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
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Sociology Concentration--Track One
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SOCI 3200 | Applied Sociology | 3 |
| SOCI 4800 | Issues in Sociological Practice (either course can be taken twice with different topics) | 6 |
| or SOCI 4810 | Issues in Sociological Practice | |
| Foundation Area C, D, E elective | 3 | |
| SOCI 4540 | Internship in Sociology | 3 |
| SOCI 4990 | Senior Capstone | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Applied Sociology Concentration--Track Two Accelerated (4 + 1)
Track Two Accelerated (4 + 1) is an undergraduate-to-graduate degree program. Students in this track will complete 9 graduate hours that will count toward the completion of the B.A. in Sociology and Anthropology. These 9 hours may then be applied toward the completion of degree requirements for the Master of Science in Sociology degree at Valdosta State University upon graduate admission. To be admitted, students must have completed at least 60 credit hours, have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher, and must submit the Accelerated (4 + 1) application to the Undergraduate Sociology Coordinator. Once admitted, a specific course of study will be developed with the student's advisor. Graduate courses taken as an undergraduate will count toward the 120-hour graduation requirement but will not count toward the student's undergraduate GPA or the calculation of academic honors. Upon acceptance into Track Two, students must maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 to remain in good standing. Students who do not maintain good standing or who do not wish to continue with Track Two may revert to Track One to complete the remaining requirements for the B.A. in Sociology and Anthropology.
Students interested in continuing their graduate education may apply for admission to the M.S. in Sociology program in their senior year or upon completion of their undergraduate degree. Students in Track Two will not be required to take additional admission tests but must meet all other graduate admission requirements. Students who have completed Track Two will complete an additional 21 hours of graduate SOCI classes to meet the M.S. in Sociology degree requirement of 30 hours. Upon application to the Graduate School, students who have made a "C" or less in any of their graduate courses taken as undergraduates will be subject to the M.S. in Sociology Special Retention Policy regarding deficiency points.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SOCI 3200 | Applied Sociology | 3 |
| Three SOCI courses at the 5000- to 8000-level (excluding SOCI 7800) | 9 | |
| 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.
