Sociology Course Descriptions

1113# PRINCIPLES OF SOCIOLOGY.

A survey course to introduce students to the science of human behavior. (A prerequisite for all other sociology courses)

2213# SOCIAL PROBLEMS.

An examination of the major social problems found in our changing social environment. (Prerequisite: SOC 1113)

2353# PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY.

A study of the theories and methods of anthropology with emphasis on man’s biological development. (Prerequisite: SOC 1113)

2453# CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY.

A study of the differences, similarities, and effects of material and nonmaterial culture on social organization. (Prerequisite: SOC 1113)

3003 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL RESEARCH.

An introduction to the empirical approaches and techniques in Sociology, including the study of both descriptive and inferential statistics.

3113# ANALYSIS OF SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS.

An analysis of society in terms of the major social institutions; family, religion, education, economics, and government.

3123 METHODS OF SOCIAL RESEARCH.

An examination of the philosophy and methods related to sociological research.(Prerequisite: SOC 3003)

3223# SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY.

An examination of the effects of social experiences and groups on the development of personality.

3323# COLLECTIVE BEHAVIOR AND SOCIAL MOVEMENTS.

Analysis of basic forms of collective behavior and their institutional and social psychological consequences.

3343# MEDICAL SOCIOLOGY.

A study of the various factors associated with good health with an emphasis on factors more directly related to the aging process.

3423# URBAN SOCIETY.

Description and interpretation of historical and contemporary trends in the urbanization process.

3523# JUVENILE DELINQUENCY.

Analysis of research and theory related to the causes, extent, and correction of delinquency.

3623# RACE, GENDER AND ETHNIC RELATIONS.

Historical and contemporary analysis of the social processes related to minority groups.

3723# THE FAMILY.

A sociological and anthropological analysis of the family in social context.

3823# NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURES.

An examination of the historical and cultural development of selected tribes.

3883 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK.

An introduction to social work methods, programs, and private and public welfare agency settings.

3950 FIELD EXPERIENCE IN SOCIAL WORK.

Practical application of social work techniques. (Prerequisite: SOC 3883)

4113# SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY.

A historical survey of the development of sociological theory in Europe and America.

4153# SOCIOLOGY OF DEATH AND DYING.

An examination of attitudes and practices related to death and dying in a cross cultural perspective.

Topics include funeral practices, the ethics of euthanasia, a child’s view of death, and the problems of widowhood.

4333# CRIMINOLOGY.

Summary of sociological research on crime, theories of criminal behavior, and trends in criminal law and correction.

4383# STRATIFICATION AND INEQUALITY.

A survey of the theory and research related to rank structures in social systems.

4533# POPULATION DYNAMICS.

An examination of the major variables related to demographic change and their relationship to social values and structures.

4883# COMPARATIVE CULTURES.

A comparison of the cultural environments of selected literate and preliterate societies.

4960 DIRECTED READING.

Individualized readings in a variety of sociological topics. (Prerequisite: consent of instructor)

4970 SPECIAL STUDIES.

Special study of selected sociological topics. (Prerequisite: consent of instructor)

4980 SEMINAR.

Small group study of selected sociological areas of study. (Prerequisite: consent of instructor)

4990 RESEARCH.

Applied research on selected sociological topics. (Prerequisite: consent of instructor)

5960 DIRECTED READINGS.

Individualized readings in a variety of sociological topics. (Prerequisite: consent of instructor)

5970 SPECIAL STUDIES.

Special study of selected sociological topics. (Prerequisite: consent of instructor)

5980 SEMINAR.

Small group study of selected sociological areas of study. (Prerequisite: consent of instructor)

5990 RESEARCH FOR MASTER’S THESIS.

Applied research on selected sociological topics. (Prerequisite: consent of instructor)

# Liberal Arts and Sciences Course