Courses at the 400-level
In this capstone course students refine and integrate their understanding of theory, research, and policy relating to crime and justice. Course readings, a grant proposal, examinations, and student presentations are required.
4 credit hours
- Senior standing
- POL 332
- SOC 309
- 12 additional credit hours of justice studies courses
Students write and orally defend an honors thesis in consultation with a faculty advisor.
3 credit hours
- Admisison to the justice studies honors program and consent of program director
The development of sociological theory in its historical and social contexts since the early work of Parsons is explored. Also analyzed are contemporary schools of theory and representative theorists.
4 credit hours
- SOC 300
Students develop skill in the preparation, analysis, and interpretation of data and in the use of technology in the research process. Lecture and laboratory. Students cannot receive credit for both POL 304 and SOC 404.
4 credit hours
- POL 300 or SOC 302
- or consent of department chair
This is an integrating experience for the sociology major.
4 credit hours
- 18 credit hours of sociology courses, including SOC 400 and 404
Students select a topic and undertake concentrated research under the supervision of a faculty advisor.
1-4 credit hours
- Consent of department chair
Students admitted to the honors program in sociology write and orally defend an honors thesis in an area selected by the student in consultation with an advisor. (Formerly SOC 491H–492H: Directed Study for Honors.)
3 credit hours
- Admission into the sociology honors program and consent of department chair.
Students admitted to the honors program in sociology write and orally defend an honors thesis in an area selected by the student in consultation with an advisor. (Formerly SOC 491H–492H: Directed Study for Honors.)
3 credit hours
- Admission into the sociology honors program and consent of department chair.