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2009-10 Undergraduate Catalog

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Sociology
Description of the Major
The Bachelor of Arts in sociology provides you with knowledge of the basic concepts in the field, sociological perspectives on social structure, process, institutions and sociological perspectives on the relationship between individuals and society. Emphasis is on the ability to understand, analyze and interpret the sociological literature and on effectively communicating sociological concepts and research in the accepted style of presentation.

Additional information is available from your major's website.
Before Graduating You Must
  • Pass the Major Field Test in Sociology offered by the Educational Testing Service.
  • Satisfy the Florida statutes for the College-Level Academic Skills Requirement.
  • Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by faculty.
Skills You Will Acquire in the Major (SLOs)
  1. Understand basic concepts in sociology.
  2. Understand sociological perspectives on social structure, process and institutions.
  3. Understand sociological perspectives on the relationship between individuals and society.
  4. Understand, analyze and interpret the sociological literature.
  5. Effectively communicate in speech and in writing sociological concepts and research.

Courses Content Critical Thinking Communication
SLO 1 SLO 2 SLO 3 SLO 4 SLO 5
Sociological Analysis
SYA 4110 X X X X X
SYA 4300       X X
Sociology of Demography and Area Studies
SYD 3410   X X X X
SYD 3630   X X X X
SYD 3700   X X X X
SYD 4020   X   X X
SYD 4021   X   X X
SYD 4510   X X X X
SYD 4800   X X X X
SYD 4810   X X X X
SYD 4820   X X X X
Social Organization
SYO 3534   X X X X
SYO 4102   X X X X
SYO 4180   X X X X
SYO 4200   X X X X
SYO 4400   X X X X
SYO 4530   X X X X
SYO 4540   X X X X
Social Processes
SYP 3000     X X X
SYP 3510   X X X X
SYP 4060     X X X
SYP 4520   X X X X
SYP 4530   X X X X
SYP 4540   X   X X
SYP 4550   X X X X
SYP 4730   X X X X
SYP 4731     X X X
SYP 4740     X X  

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