Selected Educational Outcomes
Students will:
- Analyze theories, methods, and core concepts of the discipline(s) they elect to study in the department.
- Apply theory and discipline-based perspectives to a variety of practice settings and real world problems.
- Develop oral and written skills required to communicate effectively with people and organizations representing diverse social and cultural backgrounds.
- Develop a professional identity as a sociologist or anthropologist.
Examples of Outcome Assessments
The Sociology and Anthropology major’s educational outcomes will be assessed using multiple strategies. Examples of these include the following:
- Sociology and Anthropology faculty will meet periodically to plan and assess achievement of student and program outcomes.
- The Senior Capstone experience will provide a basis for assessing written and oral presentation skills.
- A senior survey or exit interview will be conducted for all graduates.
- When available, university-wide data pertaining to the major or its graduates will be used for program assessment and improvement.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Major in Sociology and Anthropology
| Core Curriculum | 60 | |
| Core Curriculum Areas A-E (See VSU Core Curriculum) | 42 | |
| Core Curriculum Area F | ||
| Introduction to Anthropology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology and Introduction to Social Problems | ||
Foreign Language and Culture | ||
| Senior College Curriculum | 60 | |
| Courses Required for the Major | ||
| SOCI 3000 | Sociological Analysis and Statistical Applications | 4 |
| Foundation Areas (take one from each area) | 15 | |
| Theory | ||
| Anthropological Theory | ||
or SOCI 3500 | Sociological Theory | |
| Research Methods | ||
| Anthropological Research | ||
or SOCI 3510 | Research Methods | |
| Self, Society, and Culture | ||
| Culture and Personality | ||
| Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Mass Media and Popular Culture | ||
| Social Deviance | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Social Inequalities | ||
| Africa: Inequalities Past and Present | ||
| Sociocultural Change | ||
| Race and Ethnic Relations | ||
| Social Stratification | ||
| Poverty and Social Welfare | ||
| Sociology of Gender | ||
| Social Institutions | ||
| Magic, Religion, and Witchcraft | ||
| Anthropology of Law | ||
| Sociology of Religion | ||
| Sociology of Sport | ||
| Medical Sociology | ||
| Family Sociology | ||
| Organizations and Work | ||
| Concentrations (choose from below) | 18 | |
Anthropology Concentration | ||
Applied and Clinical Sociology Concentration | ||
| General Electives | 23 | |
| At least 6 hours of coursework numbered 3000 or above must be taken in a single discipline outside the major. | ||
| Total hours required for the degree | 120 | |
Anthropology Concentration
| ANTH 3120 | Archaeology of Eastern North America | 3 |
| or ANTH 3140 | World Prehistory | |
| ANTH 3040 & ANTH 3170 | Cultural Anthropology and Language and Culture | 6 |
| ANTH 3010 | Physical Anthropology | 3 |
| or CRJU 4110 | Forensic Criminology | |
| Electives | ||
| Select six hours from below: | 6 | |
| Physical Anthropology | ||
| Culture and Personality | ||
| Archaeological Techniques | ||
| Magic, Religion, and Witchcraft | ||
| Africa: Inequalities Past and Present | ||
| Indians of North America | ||
| Experimental Archaeology | ||
| Anthropology of Law | ||
| Sociocultural Change | ||
| Internship in Anthropology | ||
| Special Topics in Anthropology | ||
| Forensic Criminology | ||
| Senior Capstone | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Applied and Clinical Sociology Concentration
| SOCI 3190 & SOCI 3200 | Clinical Sociology and Applied Sociology | 6 |
| SOCI 4800 | Issues in Sociological Practice (either course can be taken twice with different topics) | 6 |
| or SOCI 4810 | Issues in Sociological Practice | |
| SOCI 4540 | Internship in Sociology | 3 |
| SOCI 4990 | Senior Capstone | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Additional Department Requirement
The grade in each SOCI or ANTH course taken for the major must be a “C” or better.
