• SOC 2010

    Principles of Sociology
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    Fall 2025

    Focusing on the fundamental concepts of sociology with special attention to sociological theory and research methods, this course is a more advanced version of introductory sociology. The course is designed to enable students to learn more deeply about the various ideas and concepts of the sociological tradition and to develop their capacity to use them. This course counts in place of SOC 1010 for sociology major and minor requirements.

  • SOC 4970

    Special Studies in Sociology
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    Fall 2025

    An independent study project conducted by students under the supervision of an instructor of their choice. Prerequisite: Fourth-year students with a minimum GPA of 3.2 in sociology (or overall GPA of 3.2 for non-majors) and instructor permission.

  • SOC 8030

    Sociological Issues
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    Fall 2025

    Studies contemporary issues effecting sociology as a science, as an academic discipline, and as a profession. Frequent guest lecturers.

  • SOC 8998

    Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Research
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    Fall 2025

    For master's research, taken before a thesis director has been selected.

  • SOC 8999

    Non-Topical Research
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    Fall 2025

    For master's thesis, taken under the supervision of a thesis director.

  • SOC 9010

    Directed Reading
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    Fall 2025

    Independent study with a faculty member. 

  • SOC 9998

    Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Doctoral Research
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    Fall 2025

    For doctoral research, taken before a dissertation director has been selected.

  • SOC 9999

    Non-Topical Research
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    Fall 2025

    For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director.