Undergraduate Sociology Handbook4 Sociology and Anthropology Department Mission Statement The Sociology Department of Middle Tennessee State University offers undergraduate and graduate

Undergraduate Sociology

Handbook

For Majors and Minors

MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY

342 Todd Hall

Post Office Box 10

Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37132

Phone: 615-898-2508 Fax: 615-898-5427

http://www.mtsu.edu/soc

The Middle Tennessee State University Sociology and Anthropology Department

offers a number of exciting options. This Handbook describes the sociology major,

several sociology minors, and offers suggestions about what to do after you get

your degree in Sociology.



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Table of Contents

Sections: Page

Sociology Department Faculty 3

Department Programs 4

Mission Statement 4

Scholarship Information 4

Curriculum 4

General Requirements 5

Major Requirements 5

Bachelor of Science versus Bachelor of Arts 5

Major in Sociology 6

What do sociologists do? 7

Possible Career Paths 8

Aging, Health and Human Services 8

Crime, Deviance, and Social Control 8

Social Diversity and Inequalities 8

Social Structures and Change 9

Community 9

Family 9

Minor in Sociology 10

Minor in Family Studies 10

Minor in Criminology 10

Writing as a Sociologist 10

Internships and Service Learning 10

Recommended Sequence for the Curriculum 11

Sociology Courses 11-15

Upper Division Form Requirements 15

Intent to Graduate Form 15

Advising 15

The “Non-traditional” Student 16

The Social Science Advantage 16

Master of Arts Degree 17

Graduate Certificate in Gerontology 17

Graduate Certificate in Women’s and Gender Studies 17

Anthropology Department Faculty 18

For Additional Information 18

Upper Division Form – Bachelor of Arts 20

Upper Division Form – Bachelor of Science 22

Curriculum Maps 25-30

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Sociology & Anthropology Department Faculty (See also page 15 for Anthropology listing)

Faculty Office Office Phone

Ron Aday TODD 303 898-2125

Foster Amey TODD 334 898-2697

Kevin Breault TODD 336 898-2696

William Canak TODD 326 898-5361

William C. Carter TODD 329 898-2517

Meredith Dye TODD 331 898-2690

Undergraduate Program Director/Sociology Club Co-Advisor

Brian Hinote TODD 325

Graduate Program Director

494-7914

Vicky MacLean TODD 332

Sociology Club Co-Advisor

898-2692

Angie Mertig TODD 328 904-8349

Jennifer Shaper Online Only

Full Time Temporary

Brandon Wallace TODD 330

Interim Chair

Aging Studies Program Director

898-5976

Gretchen Webber TODD 305

Executive Aide

898-2519

Pansey Carter TODD 342

Secretary

898-2508

Betty Woodley TODD 327 898-5602

Sociology. . .

Involves the application of scientific principles and

procedures toward understanding the complex issues

that face small groups, communities, organizations,

institutions, and nations, while encouraging critical

thinking in the process of resolution.

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Sociology and Anthropology Department

Mission Statement

The Sociology Department of Middle Tennessee State University offers undergraduate and

graduate programs and is uniquely able to provide:

• A macro-sociological perspective on social issues, societal change, and applied solutions to

the problems of mass society;

• An understanding of cultural diversity in terms of ethnicity, race, gender, social class, and

age differences;

• Opportunities to engage actively in values clarification and social problem solving

including application of principles and findings to life situations;

• Skills in gathering viable information (including social science data), discriminating among

sources, efficiently evaluating data (including using basic statistical packages and

evaluating the research and findings of others), preparing incisive summaries of findings

(primary and secondary research), and critical analysis of one's own work and that of others

including the Internet, other media, research in one's own field and allied fields);

Professional and personal preparation courses using social science data and findings.

The department also provides

• Quality faculty with broad-ranging research and public service interests;

• Student support services through advising, the computer lab, and an available professorate;

• Incorporation of newer technologies in the classroom;

• Commitment both to students and to the disciplines taught;

• Scholarships – for more information contact Ms. Carter at 898-2508;

• An active Sociology Club and Sociology Honor Society (AKD) – for more information

contact Profs. MacLean or Dye.

Curriculum The curriculum for the Sociology Department includes university General Studies, major and

minor requirements, and electives. General Studies should be completed in the freshman and

sophomore years, and department requirements in the sophomore, junior, and senior years.

Students have two options for completing the Sociology Program:

1. The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) 2. The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Each track has unique requirements for completion of the degree (outlined below).

*The required Sociology courses and Sociology electives are the same for both degrees.*

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General Education Requirements: (Bolded courses are recommended)

Communication (9 credit hours)

A. 6 hours - ENGL 1010, 1020

B. COMM 2200

History (6 credit hours)

HIST 2010, 2020, or 2030

Humanities and/or Fine Arts (9 credit hours)

A. 3 hours - ENGL 2020, 2030, or HUM 2610

B. 6 hours with different prefixes – ANTH 2210; ART 1030 or 1920; DANC 1000; ENGL

2020 or 2030; HIST 1010, 1020, 1110, or 1120; HUM 2610, MUS 1030, PHIL 1030,

THEA 1030.

Social/Behavioral Sciences (6 credit hours – choose two with different prefixes)

AAS 2100, ANTH 2010, ECON 2410, GEOG 2000, GS 2010, HLTH 1530/31,

JOUR/EMC/RIM 1020, PS 1005(formerly PS 2010) or 1010, PSY 1410, RS 2030,

SOC 1010 (required in major) or 2010; WGST 2100

Natural Sciences (8 credit hours – choose two with different prefixes)

ASTR 1030/31, BIOL 1030/31, 1110/11, 2010/11, or 2020/21; CHEM 1010/11, 1030/31, or

1110/11; GEOL 1030/31 OR 1040/41, PHYS 1110, 2010/11 or 2110/11, PSCI 1030/31 or

1130-1131

Math (3 credit hours)

MATH 1010, 1530, 1630, 1710, 1720, 1730, 1810, or 1910

Sociology Major Requirements: (see How to Major information on p. 6)

Required Courses (22 credit hours) – all mandatory courses require minimum grade of C

