Sociology is concerned with the scientific study of human behavior in groups. Since a group consists of two or more communicating people, the subject matter of sociology ranges from the briefest of two-person interactions to the most enduring features of culture and world civilizations. The unique insight of sociology is that we are what we are largely because of our social experience with others as those experiences are shaped by our cultural settings.

Awhile back we all had a discussion trying to answer this question, and we realized that web sociology was at once active, reflective, and interactive. You can discuss topics like gender, religion, sex, politics, personal growth, etc., online, with people from all over the world, all ages, male and female, parents and non-parents etc., and actively work to achieve synthesis by listening to different perspectives, disagreeing perhaps, and then learning from them.

Sociology majors find careers in a broad spectrum of jobs, such as teaching, social service or law. Graduates go on to pursue advanced degrees in sociology, law, psychology, and social work.

In general, the disciplines of sociology and anthropology describe the patterning, problems and prospects of human relationships. That is, they consider how and why people behave as they do, the implications of these patterns for other aspects of social life, and how new ways of living may be built and sustained. To some extent, sociology and anthropology share these commitments with other disciplines in the social and behavioral sciences -- i.e.

Talk to Kathy Covey to declare your minor. After you have completed the required courses, fill out a minor plan of study form and take it to Kathy. She will obtain the necessary signatures.

The sociology major takes a range of courses, which can include the relationship between self and society, mass communication, race and ethnic relations, immigration, political sociology, the relationship between law and society, sociology of women, as well as required courses in urban sociology, theory, research methods and data analysis.

Sociology 1 is an introductory course designed for students who will be majoring in the field. It has mandatory discussion sections and in general is a better preparation for majoring in sociology. Sociology 3 is also an introductory course, but is more of an overview of the subject areas in the field and is geared for students who do not plan on majoring in sociology. It is a large lecture course without discussion sections.

Students cannot take Soc. 1 if they have already taken Soc. 3 or 3AC. The provision we make for students who take Soc. 3 is that we waive the Soc. 1 requirement and require that they complete an additional core class (4 instead of 3) to complete the major.

The department offers two introductory courses, which provide overviews of many of the issues studied throughout the program. These two courses are SOC 111 (Introduction to Sociology) and SOC 112 (Introduction to Anthropology). Beyond this level, the coursework in the department is organized within eight themes or focus areas:

The difference is that we've cooked social sciences in GURPS to have applications. Psychology is really about mind control, out-thinking psychos, and predicting what people will do. Sociology is about the same, but for societies. And neither is the classroom subject. This is GURPS' adventure game-nature shining through, once again. We worked hard to give skill applications on adventures in Fourth Edition. The ones that lack those things . . .

Sociology is the scientific study of human social behavior. Sociologists study the processes and patterns of individual and group interaction, the forms of organization of social groups, the relationships among them, and group influences on individual behavior. Focus is given to the understanding of group or other collective factors in human behavior. Anthropology is the study of humankind.

Students must have a 2.0 cumulative G.P.A. and a 2.0 major G.P.A. to declare the major. This is a C average and is considered to be academic good standing in the College of Letters and Science.

Students who are ready to declare should make an appointment to see Kristi, Chaniqua, or Joel. They need to bring the completed Data Sheet for Sociology Majors (blue form outside of 424 Barrows), and a (official or unofficial) transcript of any sociology prerequisites they completed at another college or university. Students can also bring a copy of their Degree Audit Report (or DARS).

Yes. This course is set up as a year-long sequence course. What is taught in 101B is based on the foundation that is taught in 101A. Furthermore, students should try to take these courses from the same instructor or the instructor who might take over the class in his/her absence.

The department tries to offer each core class once a year. Soc 1, 5, 101A and 101B are offered every semester (except in SP07and F07 in which 101A and 101B will not be offered, respectively). Soc H190A/B and 107A/B are usually offered once a year. We try to offer sociology electives once a year depending on teaching resources available. Some courses are only taught once every 3-4 semesters. No. Independent studies will not count for sociology major requirements.

The Sociology Department is located in Manchester Hall at the north end of scenic Mirror Lake, across the street from the Montieth Building. Click here for a map . Sociology faculty and graduate students have offices on all four floors of Manchester Hall. The department office is in room 115-16, the first offices on the right as you come in the west entrance (by the parking lot).

Use the link at left to get the Handbook for Majors. Copies are also available outside the department office.. No. They are just lists of courses that you might find useful if you are thinking of a career in social services, business, public policy, urban affairs, and criminal justice.

Yes, we offer Sociology classes at Storrs and some of the regional campuses. In fact, if you sign up as soon as the summer classes are announced, you can usually get any class you want.

No. The sociology department has decided not to offer any inter-session classes on pedagogical grounds.