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.
Justice policies and practices of alternatives to incarceration including community corrections, probation, parole, and prisoner reentry with a focus on reform and abolition. Prerequisites: SOC 200QR, SOC 220, and SOC 350; an additional 9 hours of social and criminal justice coursework.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
SOC 200QR, SOC 220, and SOC 350; an additional 9 hours of social and criminal justice coursework.
Corequisites
None.
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.
Analyzes causes of forced migration and human trafficking and their implications for international security; students gain first-hand experience of meeting refugees. Identical to PSC 444. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisite: PSC 100 or SOC 100 or PSC 150 or PSC 242; completion of 56 credit hours.
Credits
3(3-0)
Cross Listed Courses
PSC 444
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.