**Review** Undergraduate Catalog 2025-2026

SOC 215 Human Behavior and Environment

Explore the interaction and reciprocal relationship between humans and the environment. Examine how humans modify the environment and how the environment influences behavioral response and societal decisions. Understand environmental problems and consider alternative behavior models and possible solutions.
3

Mutually Exclusive Course

Credit allowed for only one of these courses: SOC 215 and ENST 215

SOC 221 Sociology of Gender

Examine gender stratification and social inequality. Topics include cultural definitions of masculinity and femininity, socialization and social change.

3

Offered

Generally offered Fall, Spring, and/or Summer - Check with department/school for next offering

Course Attribute

LAB3Soc&BehSci-HumBeh,Cult,Soc and LAMS-Multicultural Studies and GT Human Behavior & Soc Sys

SOC 222 Sociology of Popular Culture

Examines sociological perspectives, theories, and research on popular culture in society. Focus on people, activities, organizations, and institutions involved in production of popular culture.
3

SOC 231 Introduction to Sociological Practice

This course explores how sociological skills are applicable to a variety of careers. Students will be introduced to the sociology major requirements, including preparation for the senior seminar research project.
3

Prerequisites

SOC 100 with a minimum grade of D-

SOC 235 Social Change in a Global Context

This course includes a survey of the major economic, political and social forces that have shaped the modern world. The course will provide an introduction to theories of social change as well as a discussion of contemporary issues in a globalizing context.

3

Offered

Generally offered Fall, Spring, and Summer Annually

Course Attribute

LAB3Soc&BehSci-HumBeh,Cult,Soc and LAIS-International Studies and GT Human Behavior & Soc Sys

SOC 237 Sociology of Race, Racism, and Power

Examine intergroup relations and the dynamics of power relating to race, ethnicity, and intersecting social forces that have produced conflict and inequality. Explore the persistent impact in American society.
3

Course Attribute

LAB3Soc&BehSci-HumBeh,Cult,Soc and LAMS-Multicultural Studies and GT Human Behavior & Soc Sys

SOC 240 Gender, Race, Class, and Sexuality

This course examines multiple and shifting categories of gender, race, class, and sexuality in feminist perspective, investigating how they contribute to our understandings of systems of privilege and inequality.
3

Mutually Exclusive Course

Credit allowed for only one of these courses: SOC 240 and GNDR 240

Course Attribute

LAB3Soc&BehSci-HumBeh,Cult,Soc and LAMS-Multicultural Studies and GT Human Behavior & Soc Sys

SOC 247 Social Deviance

Study social deviancy, particularly in terms of types, sources, functions, dysfunctions and social control mechanisms that operate relative to those departures from conformity.
3

SOC 275 Society & Mental Health

Sociological perspectives on mental health. Examine conceptual models of mental health, social epidemiological help-seeking behavior, social impacts of treatment, mental health delivery systems and social policy issues.
3

SOC 278 Sociology of Emotions

Examines sociological perspectives, theories, and research on emotions. Focus on the social definitions and relationship between social structure; and emotional socialization, emotion rules, management, and performance rituals in everyday life.
3

SOC 295 Contemporary Social Issues

Investigation and analysis of a specific social problem or issue. S/U or letter graded.
1- 3

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

ST - Repeatable under different subtitles with no limits on the number of times it can be repeated