101 Introduction to Sociology
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
GE-IIIF
Human social behavior, social structures, interaction,
socialization, culture and personality, institutions, and
social change.
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142 Contemporary Social Problems
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IIIF
Sociological perspectives are applied to the identification,
analysis, explanations, and solutions to social problems of
contemporary American society.
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164 Courtship and Marital Relations
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
GE-IIIF
See also WMNS164
Credit may not be earned in both SOC 164 and WMNS 164
A functional analysis of courtship and marriage in the
United States including dating, premarital sex, alternative
life-styles, engagement, sexual adjustment, childbearing,
widowhood, divorce, and remarriage.
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202 Women and Men in Society: The Sociology of Gender
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IIIF
See also WMNS202
Credit may not be earned in both SOC 202 and WMNS 202
An examination of women's and men's relationships and roles
in the United States and in other societies; the development
and consequences of gender identity and gender roles for
individuals, relationships, and society.
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203 Introduction to Criminal Justice
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: SOC 101
GE-IIIF
Nature of crime and criminal responsibility, law
enforcement, basic concepts of criminal law, criminal
courts, juvenile court process, professional roles in the
criminal justice system.
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303 Criminology
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: SOC 101
GE-IIIF
Examination of crime in its sociocultural context. Analysis
of nature, causes, and extent of criminal behavior. Societal
reactions to crime and criminals.
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305 Sociology of Police
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: SOC 101 and SOC 203
GE-IIIF
Examines police operations as they exist today, including
the roles and responsibilities of modern law enforcement
officers. Presents the latest evidence and a variety of
viewpoints on the effectiveness of community-based policing
and contemporary police practices for handling family
violence.
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310 Principles of Demography
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IIIF
Size, composition, and spatial distribution of human
populations; changes resulting from demographic and other
social processes; consequences for human welfare,
implications for population policies.
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312 Race and Ethnicity in the U.S.
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: SOC 101
GE-IIIF; CD3
Causes and consequences of prejudice, racism, and
discrimination. Examination of minority status of African
Americans, Native Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Asian
Americans. Contrast to European ancestry groups.
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314 /514 Social Class and Inequality
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: SOC 101
GE-IIIF; CD1
Causes, consequences and features of inequality in societies
and local communities, especially United States; social
classes, status groups, power relations, social mobility,
strategies for reducing inequality.
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315 Social Movements
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
P: SOC 101
Not for GE
The course examines past and contemporary efforts by people
to bring about or resist social change. Topics include the
origins of social movements, their members, resources, and
tactics, and causes of success or failure.
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316 Sociology of the Family
3 crs (3-0). F, even-numbered years.
P: SOC 101
GE-IIIF
See also WMNS316
Credit may not be earned in both SOC 316 and WMNS 316
A theoretical analysis of the family as a social subsystem
including mate selection, power and authority, the American
kinship system, marital adjustment, marital dissolution,
retirement, and widowhood.
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321 The Individual in Society
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: SOC 101
GE-IIIF
Ethnomethodological, symbolic interactionist, and other
microsociological approaches to the social psychological
study of the individual in interaction and society. Topics
covered include identity, reasoning, emotion, gender
differences, and face-to-face interaction.
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329 Juvenile Delinquency
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: SOC 101
GE-IIIF
Description and explanation of causes of juvenile
delinquency; analysis of laws and the juvenile justice
system including the police, the court, and corrections.
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331 Sociological Data Analysis
3 crs (2-2). F.
P: MATH 110 or equivalent; SOC 101
Not for GE
Limited to SOC majr/minr,criminal justice major & ANTH minor
Part I of the statistics-methods sequence. An introduction
to widely used techniques of analyzing sociological data.
Attention to statistical description, statistical inference,
graphic presentation, and interpretation of results.
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332 Methods of Social Research
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
P: SOC 331
Not for GE
Limited to sociology majors and minors
Criminal justice majors may also enroll
Part II of the statistics-methods sequence. Surveys
foundations of social science, quantitative and qualitative
research strategies and techniques. Attention is given to
the process of inquiry, design, measurement, observation,
data management, analysis, and presentation.
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333 Qualitative Research Methods in Sociology
3 crs (3-0).
P: SOC 101 and two upper division SOC courses
Not for GE
Introduction to qualitative research methods in sociology
such as participant observation, unstructured interviews,
postmodern and deconstructionist analysis, text analysis,
participatory action research, feminist approaches, visual
sociology, and conversation analysis.
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342 Proseminar in Sociology
1 cr (2-0). F.
P: SOC 101
Not for GE
Limited to sociology majors
Minimum junior standing
Field trips required
An orientation to the areas of specialization within
sociology, along with an inventory of sociological career
opportunities and reports of professional activities of
faculty.
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344 Sociological Theory
3 crs (3-0). F.
P: SOC 101
Not for GE
Limited to SOC majors and minors and ANTH minors
Trends in explanatory sociology from the classical
traditions of, e.g., Marx, Weber, and Durkheim, to various
contemporary theoretical programs. Distinctiveness of
sociological research applied to the interplay of economy,
state, and culture.
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351 Sociology of Deviance
3 crs (3-0).
P: SOC 101
GE-IIIF
Sociological perspectives are used to enhance the
understanding of deviance as human behavior in the social
context. The causes and consequences of the various forms of
deviance are examined. Social action programs to control,
manage and prevent deviance are presented, analyzed, and
evaluated.
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364 /564 Social Gerontology
3 crs (3-0). Sp, odd-numbered years.
