Requirements

Sociology and Anthropology major requirements

A major in Sociology and Anthropology requires 9.5 courses in the department (and STAT 100):

• SOCI 101 Introduction to Sociology OR SOCI 102 Social Problems OR ANTH 103 Introduction to Anthropology
• SOAN 301 Theories of Culture and Society
• SOAN 302 Methods of Social Research (Prerequisites: STAT 100 or STAT 201, minimum grade of C−)
• SOAN 410 Research Preparation
• SOAN 420 Senior Research

(SOAN 410 and 420 must be taken sequentially and in the same academic year)

Five additional courses, at least four of which must be above the 100 level. Of these five courses, a minimum of two must be taken in both Sociology (SOCI) and Anthropology (ANTH).

The departmental requirements allow for considerable flexibility to meet individual students’ needs. For example, for those students interested in pursuing a career in which field experience at the undergraduate level is recommended, an internship (SOAN 310) with an appropriate agency should be considered. Also,
SOAN 420 (Research Seminar) can be specifically tailored to serve an individual student’s academic and career interests. Additionally, an off-campus study program such as the ACM (Associated Colleges of the Midwest) Urban Studies Program is recommended for all majors.

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Sociology and Anthropology minor requirements

A minor in Sociology and Anthropology requires five courses in the department:

• SOCI 101 Introduction to Sociology OR SOCI 102 Social Problems OR ANTH 101 Introduction to Anthropology
• SOAN 301 Theories of Culture and Society
• SOAN 302 Methods of Social Research

Two additional courses (2 course credits) at the 200 or 300 level. Of these two courses, one must be taken in Sociology (SOCI) and one in Anthropology (ANTH).

(This minor is not available to Sociology and Anthropology or Sociology and
Anthropology/ Human Services majors.)

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Sociology minor requirements

A minor in Sociology requires five courses in the department:

• SOCI 101 Introduction to Sociology OR SOCI 102 Social Problems
• SOAN 301 Theories of Culture and Society
• SOAN 302 Methods of Social Research

(This minor is not available to Sociology and Anthropology or Sociology and
Anthropology/ Human Services majors.)

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Anthropology minor requirements

A minor in Anthropology requires five courses in the department:

• ANTH 103 Introduction to Anthropology
• SOAN 301 Theories of Culture and Society
• SOAN 302 Methods of Social Research

Two additional Anthropology courses (2 course credits) at the 200 or 300 level.

(This minor is not available to Sociology and Anthropology or Sociology and
Anthropology/ Human Services majors.)

Teacher Licensure

Students wishing to become high school sociology or anthropology teachers can major in Social Science Education with a concentration in Sociology/Anthropology.

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Transfer Credits:

Across the Core Curriculum and other programs of Monmouth College, most transfer courses are accepted. Departments Chairs have the final determination regarding how transfer credit will be applied to meet major or minor requirements. More information for transfer students is available on our Admission Transfer Credits page.