300
A review of sociological thought within its social and historical context, focusing on Marx, Weber, Durkheim, and the perspectives of symbolic interactionism and feminism. Prerequisites:
SOC 100 or 201 or 221.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
SOC 100 or SOC 201 or SOC 221
Corequisites
None.
Study of class, gender, and other forms of social inequality, the impact of inequality and discrimination, and factors linking and perpetuating systems of inequality. Prerequisites:
SOC 100 or 201 or 221; or
CGL 145. (University Program Group IV-A: Studies in Discrimination)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
SOC 100 or SOC 201 or SOC 221; or CGL 145
Corequisites
None.
A survey of social movements of the past several decades that have promoted progressive social change, equal rights, liberation, and peace. Prerequisites:
SOC 100 or 201 or 221; or SOC/ANT 101 and a signed Global Justice Minor.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
SOC 100 or SOC 201 or SOC 221; or SOC/ANT 101 and a signed Global Justice Minor
Corequisites
None.
Contributions of sociology to an understanding of education as a social process. Prerequisite:
SOC 100 or
SOC 201 or
SOC 221.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
SOC 100 or SOC 201 or SOC 221
Corequisites
None.
Examination of sexual violence from a sociological perspective. Theoretical and cultural contexts regarding sexual violence, and responses of the criminal justice system globally are covered. Prerequisites:
SOC 100,
WGS 100, or
SWK 100.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
SOC 100, WGS 100, or SWK 100
Corequisites
None.
Analysis of the role of gender in institutions such as the economy, the family, and the schools. Gender inequality and factors that promote its reproduction. Identical to WGS 317. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Recommended: Either WGS 100 or prior coursework in Sociology. (University Program Group IV-A: Studies in Discrimination)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Cross Listed Courses
WGS 317
An introduction to the methods, perspectives, challenges and opportunities of advocacy and activism in contemporary society. Identical to
ANT 318 and
SWK 318. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisites: 30 credit hours or the completion of at least one writing intensive course; the completion of at least one UP Group IV course.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
30 credit hours or the completion of at least one writing intensive course; the completion of at least one UP Group IV course
Corequisites
None.
Cross Listed Courses
ANT 318/SWK 318
Relationship between social structure and deviant behavior. Prerequisite:
SOC 100 or 201 or 221.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
SOC 100 or SOC 201 or SOC 221
Corequisites
None.
Relations among dominant and subordinate groups focusing on racism as structural inequality. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. (University Program Group IV-C: Studies in Racism and Cultural Diversity in the United States)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Nature, distribution, social construction, and theories of crime. Introduction to criminal justice processes. Prerequisite:
SOC 100 or
SOC 201 or
SOC 221.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
SOC 100 or SOC 201 or SOC 221
Corequisites
None.
Empirical and theoretical critique of class, race, and gender inequalities in justice processes that impede effective solutions to social problems. Prerequisite:
SOC 100 or
SOC 201 or
SOC 221.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
SOC 100 or SOC 201 or SOC 221
Corequisites
None.
Examination of core sociological areas of study including theory, class/gender/sexualities/race, collective action, and deviance. The course is offered inside a correctional institution. Prerequisites:
SOC 100; permission of instructor.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
SOC 100; permission of instructor
Corequisites
None.
Definitions, concepts, theories and contemporary examples of organizational corporate and government (state) crime will be explored from a sociological perspective. Prerequisite:
SOC 100. Recommended:
SOC 220.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
SOC 100
Corequisites
None.
Examines the civil rights movement from 1954 to 1980s; based on PBS series: Eyes on the Prize. Identical to
PHL 345,
PSC 325,
REL 345. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisites: Any one of the following:
HST 110,
HST 111,
HST 112, LAR 145,
PSC 100,
PSC 105,
PSC 125,
REL 140,
SOC 100. (University Program Group IV-C: Studies in Racism and Diversity in the United States)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Any one of the following: HST 110, HST 111, HST 112, LAR 145, PSC 100, PSC 105, PSC 125, REL 140, SOC 100
Corequisites
None.
Cross Listed Courses
REL 345/PHL 345/PSC 325
Second in methods sequence with SOC 200. Research methodologies. Observation and surveys; two from: experiments/single subject design; program evaluation; interviewing/focus groups; ethnography/community studies. Prerequisites:
SOC 100; 200 with a grade of 'C' (2.0) or better; or for SOC-PSY double majors only,
PSY 211QR with a grade of 'C' (2.0) or better may be substituted for SOC 200.
Credits
3(3-0)
An introduction to the study of substantive criminal law, including the elements of crimes, defenses to crimes, criminal sanctions, and constitutional limits on criminal law. Identical to PSC 365. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Cross Listed Courses
PSC 365
Social and cultural dimensions of global population issues, food and energy policies, destruction of indigenous lifeways, roles of multinational organizations, environmental racism, and environmental movements. Identical to
ANT 370. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Cross Listed Courses
ANT 370
Historical and current cultural and economic changes on both a global and local scale. How people both create and live within these changes. Identical to
ANT 371. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: 56 credit hours.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
56 credit hours
Corequisites
None.
Cross Listed Courses
ANT 371
Directed reading or research on an approved topic. Not open to students on academic probation. Prerequisites: SOC 100 or 201 or 221; permission of instructor.
Credits
1-12(Spec)
Prerequisites
SOC 100 or SOC 201 or SOC 221; permission of instructor
Corequisites
None.
Consideration of subject matter not included in courses currently listed in catalog.
Credits
1-12(Spec)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.