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Sociology and AnthropologyFacultyRobinson Professors: Bateson (Anthropology), Dumont (Anthropology), Weitzman (Sociology) Professors: Avruch (Anthropology), Black (Anthropology), Borkman (Sociology), Dennis (Sociology), Dietz (Sociology, CAS Distinguished Professor), Horton (Sociology), Kolker (Sociology), Scimecca (Sociology, chair), Stone (Sociology), Williams (Anthropology) Associate professors: Colvin (Sociology), Golomb (Anthropology), Guagnano (Sociology), Haines (Anthropology), Hanrahan (Sociology), Jacobs (Sociology), Kalof (Sociology), Lancaster (Anthropology), Palkovich (Anthropology), Rader (Sociology), Rosenblum (Sociology, vice president, University Life), Seligmann (Anthropology), Tavani (Sociology) Assistant professors: Snead (Anthropology), Trencher (Anthropology) Affiliate professor: Goode (Sociology) Course WorkThis department offers all course work designated ANTH, SOAN and SOCI in the "Course Descriptions" chapter of this catalog. Undergraduate ProgramsAnthropology, B.A.Anthropology is the study of human beings and their cultures. It draws broadly from the social sciences, the humanities, and the natural sciences. Anthropology is thus an ideal undergraduate major, providing sound interdisciplinary preparation for a variety of careers. In addition to satisfying the university-wide general education requirements and the requirements for the B.A. degree in the College of Arts and Sciences, students majoring in anthropology must complete the 36-credit program of study indicated below. No more than three credits with a grade of D in the required courses in the anthropology major may be applied toward the degree.
SOCI 311 and 313 may apply toward the 18-credit elective requirement. LING 326 General Linguistics may substitute for ANTH 380. SOCI 311 may substitute for ANTH 390. See an advisor to learn how anthropology majors may fulfill the university-wide requirements in global understanding, information technology, and synthesis as well as the CAS requirement in non-western culture. Students wishing to pursue careers in anthropology should consider including ANTH 492 (or subfield specialty equivalents, such as ANTH 420, 450, 495, or 496) as an elective in their program of study. The university requires all students to complete at least one course designated "writing intensive" in their majors at the 300 level or above. Students majoring in anthropology may fulfill this requirement by successfully completing ANTH 490. Honors Program in AnthropologyAnthropology majors with a GPA of 3.500 or higher may be invited by the anthropology faculty to participate in the anthropology honors program. Candidates for honors in anthropology are expected to earn six credits in one of two possible sequences of senior-level courses: ANTH 490 and ANTH 492 (for those focusing on sociocultural anthropology) or ANTH 490 and ANTH 435 (for those interested in archaeology or biological anthropology). Working with a faculty mentor, honors candidates undertake additional research leading to the completion of an honors thesis in ANTH 492 or ANTH 435. Interested students are encouraged to contact the anthropology coordinator at (703) 993-1334 for more information. Minor in AnthropologyA minor in anthropology requires 21 credits. All emphases require ANTH 114, 332, 120 or 135, and 430 or 450. See an advisor in the department for more information. Sociology, B.A.In addition to satisfying the university-wide general education requirements and the requirements for the B.A. degree in the College of Arts and Sciences, students majoring sociology must take 35 credits of sociology, including 15 credits of core courses, SOCI 101, 303, 311, 313, and 412, and 18 additional credits at the 300 and 400 levels. ANTH 332 may apply toward the 35-credit sociology requirement. No more than six credits with a grade of D in sociology, none of which can be in the core courses (SOCI 303, 311, 313, and 412), can be applied toward the degree. See an advisor to learn how sociology majors may fulfill the university-wide requirements in global understanding, information technology, and synthesis as well as the CAS requirement in non-western culture. The university requires all students to complete at least one course designated "writing intensive" in their majors at the 300 level or above. Students majoring in sociology may fulfill this requirement by successfully completing SOCI 412. Honors Program in SociologySociology majors who have completed 75 credits (with a minimum of 15 credits in sociology, 6 of which must have been taken at George Mason) and who have a 3.500 GPA overall and a 3.500 GPA in sociology may apply for admission to the Honors Program in Sociology. To graduate with honors in sociology, students must complete SOCI 480 and 481 with a minimum GPA of 3.500 overall and in sociology courses presented for graduation. The six credits of honors courses may be counted toward the major requirement in sociology. For more information or