Sociology Course Descriptions

1113 PRINCIPLES OF SOCIOLOGY

A survey course to introduce students to the science of human behavior. (A prerequisite for all other sociology courses)

2213 SOCIAL PROBLEMS

An examination of the major social problems found in our changing social environment. (Prerequisite: SOC 1113)

2353 PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY

A study of the theories and methods of anthropology with emphasis on man's biological development. (Prerequisite: SOC 1113)

2453 CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY

A study of the differences, similarities, and effects of material and nonmaterial culture on social organization. (Prerequisite: SOC 1113)

3003 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL RESEARCH

An introduction to the empirical approaches and techniques in Sociology, including the study of both descriptive and inferential statistics.

3113 ANALYSIS OF SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS

An analysis of society in terms of the major social institutions; family, religion, education, economics, and government.

3123 METHODS OF SOCIAL RESEARCH

An examination of the philosophy and methods related to sociological research.(Prerequisite: SOC 1113 and 3003)

3223 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

An examination of the effects of social experiences and groups on the development of personality.

3323 COLLECTIVE BEHAVIOR AND SOCIAL MOVEMENTS

Analysis of basic forms of collective behavior and their institutional and social psychological consequences.

3343 MEDICAL SOCIOLOGY

A study of the various factors associated with good health with an emphasis on factors more directly related to the aging process.

3423 URBAN SOCIETY

Description and interpretation of historical and contemporary trends in the urbanization process.

3523 JUVENILE DELINQUENCY

Analysis of research and theory related to the causes, extent, and correction of delinquency.

3623 RACE, GENDER AND ETHNIC RELATIONS

Historical and contemporary analysis of the social processes related to minority groups.

3723 THE FAMILY

A sociological and anthropological analysis of the family in social context.

3823 NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURES

An examination of the historical and cultural development of selected tribes.

3883 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK

An introduction to social work methods, programs, and private and public welfare agency settings.

3950 FIELD EXPERIENCE IN SOCIAL WORK

Practical application of social work techniques. (Prerequisite: SOC 1113 and 3883)

4113 SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY

A historical survey of the development of sociological theory in Europe and America.

4153 SOCIOLOGY OF DEATH AND DYING

An examination of attitudes and practices related to death and dying in a cross-cultural perspective. Topics include funeral practices, the ethics of euthanasia, a child's view of death, and the problems of widowhood.

4333 CRIMINOLOGY

Summary of sociological research on crime, theories of criminal behavior, and trends in criminal law and correction.

4383 STRATIFICATION AND INEQUALITY

A survey of the theory and research related to rank structures in social systems.

4533 POPULATION DYNAMICS

An examination of the major variables related to demographic change and their relationship to social values and structures.

4883 COMPARATIVE CULTURES

A comparison of the cultural environments of selected literate and preliterate societies.

4960 DIRECTED READING

Individualized readings in a variety of sociological topics. (Prerequisite: consent of instructor)

4970 SPECIAL STUDIES

Special study of selected sociological topics. (Prerequisite: consent of instructor)

4980 SEMINAR

Small group study of selected sociological areas of study. (Prerequisite: consent of instructor)

4990 RESEARCH

Applied research on selected sociological topics. (Prerequisite: consent of instructor)

5960 DIRECTED READINGS

Individualized readings in a variety of sociological topics. (Prerequisite: consent of instructor)

5970 SPECIAL STUDIES

Special study of selected sociological topics. (Prerequisite: consent of instructor)

5980 SEMINAR

Small group study of selected sociological areas of study. (Prerequisite: consent of instructor)

5990 RESEARCH FOR MASTER'S THESIS

Applied research on selected sociological topics. (Prerequisite: consent of instructor)