| Why should I take a Sociology course? |
| Sociology can help you understand the social world in the fast changing world today. It is practical and contains a vast store of information about issues that concern everyone. Most importantly, Sociology can teach you to ask and answer important questions and evaluate competing ideas and popular claims that appear in the media. |
| Are there prerequisites for any Sociology courses? |
| Prerequisite: RDG 100 or appropriate placement score. Some courses have sociology 101 as required, some simply recommend sociology 101. Consult the current CNM catalog for more specific information. |
| Is English 101 required for any Sociology courses? |
| English 101 is not required for any Sociology course. College-level writing skills are expected in all Sociology courses. |
| What is the attendance policy in Sociology classes? |
| All Sociology classes follow the CNM attendance policy stated in the catalog. Class exercises and discussion are a vital part of learning and your participation is necessary and frequently counts as part of your grade. Also, both future employers and financial aid may request copies of your attendance records. |
| What type of assignments should I expect in Sociology courses? |
| All courses include final exams and may include quizzes, multiple-choice exams, essay exams, oral reports, group presentations, written projects, research reports, journals, service learning, role-plays, team projects, homework assignments or other assignments depending upon the individual instructor. |
| Is outside reading required? |
| An individual instructor may require outside reading for any Sociology course. Sometimes readings may be placed on reserve in the library or you may be asked to utilize other sources available in the public library, UNM library or on the Internet. |
| Will I be expected to use the Internet in Sociology classes? |
| This is an individual instructor decision; however, some classes expect students to utilize resources on the Internet. Proficiency with computers is essential in today's job market. Every CNM student may access an Internet account. |
| Will I have written assignments in Sociology classes? |
| This is an individual instructor decision; however, writing is an important part of the learning process and all courses require written assignments. The ability to communicate effectively in writing is essential to everyone. |
| Will I be required to participate in service learning in Sociology courses? |
| Service-learning is not required. It is an individual instructor decision whether to participate in Service-learning. Frequently, it is offered to students as a choice among several options. |
| What is Service-learning? |
The service learning option is offered to students through their instructors in the Fall and Spring semesters. When a student decides to participate, they give 15 hours of service work throughout the term to one of the selected service agencies. Instructors will guide the student in choosing an agency whose work ties in with the academic material of the course. Details of the registration process and reflection group sign-up will be given to the students by their instructors during the first two weeks of the term. For more specific information, contact the Program Directors at (505) 224-5021 or go to http://planet.CNM.edu/experientiallearning/servicelearning/index.html
You may also email: jelmhorst@cnm.edu or rudyg@cnm.edu
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| Will I be required to participate in group projects? |
| Graded or nongraded group projects may be required by any instructor in any Sociology course. It is an individual instructor decision. In today's job market problems are solved by teams working together and collaborative work is frequently an expectation. |
| How many exams can I expect in Sociology courses? |
| This depends upon the instructor. All instructors are required to give a final exam. Some instructors give a midterm and a final. Others give 3-4 or more exams during the semester or a quiz after every chapter. |
| How do Sociology courses transfer to other colleges or universities? |
| It depends upon the individual school. Some courses will meet general requirements or Sociology major requirements and others will transfer as electives. Check individual college catalogs for specifics. |
| Are any special supplies required for Sociology courses? |
| This depends upon the instructor. Some courses may have optional study guides available. Some instructors may require blue books, index cards or other supplies, which are also available at the bookstore. |
| What kinds of careers are available in the field of Sociology? |
| Sociology is a vast discipline and offers many different types of careers to those who pursue it. Check the following Internet sites for more information. http://www.asanet.org/student/career/homepage.html http://www.cofc.edu/~soc_anth/careers/careers.html http://www.saludos.com/fields/soc.html |
| How can I find out who teaches individual Sociology courses? |
| Frequently, during the regular registration process, the individual courses and instructors are indicated on computer printouts at the registration center. The information may also be available online during the registration period. |
| Where may I obtain additional information on specific Sociology courses? |
| More information about courses may obtained by contacting the Department chairperson or from your current sociology course instructor. Students who are interested in what textbooks are required in individual courses may examine the books in the sociology section of the bookstore. |
| What Sociology resources exist on the Internet that might be of interest to Sociology students? |
There are many sites on the Internet, accessed through the World Wide Web, about Sociology. Here are a few to get you started surfing.
http://www2.pfeiffer.edu/~lridener/DSS/INDEX.HTML
http://www.bigbend.edu/soc/refs/
http://gng.org/ Sociology Tutorials and Demonstrations The following two sites offer interesting tutorials and demonstrations on a wide variety of psychological topics.
http://www.tutorgig.com/showurls.jsp?group=6802&index=0 http://www.vts.rdn.ac.uk/tutorial/social-research-methods
On-line Sociology course The CNM Sociology department offers on-line Sociology courses. Please check the schedule of classes for information or email Dr. Kate Hovey kateh@cnm.edu |
