SOCI 350 - Sociological Theory

Credit Hours: 4
Frequency of Offering: Offered annually in the spring semester

The focus of this course is the history and evolution of classical and contemporary sociological theory. This course addresses several goals: 1) to illustrate the general relationship between theory, research, and practice needed for a solid liberal arts education; 2) to prepare students for St. Mary’s Projects; and 3) to prepare students who select sociology careers for the job market or graduate school. The course is conducted in a seminar format in which participants discuss the work of sociological theorists, with special attention to how theory relates to research methodology and social issues.

Prerequisite(s): SOCI 101 and SOCI 201