectors as business, education, health care, the criminal justice system, social services, and the government. For students interested in becoming a professor, researcher, or applied sociologist, a BA or BS in sociology is excellent preparation for graduate work in sociology. The undergraduate degree provides a strong liberal arts preparation for entry-level positions in the business, social service, and government worlds. Sociology offers valuable preparation for careers in journalism, politics, public relations, or public administration, all of which require investigative skills and the ability to work with diverse groups. Many students choose sociology because they see it as a broad liberal arts base for professions in law, education, medicine, social work, and counseling.

Degrees

BA or BS in Anthropology
BA or BS in Sociology

Minors

Anthropology and Sociology

Certificates

Applied Cultural Anthropology
Cultural Resource Management

Becoming an Anthropology Major

Students who want to major in anthropology must apply to the department by submitting a personal statement describing their goals in the major; evidence of a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 in Anth 211, 213, and 301; and proof of having completed University Colloquium or equivalent. Transfer students must provide GPA evidence from their previous institutions. All candidates work with an advisor from the department at the time of application. Admission to the major is selective. The department notifies students of its decision. Certain upper division courses in the field are restricted to majors.

Requirements for the Anthropology Major

1. Fulfill baccalaureate degree requirements as stated beginning on page 21.
   
2. A minimum of 52 credits in the major, 44 of which must be upper division.
   
3. Research and Writing requirement: Anth 301.
   
4. Elementary Statistics (Mth 243) or Exploratory Data Analysis (Ec 232)
   

   
   (4 credits)

   
   Note: Students intending a career in elementary teaching may petition the department to substitute the Mth 211, 212, 213 sequence (12 credits).

5. A minimum 2.5 GPA in major courses.
   

Capstone

The anthropology capstone reflects students’ learning in an area of applied anthropology, integrating relevant theory and methodology. Students draw on ethnographic or archaeological expertise acquired through previous practicum field experiences and coursework.

Anthropology Core Courses

(52 credits)

Physical Anthropology and Archaeology (Anth 211)	4
Cultural Anthropology (Anth 213)	4
Practicing Anthropology (Anth 301)	4

Students may choose to focus on archaeology or cultural anthropology or to integrate the two.

1. Areas and Topics
   

   
   (8 credits)

   
   Two or more courses from:

   American Culture (Anth 310)	4
   Pacific Cultures (Anth 317)	4
   Native North America (Anth 318)	4
   Cultures of the World (Anth 319)	4
   Topics and Regions in Archaeology (Anth 320)	4
   World Prehistory (Anth 321)	4
   Ritual and Religion (Anth 332)	4
   Native North America: Special Studies (Anth 334)	4
   Gender Issues (Anth 340)	4
   Human Evolution (Anth 350)	4
   Archaeological Field School (Anth 375)	4

2. Application
   

   
   (4 credits)

   
   One course from:

   Applied Anthropology (Anth 460)	4
   Cultural Resource Management (Anth 462)	4

3. Methods
   

   
   (4 credits)

   
   One course from:

   Ethnographic Research Methods (Anth 360)	4
   Archaeological Research Methods (Anth 370)	4

4. Theory
   

   
   (8 credits)

   History of Ethnographic Theory (Anth 410)

   4

   
   One course from the following:

   Culture Change (Anth 450)	4
   Ecology of Small-Scale Societies (Anth 451)	4
   Anthropological Film (Anth 455)	4
   Cultural Rights (Anth 464)	4

5. Practicum: Field Study (Anth 409)
   

   
   (4 credits)

6. Senior Capstone (Anth 414)
   

   
   (4 credits)

7. Specialized Interests
   

   
   (8 credits)

   
   Two or more courses in anthropology or a related discipline. Selection must fit with individual orientation and be approved by advisor.

Anthropology Minor

(28 credits)

Students working toward a minor in anthropology are required to register with an advisor through the department office.

