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2011-2012 Archived Catalog Information
- Sociology
The Sociology Department offers a challenging and stimulating curriculum that prepares students to engage as critical thinkers and active citizens within a diverse global society. As one of the social sciences, Sociology studies society, social systems, and the relationships individuals have with these systems and with one another. The Sociology Department offers its majors an integrated program of study that combines a broad curriculum within Sociology with an option to specialize in specific concentrations within the major.
Prerequisite, Minimum Grade, and Course Retake Policy
Students must have earned a minimum grade of “C” in an Introductory (100-level) sociology course before taking Research Methods in Sociology or a Sociological Theory course.
Per college policy, undergraduate students may retake any course for credit by paying the appropriate tuition. All grades will be recorded permanently on a student’s record. When a student repeats a course, all grades will appear on a student’s transcript; however, only the most recent course grade will be used to compute the cumulative grade point average. When repeating courses, only one course may be used for credit to fulfill degree requirements. A student may repeat a course a maximum of two times. A repeated course will be designated by appropriate notation on a student’s transcript.
Certificates
Students who successfully fulfill the requirements for programs in Crime and Justice, or Health, Medicine and the Body may apply for certificates of completion. Students should consult with their advisors on proper procedures for certificate awards.
A pre-law advisor is available within the department for those students interested in seeking admission to law school.