A. Mandatory (16 hours) – SOC 1010 (meets 3 credit hours of General Education

requirements), 3040, 3050, 3060, 4980

B. Required (choose one – 3 hours) – SOC 4050, 4100, 4360, 4511, 4520, 4560, 4660 or ####

Sociology of Law

C. Required (choose one – 3 hours) – SOC 3400, 4011, 4020, #### Race, Class and Gender,

4240

Electives (12 credit hours)

TOTAL: 34 Hours

Bachelor of Science In addition to the General Education and Sociology Major requirements, students pursuing the

Bachelor of Science degree must also complete two minors. (Minors may vary in hours

required and additional electives may be necessary to meet the minimum 120 hours for

graduation)

Bachelor of Arts In addition to the General Education and Sociology Major requirements, students pursuing the

Bachelor of Arts degree must also complete one minor and meet the foreign language

requirement (12 hours, progressive in nature, within the same language). (Minors may vary in

hours required and additional electives may be necessary to meet the minimum 120 hours for

graduation)

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*For a more detailed account of degree requirements, see the Upper Division forms for each

degree program at the end of this handbook.*

Major in Sociology

How to Major in Sociology

Students considering a major in Sociology are encouraged to complete either SOC 1010

Introduction Sociology or SOC 2010 Social Problems (or their honors equivalent) to acquaint

themselves with the discipline and confirm their interest in sociology as a major. Those

deciding to pursue the major should contact the Department of Sociology and Anthropology in

TODD 342 (898-2508) to declare sociology as their major and be assigned an advisor. With

the advisor, the student will develop a program of study that meets the requirements listed

below. It is strongly recommended that students complete MATH 1530 (Applied Statistics) to

meet the general education math requirement.

Requirements for the Sociology Major

The major consists of 34 hours of sociology, at least 25 of which must be from upper division

courses. Required courses include SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology, SOC 3040

Sociological Research Methods, SOC 3050 Sociological Data Analysis, SOC 3060

Sociological Theory, and SOC 4980 Senior Seminar. Students must receive at least a C in each

required course. Additionally, students must complete 3 hours emphasizing institutions and

the sociological imagination (see below) and 3 hours of critical perspectives in sociology

(see below). Ideally students should take 3040, 3050, and 3060 early in the academic program,

but no later than the junior year and prior to enrolling in Senior Seminar (SOC 4980). Senior

Seminar should be completed during the senior year. In consultation with the student’s

advisor, the remaining 12 hours of electives may be organized into a concentration. Possible

concentrations include, but are not limited to social inequalities, deviance and social control,

work and family, and health and aging. Students are also required to complete two minors for

the BS degree or one minor plus 12 hours of language for the BA degree.

The following courses meet the Institutions and the Sociological Imagination requirement.

SOC 4050 Sociology of Family SOC 4100 Sociology of Work

SOC 4360 Medical Sociology SOC 4511 Social Movements and Change

SOC 4520 Population and Society SOC 4560 Organizational Structures and

SOC 4660 Urban and Community Studies Processes

SOC #### Sociology of Law

The following courses meet the Critical Perspectives in Sociology requirement.

SOC 3400 Gender and Society SOC 4011 Social Inequality

SOC 4020 Sociology of Aging SOC #### Race, Class and Gender

SOC 4240 Race Relations and Ethnicity

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What do sociologists do?

Agencies and organizations look to sociologists for their unique ability to define the

crucial dimensions of a problem, isolate the most critical variables that affect it, and

collaborate with others to craft a viable course of action.

Sociologists work inside organizations in management positions from outside

organizations as consultants and partners in rethinking how systems function.

Sociologists hold positions in virtually every employment setting, including:

Federal, state, and local governments

International agencies

Social service agencies, non-profit organizations

Corporations, think tanks, and small businesses

Consulting firms

Universities and colleges

Sociologists help frame problems within a larger social science context, building on a

strong foundation of concepts and theories. They combine their broad understanding of

race, gender, social class, cultural diversity, and age with insights into how

organizational and social systems work. This makes them uniquely valuable as

objective researchers and innovative change agents.

Sociologists contribute to the contemporary workforce, bringing sophisticated skills

and knowledge of research design to the most challenging problems. Sociologists

receive broad training in basic social research, program evaluation, or policy analysis.

Some conduct basic research, while others apply research-based knowledge to help

organizations rethink existing programs and strategies or plan for the future.

"Quantitative" sociologists bring expertise in survey design, statistical analysis, and

management of large scale data bases. "Qualitative" sociologists have been trained in

intensive interviewing, focus group research, community research, conflict analysis,

policy analysis, and social impact analysis. Both are adept at interpreting data and

deriving implications of research for policy and program development.

Familiarity with the latest computer programs and management of data bases rank high

among sociologist' skills, including:

Quantitative and qualitative methodologies

Data analysis

Social impact assessment

Program evaluation

Focus group research

Mediation and arbitration

And other applied skills

Sociologists use statistical analysis software to interpret complicated findings. They

prepare reports to governing bodies, employees, the general public, or the media, using

clear, accessible language.

Sociologists offer expertise in substantive areas, adding depth to research, planning,

and development projects. Expertise in a specific subject may be of crucial importance

to an employer.

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Possible Career Paths in Sociology

Students majoring in sociology at MTSU have the option of selecting a career path within the

major. In addition to the required courses (SOC 1010, 3040, 3050, 3060, and 4980), students

are encouraged to choose 12 or more hours from one the following groups depending on their

career goals. Recommended minors are also listed.

