SOCIOLOGY (SOC)


SOC 1000. Introduction to Sociology/(3).F;S.


An introduction to the field of sociology and the
sociological perspective. Gives students a basis
for understanding how society operates. Topics
include, groups, family, bureaucracies, social
class, power, deviance, minority relations,
community and social change. Required for majors
and minors. (CORE: SOCIAL SCIENCES)




SOC 1100. Social Problems in American
Society/(3).F;S.


A survey course which examines the major social
problems in America today, such as poverty,
racism, sexism, aging, militarism and war,
environmental abuse, crime, mental illness, drug
abuse and alcoholism. (CORE: SOCIAL SCIENCES)




SOC 1110. Marriage and Family Relations/(3).F;S.


Sociological perspectives and knowledge concerning
intimate relationships, marriage, and family life
in American society. General topics include
marriage and marital relations; the family as a
social institution; intimacy and love; sex,
sexuality, and sexual relations; gender relations;
singlehood; family dynamics; parenthood and child
rearing; family crisis, conflict, and change; and
marital separation, divorce, and remarriage.
(CORE: SOCIAL SCIENCES)




SOC 1530-1531. Selected Topics/(1-4).On Demand.


This course cannot be applied to the sociology
major or minor or applied to core curriculum
requirements.




SOC 2500. Independent Study/(1-4).F;S.




SOC 2700. Sociology of Sport/(3).S.


This course examines the social significance of
sport. Attention will focus on sport as an
institution, social process, and its relation to
social organization, race, gender, class, and
major institutions such as family, education, mass
media, government and economics. Students will be
provided with an understanding of the impact of
sport on culture and vice versa. (CORE: SOCIAL
SCIENCES)




SOC 2850. Gender and Society/(3).F;S.


Sociological introduction to the effects of gender
on social relations and contemporary social
issues. Major topics include socialization, women
as a minority group, work and family,
interpersonal power, and law. Historical and
cross-cultural analyses also are included. Other
topics may be added at the request of the student
or the initiative of the instructor. (WRITING)
(CORE: SOCIAL SCIENCES)




SOC 3100. Gerontology/(3).F;S.


This course will provide a broad overview of the
physical, psychological, social, and cultural
aspects of aging. Major concepts, issues, and
current research on aging will be analyzed, and
current and proposed federal, state, and local
programs impinging on the aged will be examined.




SOC 3320. Sociology of Conflict Resolution/(3).F.


Social conflict is an everyday experience for most
people. How we deal with conflict often determines
our life outcomes. This class investigates the
causes of conflict, the conditions under which
conflict leads to violence and the techniques of
conflict resolution on both societal and
interpersonal levels. This course is designed to
help students put sociological theory to practical
use.




SOC 3330. Social Deviance/(3).F;S.


The course explores the social causes of and
explanations for deviant behavior. The course
emphasizes theoretical explanations of social
deviation illustrated with substantive examples
such as homosexuality, addictive behavior,
alienation and others as they occur in a social
context.




SOC 3340. Criminology/(3).F;S.


Study of origins and purposes of criminal law;
survey of the various theoretical approaches to
the study of crime causation; examination of
various categories of criminal behavior including
violent crime, occupational crime, political
crime, criminal sexuality; and an overview of the
criminal justice system which seeks to deter,
convict and punish offenders.




SOC 3350. Corrections/(3).F;S.


A study of the history and development of the
adult correctional system as part of the larger
adult criminal justice system. Includes overview
of the criminal justice system, a review and
analysis of theories of punishment, a study of
institutional treatment in a total institution and
the roles of inmates and staff, and a study of
alternatives to incarceration such as parole and
probation. Prerequisite: SOC 3340 or 3360 or
permission of instructor.




SOC 3360. Delinquency and Juvenile
Corrections/(3).S.


A study of the history and development of the
juvenile correctional system as part of the larger
juvenile justice system. Includes definitions of
delinquency, a survey of various theoretical
approaches to delinquency causation and
punishment, a comparison of the juvenile and adult
systems of correction and an overview of the
special problems of juvenile offenders.




SOC 3370. Sexual Deviance and Violence/(3).S.


