पाठ्यक्रम परिवर्तनशीलता

पाठ्यक्रमबारे सारश

This program examines stability and change in social life by addressing the underlying patterns of social relations in formal organizations, in legal institutions, and in the family, economy, and political arena. Coursework focuses on the criminal justice system and criminal behavior; mental health; families and close relationships; education; urban and rural communities; politics and policy formation; social movements and social change; diverse racial and ethnic groups; and social psychology. Faculty interests in the comparative study of social relations and institutions in various countries add an international emphasis to these areas of study. All sociology courses emphasize the skills of social inquiry necessary for analyzing patterns of social relationships.

कार्यक्रमका खाकाहरू

The program modules are as follows: Major Courses: SOC 3101-Introduction to the American Criminal Justice System, SOCS, CIV (3 cr), or SOC 3102-Introduction to Criminal Behavior and Social Control (3 cr), SOC 3701-Social Theory (4 cr), SOC 3801-Sociological Research Methods (4 cr), SOC 3811-Basic Social Statistics, MATH (4 cr), At least 6 credits must be from 41xx law, criminology, and deviance courses. Take 12 or more credit(s) from the following: SOC 3xxx, SOC 4xxx, SOC 5xxx, Supportive Field Courses: Students must complete 12–16 credits. Take 4 or more course(s) from the following: CSCI 4041-Algorithms and Data Structures (4 cr), ECON 4113-Introduction to Mathematical Economics (4 cr), ECON 4211-Principles of Econometrics (4 cr), ECON 4261-Introduction to Econometrics (4 cr), ECON 4262-Econometric Analysis (2 cr), MATH 4242-Applied Linear Algebra (4 cr), MATH 4606-Advanced Calculus (4 cr), MATH 5248-Cryptology and Number Theory (4 cr), MATH 5335-Geometry I (4 cr), MATH 5651-Basic Theory of Probability and Statistics (4 cr), MATH 5707-Graph Theory and Non-enumerative Combinatorics (4 cr), STAT 3021-Introduction to Probability and Statistics (3 cr), STAT 3022-Data Analysis (4 cr), STAT 4101-Theory of Statistics I (4 cr), STAT 4102-Theory of Statistics II (4 cr), STAT 5201-Sampling Methodology in Finite Populations (3 cr), STAT 5302-Applied Regression Analysis (4 cr), ,STAT 5421-Analysis of Categorical Data (3 cr), Take no more than 2 course(s) from the following: EPSY 3119-Learning, Cognition, and Assessment (3 cr), EPSY 5113-Psychology of Instruction and Technology (3 cr), EPSY 5114-Psychology of Student Learning (3 cr), PHIL 3601W-Scientific Thought, WI (4 cr), PHIL 4611-Philosophy of the Social Sciences (3 cr), PSY 5862-Psychological Measurement: Theory and Methods (3 cr).

अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विद्यार्थीहरू प्रवेशको लागि आवश्यकता

Students to be considered for admission must have completed the coursework through high school graduation. They are expected to complete, at a minimum, the University's core subject requirements such as four years of English with an emphasis on writing, including instruction in reading and speaking skills and in literary understanding and appreciation; three years of mathematics including one year each of elementary algebra, geometry, and intermediate algebra; three years of science including one year each of biological and physical science, and including a laboratory experience; three years of social studies including one year each of U.S. history and geography; two years of a single second language; and one year of visual and/or performing arts including instruction in the history and interpretation of the art form. Individual circumstances are also considered as part of the overall assessment of each application and may factor into individual decisions. Outstanding talent, achievement, or aptitude in a particular area; an exceptionally rigorous academic curriculum; strong commitment to community service and leadership; military service; contribution to the cultural, gender, age, economic, racial, or geographic diversity of the student body; evidence of having overcome social, economic, or physical barriers to educational achievement; first-generation college student; significant responsibility in a family, community, job, or activity; family employment or attendance at the University of Minnesota and extenuating circumstances. Also students who are non-native speakers of English need to demonstrate their English language proficiency with a minimum TOEFL score of 550 in paper based 79 for internet based, 6.5 for IELTS, and 80 for MELAB. If students have taken the ACT exam and scored 17 or lower on the English OR reading section (or SAT critical reading [verbal] score of 420 or lower) need to provide English language scores.

योग्यता

ब्याचलर्स डिग्रीज्

प्रदान गर्ने निकाय

University Of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus

विभागको नाम

College of Liberal Arts, Department of Sociology