![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | SOCIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY: PROGRAMS OF STUDY
General Sociology
Honours Sociology
Combined Honours Sociology Programs
Combined Honours Sociology and Criminology
Honours Criminology
Combined Honours Criminology Programs
General Anthropology
Honours Anthropology
Combined Honours Anthropology Programs
SOCIOLOGY
Minor, general degree, four-year Honours degree, and combined four-year Honours degree programs are available in Sociology.
The study of sociology is an opportunity to learn about the many aspects of social relations, ranging from face-to-face, intimate and family relationships, to those among such social groups as households, genders, classes, movements, race and ethnic groups, unions, corporations, and governments, as well as industrial and developing societies. The faculty have particular strengths in researching social justice issues concerning AIDS, crime, occupational health, decline of family farms, First Nations, third world development, health care, employment equity, prison reform, sex work, gay and lesbian communities, immigrant workers, and Latin America and the Middle East. Please note in particular the following course sequences:
Criminology: 48-260, 48-261, 48-262, 48-361, 48-362, 48-363, 48-367, 48-368, 48-369, 48-370, 48-371, 48-372, 48-460, 48-461, 48-464, 48-465, 48-466.
Family, Sex, and Gender: 48-104, 48-204, 48-205, 48-206, 49-214, 48-251, 48-306, 48-329, 48-350, 48-351, 48-352, 48-354, 48-409, 48-461.
International Development: 49-112, 48-226, 48-227, 48-232, 48-321, 48-325, 48-327, 48-330, 48-332, 48-340, 48-352, 48-411.
Race and Ethnic Relations: 48-232, 48-240, 48-241, 48-333, 49-331, 49-406.
Social Planning: 48-180, 48-225, 48-226 (or 49-226), 48-227, 48-228, 48-241 (or 49-241), 48-280, 48-281, 48-326, 48-352 (or 49-352), 48-354, 48-380, 48-381, 48-480, 50-192, 50-341, 50-401, 50-452, 43-347.
Work: 48-225, 48-228, 48-321, 48-326, 48-332.
Minor in Latin American Studies
Required: six courses, including two of 23-261, 43-272, 48-330 (or 49-330); two of 23-331, 43-271, 43-462, 48-226 (or 49-226), 48-227, 48-232 (or 49-232), 48-352 (or 49-352), 48-411 (or 49-411); and 23-100 and 23-101, or two higher level courses in Spanish language (as appropriate).
Minor in Sociology
Required: six Sociology (48-) courses, including 48-101, 48-102, and four courses at the 200 level or above.
Minor in Studies of Sexuality
Required: six of 48-205, 53-215, 53-220, 46-240, 48-350, 48-351, 43-463 (or 46-463).
General Sociology
Total courses: thirty.
Major requirements: ten courses, including 48-101, 48-102, 48-202, 48-210, 48-302, and 48-310 (or 49-355); plus three additional Sociology (48-) courses at the 300 or 400 level; and 49-112.
Option requirements (see 2.4 for subject areas):
(a) two courses from Arts or Languages;
(b) two courses from Science;
(c) four courses from any area of study, excluding Social Sciences;
(d) six courses from any area of study, including Sociology (48-);
(e) six courses from any area of study, excluding Sociology (48-) and any Anthropology (49-) courses cross-listed with Sociology.
Honours Sociology
Total courses: forty.
Major requirements: nineteen courses, including 48-101, 48-102, 48-202, 48-210, 48-302, 48-308, and 48-310 (or 49-355); two of 48-403, 48-404, 48-405, 48-406, 48-408, 48-415; two additional Sociology (48-) courses at the 300 or 400 level; plus 49-112 and one additional Anthropology (49-) course which is not cross-listed with Sociology.
Other requirements (see 2.4 for subject areas):
(a) 02-250;
(b) two courses from Arts or Languages;
(c) two courses from Science;
(d) four courses from Arts, Languages, or Social Sciences, including Sociology (48-);
(e) twelve courses from any area of study, excluding Sociology (48-) and any Anthropology (49-) courses cross-listed with Sociology.
Combined Honours Sociology Programs
Total courses: forty.
