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2011-2012 Archived Catalog Information
- Sociology Courses
| Course descriptions may be updated periodically to reflect changes since the last published catalog. | ||
| Course Number |
Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| SOC-113 | Introduction to Sociology | An introduction to the sociological understanding of human interaction ... Read More » |
| SOC-116 | Social Problems | An examination of traditional and contemporary problems associated wit ... Read More » |
| SOC-212 | Statistics for Sociology | In this course, students will be introduced to descriptive and basic i ... Read More » |
| SOC-214 | Research Methods in Sociology | How sociologists decide what to study, how they select a research desi ... Read More » |
| SOC-217 | Sociology of Urban Life | An examination of the effects of the city on human life in its broades ... Read More » |
| SOC-218 | Crime and Law in Indian Country | What happens if you commit a crime on an Indian reservation? Who wil ... Read More » |
| SOC-220 | Childhood and Adolescence in Contemporary Society | This course examines the development of children and adolescents from ... Read More » |
| SOC-222 | Women in Struggle on Film | Women's struggles in arenas from war to labor disputes will be examine ... Read More » |
| SOC-223 | Families in Contemporary Society | An exploration of the diversity of contemporary families. Comparisons ... Read More » |
| SOC-224 | Families in Contemporary Society (Spain) | Spain has experienced major socio demographic changes since the mid 19 ... Read More » |
| SOC-225 | Sociology of Romance | The meaning of romance and courtship today and its social consequences ... Read More » |
| SOC-226 | Religion in Contemporary Society | An examination of the fundamental purpose and functions of religion in ... Read More » |
| SOC-227 | Race in American Society | Despite the election of Barack Obama as President of the United States ... Read More » |
| SOC-228 | Culture Diversity & Human Need | Enables students to examine, as well as develop an awareness and appre ... Read More » |
| SOC-229 | Social Class and Inequality | This course examines the difference between the life experience of tho ... Read More » |
| SOC-230 | Bad Girls | This class explores the images of the traditional bad girl in films. T ... Read More » |
| SOC-231 | Victims of Crime | In recent years, public attention to victims of crime has grown enormo ... Read More » |
| SOC-234 | Criminal Justice Systems | An overview of issues and social variables involved in the pre-arrest ... Read More » |
| SOC-235 | Sociology of Law | Law and legal systems are examined in contemporary society. Emphasis ... Read More » |
| SOC-236 | Deviance and Social Control | Who and what is deviant? How shall the society respond? The course e ... Read More » |
| SOC-237 | Drugs and Society | This course examines the sociological issues revolving around drug use ... Read More » |
| SOC-238 | Cops & Robbers: Crime on Film | An examination of images of crime and justice portrayed in the America ... Read More » |
| SOC-239 | Men and Violence | An exploration of the nature of masculinity and its connection to inte ... Read More » |
| SOC-240 | Drugs and Society I | Most Americans think of prohibited substances such as marijuana, cocai ... Read More » |
| SOC-241 | Drugs and Society II | Illegal drug use is reported almost daily in the news. This course wi ... Read More » |
| SOC-242 | Law, Health & Human Rights | This course will look at the special opportunities and obligations of ... Read More » |
| SOC-243 | Introduction to Health & Human Services | A survey of the fundamental values, organization and methods of practi ... Read More » |
| SOC-244 | Social Work With Families | This course will provide an in-depth analysis of family dynamics as we ... Read More » |
| SOC-253 | Sociology of Health and Illness | This course provides students with an introduction to how social norms ... Read More » |
| SOC-254 | U.S. Health Care Landscapes | In this course, students will learn about how the U.S. health care sys ... Read More » |
| SOC-256 | Sociology of Aging | Consideration of the physiological, psychological and social factors a ... Read More » |
| SOC-273 | Women in Contemporary Society | A critical analysis of theory and research related to the socializatio ... Read More » |
| SOC-275 | Women and Crime | This course examines the complex relationships between women and crime ... Read More » |