Physical Anthropology and Archaeology (Anth 211)	4
Cultural Anthropology (Anth 213)	4
Upper division anthropology electives	20

Information on Applied Certificates and Interdisciplinary Studies in Anthropology

Students who wish to work on an applied certificate in anthropology or to obtain a baccalaureate degree in interdisciplinary studies with anthropology as the department of emphasis must apply to the department by submitting a personal statement describing their program goals; evidence of a cumulative GPA of 2.7 in Anth 211, 213, and 301; and proof of having completed University Colloquium or equivalent. Transfer students must provide GPA evidence from their previous institutions.

All candidates work with an advisor from the department at the time of application. Admission is selective. The department notifies applicants of its decision. Certain upper division courses in the field are restricted to majors and students in the certificate program or interdisciplinary anthropology degree program. Students pursuing an interdisciplinary degree with an emphasis in anthropology must select from a specified list of courses and obtain advisor permission.

Requirements for the Certificate in Applied Cultural Anthropology

(36 credits)
The Applied Cultural Anthropology Certificate program prepares students for careers in human services, multicultural education, and other fields in which cross-cultural or international perspectives are essential. Emphasis is on examining culturally related problems and policies, preparing research designs, and collecting and analyzing data. To qualify for the certificate, students must also meet requirements for a bachelor’s degree (not necessarily in anthropology) at SOU. Students are required to complete the following courses or their approved transfer equivalents for this certificate.

1. Core Courses
   

   
   (16 credits)

   Practicing Anthropology (Anth 301)	4
   American Culture (Anth 310) or Culture Change (Anth 450)	4
   Ethnographic Research Methods (Anth 360)	4
   Applied Anthropology (Anth 460)	4

2. Cross-Cultural Perspectives
   

   
   (4 credits)

   
   Choose from:

   Pacific Cultures (Anth 317)	4
   Native North America (Anth 318)	4
   Cultures of the World (Anth 319)	4
   Native North America Special Studies (Anth 334)	4
   Cultural Rights (Anth 464)	4
   Contemporary Issues in Native North America (Soc 338)	4
   Sociology of Globalization (Soc 345)	4

3. Specialized Focus
   

   
   (16 credits)

   Practicum (Anth 409)	4
   Senior Capstone (Anth 414)	4

   
   The remaining 8 credits are to be selected from upper division offerings in sociology and anthropology or other departments in consultation with the student’s advisor. These courses and the content of the required practicum and capstone should be consistent with each student’s focus and professional or career goals.

Requirements for the Certificate in Cultural Resource Management

(35 credits)
The Cultural Resource Management Certificate program prepares students for careers in the management and preservation of prehistoric and historic cultural sites located on public and private lands. Emphasis is on methods and the development and implementation of research designs. To qualify for the certificate, students must also meet the requirements of a bachelor’s degree (not necessarily in anthropology) at SOU. Students are required to complete the following courses or their approved transfer equivalents for this certificate.

1. Core Courses
   

   
   (12 credits)

   Practicing Anthropology (Anth 301)	4
   Archaeological Research Methods (Anth 370)	4
   Cultural Resource Management (Anth 462)	4

2. Policy Perspectives
   

   
   (8 credits)

   
   Choose from:

   Cultural Rights (Anth 464)	4
   Conservation of Natural Resources (Bi 445)	4
   Land Use Planning (Geog 439)	4
   Public Management and the Environment (PS 330)`	4
   Law, Science, and the Environment (PS 340)	4
   Environmental Law and Policy (PS 441)	4
   Community (Soc 310)	4
   Social Organization (Soc 444)	4

3. Specialized Skills
   

   
   (3 credits)

   
   Choose from:

   Geographic Information Systems (G 489 or Geog 489)	4–5
   Cartography (Geog 340)	5
   Principles of Stratigraphy (G 341)	3
   Global Positioning Systems (G 326)	3
   Remote Sensing (G 487 or Geog 487)	4

4. Specialized Focus
   

   
   (12 credits)

   Practicum (Anth 409)	4
   Capstone (Anth 414)	4

   
   The remaining 4 credits are to be selected from upper division offerings in sociology and anthropology or other departments in consultation with the student’s advisor. These courses and the content of the required practicum and capstone should be consistent with each student’s focus and professional or career goals.

