Department of Sociology

2005-06 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705

Department of Sociology

Chairperson:	D. Alex Heckert
Faculty:	Ackerman, Bonach, Boser, Chang, Crane, Darling, Eads, Gondolf, Heasley, Hildebrandt, Holtz, Hughes, Mabry, Nowak, Sanderson, Snyder
Professor emeritus:	Hunter

Website: www.iup.edu/sociology

Bachelor of Arts–Sociology

• Applied Social Research Track

• General Sociology Track

• Human Services Track

• Sociology of Disability Services Track

Bachelor of Science in Education–Social Science Education/Sociology Concentration

Minors

• Applied Social Research

• Sociology

• Sociology of Disability Services

Sociology Honors Program
• Program Requirements

The Department of Sociology seeks to develop both the scientific and humanistic foundations of sociology, to educate the wider community as to the significance of sociological knowledge, to apply sociological knowledge to current social problems, and to advance the profession by promoting the welfare of individuals and society. The discipline of sociology focuses primarily on the analysis of modern industrial societies by examining their basic patterns of social organization, the various changes that occur within these patterns, and the impact of the patterns on individual thought and action. Students are prepared for employment in human service fields or for graduate study in sociology or related fields.

Students majoring in Sociology may select one of four tracks: General Sociology, Human Services, Sociology of Disability Services, and Applied Social Research. The general track attempts to broadly educate those students who may wish to pursue graduate training in sociology and make sociology a career and profession. Because of its flexibility, it is also appropriate for students who want to pursue double majors that would include such fields as psychology or criminology. The general track gives students the broadest possible training in sociology. Students graduating with majors in general sociology often find employment in business, industry, and government.

The Human Services track in sociology seeks to help students understand the causes of many of the problems that plague modern societies, such as poverty, racial discrimination, substance abuse, and domestic violence. It is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become practitioners in various human services areas (e.g., juvenile delinquency, medical sociology, gerontology, and interpersonal dynamics and family sociology).

Students who complete the specialized major track for Sociology of Disability Services will be prepared for employment in the human services/social services as therapeutic staff support personnel or in a wide variety of career services such as mental health/mental retardation programs, community-based residential/employment/training programs, early intervention programs, residential treatment programs, aging programs, and other agency service providers for individuals with disabilities. Additionally, students in this track are encouraged to complement their studies by adding a second major in Disability Services Program or a minor in Education of Exceptional Persons offered by the Department of Special Education and Clinical Services to better prepare them in a multidisciplinary curriculum. Minors are also recommended in Psychology or Child Development and Family Relations.

The Applied Social Research track emphasizes the development of research and assessment skills in students. Such skills are important in carrying out program assessments, needs assessments, program development, and other activities that focus on gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data important for policymakers.

The department also prepares teachers for secondary school social studies with a concentration in sociology. The program leads to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Education. With its emphasis on patterns of social organization in modern industrialized societies, sociology provides a solid foundation for teaching social science at the secondary level. Minors are available in sociology, sociology of disability services, and in applied social research.

Sociology Honors Program

The honors program is open by departmental permission to declared Sociology majors with a minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA and a 3.5 GPA in Sociology courses.

Students complete CHSS 489 (a multidisciplinary colloquium emphasizing problem-solving, discussion, reading, and writing on a topic or theme); SOC 483; and HNRC 499, which fulfills the Liberal Studies Synthesis requirement. Students must earn at least a C in each course completed for the track. To determine how honors track courses will be integrated into existing requirements for the Sociology major, students should consult their advisors.

Students may be invited to apply or may nominate themselves. In either case, to be considered for the Sociology honors track, students must have earned 15 credits in Sociology, including SOC 320. Sociology majors who have met the eligibility criteria must submit an application to the chairperson of the Department of Sociology after they have earned at least 56 credits.

