Catalog
Sociology
Following are course descriptions. Check the Annual Schedule to plan your schedule.
SOCIOLOGY & 101
Introduction to Sociology (5)
Introduces the major perspectives and methods in sociology to explain the principles of society, culture and sociocultural relationships. Topics include socialization, social interaction and structure, groups, organizations, deviance, stratification, inequality, institutions and social change. Previously SOC 110. Mandatory decimal grading.
SOCIOLOGY 112
Introduction to Criminology (5)
An introduction to Criminology as an academic discipline and as a science. Discussions include Crime theory, measuring crime, impact of crime and treatment of offenders and victims. Mandatory decimal grading.
SOCIOLOGY & 201
Social Problems (5)
Analysis of the process of social and personal disorganization and reorganization as related to selected social problems such as crime, delinquency, drug abuse, poverty, race relations and over population. Previously SOC 270. Mandatory decimal grading.
SOCIOLOGY 250
Sociology of Families (5)
Examines the institution of the family in various cultures in the United States and globally. Current issues, debates and public policies that affect the family will also be examined. Previously SOC 252. Mandatory decimal grading.
SOCIOLOGY 288
Sociology of Minority Groups (5)
Within a sociolgical context, examine current and historical issues confronting United States minority groups. Explore the influence of culture and social structure on intergroup relations within the U.S. to include topics such as prejudice, discrimination, power, privilege and group identity. Mandatory decimal grading.
SOCIOLOGY 295
Special Topics in Sociology (5)
Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Sociology. Previously SOC 285.
SOCIOLOGY 297
Individual Project in Sociology (1)
Individual project in a specific area of sociology. By arrangement with instructor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission, based on evaluation of students' educational and work experience.
SOCIOLOGY 298
IndividualProject in Sociology (2)
Individual project in a specific area of sociology. By arrangement with instructor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission, based on evaluation of students' educational and work experience.
SOCIOLOGY 299
Individual Project in Sociology (3)
Individual project in a specific area of sociology. By arrangement with instructor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission, based on evaluation of students' educational and work experience.
Introduction to Sociology (5)
Introduces the major perspectives and methods in sociology to explain the principles of society, culture and sociocultural relationships. Topics include socialization, social interaction and structure, groups, organizations, deviance, stratification, inequality, institutions and social change. Previously SOC 110. Mandatory decimal grading.
SOCIOLOGY 112
Introduction to Criminology (5)
An introduction to Criminology as an academic discipline and as a science. Discussions include Crime theory, measuring crime, impact of crime and treatment of offenders and victims. Mandatory decimal grading.
SOCIOLOGY & 201
Social Problems (5)
Analysis of the process of social and personal disorganization and reorganization as related to selected social problems such as crime, delinquency, drug abuse, poverty, race relations and over population. Previously SOC 270. Mandatory decimal grading.
SOCIOLOGY 250
Sociology of Families (5)
Examines the institution of the family in various cultures in the United States and globally. Current issues, debates and public policies that affect the family will also be examined. Previously SOC 252. Mandatory decimal grading.
SOCIOLOGY 288
Sociology of Minority Groups (5)
Within a sociolgical context, examine current and historical issues confronting United States minority groups. Explore the influence of culture and social structure on intergroup relations within the U.S. to include topics such as prejudice, discrimination, power, privilege and group identity. Mandatory decimal grading.
SOCIOLOGY 295
Special Topics in Sociology (5)
Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Sociology. Previously SOC 285.
SOCIOLOGY 297
Individual Project in Sociology (1)
Individual project in a specific area of sociology. By arrangement with instructor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission, based on evaluation of students' educational and work experience.
SOCIOLOGY 298
IndividualProject in Sociology (2)
Individual project in a specific area of sociology. By arrangement with instructor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission, based on evaluation of students' educational and work experience.
SOCIOLOGY 299
Individual Project in Sociology (3)
Individual project in a specific area of sociology. By arrangement with instructor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission, based on evaluation of students' educational and work experience.