| SOC-276 | Sex and Society | An examination of human sexuality as experience and institution. Sexu ... Read More » |
| SOC-285 | Terrorism and Counterterrorism | This course is designed to give students an overview of Terrorism and ... Read More » |
| SOC-286 | Women and Work | An exploration of the relationship between gender roles, work environm ... Read More » |
| SOC-315 | Sociological Theory | An examination and comparison of the origin, development and structure ... Read More » |
| SOC-320 | Ireland and the Irish | A look at the Irish in Ireland and America with a special focus on the ... Read More » |
| SOC-321 | Identity, Self and Society | This course explores the emergence of the self as an intersection of b ... Read More » |
| SOC-322 | Tough Guise | Representations of masculinity in contemporary societies are examined ... Read More » |
| SOC-325 | Popular Culture in America | An investigation of the images of life provided by mass communications ... Read More » |
| SOC-326 | Protest and Social Change | An exploration of recent and contemporary protest movements. Cases st ... Read More » |
| SOC-327 | Special Topics: General Sociology | A course with special interest topics in sociology which changes depen ... Read More » |
| SOC-329 | Sociology of Globalization | Globalization is shrinking the world. How and why did this happen? T ... Read More » |
| SOC-330 | Global, Racial and Ethnic Diversity | What are the roles of race and ethnicity from a global perspective? A ... Read More » |
| SOC-333 | Sociology of Crime | This course offers an in-depth examination of the many different theor ... Read More » |
| SOC-334 | Sociology of Policing | An investigation of the emergence, organization, and structure of poli ... Read More » |
| SOC-335 | Corrections and Punishment | A sociological exploration of coercive and incapacitative responses to ... Read More » |
| SOC-336 | Probation and Parole | Correctional theories are reviewed along with the historical developme ... Read More » |
| SOC-337 | Juvenile Justice and the Law | Considers the problems surrounding the legal definition and handling o ... Read More » |
| SOC-338 | White Collar Crime | An examination of the relationship between crime, business activity, a ... Read More » |
| SOC-339 | Sociology of Violence | A description of violence in the United States. This course emphasizes ... Read More » |
| SOC-343 | Child Welfare Services | A survey of the historical development and current composition of serv ... Read More » |
| SOC-347 | Immigration Law and Policy | This course examines U.S. Immigration legislation and policies, focusi ... Read More » |
| SOC-354 | Death and Dying | An examination of changing definitions of life and death, social facto ... Read More » |
| SOC-355 | Women and Health | An exploration of topics that relate particularly to women as provider ... Read More » |
| SOC-357 | Global Health and Healing | An examination of how different cultures understand health and illness ... Read More » |
| SOC-374 | Diversity Among Women | An exploration of the diverse experiences of womanhood as shaped by ra ... Read More » |
| SOC-379 | Anthropological Perspectives in Spain | The recent changes in both Spain and Portugal are only the latest in a ... Read More » |
| SOC-380 | Special Topics in Sociology: Peer Tutoring | Specialized topics based on peer tutoring research and development. C ... Read More » |
| SOC-381 | Special Topics in Sociology: Peer Tutoring | Specialized topics based on peer tutoring research and development. Co ... Read More » |
| SOC-390 | The Prison Experience, Literature and Film | An examination of prison writings, films, and the actual experience of ... Read More » |
| SOC-433 | Seminar in Crime & Justice | An analysis and interpretation of empirical and theoretical issues in ... Read More » |
| SOC-443 | Seminar in Health, Medicine, & the Body | An overview of the historical development and current concerns in the ... Read More » |
| SOC-453 | Seminar in Sociology | This course will explore topics in sociology, requiring students to sy ... Read More » |
| SOC-483 | Professional Practicum I | Students are provided with the opportunity to apply academic learning ... Read More » |
| SOC-484 | Professional Practicum II | Students are provided an opportunity to intensify or extend their inte ... Read More » |
| SOC-510 | Independent Study | Members of the department hold special meetings with students and dire ... Read More » |