application procedures, contact the Sociology and Anthropology Department. Minor in SociologyStudents can select one of five emphases in sociology offered by the department. A minor in sociology requires 21 credits in one emphasis. All emphases require SOCI 101 and 311. See an advisor in the department for more information. Teacher LicensureStudents who wish to become teachers should consult the section, "Professional Licensure" in the Graduate School of Education chapter and attend an information session during their sophomore year. Information sessions for teacher licensure are offered every month. Call (703) 993-2892/4648, email gseinfo@gmu.edu, or consult the web site at gse.gmu.edu for more information. Graduate ProgramsSociology, M.A.A student may choose an emphasis in general sociology; sex and gender; crime, delinquency, and corrections; race and ethnicity; cultural studies; or conflict analysis and management. The general sociology emphasis allows maximum flexibility in the application of sociological knowledge to the analysis of social processes and systems. All emphases are appropriate for those anticipating further graduate study leading to the Ph.D. in Sociology. The department provides opportunities for students to develop expertise in a variety of areas, including applied methods, community, conflict analysis and management, development and social change, deviance, environmental sociology, gerontology, medical sociology, occupations and professions, policy analysis, race and ethnicity, sociology of science and technology, cultural studies, and survey research. In addition to meeting the general admissions requirements for graduate study, applicants must present the following:
Acceptance of applicants to the program depends upon assessment by the departmental graduate committee. Students who do not wish to pursue a degree or who have not supplied all required documents to be considered for admission may enroll in nondegree status through Extended Studies. Nondegree students may later apply for degree status. With approval, a maximum of 12 graduate credits earned in nondegree status may be applied to a master's degree. Emphasis Requirements All students are required to complete 33 credits, including a master's thesis (SOCI 799). Emphasis in General Sociology A degree with this emphasis requires 33 credits, including a core of 6 credits of social theory (SOCI 611 and 612) and 9 credits of research methods (SOCI 530, 531, and a 600-level sociology methods course). Emphasis in Sex and Gender A degree with this emphasis requires 33 credits, including a core of 6 credits of social theory (SOCI 611 and 612), 9 credits of research methods (SOCI 530, 531, and a 600-level sociology methods course), and 9 credits in the sex and gender emphasis (SOCI 505, 525, and 696). Emphasis in Conflict Analysis and Management A degree with this emphasis requires 33 credits, including a core of 6 credits of social theory (SOCI 611 and 612), 9 credits of research methods (SOCI 530, 531, and a 600-level sociology methods course), and 9 credits in the sociology of conflict and conflict management. Emphasis in Race and Ethnicity A degree with this emphasis requires 33 credits, including a core of 6 credits of social theory (SOCI 611 and 612), 9 credits of research methods (SOCI 530, 531, and a 600-level sociology methods course), and 9 credits in the race and ethnicity emphasis. Emphasis in Crime, Delinquency, and Corrections A degree with this emphasis requires 33 credits, including a core of 6 credits of social theory (SOCI 611 and 612), 9 credits of research methods (SOCI 530, 531, and a 600-level sociology methods course), and 9 credits in the crime, delinquency, and corrections emphasis (SOCI 607, 608, and 609). Emphasis in Sociology of Culture A degree with this emphasis prepares students for the doctoral program in cultural studies. It requires 33 credits, including a core of 6 credits of social theory (SOCI 611 and 612); 9 credits of research methods (SOCI 530, 531, and a 600level sociology methods course); SOCI 614 Sociology of Culture; a 3-credit, master's-level course that also serves as an introduction to a cultural studies `feeder' program in a department other than Sociology and Anthropology; and CULT 802 Histories of Cultural Studies I. Master's Thesis A master's thesis is required for the M.A. in Sociology to demonstrate a candidate's capacity to carry out independent research. The thesis consists of a substantial sociological research or theoretical project that will contribute to sociological knowledge. The Department of Sociology and Anthropology offers a limited number of graduate assistantships. For information, please contact the department at (703) 993-1440. GRADUATE COURSES IN ANTHROPOLOGY Although a graduate program in anthropology is not yet available, there are graduate courses in anthropology offered in support of other graduate programs. See the "Course Descriptions" chapter of this catalog.
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