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SOC 301 Sociological Theory

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 SOC 201 or SOC 221.

Credits
3(3-0)

SOC 302 Social Inequality

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: Any course from University Program Group IV-C; or SOC 100 or SOC 201 or SOC 221. (University Program Group IV-A: Studies in Discrimination)

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

Any course from University Program Group IV-C; or SOC 100 or SOC 201 or SOC 221.

Corequisites

None.

SOC 307 Social Movements, 1960s to the Present

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.

SOC 311 Sociology of Education

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.

SOC 312 Institutions of Custody: State Care and Public Policy in Practice

The structural, organizational, and functional dimensions of custodial institutions in American society, emphasizing social processes of jails, prisons, mental hospitals, group homes, and youth institutions. Prerequisites: SOC 100 or SOC 221

Credits
3(3-0)

SOC 313 Green Criminology: Examining Environmental Harm

Examines crimes and harms impacting the natural environment, the planet, and both human and non-human life from the perspective of the field of green criminology. Prerequisites: SOC 100 or SOC 221 or PHL 158 or ENV 101.

Credits
3(3-0)

SOC 315 Rape Culture

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)

SOC 317 Sociology of Gender

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

SOC 318 A Toolkit for Advocacy and Activism

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

SOC 323 Racism and Inequality

Racial structural inequalities in everyday relations, institutions and landscapes as they ground prejudice and discrimination. Recommended: Sophomore level or completion of English Competencies. (University Program Group IV-C: Studies in Racism and Cultural Diversity in the United States)

Credits
3

SOC 324 Criminology

Focus on theories of crime, the nature of major crimes, the processes of the criminal justice system, and crime prevention. Prerequisites: SOC 100 or SOC 201 or SOC 221.

Credits
3(3-0)

SOC 326 Inequalities and Justice Processes: Race, Class and Gender

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.

SOC 327 “It’s Not Like CSI”: Media and the Criminal Legal System

Examine the ways in which media impacts the criminal justice system and societal perceptions of crime. Prerequisite: SOC 100.

Credits
3(3-0)

SOC 330 Social Issues through the Prism of a Prison

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.

SOC 333 Crimes of the Powerful: Examining Government and Corporate Crime

Definitions, concepts, theories and contemporary examples of crimes of the powerful including 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.

SOC 345 The Civil Rights Movement

Examines the civil rights movement through documentary film and other sources, focusing on mass movement from 1940s to 1980s. Identical to PSC 325, REL 345, PHL 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, IGR 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)

Cross Listed Courses

REL 345/PHL 345/PSC 325

SOC 350 Social Research Methodologies

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)

SOC 365 Criminal Law

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

SOC 370 Global Environmental Issues

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

SOC 371 Culture, Economies, and Social Change

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. Prerequisites: 56 credit hours.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

56 credit hours

Corequisites

None.

Cross Listed Courses

ANT 371

SOC 395 Internship in the Applications of Sociology

An integrative learning experience where students apply sociological knowledge and skills to a work experience. Prerequisites: At least 9 hours in Sociology and approval of Sociology Chair.

Credits
1-12(Spec)

SOC 397 Independent Study

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.

SOC 399 Special Topics in Sociology

Consideration of subject matter not included in courses currently listed in catalog.

Credits
1-12(Spec)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.