1. AGING, HEALTH and HUMAN SERVICES: SOC 2010, 2600, 3210, 4020,

4040, 4150 (Topics in women’s health), 4360, 4520, or 4900; ANTH 3730

(Advisors – Professors Aday, Amey, Carter, Hinote, MacLean, or Wallace)

- Majors interested in careers in health and human services are encouraged to

select from the following minors within sociology or in other departments:

• Aging Studies – see Professor Wallace

• Family Studies – see Professors Aday or Wallace

• Social Welfare

• Health Care Services – see Professors Aday or Hinote

• Mental Health Services

• Health

• Recreation

• Environment and Human Society

• Human Sciences

• Psychology

• Lifespan Development

• Behavioral Research

• Communication Disorders

2. CRIME, DEVIANCE, AND SOCIAL CONTROL: SOC 2010, 3210, 3250,

4140, 4150 (topics in hate crime or conflict resolution), 4160, 4300, 4540, or 4900

(Advisors – Professors Breault, Canak, Carter, or Dye)

- Majors interested in careers in policing, corrections, or justice administrations are

encouraged to select from the following minors within sociology or in other

departments:

• Criminology – see Professors Carter or Dye

• Criminal Justice Administration

• Urban Studies

• Political Science

• Paralegal Studies

3. SOCIAL DIVERSITY AND INEQUALITIES: ANTH 3750, SOC 3400,

4011, 4020, 4150 (Topics in holocaust and genocide), 4240, or 4900

(Advisors – Professors MacLean, Mertig, or Webber)

- Majors interested in careers in international relations or social diversity are

encouraged to select from among the following minors within sociology or

other departments.

• Family Studies ( Professors Aday or Webber)

• Anthropology

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• Asian Studies

• Linguistics

• Archaeology

• Native American, Latin American or African American Studies

• Women or Gender Studies

• Global Studies

• International Relations

• Geography

• Foreign Language

• Religious Studies

4. SOCIAL STRUCTURES AND CHANGE: SOC 3950, 4100, 4150 (Topics in

conflict resolution), 4500, 4510, or 4900 (Advisors – Professors Canak, or Mertig)

- Majors interested in careers in a non-profit or social movement organization,

human resource management, public relations, conflict resolution, organizational

advocacy, or grant writing, for example, are encouraged to select from among the

following minors:

• Organizational Communication

• Mass Communication

• Media, History, and Culture

• Industrial Relations

• Industrial and Organizational Psychology

• Business Administration, Business Law, or Business Communication

• Management or Marketing

• Economics or Finance

• Entrepreneurship

5. COMMUNITY – Working with communities in organization,

planning, activism, and change: SOC 3950, 4100, 4150 (Topics – Conflict

Resolution, Sociology of Education, or Society and the Environment), 4520, 4560,

4660, or 4900 (Advisors – Professors Amey, Canak, Hinote, or Mertig)

- Majors interested in careers in government, public administration, and community

services are encouraged to select from among the following minors:


• Public Administration

• Urban Planning

• Urban Studies

• Political Science

• Organizational Communication

• Geography

6. FAMILY – SOC 2010, 2500, 3150, 4050, 4140, or 4900

(Advisors – Professors Aday or Wallace)

- Majors interested in careers in family related services are encouraged to select from

among the following minors:

• Aging Studies – Professor Wallace

• Family Studies – Professors Aday or Webber

• Social Welfare


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• Human Sciences

• Psychology

• Lifespan Development

• Behavioral Research

• Women and/or Gender Studies

Minor in Sociology The minor in Sociology requires 18 semester hours of sociology including SOC 1010.

Students choosing a minor are encouraged to select a sequence of SOC courses that enhances a

career path. A student majoring in the department can elect one minor within the department,

however courses will not count towards both the major and minor.

Minor in Family Studies The minor in Family Studies requires 15 semester hours including SOC 4050. Students must

choose the remaining 12 hours from these courses: SOC 2500, 3400, 4140; SW 4150, 4620;

and CDFS 4140 (same as SOC 4140), 4350, 4390.

Minor in Criminology The minor is designed to provide students an understanding of the social and psychological

aspects of crime, including an in-depth examination of the typologies and classifications of

crime; national and international crime patterns; various classical and contemporary theories of

crime; causal and associated factors such as gender, race, class, and age; an understanding of

victims; and preventative strategies. The minor requires 15 hours semester hours including

SOC 4300 and 4540. Student must choose the remaining 9 hours from these courses: SOC

3210,3250,4140,4150,4160,4900; ANTH 3650,3710;CJA 3700,3900; and PSY 4120,4220.

Writing as a Sociologist

Successfully completing either a major or minor in sociology means one must be able to master

writing the sociological essay: using appropriately cited evidence, structuring an effective

argument, and capturing the sociological style. See the following for help in writing

sociological essays: http://www.monash.edu.au/lls/llonline/writing/arts/sociology/index.xml

The Value of Internships and Service Learning Internships during or just after the undergraduate years offer invaluable experience that can

bring to life the sociological concepts and theories you study in books and in the classroom.

You can sample potential careers, build your resume, and learn new skills during a well-chosen

internship experience. Participation in an internship affords an excellent way to explore career

options and help determine what aspects of sociology interest you. A wide range of internships

is available to sociology majors/minors. See Internship Handbook for more information –

Sociology and Anthropology Department Office.

In order to design your internship, ask yourself these questions: 1. "In what areas would I like to grow?"

2. "What are my strongest assets?"

3. "How can I make a meaningful contribution in a relatively short time?"

http://www.monash.edu.au/lls/llonline/writing/arts/sociology/index.xml

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• Volunteer your time and skills to an employer on a temporary or part-time basis in order to

establish initial contact and lay the foundation for future work.

• Contact your cooperative education, internship and / or service learning coordinator on

campus for a listing of organizations that accept interns and for general advice on how to

find an internship and derive the most benefit from it.

• Contact by letter and follow-up telephone call to several nonprofit organizations,

corporations, businesses, and government or educational agencies the geographic location

that interests you -- the broader the net, the more likely someone will offer you an

internship.

Recommended Sequence for the Curriculum (Sequence based on 14-16 hours per semester)

FRESHMAN SOPHOMORE

ENGL 1010, 1020 6 ENGL 2020, 2030, or HUM 2610

SOC 1010 3 3

Natural Sciences 8 SOC 3040, 3050 7

Mathematics (MATH 1530 rec.) 3 SOC electives 6

Humanities/Fine Arts 6 Electives 3

_______ HIST 6

29 COMM 2200 3

Elective 3

Social/Behavioral Science 3

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JUNIOR SENIOR

Soc 3060 3 SOC 4980 3

Sociology Elective 3 SOC Elective 3

(Institutions & the Soc. Imagination req.) Minor Courses 15-21

Sociology Elective 3 Electives 4-10

(Critical Perspectives in Soc. req.) 31

Minor courses/electives 21

30 Total = Minimum of 120 hours

Sociology Courses and Availability

1010 Introductory Sociology (3) Counts toward General Education Social/Behavioral

Sciences requirement. Covers the central concepts, theories, and methods of sociology.