Becoming a Sociology Major

Students interested in majoring in sociology should talk with a faculty member to discuss the program and the major requirements first. Students who then decide to pursue the major should apply to the department when they have completed approximately 48 credits and most lower division general education requirements. Application forms are available from the department faculty, and the completed application materials may be turned in to any faculty member. The application process is competitive. To be accepted as a major, students must have earned a mimimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 in Soc 204, 205 and Anth 213; completed University Colloquium (or received credit for equivalent courses from institutions previously attended); and fulfilled their Quantitative Reasoning general education requirement by taking Mth 243 or Ec 232. Transfer students must provide GPA evidence from institutions they previously attended. The department notifies students who have succeeded in becoming majors. Some upper division courses in the field are restricted to majors.

Requirements for the Sociology Major

1. Fulfill baccalaureate degree requirements as stated beginning on page 21.
   
2. A minimum of 56 credits in sociology (or anthropology); 48 credits must be upper division and 12 credits lower division. Of the 48 upper division credits, 16 must be upper division electives. All credits counted toward the major must be taken for a letter grade, except practicum.
   
3. Research and Writing requirement: Soc 326 and 400-level coursework.
   
4. Quantitative Reasoning component: Mth 243 or Ec 232.
   
5. An average GPA of 2.5 or higher in all sociology and anthropology courses.
   

Interdisciplinary Major Emphasizing Sociology

As with the sociology major, students who wish to obtain a baccalaureate degree in interdisciplinary studies with sociology as a major field must apply to the department by submitting a personal statement describing their goals for the major, evidence of a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 in Soc 204 and 205, and proof of having completed University Colloquium and Mth 243 or Ec 232. Transfer students must provide GPA evidence from their previous institutions. All candidates work with an advisor from the department at the time of application. The application process is competitive. The department notifies applicants if they qualify as interdisciplinary degree students with a primary field in sociology. Some sociology courses are restricted to majors and interdisciplinary degree candidates with sociology as the primary field.

Capstone

The sociology capstone requires students to bring sociological expertise to bear on selected social issues. This is usually done in a seminar in which students review writing, research, and current controversies in the field and apply their expertise to individual research and analysis of selected issues or social problems.

Sociology Core Courses

(56 credits)

The following seven courses (28 credits) are required of all sociology majors:

Cultural Anthropology (Anth 213)	4
The Sociological Imagination (Soc 204)	4
American Society (Soc 205)	4
Introduction to Social Research Methods (Soc 326)	4
Classical Sociological Thought (Soc 370)	4
Society and Identity (Soc 371)	4
Senior Capstone (Soc 414)1	4

All sociology majors must also complete a minimum of 7 upper division (300- 400-level) elective courses (28 credits), including a minimum of two 400-level courses (8 credits). These eight credits may not include practicum or other individualized study:

Poverty, Family, and Policy (Soc 304)	4
Social Issues and Policy (Soc 305)	4
Community Studies (Soc 310)	4
Sociology of the Family (Soc 312)	4
Schools and Society (Soc 320)	4
Quantitative Research Methods (Soc 327)	4
Global Culture and Media (Soc 333)	4
Race and Ethnic Relations (Soc 337)	4
Contemporary Issues in Native North America (Soc 338)	4
Sociology of Gender Roles (Soc 340)	4
Sociology of Globalization (Soc 345)	4
People and Forests (Soc 350)	4
Social Inequality (Soc 434)	4
Social Organization (Soc 444)	4
Social and Cultural Change (Soc 450)	4
Deviant Behavior (Soc 454)	4
Sociology of Religion (Soc 461)	4
Contemporary Sociological Theory (Soc 472)	4

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1	Courses limited to majors, minors, and interdisciplinary majors with sociology as the primary field.