Examines the cultural and historical contexts of
sexual attitudes and behavior, the definition of
deviance, theories of deviance, and specific forms
of sexually deviant behavior. Treatment strategies
are considered. (WRITING)




SOC 3450. Popular Culture/(3).S.Alternate Years.


Examines the nature and use of popular culture,
and the popular forms of everyday life in America,
including popular beliefs, popular images of
objects and people, popular events and rituals,
and the popular arts. Among topics considered are
soap operas, sports, rock and popular music,
movies, plays, art, comics, fashions, popular
literature, and other forms of mass-mediated
culture.




SOC 3500. Independent Study/(1-4).F;S.




SOC 3520. Instructional Assistance/(1).F;S.


A supervised experience in the instructional
process on the university level through direct
participation in a classroom situation. Grading
will be on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis
only. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. May
be repeated for a total credit of three semester
hours.




SOC 3530-3549. Selected Topics/(1-4).On Demand.


An opportunity to study a special topic or
combination of topics not otherwise provided for
in the sociology curriculum. May be repeated for
credit when content does not duplicate.




SOC 3600. Medical Sociology/(3).F.


A study of health care, medical settings, and the
medical professions. Includes the creation and
epidemiology of disease and illness, the structure
of the health care industry, doctor-patient
interaction, and major health care problems.
(WRITING)




SOC 3750. Propaganda/(3).F.


A study of the media and techniques of propaganda
as an instrument of public opinion formation.
Concepts from political science and sociology will
be used in an analysis of the formation and nature
of public opinion and pressure groups.




SOC 3800. Sociology of War/(3).F.


A study of the sociological effects of war on
individuals, families, and communities. Topics
that are covered include military conscription and
the draft, the role of minorities in the military,
pro-war and anti-war movements, readjustment
problems of veterans, war crimes, the portrayal of
war in film and music, ethnocentrism and cultural
differences, general causes of war and conflict
resolution.




SOC 3885. Research Methods I/(3).F;S.


Relationship of theory to research; research
design, sampling procedures, application of
research methodologies. Required of majors.
(WRITING)




SOC 3890. Research Assistance/(1).On Demand.


Supervised involvement in faculty research
project. May be repeated for a total of 3 semester
hours credit. Graded on S/U basis.




SOC 3895. Research Methods II/(3).F;S.


Data preparation and analysis, computer
applications, presentation and interpretation of
findings. Required of majors. Prerequisite: SOC
3885 or permission of instructor. (NUMERICAL DATA;
COMPUTER)
(ND Prerequisite: Passing the math placement test
or successful completion of MAT 0010.)




SOC 3950. Sociological Theory I/(3).F;S.


This course examines the major theories that have
contributed the most to our understanding of
social behavior and human relationships. The
course covers the early history of sociology.
Required of majors.




SOC 3960. Sociological Theory II/(3).F;S.


This course examines the major theories that have
contributed the most to our understanding of
social behavior and human relationships. The
course covers contemporary theories and recent
trends. Required of majors.




SOC 4000. Religion and Society/(3).F.Alternate
years.


A general introduction to a sociological
perspective on religion. Examines the social
meaning and consequences of religion in both its
religious and secular roles in modern society.
Alternate years.




SOC 4250. Collective Behavior and Social
Change/(3).F.Alternate Years.


A study of the forces that impact upon society and
the delivery of services by governments either
through revolution or orderly directed change; the
study of the strategy, tactics and effects of
change and who affects change.




SOC 4390. Applied Sociology Seminar/(3).F;S.


This course is REQUIRED prior to taking SOC 4900
(Internship). Topics include: (1) an introduction
to applied sociology, (2) the history, value and
rationale of experiential learning, (3) personal
values discovery and skills assessment, (4)
exploring career options requiring sociological
skills, (5) developing job seeking skills and
preparing for an internship, (6) learning to turn
academic education into job transferable skills,
and (7) applying sociological skills in the work
environment.


                             
SOC 4450. Senior Seminar/(3).F;S.