Focuses on social processes and institutions in modern societies. Assists students in

understanding and applying this knowledge in their everyday lives.

2010 Social Problems (3) Counts toward General Education Social/Behavioral Sciences

requirement. A survey of issues defined as problems by society; examines programs and

agencies that address them. Problems addressed include poverty, crime, environment, energy,

health, etc.

2105 Intro to Latin American Studies (3) A multidisciplinary, team-taught introduction to

Latin America. Covers the cultures and societies of the region: pre-history, history, geography,

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politics, art, languages, and literatures. Required course for all Latin American Studies minors.

(Same as SPAN 2105, PS 2105, ART 2105, GEOG 2105)

2150 Topics in Sociology (3) An in-depth study of a special topic or a current topic of

sociological interest.

2500 Marriage and Family (3) Social, cultural, and personal factors relating to mate selection,

intimate relationships, and family life with an emphasis on families in the United States.

2600 Introduction to Gerontology (3) (Same as GERO 2600) Basis Concepts, overview of

the field, illustrations of problems, and applications for an aging America.

3040 Research Methods (3) (Same as ANTH 3040.) Issues and strategies used by sociologists

in their scientific studies and in their applied work in society.

3050 Data Analysis (4) (Same as ANTH 3050.) Analysis, interpretation, and reporting of

social science data. Incorporates the use of a statistical package such as SPSS or SAS. Offers

fundamental applied research skills for the job market.

3060 Sociological Theory (3) Theoretical foundations of sociology with emphasis on the

major theories in sociology and their development. Addresses diverse intellectual traditions in

both classical and contemporary theory.

3150 Life Cycle and the Social Environment (3) Prerequisites: PSY 1410; SOC 1010 or

2010. Overview of life course structure and processes examining physical, cognitive, social

and personality development including the rule of institutions.

3210 Drugs and Alcohol (3) Prerequisite: SOC 1010, 2010, or permission of instructor.

Sociological, historical, political-economic, and cultural dimensions of drugs and alcohol in

society.

3250 Social Deviance (3) A general survey and theoretical review of the definitions, causes,

and consequences of deviance and social control. Analyzes drugs, panics, sex, media violence,

and emotions in society.

3400 Gender and Society (3) Prerequisite: SOC 1010 or WMST 2100. A socio-historical and

cultural exploration of the socialization patterns, relationships, expectations, influences,

organizational, institutional, and aging experiences of women and men in American society.

3770 Organizational Conflict, Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (3) Prerequisite: SOC 1010.

Analysis of multiple approaches to assessing conflict at individual, group, and organizational

levels; review of multiple negotiation processes and skills associated with successful negotiating

strategies and tactics. Consideration of alternative dispute resolution domains, including mediation

and arbitration. Emphasis on organizationally based conflict and skill building through exercises

wherein students master analysis of conflict, practice negotiating contracts, and engage in mock

mediation and arbitration activities using case study materials.

3950 Social Organizations and Institutions (3) Prerequisite: SOC 1010 or 2010. Theory,

analysis, and public policy applications for contemporary organizations (corporations and

social agencies) and institutions (family, education, health, media).

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4011 Social Inequality (3) The origins, variations, and consequences of class, status, and

power in society. Individual and group economic interests, social prestige, ideology, market

and institutional inequality.

4020 Sociology of the Aging (3) Demographic, social, and cultural aspects of aging with

particular emphasis on the types of problems encountered by older persons in American

society.

4030 Topics in Gerontology (3) (Same as GERO 4030) An opportunity to integrate

gerontological theory and research techniques with the practical problems of older persons.

4040 Health Care Delivery Issues (3) Sociological analysis of health care delivery and major

issues facing providers, patients, and citizens in the twenty-first century, from the level of

social interaction through the broader structures of health care systems and policies. Includes

sociological approaches to health and medicine, health care institutions, insurance and

reimbursement structures, and vulnerable populations, along with future issues and directions

in U.S. health care delivery.

4050 Sociology of Families (3) Analysis of the family as a social institution with an emphasis

on contemporary trends and diversity.

4090 Health Care Management (3) Details of the aspects of health care management with an

emphasis on long-term care settings.

4100 Sociology of Work (3) Comparative analysis of work structure and processes in

organizational contexts, including study of management and employee organizations and legal

environments regarding workplace relations.

4140 Violence in the Family (3) (Same as CDFS 4140) The causes, dynamics, and

consequences of violence in the family. Includes a discussion of violence toward children,

spouses, dating partners, siblings, and elders. Emphasizes the social conditions that lead to

these types of violence.

4150 Topics in Sociology (3 each) In depth study of a special topic that is significant in current

sociological literature, such as women’s health, sociology of emotions, global sociology, hate

crimes, and so on.

4155 Media and Emotions in Global Perspective (3) Prerequisite: SOC 1010 or permission of

instructor. Examines sociological and social-psychological perspectives on emotions, emotion

management, and emotional behavior. Particular attention paid to emotions in global media.

4160 Sociology of Gangs (3) Prerequisite: SOC 1010. History of gangs in the United States,

the factors that account for their formation and perpetuation, and current empirical data on

gang composition, demographics, and culture. Policy strategies for prevention, law

enforcement, and non-legal intervention assessed.

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4240 Race and Ethnic Relations (3) The dynamics of race and ethnic relations in the United

States from a socio-historic perspective.

4300 Criminology (3) Theories of the causes of criminal behavior and coverage of its

development and incidence; punishment and methods of control and rehabilitation.

4360 Medical Sociology (3) Sociological analysis of health, biomedicine, epidemiology, and

disease, along with critical analysis of major issues facing providers, patients, and citizens in

the twenty-first century. Focuses on social epidemiology, social determinants and patterning of

disease, health care delivery, institutions, and policy in the U.S. and other nations, and major

theoretical developments in the sociology of health, illness, and healing.

