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SOC 101. Understanding Society: Principles of Sociology. 3 hrs. Designed to give a general overview of the perspectives, concepts, and methodology of sociology. (CC 2113)
SOC 214. The Family. 3 hrs. An analysis of the structure and functions of the family as an institution and the factors making for family change
SOC 240. Social Problems. 3 hrs. A study of representative contemporary problems, with emphasis on causes which arise from cultural patterns and social change. (CC 2123, 2133)
SOC 301. Wealth, Status and Power. 3 hrs. An introduction to the study of social stratification in society, focusing on theoretical explanations for the unequal distribution of wealth, status and power in the United States
SOC 302. Social Interaction. 3 hrs. A sociological analysis of human interaction. Topics include childhood socialization, nonverbal communication and the relationship of presentational styles and social contexts
SOC 310. Urban Sociology. 3 hrs. An analysis of the nature of urban society and the factors shaping it, including the influence of urban ecology and ecological processes
SOC 311. Rural Sociology. 3 hrs. A study of the structure, institutions and social processes of rural society, and of the effect of urbanization on rural society
SOC 315. Sociology of Religion. 3 hrs. A study of religion as a social institution, its internal development, relationships to other institutions and its cultural and social significance in modern societies
SOC 333. Practicum in Sociology Careers. 3 hrs. Arr. Designed to provide the student with practical field experiences in a career-oriented area.
SOC 340. Deviant Behavior. 3 hrs. Examination of how conceptions of deviance originate and persist through the process of social interaction, with emphasis on societal reactions to deviance and the adaptation of deviants to society
SOC 341. Criminology. 3 hrs. A study of causes, treatment and prevention of crime; deals with criminology, penology and criminal legislation
SOC 343. American Immigration. 3 hrs. This course will focus on the historical and current impact of foreign immigration to the U.S.; it will also explore the immigrant perspective and highlight specific groups.
SOC 350. Race and Ethnicity. 3 hrs. An examination of the central topics in the sociology of race and ethnicity with a focus on historical patterns, social change and current issues
SOC 355. Collective Behavior and Social Movements. 3 hrs. A study of the ways in which collective behavior and social movements relate to socio-cultural change
SOC 401. Senior Seminar in Sociology. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: SOC 101, SOC 462, SOC 482. Topical seminar in which students read, discuss and write about a theme tied to central areas of sociology; capstone course; offered in spring
SOC 405. Nonprofits and Social Change. 3 hrs. This course will focus on the role of nonprofit organizations in meeting the needs of American society
SOC 410. Sociology of Sport. 3 hrs. The examination of sport as a social institution and cultural phenomenon; topics include sport and the media, sports violence, labor relations in sport and sport in educational settings
SOC 414. Issues in the Family. 3 hrs. The objective of this course is to study in depth a specific issue affecting the institution of the family through the examination of social policy initiatives and research.
SOC 415. Sociology of Gender. 3 hrs. A study of the relationship between gender and broader cultural patterns in various societies
SOC 421. Special Sociological Topics. 3 hrs. Variable content; may be repeated three times in separate topical offerings
SOC 423. Sociology of Health. 3 hrs. An analysis of the field of health and health care delivery from a sociological perspective
SOC 424. Sociology of Aging. 3 hrs. A survey of demographic, social and cultural aspects of aging, with particular emphasis on American society and the problems encountered by older persons
SOC 425. Food, Culture, and Society. 3 hrs. This course will focus on all the ways food is more than a means of human sustenance, such as the role of food in the expression of identity and the way we live.
SOC 426. Sociology of Education. 3 hrs. A comprehensive study of the educational institution, and its relationship to the community and society
SOC 430. Political Sociology. 3 hrs. A study of politics as a social institution, its relationship with other institutions and its place in a changing society
SOC 444. Juvenile Delinquency. 3 hrs. A study of the causes and nature of juvenile delinquency, the development of the juvenile court, probation and other rehabilitative programs
SOC 450. Social Psychology. 3 hrs. A study of how the thoughts and behaviors of individuals are influenced by the actual or implied presence of others
SOC 460. Quantitative Methods. 3 hrs. A survey of quantitative research techniques, focusing on descriptive and inferential statistics and computer applications
SOC 461. Population. 3 hrs. An introduction to demography, analyzing significant changes in population composition
SOC 462. Methods of Social Research. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: SOC 101. A study of the production and interpretation of social research, with an emphasis on the relationship of theory and method
SOC 464. Qualitative Research Methods. 3 hrs. An introduction to qualitative research methods in sociology through hands-on involvement in research. May be repeated up to nine hours
SOC 471. Social Institutions. 3 hrs. A study of selected American social institutions, focusing on class and power structures, the rise of post-industrial society, religious and moral divisions, and democratic individualism
SOC 475. Social Inequality. 3 hrs. An examination of research and theory in social differentiation, class, status, power, and mobility; analysis of inequality and the effects of socioeconomic status on behavior and social organization
SOC 482. Sociological Theory. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: SOC 101. A study of classical and contemporary social theory, focusing on selected theorists (e.g., Weber, Durkheim, Marx, Merton, and Goffman) and selected topics, including anomie and alienation, the rise of capitalism, theories of crime and concepts of self
SOC 489CA. Caribbean Studies. 3 hrs. Variable content. Lecture series and study in the Caribbean under the auspices of International Programs
SOC 492. Special Problems. 1-3 hrs. To be used to pursue specialized interests for which courses are not offered. Must be approved by the department chair (Students undertaking a Senior Honors Project will enroll in SOC 492H.)
SOC 499CA. British Studies. 3-6 hrs. Variable content. Lecture series and research offered abroad under the auspices of International Programs |