Sociology Minor

(24 credits)

Students are required to register with a minor advisor through the department office.

Sociological Imagination (Soc 204) and American Society (Soc 205)	8
Upper division electives (excluding practicum)	20

At least one 4-credit course must be a 400-level course. Reading, research, independent study, workshops, and seminars may be included, with advisor consent. Note that Soc 370 is a prerequisite for most 400-level courses.

Anthropology Courses

See Course Prerequisites Policy

Lower Division Courses

Anth 199 Special Studies

Credits to be arranged

Anth 209 Practicum

Credits to be arranged

Anth 211 Physical Anthropology and Archaeology: Perspectives on Humanitys Past

4 credits

Introduces the study of humans as a biological and cultural species, past and present. Topics include human genetics and variation, evolutionary theory, primate ecology and adaptations, and the methods used to reconstruct past human physiology and behavior. Surveys data from the fossil and archaeological record of our hominid ancestors, from small-scale societies of the Paleolithic era to more recent, politically complex societies. Approved for General Education (Explorations).

Anth 213 Cultural Anthropology: Perspectives on Humanity

4 credits

Introduces a comparative study of human culture. Covers kinship systems, politics, economics, language, ritual, cultural change, ecological adaptations, and ethnographic methodology. Explores cultural similarities and differences and the linkages among cultural, social, political, and economic institutions. Approved for General Education (Explorations).

Upper Division Courses

Anth 301 Practicing Anthropology

4 credits

Engages students in building the fundamental skills needed to succeed in anthropology. Writing, critical thinking, and library research prepare students for further upper division work. Illustrates the holistic, four-field approach of anthropology and its relevance to contemporary life. Prerequisites: Core 103; Anth 211 or Anth 213.

Anth 310 American Culture

4 credits

Provides an overview of U.S. culture and society. Examines a wide range of specific cultural expressions, the history of social institutions, and economic influences. Explores aspects of culture, including class, race, ethnicity, gender, immigration, ideology, globalization, and institutional structures as interconnected factors influencing various experiences of “being American.” Prerequisite: Completion of all lower division General Education requirements. Approved for General Education (Synthesis).

Anth 317 Pacific Cultures

4 credits

Examines the social and cultural diversity of indigenous Pacific Island societies and the changes that followed contact with the West. Considers settlement prehistory, voyaging, linguistic diversity, contact history, subsistence patterns, globalization, and other dimensions of local life. Prerequisite: Completion of all lower division General Education requirements. Approved for General Education (Synthesis).

Anth 318 Native North America

4 credits

Offers a comparative examination of cultures indigenous to North America. Explores the pre-contact economies, social and political organizations, and ceremonial systems of selected groups; the historic period of contact, treaties, and federal legislation, and the cultural basis of Indian responses; and present-day issues of concern to Native American peoples in reservation communities and urban settings. May be applied to the Native American Studies minor.

Anth 319 Cultures of the World

4 credits

Provides an overview of culture and society in one specific culture area or region of the world such as Latin America or the Caribbean. Examines a range of cultural expressions, the history of social and political institutions, and economic influences. Explores class, race, ethnicity, gender, immigration, ideology, globalization, and other relevant factors influencing local lifestyles. Latin American culture topic may be applied to the Latin American Studies minor. Prerequisite: Completion of all lower division General Education requirements. Approved for General Education (Synthesis).

Anth 320 Topics and Regions in Archaeology

2 to 4 credits

Introduces the archaeology of the world on a regional or topical basis. Regions studied may include Oregon, the Southwest, Africa, Europe, and South America. Possible topics include historical archaeology, zooarchaeology, and complex societies. Students may accumulate up to 12 credits of Anth 320 under different topics. Prerequisite: Anth 211.