4360 Contemporary Issues in Women’s Health (3) Examines the social and cultural issues

that shape women’s health-related experiences and disparities in health and illness in

contemporary culture. Critically analyzes problems associated with medicalization,

technological favoritism, and for-profit intrusion. Explores issues and experiences among

women by race/ethnicity, socioeconomic class, age, sexual orientation, and abilities.

4500 Social Interaction and Identities (3) Individual behavior in social contests and symbolic

interaction in groups. Includes social influences on perception, conformity, attitudes,

communication, group structure, leadership, and role behavior.

4511 Social Movements and Social Change (3) Study of the major sociological theories of

revolutions, rebellions, civil wars, and protest movements of the past and present and their

relationship to significant social changes.

4520 Population and Society (3) Prerequisite: SOC 1010, 2010, or permission of instructor.

Examination of world and U.S. population trends and the impact of social forces on such

demographic variables as births, deaths, migration, age, sex, education, and marital status and

how these impact social conditions.

4540 Juvenile Delinquency (3) Social factors related to delinquency including family, peer

group, school, and community. Includes juvenile justice system and its agents.

4550 Sociology of Religion (3) Religion as social process and institution. An ideological,

structural, and functional analysis. Specific U.S. religions examined in detail.

4560 Organization Structures and Processes (3) Analysis of structure and processes of

change, organizational environments, modes of power, ideologies, forms of control and

resistance including alternatives to bureaucracy.

4640 Health: Organizations, Policy, and Ethics (3) (Same as SW 4640) A resource

allocation assessment of U.S. health care systems. Applied ethics topics (i.e., justice, virtue,

and informed consent) included.

4660 Urban and Community Studies (3) Prerequisite: SOC 1010. Focuses on the concept of

community as a core idea in the historical development of sociology, concentrating on theories

and historical trends of urbanization and current urban problems and policies.

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4790 Sport and Society (3) (Same as LSTS 4790.) Behavioral approach to sport and leisure

from the related perspectives of sociology and anthropology.

4800 Special Projects (1-6) Field experiences or reading courses through which special

interests or needs of the student may be pursued under individual supervision. Arrangements

must be made with an instructor prior to registration.

4900 Sociology Internship (3-6) Supervised independent study in which students are placed in

an organization on a contractual basis as a means of applying the principles of his/her training

in preparation for eventual employment. Arrangements must be made with an instructor prior

to registration.

4980 Senior Seminar in Sociology (3) Prerequisites: At least 18 hours of sociology, including

SOC 1010, 3040, 3050, 3060, and senior standing. Integrates coursework in the major through

coverage of theory and method, analysis of critical issues, and applications to modern society.

Upper Division Form Requirements An Upper Division form should be completed at the end of the sophomore year. The purpose

of the Upper Division Form is to provide information on the student's major and minor areas

for the University Records Office. This information is entered into the University computer

system and is used to track the student's progress toward a degree. See forms at the end of this

handbook or reference the online forms at http://www.mtsu.edu/soc/studentforms_soc.php.

Intent to Graduate Form Graduation is conducted at the close of the Fall, Spring, and Summer terms. Students who plan

to graduate should complete a Notice of Intention to Graduate form within the first two weeks

of the first semester of the senior year. This form is available in the Records Office, 102 Cope

Administration Building. Follow this link to access the Intent to Graduate Form online:

http://www.mtsu.edu/records/docs/intentform.pdf.

Advising The purpose of advising is to enable the sociology faculty to provide the highest quality advice

to the student regarding his/her academic career so that he/she can make meaningful progress

toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology in the shortest possible time. Good advising requires

teamwork and cooperation between faculty members and students. The advising system for

Sociology majors and minors is as follows:

1. Students come to the Sociology Department Office, 342 Todd Hall, to register officially

as a sociology major. Students may indicate their preference for an advisor on this form.

2. It is the responsibility of the student to become familiar with requirements for the

bachelor’s degree that are in the MTSU Catalog.

3. It is in the students best interest to become acquainted with his/her advisor and have the

advisor review the students schedule before registration to ensure that no mistakes

occur.

http://www.mtsu.edu/soc/studentforms_soc.php

http://www.mtsu.edu/soc/studentforms_soc.php

http://www.mtsu.edu/records/docs/intentform.pdf

http://www.mtsu.edu/records/docs/intentform.pdf

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The "Non-Traditional" Student The Sociology Department welcomes students who are returning to the University after raising

children, working for a few years, or who are changing careers. They may have

responsibilities for families, and often are juggling several roles such as parent, spouse,

student, and part or full time employee. They may be concerned about adapting to college life

and some are uncomfortable about the quality of their previous college work. The Sociology

Department has many majors who fit this description. The faculty offers attention and support

to these students.

A Final Note on the Social Science Advantage

The changes in the 21st century job market are becoming more apparent with each passing year.

Jobs of interest to you were most likely non-existent when your parents started their careers.

Some of the sought after skills in this new era include: creativity, innovation, critical thinking,

analytic problem-solving, excellent communication skills (both verbal and written),

collaboration, multi-cultural and global understandings, and strength in mathematics and

science. As these changes shape the job market, continual change, diversity, and higher

educational requirements are making it more difficult to find and retain a career.

For sociology majors, these insights need not instill fear of those changes in the job market.

Sociologists study social change, diverse communities and their interactions, and employ

scientific methods to answer difficult social questions. Sociology will serve to provide those in-

demand skills outlined above and prepare you for success in your future career. Sociology,

being the study of social life, social change, and the social causes and consequences of human

behavior, uses scientific approaches to address these core areas, while the humanities and the

arts do not offer this scientific base.

Eight key skills of graduating sociology majors are as follows:

• Identify ethical issues in research

• Develop evidence-based arguments

• Evaluate different research methods

• Write a report understandable by non-sociologists

• Form causal hypotheses

• Use computer resources to develop reference list

• Interpret the results of data gathering

• Use statistical software

• Discuss percentages and significance in a two variable table

Starting to see the connection to those in-demand skills employers are looking for? Whether

you are seeking a career in social services, counseling, administrative support, management,

teaching, services, sales and marketing, social science research, or many other areas, sociology

offers a competitive edge for new graduates entering the 21st century job market and provides

valuable skills for both your personal and professional life.

