Department of Sociology and Anthropology
(SOAA)
Box 70644 Phone: (423) 439-4370
Email: harville@etsu.edu
Sociology is the study of people interacting with others at the individual level, in groups, and in social systems. Anthropology is the study of human diversity via biological and cultural evolution. An understanding of people, culture, and society will prepare the graduate for useful employment in many occupations and professions, as well as further study at the graduate level. A major or minor can be earned in sociology and a minor in anthropology is available. For other students, courses in sociology and anthropology are excellent electives in any degree program. In addition to specific department requirements listed below, students majoring in sociology must complete requirements for the general education core as well as requirements specific to the College of Arts and Sciences degrees of B.A., B.S., or B.S./s.s. (social and behavioral sciences concentration).
Major – A student majoring in sociology must complete 30 credit hours of approved courses. In addition to maintaining an overall grade point average of at least 2.0 in the major, a student must earn a grade of "C" or above in each required course in the major.
ETSU Academic Proficiency Requirements
Writing: Students must complete a minimum of four writing-intensive courses. At least two of these courses must be in the major field of study. At least two of the four courses must be at the 3000-4000 level.
Oral Communication: Students must complete a minimum of two oral communication-intensive courses. At least one of these courses must be in the major field of study.
Using Information Technology: Students must pass the information technology proficiency exam or successfully complete CSCI 1100, Using Information Technology, during their first calendar year or prior to accumulating 33 semester credits at ETSU. In addition, students must complete at least one using information technology-intensive course in the major field of study.
Transfer students may be subject to reduced number of intensives. See ETSU Academic Proficiency Requirements for details.
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TBR General Education Requirements |
41 - 42 Credit Hours |
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ENGL |
1010 |
Critical Reading and Expository Writing |
3 |
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ENGL |
1020 |
Critical Thinking and Argumentation |
3 |
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Communication: Oral Communication* |
3 |
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Mathematics* |
3 - 4 |
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Science* |
8 |
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HIST |
2010 |
The United States to 1877 |
3 |
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HIST |
2020 |
The United States Since 1877 |
3 |
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Humanities/Fine Arts/Literature* |
9 |
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Social/Behavioral Sciences* |
6 |
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Intensive Courses - Students who enter ETSU as freshmen or with less than 60 transfer hours must take: two oral communication-intensive courses, of which one must be in the major; one using information technology intensive course in the major; four writing-intensive courses, at least two of which must be in the major and at least two must be at the 3000-4000 level. Students must meet proficiency-intensive requirements through courses taken at ETSU. |
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Sociology Major Requirements |
30 Credit Hours |
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SOAA |
1020 |
Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
| SOAA | 2020 | Social Problems | 3 | |
| SOAA | 3210 | Sociological Research | 3 | |
| SOAA | 3350 | Social Statistics | 3 | |
| SOAA | 4027 | Advanced Principles of Sociology | 3 | |
| SOAA | 4807 | Modern Social Theory | 3 | |
| SOAA Electives* | 12 | |||
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B.A. Requirements |
9 Credit Hours |
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Two (2) courses of a single language at or above the 2000 level. One (1) course of Non-United States History (Select MATH 1530 to satisfy core requirement.) |
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B.S. Requirements |
8 Credit Hours |
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Eight (8) credit hour of a single laboratory science in addition to the General Education Core Requirements. (Select MATH 1850 or 1910, including experience in the differential and integral calculus.) |
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B.S. - Social and Behavioral Science Requirements |
12 Credit Hours |
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MATH 1530 Probability and Statistics Eight (8) credit hours of a single laboratory science Three (3) credit hours from each of the following areas: |
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(1) Social Studies (2) Reasoning and Argumentation (3) Research Design for Social Science (4) Microcomputer Skills |
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Minor Requirements |
18 - 26 Credit Hours |
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Electives |
13 - 28 Credit Hours |
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Total Hours Required for Degree |
120 Credit Hours |
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Sociology Minor - A minor consists of 18 credit hours of study in sociology. students must earn at least a "C" in each required course in the minor and achieve an overall grade point average of 2.0 in courses counted for the minor. |
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Sociology Minor Course Requirements |
