Sociology
College of Arts & Sciences
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Principles in Sociology
CAS SO 100
Introduces the major theories and basic principles of sociological analysis. Explores culture, media, socialization, race and ethnicity, globalization, capitalism, gender and sexuality, inequality and poverty, power in American society, and health and medicine from a sociological perspective. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Social Inquiry I, The Individual in Community, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 1 (May 12-June 26)
O1 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsNeha GondalOnline section O1: Meets online every Wed & Fri 8-9 am for a live class. Nonstandard course datesSummer 2 (June 29-August 14)
B1 (IND) Mon./Wed. 9 am-12:30 pmLocation: PHO 113 ... Open SeatsO2 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsNeha GondalOnline section O2: Meets online every Wed & Fri 8-9 am for a live class. Nonstandard course datesFor information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Sociology of Health Care
CAS SO 215
Social, cultural, and intercultural factors in health and illness. Training and socialization of medical professionals, roots of medical power and authority, organization and operation of health care facilities. US health care system and its main problems. Comparison of health care systems in the US and in other countries. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Social Inquiry I, Ethical Reasoning. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)
A1 (IND) Mon./Wed. 1-4:30 pmLocation: PHO 113 ... Open Seats -
Sexuality and Social Life
CAS SO 240
Introduction to sociological perspectives on sexuality. Historical and comparative analysis of sexuality, with a focus on the social and cultural institutions that shape sexuality in the contemporary US. Effective Fall 2021, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Social Inquiry I, Critical Thinking, Digital/Multimedia Expression. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)
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Sociology of Gender
CAS SO 241
Online offering. Introduces the social construction of sex and gender with a focus on the economic, political, social, and cultural forces that shape gender relations. Examines gender as a social structure that patterns institutional inequalities and everyday interactions on society. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Social Inquiry II, The Individual in Community, Teamwork/Collaboration. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 2 (June 29-August 14)
O2 (IND) Arranged... Open SeatsSarah MillerOnline section O2: Meets online every Tues & Thurs 1-2 pm for a live class. Nonstandard course dates. Meets w/CAS WS 241BU Financial Aid: Summer Term HUB CoursesFinancial aid may be available to BU need-based scholarship recipients for certain HUB courses in summer 2026, including this one. For more information, please contact BU Financial Assistance at 617-353-2965 or finaid@bu.edu. Check out Summer 2026 HUB Course Scholarship eligibility requirements to see if you qualify.
For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/technology. BU Virtual can be reached at buvirtual@bu.edu or 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Sociology of Popular Culture
CAS SO 253
Sociological perspectives on popular culture and mass media, with a focus on the consumption and production of cultural goods; the effects of popular culture on politics and inequalities; and the mutual interdependence of consumer identities and cultural fields. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: The Individual in Community, Social Inquiry I. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 2 (June 29-August 7)
B1 (IND) Mon./Wed. 1-4:30 pmLocation: MCS B37 ... Open Seats
Financial aid may be available to BU need-based scholarship recipients for certain HUB courses in summer 2026, including this one. For more information, please contact BU Financial Assistance at 617-353-2965 or finaid@bu.edu. Check out Summer 2026 HUB Course Scholarship eligibility requirements to see if you qualify.