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Courses in Sociology
SOC 100. Forum in Sociology or
Social Work. 1 cr; pass/fail. Lecture and discussion of current
social issues or topics in sociology or social work. Subtitle will
designate area. May repeat with different subtitles for 3 cr max. 2 hrs
per wk or equiv.
SOC 101(MNS). Introduction to
Sociology.
3 cr. Sociology as special field of social science, social relations,
and social systems; the organization of societies and other human
groupings; fundamentals of sociological investigation, dealing with the
underlying premises, concepts, logic, and methods of sociology. GDR:SS1
SOC 102(MNS). Social Problems.
3 cr. Theories explaining social and personal disorganization and
deviation; selected contemporary problems analyzed and related to their
social contexts. GDR:SS1
SOC 224. Sociology of Childhood.
3 cr. Socialization processes in the early years; impact of social and
cultural forces on child-rearing practices and outcomes; child welfare.
Prereq: 101 or 102. GDR:SS1
SOC 225. Sociology of
Adolescence.
3 cr. Socialization processes in the adolescent years; impact of social
and cultural forces on adolescent issues and problems. Prereq: 101 or
102. GDR:SS1
SOC 230. Criminology.
3 cr. Analysis of crime as an institution, with reference to behavior of
those who define, engage in, or become the victims of criminal behavior.
Prereq: 101 or 102. GDR:SS1
SOC 240. Marriage and the Family.
3 cr. Institutional variations of marriage/family; contributions of
behavioral sciences to understanding processes of courtship and marriage
interaction. Prereq: 101 or 102. GDR:SS1
SOC/SW 262. Social Welfare Policies
and Programs. 3 cr. Development and philosophy of social welfare as an
institutional system; critical analysis of programs, policies and
issues; their interrelationship with other aspects of the social system.
May not earn credit in both SOC 262 and SW 262.
SOC 270(MNS). Minority Groups.
3 cr. Role of minorities in society, their influence, impact, and
relationship to the larger society. Prereq: 101 or 102 or cons instr.
GDR:SS1
SOC 300. The American Community.
2 or 3 cr. Community organization and social processes that influence
community behavior and change. Prereq: 101 or 102 or cons instr. GDR:SS1
SOC 306. Social Aspects of
Substance Abuse. 3 cr. Social aspects of alcohol, cocaine, heroin, and
other drugs. Emphasis on prevention, cause, treatment, and social
policies. Prereq: 101 or cons instr.
SOC 308/508. Sociology of
Medicine.
3 cr. Analysis of the social organization of medicine and health care
delivery systems; social processes and conditions of disease and health,
such as adaptations to illness, the sick role, and doctor-patient
relationship. Prereq: 101 or 102 or cons instr. GDR: SS2.
SOC 310. Social Psychology.
3 cr. How social learning and habits relate to development of the social
self in groups: interaction, perception, motivation, attitudes, values,
communication, roles in interpersonal relations. Prereq: 101 or 102 or
cons instr. GDR:SS1
SOC 322. Culture and Personality.
3 cr. How literate and nonliterate cultures and subcultures affect
personality development.
SOC 327. Social Inequality.
3 cr. Analyze patterns of inequality in the distribution of power,
rewards, and opportunities between classes and other groups. Prereq: 101
or 102 or cons instr. GDR:SS1
SOC 328. Poverty, Welfare, Social
Insurance. 2 or 3 cr. Study poverty in the U.S.; income maintenance
programs including social security, unemployment insurance, workers'
compensation, pension plans, and social assistance; health insurance.
May not earn credit in both 328 and Econ 328. Prereq: 9 credits in
sociology or Econ 210 or cons instr.
SOC 332. Juvenile Delinquency.
3 cr. Definition and sociological explanations of juvenile delinquency;
individual and gang forms; control and treatment. Prereq: 101 or 102 or
cons instr.
SOC 333. Corrections.
3 cr. Control and treatment of offenders. Prereq: 230 or 332.
SOC 340. Community Research.
3 cr. Methods and practice of applied research in community-based
organizations. Prereq: 101.
SOC 343(NW). Cultural
Perspectives of Family.
3 cr. The family as social institution, its place in
different culture/social strata, impact of industrialization and
urbanization. Prereq: 101 or 102 or cons instr.
SOC 350/550. Sociological Theory.
3 cr. History, content, construction, and application of sociological
theories. Prereq: 101 or cons instr.
SOC 351/551. Social Statistics.