Major requirements - Sociology: fifteen courses including 48-101, 48-102, 48-202, 48-210, 48-302, 48-308, 48-310 (or 49-355); and two of 48-403, 48-404, 48-405, 48-406, 48-408, 48-415 (or 49-415); plus 49-112. Two additional Sociology (48-) courses must be taken at the 300 or 400 level. An introductory statistics course (02-250 or the equivalent) is required. An equivalent statistics course may be substituted for 48-308, in which case one additional Sociology (48-) or Anthropology (49-) course is required.
Major requirements - Other Subject: as prescribed by that area of study.
Other requirements:
(a) two courses from Arts or Languages;
(b) two courses from Science;
(c) additional options (if required) to a total of forty.
Combined Honours Sociology and Criminology
Admission requirements and application procedures for entry to the third year of the combined Sociology and Criminology Honours program are as described for the Criminology Honours degree.
Total courses: forty.
Major requirements:
(a) 48-101, 48-102, 48-202, 48-207, 48-210, 48-260, 48-261, 48-262, 48-302, 48-308, 48-310 (or 49-355), and 48-363; plus two of 48-403, 48-404, 48-405, 48-406, 48-408, 48-415 (or 49-415); plus 49-112;
(b) 02-250; and 34-129 or 34-226;
(c) three of 48-361, 48-362, 48-367, 48-368, 48-369, 48-370, 48-371, 48-372, and 49-323;
(d) one of 48-410, 48-460, 48-461, 48-464, 48-465, 48-466;
Other requirements:
(a) two courses from Arts or Languages;
(b) two courses from Science;
(c) eight courses from Arts, Languages, or Social Sciences, including Sociology;
(d) seven courses from any area of study, excluding Sociology (48-) and any Anthropology (49-) courses which are cross-listed with Sociology.
CRIMINOLOGY
Certificate in Criminology
See "Certificate Programs", 4.21.
The Criminology degree combines courses from several areas to provide a broad liberal arts background with specialization in all areas of criminology: theory and methods, crime and criminals, criminal justice, and sociology of law.
Honours Criminology
The number of places available in the third year of the Criminology Honours program is limited, and admission will be competitive. Entry shall be for the Fall term only. Students are eligible to apply for entry into the criminology program only after completing twenty but no more than thirty courses. In particular, applicants must have successfully completed the following courses: 48-101, 48-102, 48-202, 48-207, 48-260, 48-261, 48-262 and either 34-129 or 34-226. Applications and information sheets are available at the Office of the Registrar and must be returned to that office by May 1st. No late applications will be accepted. Decisions will be rendered by June 1st, with notification shortly thereafter.
Total courses: forty.
Major requirements: nineteen courses, including
(a) 48-101, 48-102 (or 49-112), 48-202, 48-207, 48-210, 48-260, 48-261, 48-262, 48-302, 48-308, 48-310 (or 49-355) and 48-363;
(b) 02-250; and 34-129 or 34-226;
(c) three of 48-361, 48-362, 48-367, 48-368, 48-369, 48-370, 48-371, 48-372, and 49-323;
(d) two of 48-410 (or 49-410), 48-460, 48-461, 48-464, 48-465, 48-466.
Other requirements (see 2.4 for subject areas):
(a) five courses from Arts, Languages, or Social Sciences, including Sociology;
(b) two courses Arts or Languages;
(c) two courses from Science;
(d) twelve courses from any area of study, excluding Sociology (48-) and any Anthropology (49-) courses cross-listed with Sociology.
RECOMMENDED COURSES
See Criminology website: www.uwindsor.ca/criminology
Notes:
1)Criminology Honours students interested in graduate studies should take two courses from 48-403, 48-404, 48-405, 48-406, 48-408, or 48-415 (or 49-415), since these courses or their equivalents are required for admission to the graduate program.
2)Students interested in government service should include French language courses among their options; other non-English language courses also are recommended.
Combined Honours Criminology Programs
Admission requirements and application procedures for entry to the third year of any program combining Criminology Honours with another subject are as above for Criminology Honours.
Total courses: forty.
