University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth
Department of Sociology/Anthropology
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
The Sociology-Anthropology Department offers a degree in Sociology with three different strands of study: Sociology; an Anthropology Option; and a Crime and Justice Studies Option. The Department also offers a minor in Sociology and a minor in Anthropology.
Students intending to major in Sociology and Sociology/Anthropology Option must see the Chairperson (Andrea Klimt, Aklimt@umassd.edu) who will discuss the Sociology program with them, make the admission decision, and help the student arrange for a permanent advisor. Students who intend to major with the Sociology/Crime and Justice Studies Option must see the Director of the Crime and Justice Studies Program (Susan Krumholz, skrumholz@umassd.edu) to be admitted. To be admitted as a Sociology major, a student must have a minimum of 2.0 G.P.A overall.
Students intending to minor in Sociology or Anthropology can request entrance to the program after completing at least 54 credits with an overall GPA of 2.0 and a 2.5 in his/her major. Requests must be approved by the Department Chairperson. Students majoring in a college other than Arts & Sciences and choosing to minor in Sociology or Anthropology do not need to fulfill College Distribution Requirements.
First-year students are expected to attend group advising/registration sessions. All other students are expected to meet each semester with their advisor to review their academic progress. If an advisor is not listed in COIN, students should see the Department secretary (Ida Almeida, ialmeida@umassd.edu). Students are expected to track and take responsibility for their progress – and advisors are expected to provide information, advice, and support in a timely and easily accessible manner. Problems with the advising process should be brought to the attention of the Department Chairperson. ALL students must review their progress to degree and outstanding requirements with their advisor the second half of their junior year and complete the Junior Year Review Form.
To successfully complete the program for graduation, all students must:
- maintain a minimum of 2.5 G.P.A. in the major and at least a 2.0 overall GPA;
- meet the Sociology major requirements (Intro, Theory, Methods) and the applicable Option requirements;
- complete 30 credits at the 300/400 level (including courses in major, excluding Experiential Learning);
- complete 12 credits at the 300/400 level in Sociology, Anthropology, and Crime and Justice courses (excluding Experiential Learning);
- complete a minimum of 120 credits with at least 45 at UMD;
- complete the General Education requirements of the university;
- complete the Distribution requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences.
B.A. in SOCIOLOGY
Sociology is the study of social behavior and the socio-cultural settings in which it occurs. It involves the study of whole societies and their basic institutions (religion, politics, etc) as well as smaller scale groups such as the family, peer group, and neighborhood. The Department Major is interdisciplinary in nature and offers courses in sociology, anthropology, as well as crime and justice studies.
Sociology has long been a popular major for students planning futures and further training in such professions as social work, law, politics, education, public administration, public health, urban planning, medicine, and the clergy. A major in this department provides a foundation for social action as well as for graduate work in a variety of disciplines including policy studies, sociology, anthropology, and women’s studies. Sociology Majors may also find that better understanding the ways in which society works provides inherent satisfaction.
MAJOR:
Introductory Requirement 3 credits
SOC 101 (Introduction to Sociology) OR
ANT 111 (Introduction to Cultural Anthropology) OR
SOC/ANT 113 (Introduction to Social and Cultural Behavior)
(Students may take both SOC 101 and ANT 111 for major credit, but not SOC 101 and SOC/ANT 113, nor ANT 111 and SOC/ANT 113)
Theory Requirement 3 credits
SOC 200 (Introduction to Social Thought) OR
SOC 402 (Sociological Theory) OR
ANT 350 OR ANT 405 (Anthropological Theory)
Methods Requirement 3 credits
SOC 206 (Introduction to Research Methods) OR
SOC/ANT 401 (Research Methods)
Electives 21 credits
Must include 12 upper-division credits (300 or 400 level).
May include Sociology as well as Anthropology courses. NOTE: 350’s readings courses may have the same number, but different titles and different courses.
Experiential Learning and Independent Study may be used to fulfill elective requirement, but Experiential Learning cannot be used to fulfill upper-level requirement.
TOTAL: 30 CREDITS
MINOR:
Requirements for the Sociology minor include:
- An Introductory course (SOC 101, ANT 111, or SOC/ANT 113);
- A Theory course (SOC 200, SOC 402, or ANT 405);
- A Methods course (SOC 206, SOC/ANT 401. An equivalent methods course in Psychology, Economics, or Political Science can be substituted, but 18 credits in SOC/ANT are still required); and
- Three Upper-Division (300 or 400 level) sociology or anthropology courses.
TOTAL: 18 CREDITS
B.A. in SOCIOLOGY – ANTHROPOLOGY OPTION
Anthropology offers the vision, theoretical framework, and rigorous research methods to understand the nature of culture and power in our increasingly global and fragmented world. Our program emphasizes the development of a holistic cross-cultural perspective and offers exposure to ways of life in the United States, Africa and the Afro-Atlantic, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. Students graduating with an anthropology degree may pursue other advanced degrees in a wide range of fields. They will also be prepared for jobs that require an understanding of cultural difference and social inequality in fields such as: teaching and educational policy, social services, museum and historical preservation, politics and public service, environmental assessment, urban planning and development, medical and public health, and international business.