Anth 321 World Prehistory

4 credits

Surveys the prehistoric archaeology of Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas from the first evidence of human cultures to the beginnings of written history. Prerequisite: Anth 211.

Anth 332 Ritual and Religion

4 credits

Focuses on ritual, religion, and spirituality as dynamic and universal cultural institutions. Case studies draw from a wide range of indigenous, third-world, and Western societies. Covers such topics as shamanism, witchcraft and sorcery, myth, symbolism, trance, healing, and revitalization movements. Prerequisite: Anth 213.

Anth 334 Special Studies: Native North America

4 credits

Examines selected topics and issues of traditional, historical, or contemporary importance to Native American communities. Topics may include anthropological perspectives on the history of Indian-White interactions and anthropological perspectives on the history and culture of the people of the Pacific Northwest or other cultural areas. May be applied to the Native American Studies minor. Prerequisite: Completion of all lower division General Education requirements. Approved for General Education (Synthesis).

Anth 340 Gender Issues

4 credits

Uses the concept of gender to explore contemporary status, roles, categories, and ideologies associated with women and men. Extensive case studies provide comparative insights and help students develop their understanding of the complex role gender plays in human society. May be applied to the Womens Studies minor. Prerequisite: Anth 213.

Anth 350 Human Evolution

4 credits

Offers a detailed review of human evolution. Topics include primate morphology, behavior, and phylogeny; the emergence of australopithecines and bipedalism; the evolution of the genus Homo; the social behavior and diet of early hominids; the emergence of anatomically modern humans; and the methods of human osteology, hominid fossil identification, hominid skeletal morphology, and taxonomy. Prerequisite: Anth 211.

Anth 360 Ethnographic Research Methods

4 credits

Includes instruction and field experience in qualitative research. Addresses formulating a research proposal, selecting and using suitable methodologies, analyzing and interpreting data, and assessing ethical concerns. Prerequisite: Anth 213.

Anth 370 Archaeological Research Methods

4 credits

Provides instruction and laboratory experience in archaeological research. Topics include the theoretical basis of research design, site surveying and mapping, archaeological geology and stratigraphy, dating, typological and technological analysis of artifacts (e.g., lithics, ceramics, and historical artifacts), and faunal/floral analysis. Prerequisite: Anth 211.

Anth 375 Archaeological Field School

4 credits

Introduces methods for recovering artifacts and other information from sites. Instruction is performed in field conditions at a prehistoric or historic site. Covers research design, excavation, mapping, and recording. Includes a special course fee. May be applied to the Native American Studies minor. Prerequisite: Instructor consent.

Anth 399 Special Studies

Credits to be arranged

Anth 401 Research

Credits to be arranged

Anth 403 Thesis

Credits to be arranged

Anth 405 Reading and Conference

Credits to be arranged

Anth 407 Seminar

Credits to be arranged

Anth 409 Practicum: Field Study

Credits to be arranged

Applies anthropological concepts and methods. Settings may include schools, museums, medical facilities, government agencies, businesses, subcultural groups, and other social institutions. Encourages a community service or cultural resource management orientation. Prerequisites: Upper division standing and instructor consent.

Anth 410 History of Ethnographic Theory

4 credits

Surveys the development of anthropological methods and concepts. Students read extracts from anthropological classics and contemporary theorists to gain an understanding of the history of anthropological thought. Prerequisites: Anth 213; anthropology major or minor; and senior standing.

Anth 414 Senior Capstone

4 credits

Senior seminar for anthropology majors. Provides the basis for a synthesis paper and public presentation through coursework, practicum, experience/research, conceptual and theoretical understandings, and methodological skills. Includes a reflective component linking applied experiences to professional goals. Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in the major.

