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SOC111
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Principles of Sociology
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The focus of this course is centered on an in depth examination of social forces and their impact on social structure, sociocultural evolution and the socialization process. The theoretical perspectives, concepts, and principles of sociology are then...
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SOC150
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Introduction to Social Justice
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?In this course, students will explore contemporary justice realities in modern society. Students will examine the dynamics of oppression relating competing theories of social justice to systems of power grounded in race, ethnicity, nationality, gen...
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SOC202
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Drugs and Society
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This course is designed to give students a general overview of the role and extent of alcohol and drug use in our society. Areas to be discussed include an examination of societal attitudes, structures, and policies towards drug use, defining and un...
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SOC223
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Sociology of Aging
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Course will examine the societal aspects of aging; the meaning and consequences of aging; cultural and ethnic issues; and the interaction of the aging with political, economic, and other social phenomena. Course focus begins at the later stage of mid...
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SOC225
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Contemporary Social Problems
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An in-depth study of selected social problems, emphasizing major theoretical approaches to understanding problem situations. Particular attention is given to diversity and oppression as they impact on life in contemporary America.
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SOC242
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Criminology
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This course surveys, and critically appraises, various theories of crime causation, including an examination of classical, biological, psychological, and sociological perspectives on the etiology of crime. CJ/SOC credit.
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SOC244
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Juvenile Delinquency
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A course planned to aid the student in the examination of juvenile delinquency as a social problem from the perspectives of control prevention and rehabilitation. Delinquency will be viewed as to definition, genesis and extent. The social institution...
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SOC275
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Gangs and Cults
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Examines the historical and contemporary issue of gangs and cults in United States and focuses on gang and cult recruitment, subculture, beliefs, activities, signs, and symbols. CJ/SOC credit.
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SOC301
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Race, Ethnic & Minority Issues
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The course will examine the interaction between the dominant and minority cultures particularly within the United States. Students will be introduced to a transnational perspective; exploring groups who have immigrated to the United States, but share...
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SOC305
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Social Psychology
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The psychological study of the individual in relation to social groups, social forces, and social problems. PSYC/SOC credit.
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SOC307
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Victimology
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A detailed investigation of the psychodynamic, behavioristic, humanistic, and dispositional perspectives as related to the four basic issues of each (i.e. theory, research, assessment, and therapy.)
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SOC330
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Topics in Sociology
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A concentrated analysis of social institutions in specialized areas. Topics include politics, education, religion, sports, medicine, collective behavior, etc. On demand, repeatable to a maximum of nine semester hours
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SOC340
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Marriage and Family Relationships
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This course explores the similarities and differences among families and marriages, family structures and functions, changes throughout the family life cycle, and the history of marriage and family in American culture. Critical topics in the area of...
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SOC352
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Social Deviance
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The systematic and objective study of human behavior and phenomena that conventional society has labeled different, rule-breaking and norm-violating.
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SOC355
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Human Sexuality
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An examination of such topics as sexual potential and development, reproduction, psychosexual factors, values, morality, sexual varieties, social influences, sexual problems, sexual diseases, love, sexual expression, and the role of the schools, mass...
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SOC360
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Research Methods in Social Science
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An introduction to methodological techniques of research in the social sciences. Emphasis is placed on quantitative and qualitative research methodologies as they relate to building knowledge for practice and to evaluating service delivery in all are...
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SOC415
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Advanced Criminology & Profiling
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Advanced Criminology and Profiling is a case study approach to applying theory to the practice of criminology. The case histories of some infamous and not-so-infamous criminals will be examined for the purpose of applying criminological theory. Stude...
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SOC498
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Independent Study
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No Description Set
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SOC640
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Special Topics
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Individual or group studies of course work in sociology. Graduate standing, permission of the professor of record and the approval of the director of graduate studies in education.
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SOCCORE
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Social Science Core
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No Description Set
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SOCELCT
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Sociology Elective
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No Description Set
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