Synthesis, application, and evaluation of
sociological perspectives to enhance the
understanding of sociology, social behavior, and
social issues. Consideration of major theoretical
and methodological approaches in sociology and
application of the sociological imagination,
principles, and concepts to everyday life.
Emphasis on the development of critical and
analytical thinking skills. Required of majors.
Prerequisites: SOC 3885, 3895, 3950, and 3960.
(SPEAKING; WRITING)




SOC 4510. Senior Honors Thesis/(3).On Demand.


Independent study and research. Honors thesis
directed by a member of the Department of
Sociology and Social Work. Prerequisites:
Completion of 6 semester hours of departmental
honors work and permission of the departmental
honors coordinator.




SOC 4530-4549. Selected Topics/(1-4).On Demand.


An opportunity to study a special topic or
combination of topics not otherwise provided in
the sociology curriculum. May be repeated for
credit when content does not duplicate.




SOC 4551. The Social Context of Services to Older
Adults/(3).F.


This course focuses on both policy and practice
issues related to services for older adults.
Drawing on research from both sociology and social
work, the long-term impact on an aging society on
social institutions as well as relevant modes of
practice in addressing the needs of the older
population are emphasized. Prerequisites for
social work majors: SW 2020; SW 2630; SW 3330; or
consent of the instructor. Prerequisites for
sociology majors: none. (CROSS-DISCIPLINARY) (Same
as SW 4551.) [Dual-listed with SOC/SW 5551.]




SOC 4560. Race and Minority Relations/(3).F.


Examination of intergroup relations, including
racial, ethnic, and women's issues; the bases of
conflict, accommodation, and assimilation; the
nature and consequences of prejudice and
discrimination; evaluation of proposals for
reduction or elimination of prejudice and
discrimination. (MULTI-CULTURAL) [Dual-listed with
SOC 5560.]




SOC 4570. The Addictive Process/(3).F;S.


An examination of sociological and psychological
contributants to alcohol and drug addiction and
abuse in our society. The addictive process and
its impact on the individual and society are
described, as well as treatment and prevention
program efforts. Students will also examine their
own feelings and attitudes about alcohol and drug
use and abuse. (Same as HPC 4570/5560.)
[Dual-listed with SOC 5570.]




SOC 4600. Political Sociology/(3).S.Alternate
Years.


An analysis of the social influences on political
behavior, the relationship between political and
other institutions, the uses and abuses of
political power. [Dual-listed with SOC 5600.]




SOC 4650. Women: Offenders, Victims,
Practitioners/(3).S.


This course will explore issues related to women
as offenders, victims, and practitioners in the
criminal justice system. It will examine the
types of crime committed by women, the ways women
are handled by the police, courts and correctional
system, women's victimization by battering, rape
and harassment, and women in non-traditional
criminal justice occupations. [Dual-listed with
SOC 5650.]




SOC 4710. Rural and Urban
Communities/(3).S.Alternate Years.


Analysis of the structure and functioning of rural
and urban communities; social organization and
change within and among communities. [Dual-listed
with SOC 5710.]




SOC 4750. Social Stratification/(3).F.


A study of the distribution of wealth, power,
privilege, and prestige. The course examines
conservative, liberal, and radical explanations of
human inequality. Cross-cultural and comparative
analysis is used to focus on various problems of
inequality and their consequences. [Dual-listed
with SOC 5750.]




SOC 4800. Sociology of the Family/(3).S.


The origin and development of the family as a
social institution; the contemporary family in
various cultures; the relationship of the family
to the economic, political, religious, and
educational institutions in American society.
Prerequisite (for undergraduates): SOC 1110.
[Dual-listed with SOC 5800.]




SOC 4850. Population Analysis/(3).On Demand.


Systematic study of the core areas of demography
including fertility, mortality, and migration and
the social and economic determinants and
consequences of population processes. Survey of
the concepts, methods, and materials of
demographic analysis utilizing population
projections, computer analysis, and census data.
[Dual-listed with SOC 5950.]




SOC 4900. Field Experience:
Internship/(3-12).S;SS.


Supervised placement in a setting which provides
an opportunity for students to observe and
practice sociological skills. Graded on an S/U
basis. Prerequisite: SOC 4390.