MAJOR:
Introductory Requirement 3 credits
ANT 111 (Introduction to Cultural Anthropology)
Theory Requirement 3 credits
SOC 200 (Introduction to Social Thought) OR
ANT 405 (Anthropological Theory)
Methods Requirement 3 credits
SOC 206 (Introduction to Research Methods) OR
SOC 401 (Research Methods)
SOC/ANTHRO 407 (Field Inquiry)
Electives in Anthropology 21 credits
Must include 12 Upper Level Credits (300 or 400 level).
May include Sociology as well as Anthropology courses. NOTE: 350’s readings courses may have the same number, but different titles and different courses.
Experiential Learning and Independent Study may be used to fulfill elective requirement, but Experiential Learning cannot be used to fulfill upper-level requirement.
Students are strongly encouraged to take – when possible
- ANT 110 (Introduction to Physical Anthropology)
- ANT 261 (Introduction to Archeology)
TOTAL: 30 CREDITS
MINOR:
Requirements for the Anthropology minor include:
- An Introductory course (ANT 111);
- A Theory course (SOC 200 or ANT 405);
- A Methods course (SOC 206, SOC/ANT 401. An equivalent methods course in Psychology, Economics, or Political Science can be substituted, but 18 credits in SOC/ANT are still required); and
- Three Upper-Division (300 or 400 level) anthropology courses.
TOTAL: 18 CREDITS
B.A. in SOCIOLOGY – CRIME AND JUSTICE STUDIES OPTION
The Option in Crime and Justice Studies is an interdisciplinary concentration of courses in the liberal arts tradition. The intent of the option is to conduct a broad theoretical inquiry of social and criminal justice. Its scope includes social sciences, humanities and the law while retaining the core requirements of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology by focusing on issues of identity and diversity.
Introductory Requirement 3 credits
SOC 101, ANT 111, or SOC/ANT 113
Theory Requirement 3 credits
SOC 200, SOC 402, or ANT 405
Methods Requirement 3 credits
SOC 206 or SOC 401
Required Core Courses 15 credits
CJS 190 Introduction to Crime and Justice Studies
CJS 270 Criminal Law and Procedure
CJS 358 Criminology
CJS 400 Topics in Crime and Justice
CJS 450 Internship*
CJS Electives 18 credits
Any 6 courses from this list. Others can be substituted with permission of CJS Director.
CJS/SOC 342 Organization of Criminal Behavior
CJS/SOC 340 Law and Society
SOC/CJS 312 Deviant Behavior
SOC/CJS 357 Justice and Society
SOC 305 Political Sociology
SOC 310 Social Movements
SOC 323 Morality and Society
SOC 330 Black and White in America
SOC 332 Portuguese in the Americas
SOC 336 Women and Social Policy
SOC 337 Comparative Ethnic Relations
SOC 356 Wealth, Status, and Power
PHL 326 Philosophy of Law
PSC 311 State Politics
PSC 313 Urban Politics
PSC 315 Public Policy in America
PSC 322 Constitutional Law
PSY 323 Psychology of Adjustment
PSY 406 Counseling
TOTAL: 42 CREDITS
*Students entering the Option with one or more years working experience in the criminal justice system will substitute SOC 400(Special Topics) or SOC 495(Independent Study) for the Internship upon recommendation of the Director of the Crime and Justice Studies Program
DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS OF THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
Courses from the major cannot be used to fulfill distribution requirements. Courses can be used to satisfy both Distribution and General Education requirements.
Freshman English 6 Credits
ENL 101 & ENL 102
Literature 6 Credits
Any 200-level English course with a course number between 200-255 will fulfill this requirement. Certain designated 300-level ENL courses as well as literature courses in foreign languages (can be in English translation or foreign language) will satisfy this requirement as well.
Natural Science 9 Credits
Courses with the following prefix will satisfy this requirement: BIO (Biology), CHM (Chemistry), MLS (Medical Laboratory Science), PHY (Physics), and TES (Textile Science) as well as some courses in other departments. Courses typically taken include:
- BIO 101, BIO 103, BIO 112,
- CHM 130, CHM 132,
- MLS 105, MLS 106,
- NUR 105,
- EGR 101, EGR 157, EGR 203,
- PHY 151, PHY 161, PHY 162, PHY 171, PHY 182.
Humanities 9 Credits
Courses with the prefixes HST (History), PHL (Philosophy), and ARH (Art History) fulfill this requirement. Non-applied MUS (Music) and Fine Arts courses (e.g. MUS 101, MUS 106) and Foreign Language courses at the 300-level (SPA, FRN, POR, etc.) will fulfill this requirement as well.