Bachelor of Arts–Sociology/General Sociology Track

Liberal Studies: As outlined in Liberal Studies section with the following specifications: Mathematics: MATH 217 recommended Social Science: SOC 151 Liberal Studies Electives: 9cr, no courses with SOC prefix			53

College:			0-6
Foreign Language Intermediate Level (1)

Major:			33
Required Courses:
SOC 151	Principles of Sociology (2)	*cr
SOC 320	Sociological Theory	3cr
SOC 460	Social Research Methods I	3cr
SOC 461	Social Research Methods II	3cr
One course from the following:		3cr
SOC 361	Social Stratification
SOC 362	Racial and Ethnic Minorities
SOC 363	Sociology of Gender
At least one different course from four of the following substantive areas:		12cr
Social Inequality and Social Change: SOC 269, 303, 337, 361, 362, 363, 448, 452, 458 Deviance and Social Problems: SOC 231, 269, 333, 335, 427, 428, 452 Individual in Society: SOC 251, 269, 345, 357, 452 Social Organization and Institutions: SOC 286, 336, 340, 341, 342, 348, 352, 421, 458 Comparative Sociology: SOC 233, 271, 272, 273, 286, 303, 314, 337, 342
Free Sociology Electives: (3)		9cr

Free Electives:			28-34

Total Degree Requirements:			120

(1) Intermediate-level Foreign Language may be included in Liberal Studies electives. (2) Credits counted in Liberal Studies, not in the major. (3) Internships in Sociology (SOC 493) will not count as part of the required Free Sociology electives and must count as credits beyond the 30cr required for the major (out of Free Electives). The student must write a one-page justification explaining the selection of his/her 9cr of Free Sociology electives as it relates to the internship experience.

Bachelor of Arts–Sociology/Human Services Track

Liberal Studies: As outlined in Liberal Studies section with the following specifications: Mathematics: MATH 217 recommended Social Science: SOC 151 required, ANTH 110 and PSYC 101 recommended Liberal Studies Electives: 9cr, no courses with SOC prefix			53

College:			0-6
Foreign Language Intermediate Level (1)

Major:			45
Required Courses:
SOC 151	Principles of Sociology (2)	*cr
SOC 301	Foundations of Sociological Practice	3cr
SOC 302	Clinical Sociological Practice	3cr
SOC 303	Social and Cultural Change	3cr
SOC 320	Sociological Theory	3cr
SOC 460	Social Research Methods I	3cr
SOC 461	Social Research Methods II	3cr
SOC 493	Internship in Sociology (3)	12cr
Controlled Electives: One substantive area (4, 5)		15cr
Medical Sociology: ANTH 444 or SOC 342, and four courses from the following: ANTH 222, 444, BIOL 151 or 155, ECON 335, FDNT 212, PSYC 321, 378, RGPL 350, SOC 231, 336, 342, 357, 448, 452, 457
Gerontology: PSYC 378 or SOC 357, and four courses from the following: ANTH 444, ECON 335, PSYC 312, 378, RGPL 350, SOC 231, 251, SOC 336, 342, 352, 357, 448, 457
Juvenile Delinquency: SOC 333, and four courses from the following: CRIM 102, 225, 235, 394, GEOG 432, HIST 374, SOC 231, 269, 335, 336, SOC 345, 361, 362, 428, 448, 457
Interpersonal and Family Sociology: SOC 336 or 345, and four courses from the following: CDFR 218, 224, PSYC 311, 321, 330, SOC 251, 269, 335, 336, 345, SOC 361, 363, 427, 428, 448, 452, 457
Labor and Industry: SOC 340 or 348, and four courses from the following: ECON 330, 350, 371, 372, 373, HIST 373, ILR 426, 480, PSYC 390, SOC 231, 340, 348, 361, 448, 457, 458
Community Development: SOC 231 or 448, and four courses from the following: ANTH/SOC 271, 272, 314, ECON 336, 383, FDNT 402, GEOG 331, 332, PLSC 251, RGPL 350, SOC 269, 333, 336, 341, 363, 448, 457

Free Electives:			16-22

Total Degree Requirements:			120

(1) Intermediate-level Foreign Language may be included in Liberal Studies electives. (2) Credits counted in Liberal Studies, not in the major. (3) SOC 301 and 302 must be taken before SOC 493. Generally, SOC 493 is taken in the summer before the senior year. (4) Students may create their own substantive area with the approval of the department chairperson. (5) At least three courses in any substantive area must be SOC courses.