This career information is paraphrased from "21

st Century Careers with an Undergraduate Degree in Sociology",

American Sociological Association, 2009, pp1-12.

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MTSU offers a Master of Arts Degree in Sociology

described in detail in the MTSU Graduate Catalog

and Graduate Sociology Handbook at http://www.mtsu.edu/soc/documents/SOC_HANDBOOK_2013.pdf

What can I do with a Master of Arts or Doctoral Degree

(Ph.D.) in Sociology? With advanced degrees, it is more likely that a job will have the title sociologist, but many

opportunities exist--the diversity of sociological career ranges much farther than what you

might find under "S" in the Sunday newspaper employment ads.

• Sociologists become high school teachers or faculty in colleges

• Sociologists enter the corporate, non-profit, and governments worlds as directors of

research, policy analysts, consultants, human resource managers, and program

managers.

• Practicing sociologists with advanced degrees may be called research analysts, survey

researchers, gerontologists, statisticians, urban planners, community developers,

criminologists, or demographers.

• Some MA and PhD sociologists obtain specialized training to become counselors,

therapists, or program directors in social service agencies.

People with degrees in sociology may enter many careers, and the options are increasing.

What is common to all of these careers? Underlying sociological training is the commitment to

understand human relationships in every kind of social group.

There are two specific career paths available to graduate students through completion of one of

our Graduate Certificate Programs. These programs can be completed alone or in conjunction

with the Master of Arts degree.

Graduate Certificate in Gerontology (Dr. Brandon Wallace)

The certificate program in Gerontology provides supplementary education in gerontology for

students preparing for careers in a broad range of positions. This program is designed to give

those already working in the field an opportunity to enrich skills and knowledge and to provide

further opportunities for career advancement. Requirements include core courses (6 hours) and

electives (12 hours). http://catalog.mtsu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=9&poid=2253

Graduate Certificate in Women’s and Gender Studies (Director - Dr. Newtona Johnson

or Dr. Vicky MacLean in Sociology) The certificate program in Women’s and Gender

Studies seeks to provide students with knowledge of fundamental issues in sex and gender and

how these are reflected in culture across time; how they shape institutions as well as personal

experience; how they interact with issues such as race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic class; how

new ways of thinking about gender challenges the processes by which knowledge about human

beings and our behavior is acquired, interpreted, and transmitted; and how to do research

within the field and apply this knowledge to one’s personal and professional life. Requirements

include core courses (9 hours) and electives (9 hours). Although not housed within the

http://www.mtsu.edu/soc/documents/SOC_HANDBOOK_2012.pdf



http://catalog.mtsu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=9&poid=2253


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Sociology Department, we support this certificate.


Anthropology Faculty

Faculty Office Office Phone Hugh Berryman TODD 315

FIRE Director

494-7896

Ida Fadzillah Leggett TODD 317 904-8275

Shannon Hodge PH 109 494-7681

Will Leggett TODD 319

Anthropology Club co-advisor

904-8589

Richard Pace TODD 321

Cultural anthropology advisor

904-8058

Tanya Peres PH 109

Anthropology Program Director

904-8590

Kevin Smith TODD 313

898-5958

Andrew Wyatt TODD 309

Anthropology Club co-advisor

904-8487

TODD 311 904-8487

For additional information regarding the Sociology & Anthropology Department,

please call or write to:

Dr. Brandon Wallace, Interim Chair

Sociology/Anthropology Department

PO Box 10

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, TN 37132

Phone: 615-898-2508

Fax: 615-898-5427 http://www.mtsu.edu/soc





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Appendix A

Upper Division Form for Bachelor of Arts

Upper Division Form for Bachelor of Science

2013-2014 Upper Division Form

Department of Sociology and Anthropology Instructions: Original copy signed by major advisor (and minor advisor, if required) should be filed with the College Coordinator 3 semesters

before you intend to graduate. An Intention to Graduate Form must be filed with your College Coordinator when you submit this Upper

Division Form. Submit both forms in the Dean’s office in Todd 231.

Student

Name: Student M #

Degree

Sought: Bachelor of Arts Phone:

Major and/or

concentration: Sociology E-mail:

Courses to be taken to complete Major

Required Courses Semester Grade Notes: Credit Hours

SOC 1010 SOC 1010. Meets 3 hours of General Education requirements/ Minimum of C required 3

SOC 3040 Minimum of C required 3




Institutions & Soc Imagination Options

One of SOC 4050, 4100, 4360, 4511, 4520, 4560, 4660, # Sociology of Law 3

Critical Perspectives Options

One of SOC 3400, 4010, 4020, # Race, Class & Gender, 4240 3

Elective Courses (12 Hours)

Semester Grade Notes Credit Hours

3

3

3

3

Major GPA TOTAL HOURS 34

General Education Requirements Course Semester Grade Notes Credit Hours

COMMUNICATION (9 hours) ENGL 1010 3

ENGL 1020 3

COMM 2200 3

HISTORY (6 hours) Choose two of the following: HIST 2010, HIST 2020,HIST 2030

HIST 3

HIST 3

HUMANITIES AND/OR FINE ARTS (9 hours) NOTE: All three courses must have different prefixes. Choose one of the following: ENGL 2020, ENGL 2030, or HUM 2610

Choose two of the following with differing prefixes: ANTH 2210, ART 1030, ART 1920, DANC 1000, ENGL 2020, ENGL 2030, HIST 1010, HIST 1020, HIST 1110, HIST 1120, HUM 2610, MUS 1030, PHIL 1030, or THEA 1030

3

3

3

MATHEMATICS (3 hours) Choose one of the following: MATH 1010, MATH 1530, MATH 1630, MATH 1710, MATH 1720, MATH 1730, MATH 1810, or MATH 1910

