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SOC 300 Social Theory

This course will examine classical and contemporary social theorists that have contributed to sociological knowledge historically and at present. Students will learn how to apply social theories to a variety of contemporary research topics. Theories covered will include: conflict, functionalism, symbolic interactionism, social ecological theory, feminist theories, queer theory, critical race theory, and others.

3

Prerequisites

(SOC 100 or SOC 120 or SOC 170 or SOC 221 or SOC 235 or SOC 237 or SOC 240 with a minimum grade of D-)

Offered

Generally offered Fall and/or Spring Annually

SOC 304 Sociology of Sex Trafficking & Sex Work

Examination of sex trafficking & sex work as social issues. Students will apply both sociological theory and methods to analyze these issues in the context of global trends and policies.
3

Prerequisites

(SOC 100 or GNDR 101 or SOC 240 or GNDR 240 with a minimum grade of D-)

SOC 305 Sociology of Disability

An introduction to the sociology of disability. Examines different models of disability; the social construction and reality of being disabled; and recent legislation regarding persons with disabilities.
3

SOC 310 Social Research Methods

Introduces and applies the methods of social research design, sampling, quantitative and qualitative data collection, measurement, and analysis.

3

Prerequisites

SOC 231 with a minimum grade of D-

Corequisites

SOC 311

Offered

Generally offered Fall and/or Spring Annually

SOC 311 Social Research Methods Lab

(2 laboratory) Continued instruction of research methods for the social sciences. Students learn to analyze and interpret and analyze data for a variety of qualitative and quantitative techniques.

1

Prerequisites

(SOC 100 and SOC 231 with a minimum grade of D-)

Corequisites

SOC 310

Offered

Generally offered Fall and/or Interim Annually

SOC 315 Gender & Aging

This course examines the social construction of gender within the context of aging in America. We will examine social issues such as masculinity, femininity, class inequality, race/ethnicity and sexuality as they relate to aging, generational differences, and the life course.
3

SOC 323 Gender in Popular Culture

Students will engage in an analysis of how gender and sexuality operate in the media and pop culture and examine how these representations affect identity formation.
3

Mutually Exclusive Course

Credit allowed for only one of these courses: SOC 323 and GNDR 320

SOC 324 Issues in the Family

Examine theoretical perspectives and research issues in the family. Analyze current issues in the family studies areas. Possible topics: singlehood, prenuptial contracts, dual career households, divorce, parenting, cohabitation, custody arrangements.
3

Prerequisites

SOC 120 with a minimum grade of D-

SOC 325 Sociology of Work and Occupations

History of occupational structures as well as the future of work and occupations. Topics include occupational choice, socialization, managing workers, feelings about work and deviance at work.
3

SOC 326 Sociology of Childhood and Adolescence

Examine the societal definition of childhood and adolescence and how social institutions influence socialization.
3

Prerequisites

SOC 100 with a minimum grade of D-

SOC 332 Social Psychology

Examine the relationships between individuals and social systems. Focus on language interaction, self-conceptualizing behaviors and change. Review dominant social psychological theories and issues.
3

Prerequisites

SOC 100 with a minimum grade of D-

SOC 333 Social Class and Inequality

Presents a critical analysis of the realities of America's open-class system, making use of current theoretical perspectives and systematic research. Examines cross-cultural perspectives of stratification.
3

Prerequisites

SOC 100 with a minimum grade of D-

SOC 340 Juvenile Delinquency

Study the history of juvenile law, enforcement structures and explanations for the emergence of delinquency. Study the American juvenile legal system and its major problems.
3

SOC 346 Criminology

Survey criminal behavior generally, including theories of causation, types of crime, extent of crime, law enforcement, criminal justice, punishment and treatment.
3

SOC 347 Sociology of Corrections

Survey of the history and structure of punishment in Western societies. Review of the major philosophies and practices of modern corrections.
3

SOC 360 Environmental Justice

Examination of the unequal distribution of environmental risks and benefits across populations, the environmental justice movement, environmental policies and regulatory practices.
3

Mutually Exclusive Course

Credit allowed for only one of these courses: SOC 360 and ENST 360

SOC 366 Sociology of Religion

This course takes a theoretically informed, sociological approach to understanding how religions operate as a major social institution in society. Drawing on both macro and micro level theories and empirical evidence, this course evaluates the role of religion from antiquity to modern day.
3

Prerequisites

(SOC 100 or SOC 170 with a minimum grade of D-)

SOC 372 Bodies and Power

We examine the body as object and subject of shifting race, gender, class and sexual meanings and as the product of complex social processes, including culture, medicalization, objectification, commodification and globalization.
3

Mutually Exclusive Course

Credit allowed for only one of these courses: SOC 372 and GNDR 372

SOC 375 Sociology of Health and Illness

Sociological perspective on the mutual relationships between health care and society. Covers social factors in illness, illness behavior, sick role, health care providers and health care policies.
3

SOC 377 Self in Modern Society

Examine interrelationship between self and society in the modern world. Focus on sociological theories and research that analyze social influences on the self and response of self to these influences.
3

SOC 378 Sociology of Education

Systematically attempt to relate sociological concepts to the educational institution. Focus on an analysis of social processes and patterns involved in the educational system.
3

SOC 388 Global Immigration

Enables students to critically and sociologically analyze trends, causes, and consequences of global immigration. Expands students' perspectives on citizenship, as well as immigrant and refugee experiences.
3

SOC 395 Topics in Sociology

Offerings focus on sociological topics not regularly offered in the program. Topics focus on expertise of available instructors and the specific needs of students. S/U or letter graded.
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Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

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