460 Systems of Psychology (3)
The historical development, major theses, elements of strength, shortcomings, and current trends of the principal schools of psychological thought. Reading and discussion course for psychology majors and graduate students. Every semester. Prerequisites: 9 hours of psychology.
461 Philosophical Psychology (3)
Critical analysis of philosophical aspects of current systems of psychology. Particular focus upon assumptions and consequences of various modes of explanation and description. Fall semester.
470 Psychology of Religion (3)
Analysis of empirical data and psychological theories involving religious beliefs, practices, and experiences. On demand. Prerequisites: 6 units psychology or philosophy-religion. May be registered for as Religion 470. Credit no allowed in both Psychology 470 and Religion 470.
495r Departmental Honors (1-3 hours per term, 4 hours for the two terms)
On demand. See Departmental Honors. Student must submit an Individual Studies/Research Contract to the Records Office at the time of Registration.
497r Research (1-4)
On demand. Prerequisite: approval of department head. Student must submit an Individual Studies/Research Contract to the Records Office at the time of Registration.
498r Individual Studies (1-4)
On demand. Prerequisite: approval of department head. Student must submit an Individual Studies/Research Contract to the Records Office at the time of Registration.
499r Group Studies (1-4)
On demand.
Sociology, Anthropology and Geography
Professor Zibin Guo, Head
Any student in good standing with the University may be admitted to the major program. Students may earn either a B.A. degree or a B.S. degree with concentrations in either sociology or anthropology. In addition to the major programs, students may earn a minor in sociology, anthropology, or geography.
To enhance opportunities for the anthropology major and to provide services to the community, the University established the Institute of Archaeology in 1976. The institute is an instructional and research museum located in Brock Hall that specializes in archaeological investigations of 19th century industrial, domestic, and military sites. Students may use the collections and archives of the institute for academic projects. By enrolling in specified courses, students may also engage in archaeological survey and excavation, the analysis of archaeological data, the conservation of artifacts, and the organization of museum collections.
The department’s Center for Applied Social Research also offers students the opportunity to participate in applied research projects.
Sociology and Anthropology: Anthropology; Sociology (B.A.)
- General Education (see list of approved courses)
- Rhetoric and Composition: Two approved courses in rhetoric and composition (6 hours)
- Mathematics: One approved mathematics course (3 hours)
- Statistics: One approved statistics course; Sociology 250* recommended (3 hours)
- Natural Sciences: Two approved natural science courses, at least one including a laboratory component (7-8 hours)
- Humanities and Fine Arts: Two approved humanities and fine arts courses, other than Anthropology, one from fine arts and one from either (6 hours)
- Cultures and Civilizations: Option A: Western Humanities I and II and Non-Western Cultures and Civilizations other than Anthropology OR Option B: World Civilization I, II, III (9 hours total)
- Behavioral and Social Sciences: Two approved behavioral or social science courses in two different disciplines other than Sociology and Anthropology (6 hours)
- Foreign Language: Through second college year in one foreign language
Completion of a minor with a minimum 2.0 grade point average.
Major and Related Courses
One approved intensive writing course; English 279 recommended.
Completion of one of following concentrations:
1888 - Anthropology
33 hours including Anthropology 152, 208, 207 or 210, 211, 302, 314 and 414; 3 hours of approved anthropology field and laboratory courses; 3 hours of sociology; additional hours of anthropology electives to complete concentration.
1892 - Sociology
33 hours including Sociology 151, 312, 313, 314, 414; Anthropology 152 or 208; plus 15 hours of sociology/anthropology electives of which at least 9 hours are in sociology at the 300-400 level. These 15 hours must include at least 3 hours selected from Sociology 305, 307, 345.
- 2.0 average in all anthropology and sociology courses.
- Minimum of 39 hours of 300 and 400 level courses.
- Electives to complete 120 hours.
- See additional requirements.
*Also satisfies requirement in the major.
Sociology and Anthropology: Anthropology; Sociology (B.S.)
- General Education (see list of approved courses)
- Rhetoric and Composition: Two approved courses in rhetoric and composition (6 hours)
- Mathematics: One approved mathematics course (3 hours)
- Statistics: One approved statistics course (Sociology 250* recommended) (3 hours)
- Natural Sciences: Two approved natural science courses, at least one including a laboratory component (7-8 hours)
- Humanities and Fine Arts: Two approved humanities and fine arts courses, one from fine arts and one from either (6 hours)
- Cultures and Civilizations: Option A: Western Humanities I and II and Non-Western Cultures and Civilizations other than Anthropology OR Option B: World Civilization I, II, III (9 hours total)
- Behavioral and Social Sciences: Two approved behavioral or social science courses in two different disciplines, other than Sociology and Anthropology (6 hours)
