Sociology and Anthropology
- Faculty
- Course Work
- Undergraduate Programs in Sociology and Anthropology
- Graduate Program in Sociology
Professors: Avruch (Anthropology), Bateson (Robinson Professor, Anthropology), Black (Anthropology), Borkman (Sociology), Dennis (Sociology), Dietz (Sociology), Dumont (Robinson Professor, Anthropology), Horton (Sociology), Kolker (Sociology), Robinson (Sociology) Scimecca (Sociology, Chair), Stone (Sociology),Weitzman (Robinson Professor, Sociology), Williams (Anthropology)
Associate Professors: Colvin (Sociology), Golomb (Anthropology), Guagnano (Sociology), Jacobs (Sociology), Kalof (Sociology), Lancaster (Anthropology), Palkovich (Anthropology), Potter (Anthropology, Dean), Rader (Sociology), Rosenblum (Sociology), Seligmann (Anthropology), Tavani (Sociology)
Assistant Professors: Hanrahan (Sociology), Trencher (Anthropology)
This department offers all course work designated ANTH and SOCI in the Course Descriptions section of this catalog.
Undergraduate Programs in Sociology
and Anthropology
In addition to meeting the general requirements for a B.A. degree, students majoring in anthropology must complete 36 hours in anthropology, including ANTH 114, 120, 135, 340, 380, 490, and 492 and 15 additional hours at the 300-400 level. SOCI 311 and SOCI 313 may apply toward the 36-hour requirement in anthropology. ENGL 326 (General Linguistics) may substitute for ANTH 380. SOCI 311 may substitute for ANTH 340.
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First Semester
ENGL 101
Natural science
ANTH 114, 135
Psychology, sociology*
Total Hours
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3
4
6
3
16
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Second Semester
Literature
Natural science
ANTH 120
Analytic reasoning*
Economics, geography,
government, history*
Total Hours
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3
4
3
3
3
16
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Third Semester
Oral communication
Foreign language
Economics, geography,
government, history*
Psychology, sociology*
Anthropology elective
Total Hours
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3
3
3
3
3
15
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Fourth Semester
Philosophy or
religious studies*
Foreign language
Literature
Anthropology electives
Total Hours
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3
3
3
6
15
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Fifth Semester
ENGL 302
Foreign language
Anthropology elective
ANTH 380 (or ENGL 326)
Fine arts*
Total Hours
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3
3
3
3
3
15
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Sixth Semester
Foreign language
ANTH 340 (or SOCI 311)
Anthropology electives
Total Hours
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3
3
9
15
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Seventh Semester
Anthropology electives
ANTH 490
Total Hours
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3
12
15
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Eighth Semester
ANTH 492
Anthropology electives
Total Hours
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3
12
15
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*Come to the Anthropology office
for guidance about electives. |
In addition to the above requirements for majors, students are advised to elect other relevant anthropology courses, as well as courses in biology, philosophy, psychology, government, and politics.
In addition to the general requirements for a B.A. degree, 35 semester hours of work in sociology are required. Students must include SOCI 101, 303, 311, 313, and 412, and 18 additional hours at the 300 and 400 levels. ANTH 332 may apply toward the 35-hour sociology requirement.
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First Semester
SOCI 101
ENGL 101
Foreign language
Natural science
Total Hours
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3
3
3
4
13
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Second Semester
SOCI (300-400)
Literature
Foreign language
Natural science
Elective
Total Hours
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3
3
3
4
3
16
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Third Semester
SOCI (300-400)
Oral communication
Foreign language
Analytical reasoning
Elective
Total Hours
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3
3
3
3
3
15
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Fourth Semester
SOCI (300-400)
SOCI 313
ENGL 302
ANTH 114
Foreign language
Total Hours
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3
4
3
3
3
16
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Fifth Semester
SOCI (300-400)
Elective
SOCI 303
ANTH 332
Philosophy or
religious studies
Total Hours
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3
3
4
3
3
16
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Sixth Semester
SOCI 311
SOCI (300-400)
Fine arts
Economics, government,
geography, or history
Elective
Total Hours
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3
3
3
3
3
15
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Seventh Semester
SOCI (300-400)
Economics, government
geography, or history
Electives
Total Hours
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3
3
9
15
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Eighth Semester
SOCI 412
SOCI (300-400)
Electives
Total Hours
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3
3
9
15
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Students can select one of five minor concentrations in sociology offered by the department. A minor in sociology requires 21 semester hours in one concentration. All minors require SOCI 101 and 311. See an adviser in the department for more information.
