SOCY 4699: Senior Seminar in Sociology
University of North Carolina, Charlotte
This capstone course draws upon all of the skills that the Sociology student has learned, including understanding interactions among individuals, groups, and social institutions in society; applying major sociological concepts; understanding major social theories; posing research questions, evaluating evidence, and developing logical arguments; and selecting research methods appropriate to sociological inquiry. Students produce a capstone e-portfolio which allows them to demonstrate these sociological skills.
Average GPA: 3.29
Grade distribution records: 866 students across 22 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 461 | 53.2% |
| B | 237 | 27.4% |
| C | 102 | 11.8% |
| D | 6 | 0.7% |
| F | 35 | 4.0% |
| W | 11 | 1.3% |
Based on 866 student grade records across 22 terms and 9 professors.
Instructors
- Teresa Scheid 239 students, Average GPA 3.38
- Joseph Dippong 226 students, Average GPA 3.44
- Scott Fitzgerald 126 students, Average GPA 2.91
- Mary Stearns 67 students, Average GPA 3.31
- Rosemary Hopcroft 61 students, Average GPA 2.87
- Stephanie Smith 49 students, Average GPA 3.52
- Vaughn Schmutz 45 students, Average GPA 3.73
- Victoria Rankin 37 students, Average GPA 2.78
- Kendra Jason 16 students, Average GPA 3.56