18 Credit Hours |
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| SOAA | 1020 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
| SOAA | 2020 | Social Problems | 3 | |
| SOAA | 3210 | Sociological Research | 3 | |
| SOAA Electives* | 9 | |||
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Anthropology Minor - The anthropology minor provides students a fundamental understanding of anthropological perspectives on cultural diversity, human biological and cultural evolution, and the dynamic relationship between biology and culture. A minor in anthropology requires the completion of 18 hours. Students must earn at least grade of "C" in each required course in the minor and achieve an overall grade point average of 2.0 in courses counted for the minor. |
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Anthropology Minor Course Requirements |
18 Credit Hours |
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| SOAA | 1240 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 | |
| SOAA | 1280 | Introduction to Physical Anthropology and Archaeology | 3 | |
| SOAA Electives* | 12 | |||
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*The electives indicated below should be chosen in consultation with an anthropology advisor. Students are strongly advised to complete both SOAA 1240 and 1280 before enrolling in elective courses. |
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| SOAA | 2040 | Folk Culture in the Modern World | 3 | |
| SOAA | 2150 | American Folk Music | 3 | |
| SOAA | 3070 | Medical Anthropology | 3 | |
| SOAA | 3080 | Nutritional Anthropology | 3 | |
| SOAA | 3500 | Appalachian Folk Medicine | 3 | |
| SOAA | 3700 | People and Cultures of Latin American | 3 | |
| SOAA | 3800 | Religion, Society, and Culture | 3 | |
| SOAA | 4627 | Ethnographic Fieldwork Techniques | 3 | |
| SOAA | 4957 | Special Topics in Sociology and Anthropology | 3 | |
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Note: Student majoring in sociology who elect to minor in anthropology cannot apply credit hours acquired for the anthropology minor for the sociology major and vice versa. |
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Transfer Students - Transfer students must meet the specific requirements for the sociology major and minor, or the anthropology minor. There is no predetermined maximum number of credit hours that a transfer student may apply to the sociology or anthropology curriculums. That will be decided by the chair of the department.
Teacher Education - Students interested in pursing a teacher education program for certification as a sociology teacher in grades 7 - 12 are asked to speak both with an advisor in the Office of Student Services, 321 Warf-Pickel, College of Education.
Pre-Teacher Education - Declaration of Intent - All ETSU students desiring to complete a teacher education or other public school licensure program (for initial licensure, add-on endorsement, or advanced study in education) must file a Declaration of Intent in the Office of Student Services, 321 Warf-Pickel Hall. The Declaration of Intent should be filed before 30 credit hours of coursework have been completed or, in the case of transfer and post-baccalaureate students, in the first semester at ETSU. Delay or failure to file the Declaration of Intent may result in incomplete advisement. Students who have not filed the Declaration of Intent will not be considered for admission to teacher education and may be ineligible to enroll in many professional education courses.
Professional Education Requirements - There is a total of 33 credit hours required for Professional Education. Please refer to the Education Minor section for a list of the required courses that must be taken with the professional semester.
Graduate Study - The Department of Sociology and Anthropology offers a graduate program leading to a master of arts degree. Further information on graduate programs is contained in the Graduate Catalog.
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Suggested Course Sequence for ALL Sociology Majors with a Social Science Degree Option |
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Freshman Year |
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First Semester |
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| SOAA | 1020 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
| ENGL | 1010 | Critical Reading and Expository Writing | 3 | |
| HIST | 2010 | The United States to 1877 | 3 | |
| Natural Science | 4 | |||
| Communication: Oral Communication | 3 | |||
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Semester Total |
16 |
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Second Semester |
Credit Hours |
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| SOAA | 2020 | Social Problems | 3 | |
| ENGL | 1020 | Critical Thinking and Argumentation | 3 | |
| HIST | 2020 | The United States Since 1877 | 3 | |
| Natural Science | 4 | |||
| MATH | 1530 | Probability and Statistics | 3 | |
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Semester Total |
16 |
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Sophomore Year |
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First Semester |
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| Sociology Elective | 3 | |||
| Literature | 3 | |||
| Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | |||
| Fine Arts | 3 | |||
| Minor Requirement | 3 | |||
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Semester Total |
15 |
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Second Semester |
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| Sociology Elective | 3 | |||
| Humanities | 6 | |||
| Minor Requirement | 6 | |||
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Semester Total |
15 |
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