Sociology Courses
SOC 121 (3-0-3)
Sociology
This course introduces students to the basic patterns of social behavior and the structure and functions of social organizations. It emphasizes research methodology, culture and cultural change, socialization and deviance, population and social stratification, and social institutions. This course is a service learning course.
SOC 122 (3-0-3)
Social Problems
This course provides a sociological orientation to the study of social problems, and the analysis of several contemporary issues. The topics selected may include, but are not limited to: addiction, crime, ecology, education, medical care, poverty, prejudice, discrimination, social sexual issues, urban issues, and research methodology. This course is a service learning course.
SOC 125 (3-0-3)
Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare
This course focuses on the theoretical, philosophical, historical and ethical dimensions of the social work profession in the United States. It introduces students to core social work theories and skills and to the best practices associated with them. This course presents current theories and issues in social work affecting local, state and national social programs, agencies, and individuals.
SOC 127 (3-0-3)
Interpersonal and Group Dynamics
This course introduces students to interpersonal and group communication skills as they apply to human services settings. The course content is reinforced by a required service learning project.
SOC 200 (3-0-3)
Statistics for Social Sciences
This course introduces students to the application of statistical methods in the social
sciences for the purpose of experimentation. The course provides an overview of how
descriptive and inferential statistics, including measures of central tendency and
variability, correlation and regression, estimation, confidence intervals and various
methods of hypothesis testing such as ANOVA and Chi-square, are used in research.
PR: SOC 121 or PSY 121, and eligible to enroll in a 100-level math course
SOC 222 (3-0-3)
Sociology of the Family
This course focuses on family dynamics in the United States in historical and cross-cultural
context. It examines family structure, organization, dissolution, and services, as
well as internal and external influences, and marital and nonmarital relationships.
PR: SOC 121 or SOC 122
SOC 224 (3-0-3)
Sociology of Aging
This course examines aging on both the individual and societal levels. Psychological
and physiological aspects of aging are discussed as well as social policy in light
of how they may affect quality of life for the elderly.
PR: SOC 121 or SOC 122
SOC 228 (3-0-3)
Minority Groups
This course covers past, current, and possible trends in minority versus majority
group relations in the United States. Emphasis is placed upon dominate versus subordinate
racial and/or ethnic groups. In addition, other subordinate groups such as those identified
by gender, sexual orientation, or disability will be discussed. The nature of prejudice
and discrimination are also discussed as well as strategies to reduce them.
PR: SOC 121 or SOC 122
SOC 230 (3-0-3)
Intro to Sociological Theory
The course focuses on the theories of Karl Marx, Max Weber, Emile Durkheim, and George
Mead. The course also examines contributions of the above theorists and their followers
and critics on the development of contemporary sociological theory. Theory construction
and value neutrality are additional subjects.
PR: SOC 121 or SOC 122
SOC 232 (3-0-3)
Social Deviance
This course explores various aspects of social deviance within society. Context and
socio-cultural variables will be examined in determining cause, impact, and consequence
of deviant behavior. Theories of deviance and selected areas of deviant behavior such
as: genocide, suicide, cyberspace, terrorism, addiction, and sex are discussed and
evaluated.
PR: PSY 121 or SOC 121