MATH MATH 1530 recommended 3

NATURAL SCIENCES (8 hours) Choose two of the following with different prefixes: ASTR 1030/1031, BIOL 1030/1031, BIOL 1110/1111, BIOL 2010/2011, BIOL 2020/2021, CHEM 1010/1011, CHEM 1030/1031, CHEM 1110/1111, CHEM 1130/1131, GEOL 1030/ 1031, GEOL 1040/1041, PHYS 1110, PHYS 2010/ 2011, PHYS 2110 & 2111, PSCI 1030/1031, or PSCI 1130/1131

4

4

SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (6 hours)

Choose two of the following with different prefixes: AAS 2100, ANTH 2010, ECON 2410, GEOG 2000, GS 2010, HLTH 1530/1531, JOUR/EMC/RIM 1020, PS 1005, PS 1010, PSY 1410, RS 2030, SOC 1010, SOC 2010 or WGST 2100

SOC 1010 Required in major (see below) -

3

SUBTOTAL HOURS 38

1st Minor Minor Advisor

Date

Course Semester Grade Notes Credit Hours

1st Minor GPA TOTAL HOURS

Foreign Language

Advisor Date


Language GPA TOTAL HOURS

Courses to be taken in addition to General Education, Major, Minor and Language requirement to complete 120 hours


TOTAL HOURS

Revised 04/20/12

A minimum of 120 semester hours is required for graduation. CUMULATIVE HOURS

Approved:

Major Advisor Date

2013-2014 Upper Division Form

Department of Sociology and Anthropology Instructions: Original copy signed by major advisor (and minor advisor, if required) should be filed with the College Coordinator 3 semesters

before you intend to graduate. An Intention to Graduate Form must be filed with your College Coordinator when you submit this Upper

Division Form. Submit both forms in the Dean’s office in Todd 231.

Student

Name: Student M#

Degree

Sought: Bachelor of Science Phone:

Major and/or

concentration: Sociology E-mail:

Courses to be taken to complete Major

Required Courses Semester Grade Notes: Credit Hours

SOC 1010 Meets 3 hours of General Education requirements/ Minimum of C required 3





Institutions & Soc Imagination Options

One of SOC 4050, 4100, 4360, 4511, 4520, 4560, 4660, #Sociology of Law 3

Critical Perspectives Options

One of SOC 3400, 4010, 4020, #Race, Class & Gender, 4240 3

Elective Courses (12 Hours)

Semester Grade Notes Credit Hours

3

3

3

3

Major GPA TOTAL HOURS 34

General Education Requirements Course Semester Grade Notes Credit Hours

COMMUNICATION (9 hours) ENGL 1010 3

ENGL 1020 3

COMM 2200 3

HISTORY (6 hours) Choose two of the following: HIST 2010, HIST 2020, HIST 2030

HIST 3

HIST 3

HUMANITIES AND/OR FINE ARTS (9 hours) NOTE: All three courses must have different prefixes. Choose one of the following: ENGL 2020, ENGL 2030, or HUM 2610

Choose two of the following with differing prefixes: ANTH 2210, ART 1030, ART 1920, DANC 1000, ENGL 2020, ENGL 2030, HIST 1010, HIST 1020, HIST 1110, HIST 1120, HUM 2610, MUS 1030, PHIL 1030, or THEA 1030

3

3

3

MATHEMATICS (3 hours) Choose one of the following: MATH 1010, MATH 1530, MATH 1630, MATH 1710, MATH 1720, MATH 1730, MATH 1810, or MATH 1910

MATH MATH 1530 recommended 3

NATURAL SCIENCES (8 hours) Choose two of the following with different prefixes: ASTR 1030/1031, BIOL 1030/1031, BIOL 1110/1111, BIOL 2010/2011, BIOL 2020/2021, CHEM 1010/1011, CHEM 1030/1031, CHEM 1110/1111, CHEM 1130/1131, GEOL 1030/ 1031, GEOL 1040/1041, PHYS 1110, PHYS 2010/ 2011, PHYS 2110 & 2111, PSCI 1030/1031, or PSCI 1130/1131

4

4

SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (6 hours)

Choose two of the following with different prefixes: AAS 2100, ANTH 2010, ECON 2410, GEOG 2000, GS 2010, HLTH 1530/1531, JOUR/EMC/RIM 1020, PS 1005, PS 1010, PSY 1410, RS 2030, SOC 1010, SOC 2010 or WGST 2100

SOC 1010 Required in major (see below) -

3

SUBTOTAL HOURS 38

1st Minor Minor Advisor

Date


1st Minor GPA TOTAL HOURS

2nd Minor Minor Advisor

Date


2nd Minor GPA TOTAL HOURS

Elective courses to be taken in addition to General Education, Major, and Minor to complete 120 hours


TOTAL HOURS

Revised 04/20/12

A minimum of 120 semester hours is required for graduation. CUMULATIVE HOURS

Approved:

Major Advisor Date

Appendix B

Recommended Sequence for Curriculum for:

Bachelor of Arts Fall and Spring only

Bachelor of Science Fall and Spring only

Bachelor of Arts Summer, Fall and Spring

Bachelor of Science Summer, Fall and Spring

Department Sociology and Anthropology Program BA

Contact: Brandon Wallace Email: [email protected] Phone 898-2509

Freshman - Fall Freshman - Spring

Course Hours Milestones/Notes Course Hours Milestones/Notes

ENGL 1010 3 ENGL 1020 3

Humanities & Fine Arts 3 ANTH 2210 recommended Natural Science and lab 4 Complete science gen/ed

SOC 1010 3 Required MATH 1530 3 Recommended for gen/ed

Natural science and lab 4 SOC Elective 3 Lower division

Humanities & Fine Arts 3

SUBTOTAL 13 SUBTOTAL 16

Sophomore – Fall Sophomore - Spring

ENGL 2020, 2030 or HUM 2610 3 Complete H&FA gen/ed

SOC “Critical perspectives”

elective 3 3400,4011, 4020, Race,

Class & Gender or 4240 -

required Language 3 Required SOC 3050 4 required

SOC 3040 3 Required HIST 2010, 2020, or 2030 3 Complete history gen/ed

COMM 2200 3 Social &Behavioral Science

elective 3 ANTH 2010 recommended

HIST 2010, 2020 or 2030 3 Language 3 required

16/34 major hours

completed SUBTOTAL 15 SUBTOTAL 16 General Ed completed

Junior – Fall Junior - Spring

SOC 3060 3 Required SOC elective 3 Upper division

SOC “Institutions & the Soc

Imagination” elective 3 4050, 4100, 4360, 4511,

4520, 4560, 4660 or Soc

of Law -- required SOC elective 3

Language 3 required Language 3 required

Minor (2 classes) 6 One minor required (1518

hrs. for chosen minor) Minor 3 Req. (15-18 hrs. for minor)