Bachelor of Arts–Sociology/Applied Social Research Track

Liberal Studies: As outlined in Liberal Studies section with the following specifications: Mathematics: MATH 217 recommended Social Science: SOC 151 required, ANTH 110 recommended Liberal Studies Electives: 9cr, COSC 101, no courses with SOC prefix			53

College:			0-6
Foreign Language Intermediate Level (1)

Major:			45
Required Courses:
SOC 151	Principles of Sociology (2)	*cr
SOC 320	Sociological Theory	3cr
SOC 456	Field Research Methods	3cr
SOC 457	Computer Use in Sociology	3cr
SOC 458	Political Sociology	3cr
SOC 460	Social Research Methods I	3cr
SOC 461	Social Research Methods II	3cr
SOC 493	Internship in Sociology (3)	12cr
Controlled Electives:
One substantive area (4, 5)		15cr
Medical Sociology: ANTH 444 or SOC 342, and four courses from the following: ANTH 222, 444, BIOL 151 or 155, ECON 335, FDNT 212, PSYC 321, 378, RGPL 350, SOC 231, 335, 336, 342, 357, 448, 452
Gerontology: PSYC 378 or SOC 357 and four courses from the following: ANTH 444, ECON 335, 360, PSYC 312, 378, RGPL 350, SOC 231, 251, 336, 342, 352, 357, 448
Juvenile Delinquency: SOC 333 and four courses from the following: CRIM 102, 225, 235, 394, GEOG 432, HIST 374, SOC 231, 269, 335, 336, 345, 361, 362, 428
Interpersonal and Family Sociology: SOC 336 or 345 and four courses from the following: CDFR 218, 224, PSYC 311, 321, 330, SOC 251, 269, 335, 336, SOC 345, 361, 363, 427, 428, 448, 452
Labor and Industry: SOC 340 or 348, and four courses from the following: ECON 330, 350, 371, 372, 373, HIST 373, ILR 426, 480, PSYC 390, SOC 231, 303, 340, 348, 361, 448, 458
Community Development: SOC 231 or 448, and four courses from the following: ANTH/SOC 271, 272, 314, ECON 336, 383, FDNT 402, GEOG 331, 332, PLSC 251, RGPL 350, SOC 269, 333, 336, 341, 363, 448

Free Electives:			16-22

Total Degree Requirements:			120

(1) Intermediate-level Foreign Language may be included in Liberal Studies elective. (2) Credits counted in Liberal Studies, not in the major. (3) SOC 456 , 457, 460, and 461must be taken before taking SOC 493. Generally, SOC 493 is taken in the summer before the senior year. (4) Students may create their own substantive area with the approval of the department chairperson. (5) At least three courses in any substantive area must be SOC courses.

Bachelor of Arts–Sociology/Sociology of Disability Services Track

Liberal Studies: As outlined in Liberal Studies section with the following specifications: Mathematics: MATH 217 recommended Social Science: SOC 151 and PSYC 101required, ANTH 110 recommended Liberal Studies Electives: 9cr, no courses with SOC prefix			53

College:			0-6
Foreign Language Intermediate Level (1)

Major:			45
Required Courses:
EDEX 111	Introduction to Exceptional Persons	3cr
EDEX 460	Family Perspectives on Disability	3cr
SOC 151	Principles of Sociology (2)	*cr
SOC 301	Foundations of Sociological Practice	3cr
SOC 302	Clinical Sociological Practice	3cr
SOC 320	Sociological Theory	3cr
SOC 336	Sociology of the Family	3cr
SOC 342	Social and Cultural Aspects of Health and Medicine	3cr
SOC 357	Sociology of Aging	3cr
SOC 452	Disability and Society	3cr
SOC 460	Social Research Methods I	3cr
SOC 461	Social Research Methods II	3cr
Internship:
SOC 493	Internship in Sociology (3)	12cr

Suggested Minors or Free Electives:			16-22
Free elective credits may be used toward the study of a minor discipline. A minor in one of the followings areas is recommended: Child Development and Family Relations Education of Exceptional Persons (4) Psychology		18cr 18cr 18cr

Total Degree Requirements:			120

(1) Intermediate-level Foreign Language may be included in Liberal Studies electives. (2) Credits counted in Liberal Studies, not in the major. (3) SOC 301 and 302 must be taken before SOC 493. Generally, SOC 493 is taken in the summer before the senior year. (4) The minor in Education of Exceptional Persons is recommended for students wanting a more in-depth study of disability services from an educational perspective.

