SOC - 1010 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
[3 hours] (Not for major credit.) Freshmen and sophomores only. Sociological topics regarding social behavior, institutional dynamics and social change are examined, and the principles and basic concepts used by sociologists are taught. Social Sciences core course.
SOC - 1750 SOCIAL PROBLEMS
[3 hours] (Not for major credit.) Introduces students to the sociological perspective through the analysis of various social problems, including inequality, population, environment, workplace and deviant behavior. Social Sciences core course.
SOC - 2000 PROSEMINAR IN SOCIOLOGY I
[1 hour] Students are introduced to the academic and professional nature of Sociology. Topics covered include professional socialization, honor theses, portfolio construction, preparation for graduate studies, and career development.
SOC - 2150 THE CHANGING FAMILY
[3 hours] Examines changes in the family through history, focusing especially on current changes in the nature of the family and on theoretical explanations for why these changes are occurring and what they may mean for family members. Prerequisite: SOC 1010 or equivalent.
SOC - 2500 WOMEN'S ROLES: A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE
[3 hours] The course focuses on the current and evolving social, economic and political status of women in the United States and selected non-Western societies. For both men and women students. Social Sciences core course. Non-western multicultural course.
SOC - 2640 RACE, CLASS, AND GENDER
[3 hours] Introduction to the study of race, class and gender as factors in American stratification. Social Sciences core course. U.S. multicultural course.
SOC - 2750 SOCIOLOGY OF SPORT—WAC
[3 hours] This course examines sport as a microcosm of our society, exploring many sociological issues (socialization, social institutions, and inequality) within the framework of sport that exist in society as whole. Social Sciences core course. WAC credit
SOC - 2900 AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE
[3 hours] A survey of the sociohistorical and cultural factors related to the African American experience in the United States. Social Sciences core course. U.S. multicultural course.
SOC - 3270 SOCIAL RESEARCH METHODS
[3 hours] Introduction to procedures used in the various phases of sociological research. Prerequisite: 3 hours of sociology.
SOC - 3290 SOCIAL STATISTICS
[3 hours] Study of major statistical procedures and techniques in sociology. Prerequisite: 3 hours of sociology, MATH 1180 or higher.
SOC - 3640 SOCIAL INEQUALITY
[3 hours] This course examines the bases, varieties and consequences of systems of stratification, including the development of and changes in stratification patterns in the US and other societies.
SOC - 3800 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
[3 hours] An introduction to theory and research concerning social influences on the experience and behavior of individuals. Includes interaction patterns, interpersonal and intergroup relations.
SOC - 4000 PROSEMINAR IN SOCIOLOGY II
[2 hours] Discussion among faculty and students devoted to the study of Sociology with a special focus on the development of a professional protfolio for graduate work or career. Prerequisite: ANTH 2000.
SOC - 4110 POLITICAL SOCIOLOGY
[3 hours] Examination of political institutions, organizations and behavior with special attention to participation, power, ideology, decision making and conflict. Prerequisite: 6 hrs. of sociology or; 9 hrs. of social science.
SOC - 4190 SOCIAL GERONTOLOGY
[3 hours] A study of the changing proportions of older people in the population, their changing roles and statuses, and the problems and processes of adjustment. Prerequisite: 6 hrs. of sociology or 9 hrs. of social science.
SOC - 4760 JUVENILE DELINQUENCY
[3 hours] Delinquency and delinquent behavior, including definitions, extent, process, types and causes; methods of prevention, protective control and treatment; institutional and non-institutional facilities and services. Prerequisite: 6 hrs of sociology or 9 hrs of social science.
SOC - 4980 SPECIAL TOPICS IN SOCIOLOGY: GLOBALIZATION
[3 hours] Sociological examination of a developing and/or important social issue or sociological topic. May be repeated for different specialized topics. Prerequisite: 6 hours of sociology or 9 hours of social science.
SOC - 5110 POLITICAL SOCIOLOGY
[3 hours] Examination of political institutions, organizations and behavior with special attention to participation, power, ideology, decision making and conflict.
SOC - 5190 SOCIAL GERONTOLOGY
[3 hours] A study of the changing proportions of older people in the population, their changing roles and statuses, and the problems and processes of adjustment.
SOC - 5270 SOCIAL RESEARCH METHODS
[3 hours] Introduction to procedures used in the various phases of sociological research.
SOC - 5290 SOCIAL RESEARCH STATISTICS
[3 hours] Study of major statistical procedures and techniques in sociology.
SOC - 5760 JUVENILE DELINQUENCY
[3 hours] Delinquency and delinquent behavior, including definitions, extent, process, types and causes; methods of prevention, protective control and treatment; institutional and non-institutional facilities and services.
SOC - 5980 SPECIAL TOPICS IN SOCIOLOGY: GLOBALIZATION
[3 hours] Sociological examination of a developing social issue. May be repeated in different specialized topics.
SOC - 6050 ADVANCED SOCIAL THEORY AND POLITICAL ECONOMY
[3 hours] This course will analyze and evaluate major social theories drawn from various 19th and 20th century intellectual and ideological traditions. The common subject focus of course readings is state, power and class relations. Prerequisite: SOC 4040 or 5040.
SOC - 6290 ADVANCED SOCIAL RESEARCH STATISTICS
[3 hours] Examination of advanced methods of data analysis in sociological research. Prerequisite: SOC 5290.
SOC - 6930 SEMINARS IN SOCIOLOGY: CROSS-CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES IN MEDICINE
[3 hours] Seminar on selected topics in the field of Sociology.