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Department of Sociology Overview
| TEACHING MAJOR IN SOCIAL STUDIES, 57-66 hours |
(See Teaching Major in Social Studies, College of Sciences and Humanities, for total requirements for this area.) |
Social Studies Licensure Area: Sociology
Social Studies Area: Sociology, 15 hours
Prefix |
No |
Short title |
Cr Hrs |
Students must take the following course (3 hours): |
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SOC |
100 |
Principles of Sociology |
3 |
Students must select two of the following courses (6 hours): |
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SOC |
235 |
Sociology of Women |
3 |
241 |
Deviance |
3 |
|
242 |
Social Problems |
3 |
|
260 |
Society and the Individual |
3 |
|
Students must select two of the following courses (6 hours): |
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SOC |
228 |
Globalization and the Third World |
3 |
320 |
Social Inequality |
3 |
|
421 |
Racial and Cultural Minorities in the |
3 |
|
424 |
Family |
3 |
|
427 |
Sociology of Religions |
3 |
|
470 |
Population and Demography |
3 |
|
Introduction to Sociology
Sociology is the scientific study of human interaction. Sociologists strive to understand human behavior by placing it within its broader social context. Sociology deals with the effects of groups upon individuals, interactions among groups and organizations of many kinds, cultural beliefs that direct human behaviors, and comparisons of the United States with other societies around the world.
Expectations for Sociology Teachers
Social science instructors who teach courses in sociology are expected to understand interactions among individuals, groups, and institutions and can use this knowledge to create meaningful learning experiences for students. Sociology teachers should be able to demonstrate to students that social context has a powerful effect on human behavior. Toward that end, sociology teachers should be able to instruct students about the sociological perspective, the organization of social groups, the mechanics of social inequality, and the organization and effects of social institutions.
Portfolio Artifacts
Students are advised to keep papers, projects, quizzes, exams, journals, and other special projects (artifacts) from their sociology classes. These artifacts will be compiled by the student in a portfolio. This portfolio will be assessed by the department of sociology before the student will receive his/her teaching license. Social science teaching majors with areas in sociology are required to meet with the Sociology Undergraduate Advisor yearly to ensure they are making progress on their portfolios.
Department of Sociology
Teacher Education Decision Points
Decision Point #1
- Confer with advisor about appropriate courses to take in sociology and maintain GPA of 2.5 in Sociology.
Decision Point #2
NOTE: Successful completion of all decision point 2 criteria for each of a student's three licensure areas is required for enrollment in SS350.
- Confer with advisor about taking appropriate courses in sociology and maintaining teaching portfolio.
- Successfully completed SOC 100 and at least one other 200-level course.
- Maintain GPA of 2.5 in Sociology.
Decision Point #3
- All Sociology courses completed with at least a 2.5 GPA. Students may be enrolled in their final sociology class(es) at the time of the DP3 portfolio review.
- Obtain at least a 75% on Sociology Content Area Exam.
- The completed portfolio is submitted to the content area advisor for review of artifacts and rationale statements from Sociology courses. Students must have a minimum of 4 artifacts and rationale statements from at least 3 sociology classes to pass the DP3 portfolio review and to establish eligibility for student teaching.
Decision Point 3 Sociology Content Area Upcoming Exam Dates
Nov. 5th – 3:30—6:00pm NQ 110
Feb. 11th – 3:00—5:00pm BB 221
Apr. 7th – 12:30—2:30pm BC 215
Decision Point #4
- Maintain GPA of 2.5 in Sociology.
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Melinda Messineo, NQ 200, 285-5530.