Bachelor of Science in Education–Social Science Education/Sociology Concentration (*)

Liberal Studies: As outlined in Liberal Studies section with the following specifications: Humanities: History is fulfilled by courses in the major Mathematics: MATH 217 (recommended) Natural Science: BIOL 103-104 (recommended) Social Science: ECON 121, PSYC 101, SOC 151 Liberal Studies Electives: 6cr, PSYC 310 or 330, no courses with SOC prefix			48

College:			32
3 additional cr of MATH 100-level or above (in addition to Liberal Studies Mathematics) (1)		3cr
Preprofessional Education Sequence:
COMM 103	Digital Instructional Technology	3cr
EDSP 102	Educational Psychology	3cr
Professional Education Sequence:
EDEX 301	Education of Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Secondary Settings	2cr
EDSP 477	Assessment of Student Learning: Design and Interpretation of Educational Measures	3cr
EDUC 242	Pre-student Teaching Clinical Experience I	1cr
EDUC 342	Pre-student Teaching Clinical Experience II	1cr
EDUC 441	Student Teaching	12cr
EDUC 442	School Law	1cr
EDUC 455	Teaching of Social Studies in Secondary Schools	3cr

Major: (2)			21
Required Sociology Courses:
SOC 231	Contemporary Social Problems	3cr
SOC 320	Sociological Theory	3cr
SOC 336	Sociology of the Family	3cr
SOC 380	Social Research Methods	3cr
Controlled Electives:
One course from the following on Social Equity: SOC 361, 362, 363		3cr
Select two additional courses: one each from any two of the following three categories: Deviance and Social Problems: SOC 269, 333, 335, 357, 427, 428, 452 Individual in Society: SOC 251, 345 Social Organizations and Institutions: SOC 286, 303, 337, 340, 341, 342, 348, 352, 361, 362, 363, 421, 448, 458		6cr

History Distribution Requirements:			9
HIST 202	Western Civilization Since 1600	3cr
HIST 204	United States History to 1877	3cr
HIST 205	United States History Since 1877	3cr

Social Science Distribution Requirements:			9
ANTH 211	Cultural Anthropology	3cr
GEOG 230	Cultural Geography	3cr
PLSC 280 or PLSC 285	Comparative Government I: Western Political Systems or Comparative Government II: Non-Western Political Systems	3cr

Free Elective:			1

Total Degree Requirements:			120

(*) See requirements leading to teacher certification, titled “3-Step Process for Teacher Education,” in the College of Education and Educational Technology section of this catalog. (1) Students are required to take an additional 3cr of MATH beyond the Liberal Studies requirements for a total of 6cr, all of which must be 100 level or above. (2) Courses counted toward Liberal Studies credits do not receive duplicate credits in the major.

Minor–Sociology	15

Required Courses:
SOC 151	Principles of Sociology	3cr
Controlled Electives:
One course from list: SOC 231, 320, 380		3cr
Three additional courses in Sociology		9cr

Minor–Applied Social Research	15-21

Required Courses:
SOC 380	Social Research Methods	3cr
SOC 456	Field Research Methods	3cr
SOC 457	Computer Use in Sociology	3cr
SOC 458	Political Sociology	3cr
Controlled Electives:
Any research course in College of Humanities and Social Sciences, as approved by department chair		3cr
Optional internship: ANTH 493 or SOC 493		6cr

Minor–Sociology of Disability Services	18

Required Courses:
SOC 151	Principles of Sociology	3cr
SOC 301	Foundations of Sociological Practice	3cr
SOC 302	Clinical Sociological Practice	3cr
SOC 342	Social and Cultural Aspects of Health and Medicine	3cr
SOC 452	Disability and Society	3cr
Controlled Electives: Select one of the following courses:
SOC 336	Sociology of the Family	3cr
SOC 357	Sociology of Aging	3cr