Explores the history, current meaning, and future of the Wisconsin Idea through reflection and dialogue.
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13 coursesHistorical grades cover up to five years through the selected term. Grade sorting prioritizes courses with at least 100 letter grades.
C&ESOC/SOC 210
Survey of Sociology
3–4 creditsSURVEY OF SOCIOLOGY introduces American sociology, its subfields, theoretical traditions, and research methods.
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Historical reviews of Chad Goldberg, Jason Nolen : The course requires significant writing as a Comm B class. Workload is manageable if you attend lectures and complete readings, with three exams and no quizzes.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Covers classical sociological theory including Marx, Durkheim, and Weber.
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The course requires significant reading, with some texts described as confusing. Grading typically includes attendance, reading reflections, and take-home exams that demand consistent engagement with the assigned material.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026C&ESOC/SOC 875
Special Topics
1–4 creditsC&ESOC/SOC 875 covers advanced, variable topics in sociology for graduate students.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026SOC 320
Research Practicum in Sociology
1–3 creditsSOC 320 is a research practicum providing practical experience in social research techniques through a semester-long project.
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Spring 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleSOC 496
Topics in Sociology
1–3 creditsSOC 496 offers intensive study of selected topics in sociology.
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The course involves a lot of work, particularly when taken during the summer term.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026SOC 681
Senior Honors Thesis
3 creditsSOC 681 is a mentored individual research and study course for students completing Honors in the Major.
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SOC 682
Senior Honors Thesis
3 creditsSOC 682 is a mentored individual research and study course for students completing Honors in the Major, culminating in a senior honors thesis.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleSOC 698
Directed Study
1–6 creditsSOC 698 is a directed study course allowing students to arrange independent projects with a faculty member.
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SOC 699
Directed Study
1–6 creditsSOC 699 offers directed study projects arranged with a faculty member.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleSOC 700 is an introductory proseminar for graduate students that covers current issues in sociology and its subfields.
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SOC 901
Seminar: Topics in Current Sociology
2–3 creditsSOC 901 is a graduate seminar focusing on the critical review of the most recent research in sociology.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2025 · limited sampleSOC 992 is a workshop covering current topics in political, cultural, and comparative historical sociology.
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