Major requirements- Criminology: eighteen courses, consisting of:
(a) 48-101, 48-102 (or 49-112), 48-202, 48-207, 48-210, 48-260, 48-261, 48-262, 48-302, 48-308, 48-310 (or 49-355) and 48-363;
(b) 02-250; and 34-129 or 34-226;
(c) three of 48-361, 48-362, 48-367, 48-368, 48-369, 48-370, 48-371, 48-372, and 49-323;
(d) one of 48-410 (or 49-410), 48-460, 48-461, 48-464, 48-465, 48-466.
An equivalent statistics course may be substituted for 48-308, in which case one additional Sociology (48-) or Anthropology (49-) course is required.
Major requirements - Other Area of Study: as prescribed by that area of study.
Other requirements (see 2.4 for subject areas):
(a) two courses from Arts or Languages;
(b) two courses from Science;
(c) additional options (if required) to a total of forty.
ANTHROPOLOGY
Minor, general degree, four-year Honours degree, and combined four-year Honours degree programs are available in Anthropology.
The Anthropology program in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology is organized around the study and analysis of culture in contemporary and ancient societies.
The major in Anthropology is designed to provide a broad background in cultural issues from the perspectives of archaeology, physical anthropology, and socio-cultural anthropology.
The Honours degree in Anthropology provides a greater depth and understanding of research methods and cultural theory in the discipline. It offers students the opportunity to fulfill the requirements for high school teaching certificates, to become more proficient in dealing with social research, and to allow for greater concentration in specialized areas of anthropology.
Minor in Anthropology
Required: six Anthropology (49-) courses, including 49-111, 49-112; and at least one of 49-213, 49-215, or 49-217.
General Anthropology
Total courses: thirty.
Major requirements: twelve courses, including 49-111, 49-112, four 200-level courses in Anthropology, and six additional Anthropology courses. At least four Anthropology courses must be at or above the 300 level.
Other requirements (see 2.4 for subject areas):
(a) two courses from Arts or Languages;
(b) two courses from Science;
(c) four courses from areas of study outside of Social Sciences;
(d) four courses from any area of study, including Anthropology (49-) and any Sociology (48-) courses which are cross-listed with Anthropology;
(e) six courses from any area of study, excluding Anthropology (49-) and any Sociology (48-) courses which are cross-listed with Anthropology.
Honours Anthropology
Total courses: forty.
Major requirements: twenty courses, including 49-111, 49-112, 49-355, 49-356, and 49-415; plus three additional 200-level Anthropology (49-) courses; plus five additional 300-level Anthropology (49-) courses; and six additional Anthropology (49-) courses; plus 02-250.
Other requirements (see 2.4 for subject areas):
(a) two Sociology (48-) courses which are not cross-listed with Anthropology (49-);
(b) two courses from Arts or Languages;
(c) two courses from Science;
(d) six more courses from Arts, Languages, Social Sciences, or Science, excluding Anthropology (49-) and any Sociology (48-) courses which are cross-listed with Anthropology;
(e) four more courses from Arts, Languages, Social Sciences, or Science, including Anthropology (49-) and any Sociology (48-) courses which are cross-listed with Anthropology;
(f) four courses from any area of study, excluding Anthropology (49-) and any Sociology (48-) courses which are cross-listed with Anthropology.
Note: Anthropology Honours students interested in graduate studies in Sociology should include the following courses in their program: 48-302, 48-308, plus two courses from 48-403, 48-404, 48-405, 48-406, or their equivalents.
Combined Honours Anthropology Programs
Total courses: forty.
Major requirements-Anthropology: sixteen courses, including 49-111, 49-112, 49-355, 49-356, and 49-415; plus three Anthropology (49-) courses at the 200 level; and five Anthropology (49-) courses at the 300 level; plus two additional Anthropology (49-) courses; and 02-250.
Major requirements-Other Subject: as prescribed by that area of study.
Other requirements:
(a) two courses from Arts or Languages;
(b) two courses from Science;
(c) additional options (if required) to a total of forty.
PLANNING
No new majors will be admitted to the Honours Program in Planning. Students currently enrolled in the Planning B.A. program should consult a program advisor or the Dean's office. |