Sociology, BA: Culture and Diversity
Sociology - Culture and Diversity Concentration
This concentration investigates the aspects of human life central to its definition, origins, and development of meaning, as well as how diversity within and resulting from these aspects impacts everyday society.
The Sociology Major
The Sociology major helps students identify and explain patterns of social life and human behavior by emphasizing how large-scale social phenomena (such as class, race, and gender inequality) affect the everyday experiences of individuals and vice versa. The major prepares students for a career in a variety of fields such as law, medicine and healthcare, marketing, education, scholarly and applied social research, social work, demography, journalism and media, management in the public and private sectors, administration, and government. The program offers comprehensive advising and significant research and independent study opportunities. Our program is dedicated to nurturing a strong community of scholars, helping them grow academically and professionally under the large-scale mission of the College of Arts & Sciences.
The minimum total course units for graduation in this major is 34. Double majors may entail more course units.
For more information: https://sociology.sas.upenn.edu/undergraduate/sociology-major-concentrations/culture-and-diversity-concentration
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| College General Education Requirements and Free Electives | ||
| Foundational Approaches + Sectors1 + Free Electives | 20 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| Introductory Course | ||
| SOCI 1000 | Introduction to Sociology | 1 |
| Sociological Theory | ||
| Select 1 course unit in Sociological Theory | 1 | |
| Social Research Methods | ||
| SOCI 2000 | Sociological Research Methods | 1 |
| Select 1 course unit in Advanced Research Methods | 1 | |
| Select 1 course unit in Statistics | 1 | |
| Culture and Diversity Concentration | ||
| Select 3 course units in Concentration 2 | 3 | |
| Sociology of Race and Ethnicity | ||
| Race and Ethnic Relations | ||
| Urban Sociology | ||
| Media and Popular Culture | ||
| Asian Americans In Contemporary Society | ||
| Religion | ||
| Race and the Media | ||
| Latinos in the United States | ||
| Media, Culture, and Society in Contemporary China | ||
| Contemporary Immigration in the U.S. | ||
| Exhibiting Black Bodies | ||
| The Politics of Everyday Life in Africa | ||
| Latinx Cultural History | ||
| Culture on Trial: Race, Media & Intellectual Property | ||
| Adivasis/Indigenous Peoples & British Colonialism in India | ||
| American Race: A Philadelphia Story (SNF Paideia Program Course) | ||
| Additional SOCI Courses | ||
| Select 4 course units in SOCI Free 3 | 4 | |
| SOCI or Related Courses | ||
| Select 2 course units in SOCI or Related 4 | 2 | |
| Research Poster | ||
| Complete Research Poster | ||
| Total Course Units | 34 | |
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You may count no more than one course toward both a Major and a Sector requirement. For Exceptions, check the Policy Statement.
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- Related courses outside of this list are subject to the approval of the Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies and Undergraduate Chair
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Students are encouraged to take some courses outside of their concentration.
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For the "SOCI or RELATED” requirement in the major, students in the Culture and Diversity concentration can count any SOCI course, or courses outside of SOCI that either 1) devote a substantial portion of their subject matter to sociologically related issues, and/or 2) are directly related to issues of culture and/or diversity.
Honors
Applicants must have an overall GPA of 3.3 and a GPA of 3.5 in the major.
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| SOCI 4100 | Thesis Workshop I | .5 |
| SOCI 4101 | Thesis Workshop II | .5 |
| SOCI 4998 | Honors Independent Study (Or Approved Course) | 1 |
| Senior Thesis | ||
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2025 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.