Elective 3


Senior – Fall Senior - Spring

SOC elective 3 Upper division SOC 4980 3 Required – completes

major Minor 3-6 Required (15-18 hrs. for

minor) Minor 0-6 Req. (15-18 hrs. per

minor) Electives 6-9 Electives 6-12


TOTAL HOURS IN PROGRAM: 120

Department Sociology and Anthropology Program BS


Freshman - Fall Freshman - Spring


ENGL 1010 3 ENGL 1020 3 Humanities & Fine Arts 3 ANTH 2210

recommended Natural Science and lab 4 Complete science gen/ed

SOC 1010 3 Required MATH 1530 3 Recommended for gen/ed

Natural science and lab 4 SOC Elective 3 Lower division

Humanities & Fine Arts 3



ENGL 2020, 2030 or HUM

2610 3 Complete H&FA gen/ed SOC “Critical perspectives”

elective 3 3400,4011, 4020, Race,

Class & Gender) or 4240

- required SOC elective 3 SOC 3050 4 required

SOC 3040 3 Required HIST 2010, 2020, or 2030 3 Complete history gen/ed

COMM 2200 3 Social &Behavioral Science

elective 3 ANTH 2010

recommended HIST 2010, 2020 or 2030 3 Minor 1 3 15-18 hrs for each

chosen minor

16/34 major hours

completed SUBTOTAL 15 SUBTOTAL 16 General Ed completed


SOC 3060 3 Required SOC elective 3 Upper division

SOC “Institutions & the Soc

Imagination” elective 3 4050, 4100, 4360, 4511,

4520, 4560, 4660 or Soc

of Law -- required Electives 6

Minor 1 3 15-18 hrs for each

chosen minor Minor 1 3 15-18 hrs for each



chosen minor



SOC elective 3 Upper division SOC 4980 3 Required – completes

major Minor 1 3-6 15-18 hrs for each

chosen minor Minor 1 0-6 15-18 hrs for each



chosen minor Electives 0-6 Electives 0-12



Department Sociology and Anthropology Program BA


Freshman - Summer


ENG 1010 3

SUBTOTAL 3 SUBTOTAL

Freshman - Fall Freshman – Spring

SOC 1010 3 required Natural science & lab 4 Completes science

gen/ed Humanities & Fine Arts 3 ANTH 2210 recommended MATH 1530 3 Recommend for gen/ed

Natural science & lab 4 SOC ELLD 3

ENG 1020 3 Humanities & Fine Arts 3


Sophomore - Summer

ENG 220, 2030 or Hum 2610 3 COMM 2200 3



SOC 3040 3 Required SOC “Critical perspective

elective” 3 3400, 4011, 4020, Race, Class & Gender),

or 4240 -- required SOC 3050 4 Required HIST 2010, 2020, or 2030 3 Completes history gen/ed

HIST 2010, 2020, or 2030 3 Social & behavioral science 3 ANTH 2010

recommended Language 3 Language 3

SUBTOTAL 13 SUBTOTAL 12 16/34 major hrs.

complete; gen ed

complete Junior - Summer

Minor 1 3 15-18 hrs. for each

chosen minor SOC ELUD 3



SOC 3060 3 required Minor 1 3 15-18 hrs. for each

chosen minor SOC “Institutions & the soc

imagination” elective 3 4050, 4100, 4360, 4511,

4520, 4560, 4660 or Soc

of Law -- required Language 3


chosen minor SOC Elective 3

Language 3 Elective 3


Senior - Summer

Elective 3 Elective 3



SOC ELUD 3 SOC 4980 3 Required – completes

major Minor 1 3-6 15-18 hrs. for each chosen

minor Minor 1 0-6 15-18 hrs. for each chosen

minor

Elective 3-6 Elective 3-9



Department Sociology and Anthropology Program BS


Freshman - Summer


ENG 1010 3

SUBTOTAL 3 SUBTOTAL

Freshman - Fall Freshman – Spring

SOC 1010 3 required Natural science & lab 4 Completes science

gen/ed Humanities & Fine Arts 3 ANTH 2210 recommended MATH 1530 3 Recommend for gen/ed

Natural science & lab 4 SOC ELLD 3

ENG 1020 3 Humanities & Fine Arts 3


Sophomore - Summer

ENG 220, 2030 or Hum 2610 3 COMM 2200 3



SOC 3040 3 Required SOC “Critical perspective

elective” 3 3400, 4011, 4020, Race, class & Gender), or 4240 -- required

SOC 3050 4 Required HIST 2010, 2020, or 2030 3 Completes history gen/ed

HIST 2010, 2020, or 2030 3 Social & behavioral science 3 ANTH 2010

recommended SOC ELUD 3 Minor 1 3 15-18 hrs. for each

chosen minor

SUBTOTAL 13 SUBTOTAL 12 16/34 major hrs.

complete; gen ed

complete Junior - Summer


chosen minor SOC ELUD 3



SOC 3060 3 required Minor 1 3 15-18 hrs. for each

chosen minor SOC “Institutions & the soc

imagination” elective 3 4050, 4100, 4360, 4511,

4520, 4560, 4660 or Soc

of Law -- required Minor 2 3

15-18 hrs. for each

chosen minor


chosen minor Electives 6


Senior - Summer

Elective 3 Elective 3



SOC ELUD 3 SOC 4980 3 Required – completes

major Minor 1 3-6 15-18 hrs. for each chosen




minor Elective 0-3 Elective 0-9



Documents

Undergraduate Sociology Handbook4 Sociology and Anthropology Department Mission Statement The Sociology Department of Middle Tennessee State University offers undergraduate and graduate