Selected Educational Outcomes
Students will:
- Analyze theories, methods, and core concepts of the discipline(s) they elect to study in the department.
- Apply theory and discipline-based perspectives to a variety of practice settings and real world problems.
- Develop oral and written skills required to communicate effectively with people and organizations representing diverse social and cultural backgrounds.
- Develop a professional identity as a sociologist or anthropologist.
Examples of Outcome Assessments
The Sociology and Anthropology major’s educational outcomes will be assessed using multiple strategies. Examples of these include the following:
- Sociology and Anthropology faculty will meet periodically to plan and assess achievement of student and program outcomes.
- The Senior Capstone experience will provide a basis for assessing written and oral presentation skills.
- A senior survey or exit interview will be conducted for all graduates.
- When available, university-wide data pertaining to the major or its graduates will be used for program assessment and improvement.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Major in Sociology and Anthropology
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | 60 | |
| Core IMPACTS (See VSU Core Curriculum) | 42 | |
| Core Field of Study | ||
| Introduction to Anthropology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology and Introduction to Social Problems | ||
Foreign Language and Culture | ||
| Senior College Curriculum | 60 | |
| Courses Required for the Major | ||
| SOCI 3000 | Social Science Statistics | 3 |
| or CRJU 3401 | Social Science Statistics | |
| or CJRU 3402 | ||
| Foundation Areas | 15 | |
| Theory (Choose One) | ||
| Anthropological Theory | ||
or SOCI 3500 | Sociological Theory | |
| Research Methods (Choose One) | ||
| Social Science Research Methods | ||
or SOCI 3510 | Social Science Research Methods | |
| Self, Society, and Culture | ||
| Culture and Personality | ||
| Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Mass Media and Popular Culture | ||
| Social Deviance | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Sociology of Queer and LGBT Communities | ||
| Social Inequalities | ||
| Africa: Inequalities Past and Present | ||
| Sociocultural Change | ||
| Race and Ethnic Relations | ||
| Social Stratification | ||
| Poverty and Social Welfare | ||
| Sociology of Gender | ||
| Magic, Religion, and Witchcraft | ||
| Anthropology of Law | ||
| Sociology of Religion | ||
| Sociology of Sport | ||
| Medical Sociology | ||
| Family Sociology | ||
| Organizations and Work | ||
| Concentrations (choose from below) | 18 | |
Anthropology Concentration | ||
Applied and Clinical Sociology Concentration | ||
| General Electives | 24 | |
| At least 6 hours of coursework numbered 3000 or above must be taken in a single discipline outside the major. | ||
| Total hours required for the degree | 120 | |
Anthropology Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Level ANTH Electives Any ANTH course numbered 3000 or above that has not been counted in the "Courses Required for the Major" may be used. | 18 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Applied Sociology Concentration--Track One
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SOCI 3200 | Applied Sociology | 3 |
| Upper Level SOCI/ANTH Electives Any SOCI/ANTH course numbered 3000 or above {excegt SOCI 3000, SOCI 3200, SOCI 3500, SOCI 3510 SOCI 4540, and SOCI 4990) may be used as an elective. | 9 | |
| SOCI 4540 | Internship in Sociology | 3 |
| SOCI 4990 | Senior Capstone | 3 |
| Total Hours | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Applied Sociology Concentration--Accelerated Undergraduate-to-Graduate Track
The Accelerated Undergraduate-to-Graduate Track is an undergraduate-to-graduate degree program.
Students in this track will complete 9 graduate hours that will count toward the completion of the B.A. in Sociology and Anthropology. These 9 hours may then be applied toward the completion of degree
requirements for the Master of Science in Sociology degree at Valdosta State University upon graduate admission. To be admitted, students must have completed at least 60 credit hours, have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher, and must submit the Accelerated Undergraduate-to-Graduate Track application to the Undergraduate Sociology Coordinator. Once admitted, a specific course of study will be developed with the student's advisor. Graduate courses taken as an undergraduate will count toward the 120-hour graduation requirement but will not count toward the student's undergraduate GPA or the calculation of academic honors. Upon acceptance into the Accelerated Undergraduate-to-Graduate Track, students must maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 to remain in good standing. Students who do not maintain good standing or who do not wish to continue with the Accelerated Undergraduate-to-Graduate Track may complete the remaining requirements for the B.A. in Sociology and Anthropology.
Students interested in continuing their graduate education may apply for admission to the M.S. in Sociology program in their senior year or upon completion of their undergraduate degree. Students in
the Accelerated Undergraduate-to-Graduate Track will not be required to take additional admission tests but must meet all other graduate admission requirements. Students who have completed the Accelerated Undergraduate-to-Graduate Track will complete an additional 21 hours of graduate SOCI classes to meet the M.S. in Sociology degree requirement of 30 hours. Upon application to the Graduate School, students who have made a "C" or less in any of their graduate courses taken as undergraduates will be subject to the M.S. in Sociology Special Retention Policy regarding deficiency points.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SOCI 3200 | Applied Sociology | 3 |
| Three SOCI courses at the 5000- to 8000-level (excluding SOCI 7800) | 9 | |
| SOCI 4540 | Internship in Sociology | 3 |
| SOCI 4990 | Senior Capstone | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Additional Department Requirement
The grade in each SOCI or ANTH course taken for the major must be a “C” or better.
