Sociology-Regional Analysis Emphasis Program
Program Competencies
Students will:
- Develop a working knowledge of the general concepts of sociological analysis, including exposure to selected substantive areas of sociology.
- Learn skills in sociological research including research design, data analysis, report writing, and computer literacy.
- Establish reasoning skills and writing abilities so that they can apply sociological principles to their occupational roles.
- Develop the ability to understand themselves and their society from a general liberal tradition.
- Develop applied skills through practicum experiences.
- Have the ability to carry out studies in their areas of expertise that include a significant analysis of regional resources and issues.
- Possess the ability to present research and policy reports that are comprehensible to audiences of various public policymakers.
- Demonstrate the ability to interpret the output of regional resource analysis and their potential uses in formulating public policy.
Program Requirements
RAPP 201 — Society, Nature, & Development |
3 |
RAPP 202 — Basic Computer Tech in Reg. Analysis |
3 |
RAPP 300 — Seminar in Regional Issues I |
3 |
RAPP 350 — Practicing Regional Analysis I |
3 |
RAPP 450 — Practicing Regional Analysis II |
3 |
RAPP 490 — Seminar in Regional Issues II |
3 |
SOC 101 — General Sociology |
3 |
SOC 300 — Social Stratification |
3 |
SOC 305 — Cultural Anthropology |
3 |
SOC 350 — The Human Exp. of Sex and Gender, or |
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SOC 374 — American Minority Relations |
3 |
SOC 405 — Sociological Theory |
3 |
SOC 450 — Research Methodology |
3 |
SOC 451 — Social Science Data Analysis |
3 |
SOC 499C — Senior Seminar |
3 |
SOC — electives of three hours must be on the 300 level or above |
6 |
Total Hours |
48 |
Supplemental Requirements
ECON 401 — Environmental Economics, or |
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GEO 349 — Introduction to GIS/Cartography |
3 |
GOVT 324 — Environmental Law and Policy |
3 |