400
Social bases of American politics. Sociological theories and research on political behavior and distribution of power in the United States. Prerequisites: SOC 200, 301, 350; or PSC 280 and at least one PSC course at the 300-level or above.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
SOC 200, SOC 301, SOC 350; or PSC 280 and at least one PSC course at the 300-level or above
Corequisites
None.
Victimology is the scientific study of victims. Different forms of victimization, victim-offender relationships, and the interactions between victims and social systems/institutions are examined. Prerequisites: One of:
SOC 100,
WGS 100,
SOC 201,
PSY 100,
SWK 100.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
One of: SOC 100, WGS 100, SOC 201, PSY 100, SWK 100
Corequisites
None.
Exploring the theories, concepts, and social constructions fundamental to the conceptualization of women as victims, offenders, and workers in the criminal justice system. Identical to WGS 410. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisites: SOC 301, 350.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
SOC 301, SOC 350
Corequisites
None.
Cross Listed Courses
WGS 410
Family as a contested social institution embedded in changing social and cultural contexts. Explores kinship systems, family diversity, social organization, social conflict, family policy, and change. Prerequisites:
SOC 100 or 201 or 221.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
SOC 100 or SOC 201 or SOC 221
Corequisites
None.
Transition from childhood to adulthood. Emphasis on topics such as identity, peers, relationships with parents, school, and the media. Prerequisite:
SOC 100 or 201 or 221.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
SOC 100 or SOC 201 or SOC 221
Corequisites
None.
Work and professions in post-industrial society: historical perspectives, work ideology, work organization, employment relations, and globalization. Prerequisites: 9 hours in Sociology.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
9 hours in Sociology
Corequisites
None.
Social structure and consequences of sport as an institution in societies. Prerequisite:
SOC 100 or 201 or 221.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
SOC 100 or SOC 201 or SOC 221
Corequisites
None.
Issues pertaining to youth welfare are related to broader organizational and structural features of society, including historical and comparative (international) perspectives. Identical to
SWK 422. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisites: SOC/ANT 101 and a signed Global Justice Minor; or
SOC 100 and a signed Youth Studies Minor; or SOC 200,
SOC 301, and
SOC 350.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
SOC/ANT 101 and a signed Global Justice Minor; or SOC 100 and a signed Youth Studies Minor; or SOC 200, SOC 301, and SOC 350
Corequisites
None.
Cross Listed Courses
SWK 422
Explores peer culture, social problems, children in families, social policy, and social change of children ages 3-12. Also emphasizes race, class, and gender studies. Prerequisites:
SOC 100 or 201 or 221.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
SOC 100 or SOC 201 or SOC 221
Corequisites
None.
This course examines modern-day human trafficking within the context of social justice and human rights. Prerequisite:
SOC 100 or
ANT 205 or
SOC 205 or
PSC 351.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
SOC 100 or ANT 205 or SOC 205 or PSC 351
Corequisites
None.
Ethnographic methods, ethics, and research design in cultural anthropology. Identical to
ANT 450. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisite:
ANT 170.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
ANT 170
Corequisites
None.
Cross Listed Courses
ANT 450
A capstone seminar for advanced students within the Sociology major encompassing research and service learning or other sociologically- relevant projects, approved in advance by the instructor. Prerequisites: SOC 200, 301, 350; signed Sociology major; Junior or Senior standing; permission of instructor.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
SOC 200, SOC 301, SOC 350; signed Sociology major; Junior or Senior standing; permission of instructor
Corequisites
None.