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SOC 101. INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY THREE CREDITS A systematic view of sociology, providing essentials for an approach to questions about man in society; analysis of social processes, structures, and functions. SOC 211. THE FAMILY THREE CREDITS History and ethnological studies of family. Role of family in the development of the individual. Interrelation of church, state, and family. Social conditions and changes affecting the American family. Family stability and disorganization. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or ANT 101 or ANT 102 or approval of instructor. SOC 212. HUMAN SEXUALITY THREE CREDITS A balanced and thoughtful introduction to what is currently known about human sexuality. Research in sexuality comes from a variety of disciplines including Psychology, Sociology, Biology, Medicine, Physical Education and Human Education. Without assuming that the student has an extensive background in any of these fields, this course draws liberally on all of them and works hard to show how the biology, psychology and sociology of sex are interrelated. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or approval of instructor. Offered each fall semester. SOC 214. SEX ROLES THREE CREDITS This course deals with the origins of sex roles, the historical changes in sex roles, the consequences of sex roles to the individual and to society, and the outlook for sex roles in the future. Prerequisites: SOC 101 or ANT 101 or ANT 102 or approval of instructor. SOC 215. FAMILY VIOLENCE THREE CREDITS It is customary to think of violence between family members as infrequent and, when it does occur, as being the result of some mental defect or aberration. Research evidence shows that neither of these views is correct. This course examines the prevalence, experience, causes, and prevention of family violence. Prerequisites: SOC 101 or ANT 101 or ANT 102 or approval of instructor. SOC 221. SOCIAL PROBLEMS THREE CREDITS A survey of most pressing contemporary social problems and an examination of current theories of social disorganization. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or ANT 101 or ANT 102 or approval of instructor. SOC 222. CRIMINOLOGY THREE CREDITS An analysis of the nature and extent of crime and the causes and prevention of criminality. Topic areas include the history of criminology, criminological research methods, the extent and patterns of crime, and theories of criminal behavior, and criminal law and its functions. SOC 223. DRUGS AND ALCOHOL IN AMERICAN SOCIETY THREE CREDITS An examination of drugs and alcohol in American society as a major social problem. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or approval of instructor. Offered every other year. SOC 224. SOCIAL GERONTOLOGY THREE CREDITS Considers major findings about the social organization of aging and dying. Reviews history, present and future implications of the rapidly expanding population of elderly. Prerequisites: SOC 101 or ANT 101 or ANT 102 or permission of the instructor. SOC 225. JUVENILE DELINQUENCY THREE CREDITS An examination of the nature and extent of juvenile delinquency, its causes, and its prevention. Topics include the similarities and differences between juvenile and adult justice systems; trends in juvenile delinquency; theories of delinquency; gangs; and the roles of family, schools, and legal institutions as well as community-based programs and their role in delinquency prevention and control. SOC 226. CORRECTIONS, PROBATION AND PAROLE THREE CREDITS A study of the agencies devoted to the correction and treatment of convicted offenders with a special focus on adult and juvenile probation, parole agencies supervising offenders in the community, as well as residential correction facilities including jails, prisons and juvenile institutions. SOC 228. DEVIANCE AND SOCIAL CONTROL THREE CREDITS This course examines the nature of deviant behavior and the social responses to it. Topics covered are: what constitutes deviance, theories of deviance, varieties of deviant behavior, and the types of social responses to deviant behavior. SOC 231. FIELDS OF SOCIAL WORK THREE CREDITS A survey of the main problems of social work and of agencies and methods that have developed to cope with them. The nature and requirements of the different fields of social work. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or ANT 101 or ANT 102 or PSY 101 or approval of instructor. SOC 234. GROUP COUNSELING THREE CREDITS Students enrolled in this course will learn about different types of group counseling services. Students will acquire knowledge of group practice issues for each phase in the evolution of groups. Students will develop initial competence in beginning work as a group leader/facilitator. This course will be offered every third semester. Prerequisite: SOC 101. SOC 235. CORRECTIONS COUNSELING THREE CREDITS Interviewing and intervention strategies in dealing with the criminal offender population in both prison and community settings as well as the social services available for this population. SOC 236. INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING THREE CREDITS Students enrolled in this course will gain knowledge of the counseling process including values, goals, methods, and limitations. Students will learn about various client characteristics that impact the counseling relationship. Students will develop initial competence in delivering counseling services. This course will be offered every third semester. Prerequisite: SOC 101. SOC 251. SOCIOLOGY OF MINORITIES THREE CREDITS A theoretical analysis of inter-group tensions and processes of adjustment with special reference to modern racial, national, and religious conflicts. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or ANT 101 or ANT 102 or approval of instructor. SOC 261. SOCIOLOGY OF SPORT THREE CREDITS An examination of sport from a social and cultural perspective. Emphasis is placed on examining how the institution of sport is a microcosm of American society, reflecting society's major cultural beliefs, and how the organization of sport reflects that of society. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or approval of instructor. Offered every other year. SOC 263. THE URBAN ENVIRONMENT THREE CREDITS See description under Political Science listing, PS 212. (Same as PS 212). SOC 341. INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY THREE CREDITS A general survey of the field of social psychology. Social factors in human nature; psychology of individual differences; social interaction; collective behavior; psychology of personality; social pathology. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or ANT 101 or ANT 102 or PSY 101 or approval of instructor. SOC 352. SOCIAL STRATIFICATION THREE CREDITS A survey of the structure and dynamics of social inequality in American life. Attention is focused on the institutionalization of power arrangements that perpetuate intergenerational patterns of economic, political, and prestige inequalities among collectivities. A special effort is made to compare the consequences of structured social inequality for the very wealthy and the very poor. Prerequisites: SOC 101 or ANT 101 or ANT 102 or permission of instructor. SOC 361. MEDICAL SOCIOLOGY THREE CREDITS Surveys findings and methods in current applications of sociology to medicine. Includes a consideration of large and small scale social influences on the organization of medical institutions and practices. Prerequisites: SOC 101 or ANT 101 or ANT 102 or permission of the instructor. SOC 371. METHODS OF RESEARCH IN SOCIOLOGY THREE CREDITS Introduction to sociological research; selected problems of research in social relations; interviewing techniques; questionnaire design and case studies. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or approval of instructor. SOC 373. QUANTITATIVE REASONING FOR THE SOCIAL SCIENCES THREE CREDITS This course is an introduction to quantitative analysis for the social sciences using SPSS, one of the most frequently and widely used statistical packages in the world. Students will learn how to enter and manipulate data in SPSS, apply and interpret statistics from descriptive through multiple regression, and test hypotheses using statistical methods. (Same as PS 265). Prerequisite: SOC 101, SOC 371, or PS 261, or approval of instructor. SOC 381. SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY THREE CREDITS The aim of the course is to provide the student majoring in sociology, or in one of the related fields, with a historical background necessary for understanding of the current trends in sociology as well as for clarification of its distinct subject matter, problems, and methods. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or approval of instructor. SOC 390. SENIOR CAPSTONE THREE CREDITS This course in intended for senior sociology majors. In this course you will complete an empirical research paper, quantitative or qualitative, and present the results to an audience of faculty and peers. Prerequisites: SOC 371, SOC 381. SOC 395-396. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH ONE TO THREE CREDITS Independent study and research for advanced students in the field of the major under the direction of a staff member. A research paper at a level significantly beyond a term paper is required. Prerequisite: By arrangement with an instructor. SOC 397. SENIOR CAPSTONE IN CRIMINOLOGY THREE CREDITS Independent research project required for a degree in criminology. It is ideally taken during the last semester before graduation and has been designated as "writing intensive," which means that writing is an essential component of the course. Students work independently under the guidance of an advisor to develop and execute an original research project following guidelines used by professional societies such as the American Sociological Association. SOC 399. COOPERATIVE EDUCATION ONE TO SIX CREDITS Professional cooperative education placement in a private/public organization related to the student's academic objectives and career goals. In addition to their work experience, students are required to submit weekly reaction papers and an academic project to a Faculty Coordinator in the student's discipline. (See the Cooperative Education section of this Bulletin for placement procedures.) Prerequisites: Sophomore standing, 2.0 cumulative average, consent of academic advisor, approval of placement by department chairperson. SOC 198/298/398/498. TOPICS THREE CREDITS A study of topics of special interest not extensively treated in regularly offered courses. SOC 491. SEMINAR THREE CREDITS Presentations and discussions of selected themes and issues in sociology. Prerequisite: Criteria will vary according to content of seminar. |
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