No more than 6 credits can be from the same department.
Social Science 12 Credits
Courses with prefixes ECO (Economics), PSC (Political Science), AAS (African African-American Studies), PSY (Psychology), LST 103 (Labor Studies) and WMS 101 (Women’s Studies) will fulfill this requirement. Courses from Sociology, Anthropology, or Crime & Justice Studies do not satisfy this requirement.
No more than 6 credits can be from the same department.
Foreign Language Requirement
Students must complete a 202 language course OR pass a proficiency tests OR have satisfactory score on advanced placement test. Consult the Foreign Languages and Literature Department regarding the proficiency test and advanced placement certification.
UNIVERSITY GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
A full description of General Education Requirements as well as a complete list of courses which fulfill those requirements is available on the COIN website: http://www.umassd.edu/courselistings/. Many courses fulfilling College Distribution and Major requirements can also be used to meet General Education Requirements. NOTE: A course can only be used to fulfill a single content General Education requirement (C, G, D, S, M, E) even if it is approved for a number of different categories. A single course can be used to fulfill a content Gen Ed and a skill Gen Ed requirement (Tier II I, O, & W). A single course can also satisfy both the O and W requirement.
Area C – Cultural and Artistic Literacy 9 credits
Courses fulfilling the Humanities Distribution Requirement will meet this requirement.
Area E – Ethics and Social Responsibility 3 credits
Courses that fulfill this requirement in the Sociology/Anthropology Department are:
- SOC 164, SOC 177, ANT/SOC 323, ANT SOC 325.
Other courses recommended for fulfilling this requirement are:
- AAS/ECO/WMS/LST 103, AAS/ECO 343, ECO 101, ECO/WMS/LST 111, ECO 231, ECO 232,
- ECO/LST/WMS 343, ECO/LST 345, PHL 101, PHL 215, PHL 317, PSC 101, PSC 237, PSC 323,
Area G – Global Awareness 3 credits
Courses that fulfill this requirement in the Sociology/Anthropology Department are:
- ANT 111, ANT 262, ANT/SOC 363.
There are many other courses which fulfill this requirement including any Foreign Language course and many from HST (History), ART (Art History), MUS (Music), and PSC (Political Science).
See COIN for a complete list.
Area D – Diversity 3 credits
Courses that fulfill this requirement in the Sociology/Anthropology Department are:
- SOC 101, ANT/SOC 332, ANT/SOC 337.
Some other courses recommended for fulfilling this requirement are: AAS/ECO/WMS/LST 103, ECO/WMS/LST 111, HST 115, HST 116, WMS 101, WMS 207, and WMS 208.
See COIN for a complete list.
Area M – Mathematics 3 credits
Courses usually taken to fulfill this requirement are: MTH 101, MTH 104
Area S - Natural Science and Technology 6 credits
Courses fulfilling the Science Distribution requirement will meet this requirement.
Area W – Written Skills, Tier II 3 credits
Courses recommended for fulfilling this requirement are:
- ARH 200, ARH 325, ARH 342, ARH 360, ARH/WMS 380, ENL 265, ENL 266, ENL/WMS 370
- PHL 102, PHL 210, PHL 215, PSC 322
Area O - Oral Skills, Tier II 3 credits
Courses recommended for fulfilling this requirement are:
- AAS/ECO/WMS/LST 103, AAS 271, ECO/WMS/LST 111, ECO/LST 345, ENL 265, ENL 266,
- ENL 271, ENL 272, PSC 322
Area I – Information and Computer Literacy
Tier I – ENL 101 & ENL 102 6 credits
Tier II 3 credits
Recommended courses include:
- ARH (see list), WMS 101, CIS 115, PSC 207
DEPARTMENT FACULTY
Suzanne Joseph
Anthropology, Research methods, anthropological demography, environmental anthropology, class inequality, mating, marriage and divorce; biological and social aspects of human behavior;
Andrea C. Klimt (Chair)
Anthropology, Ethnicity and nationalism; Portuguese diaspora; Europe and contemporary
Anthropology; Race, ethnicity and culture in the
Susan Krumholz (Director, Crime and Justice Studies)
Law and society, criminology, justice theory, domestic abuse, gender studies
Social theory, sociology of knowledge, historical and political sociology, social change, social problems, social psychology, methodology
Historical sociology and Meso-America, social theory, sociology of art and literature
Anthropology, Urban studies, latino studies, machismo
Thomas K. Ranuga
Third world studies: Africa, Caribbean and
Anthropology, cultural race and ethnicity, social inequality
Social constructions of female deviance; women and girls; psychological trauma in sociocultural context; girls and religion
Anthropology, Lusophone Africa, Afro-Atlantic, creolization and identity formation, sexuality and health
Viviane Saleh-Hanna
Racism in the criminal justice system,
Anthropology, political economy, social movements, third world, environmental issues.
Last Updated On: 2/22/07
