Sociology (SOC)
SOC 1113 Principles of Sociology
A survey course to introduce students to the science of human behavior. (A prerequisite for all other sociology courses)
SOC 2213 Social Problems
An examination of the major social problems found in our changing social environment.
SOC 3003 Introduction to Social Research
An introduction to the empirical approaches and techniques in Sociology, including the study of both descriptive and inferential statistics.
SOC 3223 Social Psychology
An examination of the effects of social experiences and groups on the development of personality.
SOC 3313 Statistics in Behavioral Sciences
An examination of the philosophy and methods related to sociological research.
SOC 3323 Collective Behavior and Social Movements
Analysis of basic forms of collective behavior and their institutional and social psychological consequences.
SOC 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.
SOC 3423 Urban Society
Description and interpretation of historical and contemporary trends in the urbanization process.
SOC 3443 Aging in Society
An introduction to aging in America and the ramifications of an older population for the private and public sectors.
SOC 3523 Juvenile Delinquency
Analysis of research and theory related to the causes, extent, and correction of delinquency.
SOC 3623 Race, Gender and Ethnic Relations
Historical and contemporary analysis of the social processes related to minority groups.
SOC 3723 The Family
A sociological and anthropological analysis of the family in social context.
SOC 3823 Native American Cultures
An examination of the historical and cultural development of selected tribes.
SOC 3883 Introduction to Social Work
An introduction to social work methods, programs, and private and public welfare agency settings.
SOC 3950 Field Experience in Social Work
Practical application of social work techniques.
SOC 4113 Sociological Theory
A historical survey of the development of sociological theory in Europe and America.
SOC 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.
SOC 4333 Criminology
Summary of sociological research on crime, theories of criminal behavior, and trends in criminal law and correction.
SOC 4383 Social Class in the United States
A survey of the theory and research related to rank structures in social systems.
SOC 4533 Population Dynamics
An examination of the major variables related to demographic change and their relationship to social values and structures.
SOC 4883 Comparative Cultures
A comparison of the cultural environments of selected literate and preliterate societies.
SOC 4960 Directed Reading
Individualized readings in a variety of sociological topics. Instructor consent required.
SOC 4970 Special Studies
Special study of selected sociological topics.
SOC 4980 Seminar
Small group study of selected sociological areas of study. Instructor consent required.
SOC 4990 Research
Applied research on selected sociological topics. Instructor consent required.
SOC 5960 Directed Readings
Individualized readings in a variety of sociological topics. Instructor consent required.
SOC 5970 Special Studies
Special study of selected sociological topics. Instructor consent required.
SOC 5980 Seminar
Small group study of selected sociological areas of study. Instructor consent required.
SOC 5990 Research for Master’s Thesis
Applied research on selected sociological topics. Instructor consent required.