P: SOC 101
GE-IIIF
Focus on normal aspects of aging. Effect of aging on roles
of aged in economy, government, religion, family, community,
voluntary associations, and other sectors of society.
Theories of aging and current research in the area.
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395 Directed Studies
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
P: Six credits in sociology.
Not for GE
Minimum resident GPA of 2.50
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Get form from department office
Directed study of a sociological problem approved by the
supervising instructor and department chair.
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398 Practicum in Criminal Justice
3-6 crs. F, Sp, Su.
P: SOC 101 and 30 credits in courses which apply to the
criminal justice major
SL-Full; Not for GE
Limited to criminal justice majors
Course may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits
Formal application with the instructor and department chair
must begin at least eight weeks before registering for the
course.
Get form from department office
A field course which integrates principles of criminal
justice with practical experience in a criminal justice
agency. Supervision by instructor and agency representative.
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399 Independent Study - Juniors
1-3 crs.
Not for GE
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Get form from department office
An intensive study of a sociological topic resulting in a
quality paper or report.
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417 Comparative Family Systems
3 crs (3-0). F, odd-numbered years.
P: SOC 101
GE-IIIF; CD1
Study of the origins of American familial customs and
patterns; comparative analysis of family life in selected
industrial and post-industrial societies. Emphasis on mate
selection, power and authority, kinship patterns, child-
rearing, marital dissolution.
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419 Sociology of Women
3 crs (3-0).
P: SOC 101
GE-IIIF; CD1
See also WMNS419
Credit may not be earned in both SOC 419 and WMNS 419
Sociological analysis of women's statuses and roles in
American society, focusing on socialization experiences,
family, work, and sexual roles. Attention is also focused on
contemporary issues and the experiences of American women.
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426 Sociology of Human Sexuality
3 crs (3-0).
P: SOC 101
GE-IIIF
See also WMNS426
Credit may not be earned in both SOC 426 and WMNS 426
A sociological analysis of the current perspectives on human
sexuality including the human sexual response, sexual
dysfunction, the socio-psychological motivations for birth
control utilization, alternative life-styles, pornography,
and sexual deviance.
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445 Advanced Survey Research
3 crs (3-0).
P: SOC 331 and SOC 332
Not for GE
Participation in all phases of an actual survey research
project including development of hypotheses, measurement,
questionnaire design, sampling, data collection, coding, and
data analysis.
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455 Correctional Systems
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: SOC 303
Not for GE
Field trip required
The development, objectives, and standards of correctional
systems. The history of imprisonment as a means of social
control. Rehabilitation, deterrence, and other current
correctional philosophies. Examination of current
correctional programs.
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486 Seminar in Contemporary Family Issues
3 crs (3-0).
P: Completion of 18 credits in interdisciplinary family
studies minor courses
Not for GE
An intensive review of the latest research and theory
concerning major contemporary family issues including
alternative life-styles; divorce, remarriage, and blended
families; dual earner families; and sexual adjustment and
sexual satisfaction.
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490 Sociology Capstone
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
P: SOC 101, 331, 332, and 344
Not for GE
Capstone experience for majors in this department
Limited to sociology majors
This course enables majors to integrate the skills and
knowledge they have obtained through the major. It uses
their existing expertise to develop a synthesis of the basic
research and applied components of the discipline.
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491 Special Topics
3 crs (3-0).
P: SOC 101
Not for GE
Minimum junior standing
Course may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits
Intensive study of a topic selected because of special
interest on the part of students or faculty. Topics include:
Sociology of the Military, Marital Adjustment and Divorce.
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492 Honors Seminar in Sociology
1 cr (0-2).
Not for GE
Limited to sociology majors
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Resident, total, and departmental GPAs of 3.5 or above; and
acceptance of student into Honors Program.
Get form from department office
Design and reports of in-depth original study of selected
sociological problems by students in Honors Program.
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496 Research Apprenticeship in Sociology
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
P: 3.0 GPA in sociology courses with a minimum of six crs
Not for GE
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Course may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits
Instructor approval required
Qualified students, supervised by faculty, engage in
collaborative research with faculty. Research apprenticeship
activities may include interviews, observations, and
questionnaire construction; variable measurement; data
collection, coding, analysis; secondary data analysis;
interpretation of data.
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497 Teaching Apprenticeship in Sociology
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
P: Minimum of 15 credits in sociology; 3.00 GPA in SOC
courses; completion of the course (or equivalent) in
which assisting with a minimum of a B+
Not for GE
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Course may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits
Instructor approval required
Qualified students, supervised by faculty, facilitate
teaching and learning in a specific course or courses.
Teaching apprenticeship activities may include holding
discussion/review sessions; class presentations; tutoring
individual students; answering student questions.
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498 Field Practicum in Sociology
3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
P: 12 credits in sociology
SL-Full; Not for GE
Formal application with the instructor and department chair
must begin at least eight weeks before registering for the
course.
Get form from department office
A field experience course which integrates principles of
sociology with work in an organization. Joint supervision by
instructor and field representative.
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499 Independent Study - Seniors
1-3 crs.
Not for GE
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Get form from department office
An intensive study of a sociological topic resulting in a
quality paper or report.
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791 Current Topics in Sociology
3 crs (3-0).
P: SOC 101
Areas of contemporary concern to faculty which develop
general social understanding and enrich the lives of
professionals, graduate students, and other interested adult
members of the community.
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797 Independent Study
1-3 crs.
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Get form from department office
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