Anth 450 Culture Change

4 credits

Examines culture change and stability. Covers such topics as theories of change; innovation, evolution, adaptation, and acculturation; movements and other forms of organized, purposeful change; change agents; and tradition, persistence, and resistance to change. Prerequisite: 4 credits of upper division anthropology courses.

Anth 451 Ecology of Small-Scale Societies

4 credits

Analyzes gathering, hunting, fishing, pastoral, and horticultural societies from an ecological perspective. Illustrates the dynamic interplay between culture, physiology, other organisms, and physical environment. Draws case studies from a range of ethnological, archaeological, and ethnohistoric perspectives. Prerequisite: Anth 211 or Anth 213.

Anth 455 Anthropological Film

4 credits

Explores film as a tool for the investigation of cultures, subcultures, and cultural elements. Takes a critical approach to visual anthropology and examines styles of filmmaking, contemporary issues, and ethical concerns. Prerequisites: Anth 213 plus 4 credits of upper division anthropology courses.

Anth 460 Applied Anthropology

4 credits

Traces the historical development of anthropological practice. Relates contemporary uses of anthropological methods in a variety of institutional and subcultural settings to applied concepts and issues. Examines ethical concerns. Examples may be drawn from public policy, community development, education, health and medicine, business, resource management, and evaluation and assessment. Prerequisites: Anth 213 and Anth 301.

Anth 462 Cultural Resource Management

4 credits

Examines the contested values inscribed onto places of historic or cultural significance. Reviews objectives, legislation, and ethics for the management of prehistoric and historic cultural resources. Studies field survey methods for identifying and evaluating archaeological sites. Anth 211 and 301 recommended.

Anth 464 Cultural Rights

4 credits

Explores the meaning of cultural uniqueness, tradition, and issues of individual and group rights to participate in the life of a cultural community, including conflicting rights to cultural identity and practice. Examines cultural rights as a crucial concept in public policy debates, environmental management, intellectual and cultural property issues, education, trade, law, and refugee and immigrant populations. Examines how and who groups assert cultural uniqueness, how dominant institutions respond to cultural diversity, and how cultural rights are limited. Concentrates on concepts, policies, and practices relating to human rights. Prerequisites: Anth 213 plus 4 credits of upper division anthropology courses.

Sociology Courses

See Course Prerequisites Policy

Lower Division Courses

Soc 199 Special Studies

Credits to be arranged

Soc 204 The Sociological Imagination

4 credits

Examines the social context in which all human behavior occurs, with emphasis on advanced industrial societies. Explores the meaning of fundamental concepts such as culture, socialization, deviance, race, class, gender, globalization, and social inequality. Cultivates a sociological imagination by introducing students to the theoretical and methodological tools employed in social research. Pays particular attention to the ethical, political and cross-cultural dimensions of sociological work. Approved for General Education (Explorations).

Soc 205 American Society

4 credits

Continues Soc 204. Examines institutional environments, such as family, economy, religion, education, and politics. Emphasizes social inequalities along race, class, and gender lines and how they play out in institutional contexts. Helps students understand social stability and change in advanced industrial societies. Prerequisite: Soc 204. Approved for General Education (Explorations).

Soc 209 Practicum

Credits to be arranged

Upper Division Courses

Soc 304 Poverty, Family, and Policy

4 credits

Examines contemporary poverty in the U.S. and its effects on family life. Focuses on the impact of racial and gender inequalities. Analyzes policy and legal approaches to poverty reduction, welfare reform, and family instability. Students compare successful and failed policies before exploring program development and policy analysis strategies. Students observe local decision-making groups and design a small-scale service-learning project. May be applied to the Womens Studies minor. Prerequisite: Completion of all lower division General Education requirements. Approved for General Education (Synthesis).

Soc 305 Social Issues and Social Policy

4 credits

Analyzes social issues in complex social systems, with emphasis on structures, processes, and policy implications. Possible topics include women and work, poverty, aging, and the environment. Students may accumulate up to 12 credits of Soc 305 under different topics. Prerequisite: Soc 204.

