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SOC |
2230 |
Social Problems in Contemporary Society (3) |
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An examination of
conditions that are harmful to society. Topics include problems with social
institutions, inequality, deviance, and social change. |
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SOC |
2275 |
Introduction to Sociology (3) |
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Survey of basic
sociological concepts and the effect of social phenomena on individuals,
groups and institutions. |
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SOC |
2290 |
Sociology of Marriage (3) |
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The social, psychological,
legal and practical aspects of marriage, emphasizing the sociological
perspective in an examination of major issues relating to marital success. |
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SOC |
3300 |
Social Institutions (3) |
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An analysis of several
major social institutions, their structural components, processes, and
resultant problems. Group interrelations and social change will be
emphasized. |
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SOC |
3301 |
Social Change (3) |
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An examination of social
changes precipitated by the invention, discovery, and diffusion of products
and technologies as society moves into the 21st century.
Technology-driven changes are explored within topics such as the
restructuring of occupations and the workplace, threats to personal privacy,
the emergence of virtual culture, the impact of the Internet on the concept
of human interaction and ethical issues created by technological
advancements. |
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SOC |
3302 |
Sociology of Small Groups (3) |
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An analysis of theory and
research relating to the structure, functions, and processes of small
groups. The course will explore group formation, structure, cohesion,
conformity, power, leadership, and communication. |
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SOC |
3310 |
Minorities in U. S. Social Structure (3) |
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An analysis of the role of
racial and cultural minorities in American society. Examines contributions
of anthropology, sociology, and psychology to theories of minority/majority
group relations. |
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SOC |
3320 |
Work, Family, and Changing Sex Roles (3) |
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Focuses on the overlapping
worlds of work and family, emphasizing how the interaction of family-related
issues, economic issues, and political issues influence and are influenced
by the changing sex roles of women and men in American society. |
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SOC |
3323 |
Juvenile
Delinquency (3) |
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An examination of social,
economic, psychological, and physiological determinants of young people’s
behavior as it concerns family, community, and social worker. |
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SOC |
3331 |
Family
Relations (3) |
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|
Study
of family, its origin, development, and problems affecting marital relations
and happiness. |
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SOC |
3332 |
Family Violence (3) |
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A course to provide
students with an in-depth study of the problems of violence in families
including spouse abuse, child abuse, elder abuse, and the dynamics and
dangers of violent relationships. The study will examine the root causes of
family violence and the devastating, multi-generational effects of violence
on its victims and society. Students will study current societal responses
to family violence including protection services, treatment programs, legal
defense strategies, and current legislation. |
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SOC |
3345 |
Criminology (3) |
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Study of crime and its
causes and measurements. Topics include various explanations of criminal
behavior, typology of crime, criminal justice system, and social relations
to crime. |
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SOC |
3350 |
Social Anthropology (3) |
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An investigation of a major
sub-discipline of anthropology using primary readings from its founders and
contemporary ethnographic research while using a social anthropological
approach. |
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SOC |
3356 |
Sociology of Aging (3) |
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Sociological examination of
global social changes precipitated by the demographic phenomenon of the
aging of U. S. society and other societies. Addresses the heterogeneity of
the older population, their locations, perceptions, and constraints. Issues
such as housing, transportation, health care, and death and dying are
explored. |
|
SOC |
3357 |
Sociological Aspects of Human Sexuality (3) |
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An examination of the
cultural and social components of sexuality including current perspectives
on sexuality, sex research and theory, cross-cultural perspectives and
sexual diversity, gender issues, sexual relationships, sexual orientations,
pregnancy and parenthood, sexually transmitted diseases, sexual
victimization, sexuality across the life span, and recent social changes
affecting sexuality in society. |
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SOC |
3380 |
Social Behavior (3) |
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Analysis of social behavior based on empirical
research.
Prerequisites: junior or senior standing and six hours of psychology, ENG
1102, or permission of instructor. NOTE: May be taken for psychology or
sociology credit, but not for both. |
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SOC |
4406 |
Urbanism (3) |
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Historical, physical,
economic, and social evolutions of urbanized areas. Emphasis on
contemporary urban problems with implications for policy and planning. Prerequisite: Twelve hours of social
science. |
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SOC |
4408 |
Rural America: Past and Present (3) |
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A study of rural society,
its organization, agencies, institutions, population trends and composition,
patterns of settlement, social processes and change in character.
Prerequisites: Twelve hours of social
science. |
|
SOC |
4409 |
Political Sociology (3) |
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|
An overview of politics and political systems
from earliest times to the present with some emphasis on
democratic systems in the U. S. and other modern countries. Prerequisite: Junior standing. |
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SOC |
4411 |
Demography and Population Analysis (3) |
| |
|
Overview of sociological and demographic theories
of the growth, decline, and movement of human populations.
