NSU 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog

269 Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2014–2015 FARQUHAR COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the major theories and concepts that underlie the following core areas of sociology: a. Socialization and Social Interaction; b. Groups, Organizations, and Social Institutions; c. Stratification and Social Inequality; d. Global Cultural Perspectives; e. Qualitative and/or Quantitative Research Measurement, Design, and Methodology; 2. Describe and analyze the three major sociological approaches: Structural Functional, Social Conflict, and Symbolic Interaction; 3. Integrate and apply the major theories, principles, and concepts of sociology to address research and/or applied issues in the field of sociology using critical thinking skills, skeptical inquiry, and the sociological perspective; 4. Present written sociological information in a clear, concise manner that is consistent with professional standards. Sociology Major Curriculum General Education Requirements (30 credits) Students are required to complete 30 credit hours as part of theGeneral Education Program. For specific course requirements, refer to the General Education Program section in the Academic Resources and Procedures segment of this catalog. Sociology Major Requirements (45 credits) Required Courses (24 credits) ANTH 1020 Introduction to Anthropology (3 credits) MATH 2020 Applied Statistics (3 credits) OR MATH 2020H Applied Statistics Honors (3 credits) SOCL 1020 Introduction to Sociology (3 credits) SOCL 2510 Social Problems (3 credits) SOCL 3000 Research Methods in the Social Sciences (3 credits) SOCL 3250 Social Theory (3 credits) SOCL 4880 Senior Seminar (3 credits) Ethical/Moral Issues Select 3 credits from the following courses: PHIL 2000 Moral Issues (3 credits) PHIL 3010 Ethical Issues in Communication (3 credits) PHIL 3180 Biomedical Ethics (3 credits) OR PHIL 3180H Biomedical Ethics Honors (3 credits) PHIL 3200 Ethics and Sport (3 credits) PHIL 3360 Environmental Ethics (3 credits) Major Electives (21 credits) Select 21 credits from any non-core SOCL courses. At least 12 of these credits must be at the 3000/4000 level.