Soc 310 Community Studies

4 credits

Includes observation and analysis of American communities and their major social institutions. Explores theoretical conceptualizations of community. Examines cultural, political, and ecological influences in rural and urban regions. Prerequisite: Soc 204.

Soc 312 Sociology of the Family

4 credits

Emphasizes the changes in structure, function, and character of the family resulting from its relationship to the larger society. Compares the contemporary family to historical and cross-cultural forms. Analyzes family issues, such as changing gender roles, divorce, single parents, domestic violence, and new roles for children and aging relatives. May be applied to the Womens Studies minor. Prerequisite: Soc 204.

Soc 320 Schools and Society

4 credits

Examines the effects of schools and schooling on individuals, the stratification system, and society, and, in turn, social and organizational forces affecting schooling. Involves discussion of alternative educational discourses and practices. Prerequisite: Soc 204.

Soc 326 Introduction to Social Research Methods

4 credits

Introduces the process of social research, emphasizing measurement, sampling, and causation. Provides hands-on research experience gathering and analyzing data using observational techniques, qualitative interviewing, and structured surveys. Focuses on the political and ethical dimensions of social research. Prerequisite: Completion of all lower division social science General Education requirements.

Soc 327 Quantitative Data Analysis

4 credits

Introduces students to univariate, bivariate and multivariate techniques for analyzing quantitative data using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). Provides hands-on experience with General Social Survey data, U.S. Census data, and World Health Organization data, and poses precise research questions that can be examined empirically with quantitative data. Prerequisites: Mth 243 or Ec 232; completion of lower division social science General Education requirements.

Soc 333 Global Culture and Media

4 credits

Explores transnational media and culture with emphasis on audiovisual media, the Internet, and globalization processes. Issues include the rise of consumer society; globalization and the production of popular culture; commodification; and the production and reproduction of identity, stereotypes, and power relations. Prerequisites: Soc 204 and completion of all lower division General Education requirements. Approved for General Education (Synthesis).

Soc 337 Racial and Ethnic Relations

4 credits

Emphasizes the unequal relationship between socially defined majority and minority groups. Examines the similarities and differences between class and ethnic modes of stratification, comparing U.S. ethnic relations with other countries. Covers political and ideological factors associated with attempts to transform traditional ethnic relationships. Explores ethnic identity formation. Prerequisite: Soc 204.

Soc 338 Contemporary Issues in Native North America

4 credits

Examines national and regional issues of major concern to Native Americans. Focuses on the historical roots of each issue or problem, its present-day impact on individuals and communities, and Native American responses. Topics may include restoration and preservation of community and culture, treaty rights, sovereignty, and self-sufficiency. May be applied to the Native American Studies and the Latin American Studies minor. Prerequisite: Anth 213 or Soc 204.

Soc 340 Sociology of Gender Roles

4 credits

Analyzes theory and research on the social production and maintenance of gender. Includes gender role socialization, concepts of femininity and masculinity, and the construction of gender in family, work, popular culture, and other social institutions. Addresses the impact of race and class on experiences of gender. Considers how feminist and mens movements have influenced changes in gender relations. May be counted towards the Womens Studies minor. Prerequisite: Soc 204.

Soc 345 Sociology of Globalization

4 credits

Offers an interdisciplinary analysis of political, economic, and social developments in the third world, with particular emphasis on the environment and women. Includes theories of modernization, dependence, and the postcolonial state as they apply to economic development, poverty, and political mobilization. Prerequisite: Soc 204.

Soc 350 People and Forests

4 credits

Examines the relationship between past and present human societies and forest ecosystems. Explores how local and global political, economic, and cultural factors influence changing forest-use patterns in the Pacific Northwest. Pays particular attention to ways of achieving forest sustainability. Prerequisite: Completion of all lower division General Education requirements. Approved for General Education (Synthesis).

