SOC - Sociology
In-depth analysis of classical sociological theory focusing on Marx, Durkheim, Weber, and Mead. The historical and intellectual context in which these theorists wrote is emphasized. Prerequisites:
SOC 100, 201, 221; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Contributions to sociological theories of race and ethnic relations by major theorists. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid delivery format. Prerequisites:
SOC 301, 323, 350; or regular admission to the Sociology graduate program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Explores theories of cultural development, with particular emphasis on urban and post-industrial cultures. Students investigate cultures different from their own. Identical to
ANT 506. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format. Prerequisite: One anthropology or sociology course.
Credits
3(3-0)
Cross Listed Courses
ANT 506
This course focuses on social classes in America, the intersection of class, race, and gender, theories of social class and poverty, and inequality reduction efforts. Undergraduate Prerequisites:
SOC 200, 301, and 350. Graduate Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Credits
3(3-0)
Characteristics of industrial societies. Relationship of the organization of industrial work to that of nonwork culture, institutions, and roles. Prerequisites: SOC 300 or both
SOC 200 and 350;
SOC 301; or regular admission to the Sociology Graduate Program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Social forces that affect the health of populations and individuals, as well as the operations of a major social institution, that of medical care. Prerequisites: Completion of a University Group IIIB Course or regular admission to the Sociology Graduate Program.
Credits
3(3-0)
The structural organizational, and functional dimensions of custodial institutions in American society, emphasizing social process of jails, prisons, training schools, mental hospitals, and nursing homes. Prerequisites: SOC 300 or
SOC 200, 350 or PSC 280;
SOC 301; or regular admission to the Sociology Graduate Program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Contemporary issues in deviance theory and research. Prerequisites: SOC 300 or both
SOC 200 and 350,
SOC 301;
SOC 321; or regular admission to the Sociology Graduate Program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Justice policies and practices of community corrections and alternative sentencing are featured, including intermediate sanctions, probation, parole, and prisoner reentry. Prerequisites: SOC 300 or both
SOC 200 and 350;
SOC 301;
SOC 220 and an additional 9 hours of social and criminal justice coursework; or regular admission to the Sociology Graduate Program.
Credits
3(3-0)
The association of law and social justice, social organization, stratification, and social control. Current issues in justice, law, and conflict resolution. Prerequisites:
SOC 200, 350 (or SOC 300);
SOC 301; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Supervised practical experience in a criminal or social justice organization. CR/ NC only. Prerequisites:
SOC 523 with a grade of C or better; permission of the course instructor.
Credits
6(Spec)
Community and police perceptions of police role in democratic society, police discretion, use of force, community policing, and related topics. Prerequisites:
SOC 301, 350.
Credits
3(3-0)
Interdisciplinary approach to community as locus of justice, and justice as locus of community. Review of intellectual heritage of community study; community development; peacebuilding practices. Prerequisites:
SOC 200, 301, 350 or regular admission to the Sociology Graduate Program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Capstone experience for Sociology Major: Youth Studies concentration students to work with youth in community settings and meet on campus to reflect on field experience. Prerequisites:
SOC 100, 215, 411, 412, 425;
ANT 200 or
SOC 311;
SOC 422 or
SWK 422. Co-requisites: Concurrent enrollment in one of the following is permitted:
SOC 311, 411, 412, 422, 425, or
SWK 422.
Credits
3(3-0)
Capstone course synthesizes course work on the issues of global social justice/injustice. Explores roots, consequences, types, policy approaches, and strategies for pursuing global justice. Identical to
ANT 531. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisites: SOC/ANT 101; 15 hours in the Global Justice Minor; Completion of the Service Learning component of the Global Justice Minor; and Approval of the Global Justice Advisor. May be taken by SOC or ANT Majors with the approval of the Global Justice Advisor. Or, graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Cross Listed Courses
ANT 531
Comparative study of cultural shapings, expressions and experiences of contemporary aging. Social and cultural responses to perceived problems of aging. Transformations of aging under globalization. Cross listed with
ANT 532. Credit may only be earned for one of these courses. Prerequisite: Six credits of cultural anthropology, gerontology and/or sociology.
Credits
3(3-0)
Cross Listed Courses
ANT 532
Analysis of gender roles in various cultures; theoretical approaches to explaining gender role variation. Prerequisites: 6 hours of anthropology and/or sociology and/or women's studies.
Credits
3(3-0)
Consideration of subject-matter not included in courses currently listed in catalog.
Credits
1-10(Spec)
Analysis of social theories of knowledge, postcolonialist social theory, postcolonialist feminism, black feminist thought, interactionism, critical theory, postmodernism, and other sociological theories of contemporary relevance. Prerequisites: 15 hours of sociology and graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Techniques of thesis writing; development of thesis prospectus. The research of departmental faculty is presented and discussed. Prerequisites: Regular admission to the Sociology Graduate Program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Relationship of ideas to social life. The intellectual in society; relationship of empirical knowledge to cultural values and ideologies; objectivity in sociology. Prerequisite:
SOC 301 or
SOC 501.
Credits
3(3-0)
Exploration and critique of various epistemological approaches to sociological inquiry. Research design, concept development, nature of data, introduction to qualitative and quantitative methods. Prerequisites:
SOC 200 and 350; and permission of instructor.
Credits
3(3-0)
Diverse backgrounds of families/individuals based on ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, class and disabilities will be studied. Models to explore the diverse nature will be applied. Identical to
HDF 603. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses.
Credits
3(3-0)
Cross Listed Courses
HDF 603
A non-credit course intended for students who have completed all program credits but still need to use university resources to complete their degree requirements.
Credits
1(1-0)
Formal and informal responses to crime and delinquency, analyzed in terms of criminology theory and research and with reference to concepts of social control. Prerequisites: SOC 300, and
SOC 301 or
SOC 501.
Credits
3(3-0)
This course is designed to introduce students to the various qualitative research methods in the social sciences. Prerequisites:
SOC 607.
Credits
3(3-0)
Analysis of quantitative social science data. Hypothesis testing and descriptive methods. Prerequisite:
SOC 607.
Credits
3(3-0)
Consideration of subject matter not included in courses currently listed in Bulletin. Not open to students on academic probation.
Credits
1-10(Spec)
Prerequisite: Open to students who have obtained the permission of the department chairperson and an instructor to read intensively on an approved topic.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Prerequisite: open to students who have obtained the permission of the department chairperson and an instructor to conduct research on an approved topic.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Credit is earned in this course through successful completion of a thesis in sociology. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: Advisor's permission is required.
Credits
1-6(Spec)