Focus is given to concepts, methods and techniques used in the
social sciences to qualitatively and quantitatively examine the
causes and consequences of global demographic change.
This course may be taken for geography credit. |
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SOC |
4412 |
Social Change (3) |
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An in-depth analysis of
social and cultural change from earliest times to the present with an
exposition of the forces of both change and conservation, including
technology. Prerequisite: Junior standing. |
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SOC |
4415 |
Correctional Systems and Practices (3) |
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An examination of the
day-to-day operations and practices in modern correctional facilities in the
local, state and federal systems. |
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SOC |
4420 |
Sociological Theory (3) |
| |
|
Survey of sociological
theory with emphasis on theorists, their works and contributions to modern
sociological theory. |
|
SOC |
4421 |
Social Stratification (3) |
| |
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This is an introduction to
structures of social inequality. It surveys classical sociological theories
of inequality and reviews current empirical data on stratification world
wide. Students explore the impact of stratification on lifestyles,
including such topics as family, educational opportunities, religious
practices, status attainment, and social mobility. |
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SOC |
4425 |
Intro to Survey Research (3) |
| |
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An introduction to the foundations of social
research and the major types of research methods employed in
sociology. Prerequisite:
Twelve hours in the social sciences to include one course in statistics and
one course in research. |
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SOC |
4430 |
Sociology of Religion (3) |
| |
|
Sociological analysis of
religion, including the effect of religion on behavior and attitudes and the
inter-institutional relationships between religion and other institutions
within the U. S. |
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SOC |
4433 |
The Community (3) |
| |
|
A comparative view of the
social organization of communities having widely different economic, spatial
and cultural bases, analyzing the structure and interrelationship between
the community and other social institutions and organizations. Prerequisite: Twelve hours of social
science. |
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SOC |
4435 |
The Sociology of Complex Societies (3) |
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|
A history and analysis of
complex organizations from early to modern times. |
|
SOC |
4436 |
Social Evolution: Anarchy to Democracy
(3) |
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|
Social analysis of human history from bands to
modern societies.
Prerequisite: Fifteen hours of social science. |
|
SOC |
4440 |
Sociology and the Internet (3) |
| |
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Provides an overview of using the Internet for
social science research and practice. Prerequisites: Nine hours of social
science. |
|
SOC |
4441 |
The Sociology of Logic and Emotion (3) |
| |
|
A study of the links
between logic and emotions. Prerequisite:
Nine hours of social science. |
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SOC |
4456 |
Gerontology (3) |
| |
|
A survey of the aged in
America, with emphasis on the psychosocial aspects of aging. |
|
SOC |
4459 |
Medical Sociology (3) |
| |
|
The sociological
perspective applied to medicine. Topics include changing ideas of disease
causation, the role of practitioners and patients, the institutional
setting, differential delivery of health services, differential patterns of
morbidity and mortality, and the politics of health. |
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SOC |
4490 |
Internship in Sociology (3) |
| |
|
Applications of skills and knowledge of sociology
in government agency, foundation, public service institution or
similar situation under the supervision of a faculty member. Prerequisite: Approval of the student’s
academic adviser and department chair. |
|
SOC |
4491- |
Guided Independent Research (1 to 3 credit hours per course per
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4492 |
semester) |
| |
|
Undergraduate research with attention to critical
evaluation of research techniques, methods and procedures. Prerequisites: Junior or
senior standing with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0, permission of guiding
professor, approval of department chair or dean. A written request is to be
submitted to the department chair at least two weeks in advance of the term
in which the study is to be undertaken. May not be used to repeat a course
for which a grade of D or below has been earned. Application forms are
available in the office of University Records. Guided independent research
may be taken only in the applicant’s major or minor field. Also see index
for “Independent Study and Research.” |
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SOC |
4493- |
Guided Independent Study (1 to 3 credit hours per course per
semester) |
| |
4494 |
Supervised study through field and laboratory
projects, guided readings, creative endeavors or achievement of
specific skills.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing, with a minimum overall GPA of
3.0, permission of guiding professor, approval of department chair or dean.
A written request is to be submitted to the department chair at least two
weeks in advance of the term in which the study is to be undertaken. May
not be used to repeat a course for which a grade of D or below has been
earned. Application forms are available in the office of University
Records. Guided independent research may be taken only in the applicant’s
major or minor field. Also see index for “Independent Study and Research.” |
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SOC |
4495 |
Selected Topics (3) |
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|
Designed as a vehicle for the exploration of topics of current
interest within the major discipline of sociology. |