A minor in anthropology requires 21 semester hours. All minors require ANTH 114, 332, 120 or 135, and 430 or 450. See an adviser in the department for more information.
The general education requirements (with the exception of foreign language) for the B.A. degree are satisfied by successful completion of the Program for Alternative General Education (PAGE). See the PAGE category in this catalog, and see the PAGE office for a sample schedule for majors in anthropology or sociology. PAGE courses are available through May 1998.
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. Students majoring in Sociology may fulfill this requirement by successfully completing SOCI 412.
Students who want to become secondary school teachers should consult the sections on licensure (certification) found in the catalog under the Graduate School of Education. Those planning to become secondary school teachers should consult with the secondary education adviser in their department.
Graduate Program in Sociology
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology offers a master's degree in sociology. A student may choose a concentration in general sociology; applied sociology; sex and gender; crime, delinquency, and corrections; race and ethnicity; cultural studies; or conflict analysis and management. The general sociology concentration allows maximum flexibility in the application of sociological knowledge to the analysis of social processes and systems. The applied concentration serves as a professional degree for the practitioner. All concentrations 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, 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.
Admission Requirements
In addition to meeting the general admissions requirements for graduate study, applicants must present the following:
- A minimum of three semester hours each in undergraduate sociological theory, statistics, and research methods. Equivalent courses in other disciplines may be substituted for some of these requirements with permission.
- Three letters of recommendation from people who have supervised the student's work. If possible at least one should be from an academic setting.
- A written statement (approx. 200 words) explaining the student's interest in sociology.
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores.
Acceptance of applicants to the program will depend upon assessment by the departmental graduate committee.
Nondegree Status
Students who do not wish to pursue a degree or who have not supplied all required documents may be admitted to nondegree status. Nondegree students may later apply for degree status. With approval, a maximum of 12 graduate credit hours earned in nondegree status may be applied to a master's degree.
Degree Requirements
All students are required to complete a master's thesis.
- General Sociology
The degree requires 33 semester hours, including a core of 6 hours of social theory (SOCI 611, 612) and 6 hours of research methods (SOCI 620, 630).
- Applied Sociology
The degree requires 33 semester hours, including a core of 3 hours of social theory (SOCI 612), 6 hours of research methods (SOCI 620, 630), and 9 hours of applied sociology (SOCI 515, 632, 640).
- Sex and Gender
The degree requires 33 semester hours, including a core of 6 hours of social theory (SOCI 611, 612), 6 hours of research methods (SOCI 620, 630), and 9 hours in the sex and gender concentration (SOCI 505, 525, and 696).
- Conflict Analysis and Management
The degree requires 33 semester hours, including a core of 6 hours of social theory (SOCI 611, 612), 6 hours of research methods (SOCI 620, 630), and 9 hours in the sociology of conflict and conflict management.
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Race and Ethnicity
The degree requires 33 semester hours, including a core of 6 hours of social theory (SOCI 611, 612), 6 hours of research methods (SOCI 620, 630), and 9 hours in the race and ethnicity concentration.
- Crime, Delinquency, and Corrections
The degree requires 33 semester hours, including a core of 6 hours of social theory (SOCI 611, 612); 6 hours of research methods (SOCI 620, 630); and 9 hours in the crime, delinquency, and corrections concentration (SOCI 607, 608, 609).
- Cultural Studies
This concentration prepares students for the doctoral program in Cultural Studies. The degree requires 33 semester hours, including a core of 6 hours of social theory (SOCI 611, 612); 6 hours of research methods (SOCI 620, 630); SOCI 614 Sociology of Culture; and a three-credit, M.A.-level course, which similarly serves as an introduction to a cultural studies "feeder" track in a department other than Sociology and Anthropology; and CULT 802 Issues and Methods in 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.
Financial Aid
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology offers a limited number of graduate assistantships. For information, please contact the department at
(703) 993-1440.
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