4 cr. Descriptive and inferential statistics; use statistical software
to analyze sociological data. 3 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. Prereq: Math
100 or equiv, Soc 101, 350 or cons instr.
SOC 352/552. Research Methods.
3 cr. Examine and apply social research processes from problem
formulation to data analysis; includes computer applications. Prereq:
350 and 351 or cons instr.
SOC 355. Environmental Sociology.
3 cr. Sociological perspectives on relationships between society and the
natural environment emphasizing causes and consequences of natural
resource depletion and environmental degradation. Prereq: 101, or cons
instr or jr st. GDR:SS2 EL
SOC 356. Urban Sociology.
3 cr. Comparative and historical approach to cities; urban spatial
structure, temporal patterns and population characteristics; ecological
factors; social structure and psychological aspects of urban metropolis;
implications for policy and planning. Prereq: 101 or 102 or cons instr.
SOC 357. Sociology of Planning.
3 cr. Social context of policymaking and planning process; theoretical
approaches to planning; planning and social change; specific topics in
planning (city and regional, social service, environment). Prereq: 101
or 102 or cons instr.
SOC 360. Population Problems.
3 cr. Demography, population theory, trends, and analysis;
SOC/SW 363. Social Services in Rural Communities. 3 cr. Evaluation of nonmetropolitan, regional social services and delivery systems; characteristics of rural populations and community analysis; concept/function of generalist social worker in nonmetropolitan areas. May not earn credit in both SOC 363 and SW 363. Prereq: Admission into Social Work major or cons instr.
SOC/SW 364. Social Services in Native
American Communities.
3 cr. Introduction to values, beliefs, customs, and histories of Native
Americans emphasizing
SOC 366. Sociology of Aging.
3 cr. Sociological theories/methods used to study aging; processes affecting
social status of older people and social attitudes toward them; impact of
increasing numbers of elderly on institutions of American society. Prereq:
101 or 102 or cons instr. GDR:SS2
SOC 368. Sociology of Mental Health.
3 cr. Sociological perspectives and interpretations in the nature and causes
of mental disorders. Theories of controlling mental illness, the development
of mental health policies in the United States and strategies of preventive
and community psychiatry. Prereq: 101 or 102 or cons instr. GDR:SS2
SOC 370(NW). Sociology of
Globalization.
3 cr. Theories, problems, and processes of social and cultural change in
various cultures resulting from internal and external social forces. GDR:SS1
SOC/SW 376. Human Behavior and Social
Environment.
3 cr. Theories of interaction between individuals and the social environment
that apply to the practice of social work. Prereq: 261.
SOC 390/590. Basic Statistical
Methods for Social Sciences.
3 cr. Descriptive and inferential statistics; use statistical software to
analyze sociological data. Does not apply to sociology major. Prereq: 101
and Math 100 or equiv or cons instr.
SOC 395/595. Special Topics in
Sociology.
1-3 cr. Subtitle will designate area. May repeat for credit with different
subtitles. Prereq: 3 cr in sociology or cons instr.
SOC 467/667. Social Gerontology.
3 cr. Critical issues in social gerontology; emphasis on industrialized
societies; analyze techniques for implementing programs/policies relating to
older population. Prereq: 9 cr in social sciences or cons instr.
SOC 492. Applied Sociology Practicum.
3-6 cr. Observe and apply sociology practice under guidance of cooperating
field placement supervisors in an approved social service agency; emphasis
on guided applied sociology. Sociology majors may apply for placement with
cons field coordinator and chair. Prereq: Sr st.
SOC 493. Applied Sociology Practicum
Seminar. 1 cr. Weekly meetings to discuss application of applied
sociology practice theory to the agency setting. May repeat for 4 cr max.
Prereq: Con reg in 492.
SOC 497-499. Special Work.
Each 1-3 cr. Upperclass sociology majors or minors may arrange for
independent study with cons chair. Credit based on scope of project. May
apply 6 cr max to major.
497. Sociological Analysis and Research.
499. Sociology of Knowledge.
SOC 760. Seminar in Adult Development
and Socialization.
2 or 3 cr. Advanced study of adult development and socialization topics. For
development and administration of midlife and late maturity programs. Prereq:
9 cr in social sciences or cons instr.
SOC 796. Independent Study.
1-3 cr. Supplements preparation in area of specialization. Prereq: 9 cr in
social sciences and cons chair.
SOC 799. Thesis.
2-6 cr.
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