SOCIOLOGY (SOC)
SOC 111 - PRINCIPLES OF SOCIOLOGY
Prerequisite: None
The focus of this course is centered on an in depth examination of social forces and their impact on social structure, sociocultural evolution and the socialization process. The theoretical perspectives, concepts, and principles of sociology are then applied to various areas of sociology such as social organization, culture, social structure, social interaction, social stratification, social inequality, social deviance and social institutions. Meets core credit for social sciences.
Credit: 3
SOC 202 - DRUGS AND SOCIETY
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to give students a general overview of the role and extent of alcohol and drug use in our society. Areas to be discussed include an examination of societal attitudes, structures, and policies towards drug use, defining and understanding substance use disorder, and the impact on addiction on society. ADCT/SOC credits.
Credit: 3
SOC 223 - SOCIOLOGY OF AGING
Prerequisite: None
Course will examine the societal aspects of aging; the meaning and consequences of aging; cultural and ethnic issues; and the interaction of the aging with political, economic, and other social phenomena. Course focus begins at the later stage of middle adulthood, and progresses through older adulthood.
Credit: 3
SOC 225 - CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL PROBLEMS
Prerequisite: SOC 111
An in-depth study of selected social problems, emphasizing major theoretical approaches to understanding problem situations. Particular attention is given to diversity and oppression as they impact on life in contemporary America.
Credit: 3
SOC 242 - CRIMINOLOGY
Prerequisite: None
See CJ 242 for course information.
Credit: 3
SOC 244 - JUVENILE DELINQUENCY
Prerequisite: CJ 130 or SOC 111
See CJ 244 for course information.
Credit: 3
SOC 275 - GANGS AND CULTS
Prerequisite: CJ 130 or SOC 111
Examines the historical and contemporary issue of gangs and cults in United States and focuses on gang and cult recruitment, subculture, beliefs, activities, signs, and symbols. CJ/SOC credit.
Credit: 3
SOC 301 - RACE, ETHNIC AND MINORITY ISSUES
Prerequisite: None
The course will examine the interaction between the dominant and minority cultures particularly within the United States. Students will be introduced to a transnational perspective; exploring groups who have immigrated to the United States, but share a set of cultural values shaped by their homeland, especially in the areas of human interaction, social expectations, economics, religious and political movements. The concept of culture will be discussed in terms of both the majority culture, which provides the social framework that encourages assimilation and fusion, and the minority sub-culture that strives and struggles to maintain a sense of identity. The consequences of living in a multi-ethnic, multi- faith, and multi-cultural society will also be studied. Meets Core credit for social sciences.
Credit: 3
SOC 305 - SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
Prerequisite: None
See PSYC 305 for course information.
Credit: 3
SOC 307 - VICTIMOLOGY
Prerequisite: CJ 130 or SOC 111
See CJ 307 for course information.
Credit: 3
SOC 330 - TOPICS IN SOCIOLOGY
Prerequisite: None
A concentrated analysis of social institutions in specialized areas. Topics include politics, education, religion, sports, medicine, collective behavior, etc. On demand, repeatable to a maximum of nine semester hours.
Credit: 3
SOC 340 - MARRIAGE AND FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Prerequisite: None
This course explores the similarities and differences among families and marriages, family structures and functions, changes throughout the family life cycle, and the history of marriage and family in American culture. Critical topics in the area of marriage and family relationship, including events and attitudes leading to the formation of family units (defining love, dating, pairing up, cohabitation, marriage); problems and experiences arising from the institution of the family (gender roles, conflict, parenting, work/life balance, divorce, remarriage); and development of a philosophy regarding marriage and family life will be explored. Meets Core credit for social sciences.
Credit: 3
SOC 352 - SOCIAL DEVIANCE
Prerequisite: SOC 111
The systematic and objective study of human behavior and phenomena that conventional society has labeled different, rule-breaking and norm-violating.
Credit: 3
SOC 355 - HUMAN SEXUALITY
Prerequisite: None
An examination of such topics as sexual potential and development, reproduction, psychosexual factors, values, morality, sexual varieties, social influences, sexual problems, sexual diseases, love, sexual expression, and the role of the schools, mass media, the arts, professional preparation programs, education, and the family in sex education.
Credit: 3
SOC 360 - RESEARCH METHODS IN SOCIAL SCIENCE
Prerequisite: MATH 108, SOC 111; senior status
An introduction to methodological techniques of research in the social sciences. Emphasis is placed on quantitative and qualitative research methodologies as they relate to building knowledge for practice and to evaluating service delivery in all areas of practice. Research ethics, analysis and evaluation of theoretical bases, research questions, analysis of data, and use of technology are covered. SOC/SOCWK credit.
Credit: 3
SOC 415 - ADVANCED CRIMINOLOGY AND PROFILING
Prerequisite: None
See CJ 415 for course description.
Credit: 3
SOC 640 - SPECIAL TOPICS
Prerequisite:
Individual or group studies of course work in sociology. Graduate standing, permission of the professor of record and the approval of the director of graduate studies in education.
Credit: 1