Soc 370 Classical Sociological Thought

4 credits

Examines the inquiries into the nature of social structure made by the founders of sociology in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Focuses on the world views and writings of Comte, DuBois, Durkheim, Marx, Simmel, Weber, Wollstonecraft, and others. Emphasizes the application of classical theory to such contemporary social issues as the shift from modernity to postmodernity, globalization, and social inequality. Prerequisite: Soc 204.

Soc 371 Society and Identity

4 credits

Analyzes the impact of social situations on identity and the social self. Addresses the effects of groups and interpersonal relationships on attitudes, beliefs, and definitions of reality. Explores the development and maintenance of norms, pressures for conformity, and theories of socialization and personality development. Focuses on sociological theories and perspectives, including symbolic interactionism, feminist theory, dramaturgy, phenomenology and ethnomethodology, and social constructionism. Prerequisite: Soc 204.

Soc 399 Special Studies

Credits to be arranged

Soc 401 Research

Credits to be arranged

Prerequisite: Soc 204.

Soc 403 Thesis

Credits to be arranged

Soc 405 Reading and Conference

Credits to be arrangedPrerequisite: Soc 204.

Soc 407 Seminar

Credits to be arranged

Prerequisites: Soc 204 and Soc 370.

Soc 408 Workshop

Credits to be arranged

Soc 409 Practicum

1 to 6 credits (maximum 15 credits)

Includes preprofessional work in agencies, with an emphasis on providing human services or applying sociological perspectives in field settings. Sociology majors or interdisciplinary majors with sociology as the primary field only. Up to 8 credits may be applied to the upper division sociology elective for the major.

Soc 414 Senior Capstone

4 credits

Explores aspects of the field in greater depth. Provides an opportunity to review and integrate sociological theory and research. Should be taken in the spring term of the senior year. Prerequisites: Senior standing; sociology major or interdisciplinary major with sociology as the primary field only; and application for graduation.

Soc 434 Social Inequality

4 credits

Surveys and analyzes stratification theory and research. Focuses on class, gender, and race stratification and the relation of status, power, and social mobility to modern industrial societies. Prerequisites: Soc 204 and Soc 370.

Soc 444 Social Organization

4 credits

Analyzes theory and research on formal organizations in contemporary societies. Examines sources and forms of power and authority, management ideologies, bureaucratic structures and processes, organizational change, relationships between organizations and other aspects of social structure, and alternatives to bureaucracy. Considers how the global dominance of bureaucratic institutions impact social change. Prerequisite: Soc 204.

Soc 450 Social and Cultural Change

4 credits

Examines issues related to cultural change and social transformations. Discusses the implications of such changes for groups in a society. Covers materials from advanced third-world societies. Prerequisites: Soc 204 and 8 credits of upper division sociology.

Soc 454 Sociology of Deviant Behavior

4 credits

Examines current conceptions of the causes of deviant behavior. Emphasizes the relationship between social definitions and individual behavior; the deviant career and the labeling process; and conflict and control theory. Analyzes contemporary social policy aimed at limiting and controlling deviance in society. Prerequisites: Soc 204 and Soc 370.

Soc 461 Sociology of Religion

4 credits

Examines sociological theory and research on religious belief and behavior. Emphasizes the classical theoretical work of Durkheim, Marx, and Weber. Explores contemporary American religious phenomena, including local church services. Discusses liberal and conservative movements and the relationship of religion to politics, economics, and the family. Prerequisites: Soc 204 and Soc 370.

Soc 472 Contemporary Sociological Thought

4 credits

Analyzes the ability of various contemporary theoretical perspectives to interpret the changing nature of society. Covers neo-Marxism, postmodernism, feminism, and postcolonialism. Includes such theorists as Foucault, Habermas, Giddens, Bourdieu, and others. Prerequisites: Soc 204 and Soc 370.