2007-2008 UNIVERSITY CATALOGUE

SOC - Sociology

101 Introduction to Sociology
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
GE-IIIF
Introduces students to sociological perspectives of human social behavior, social structures, interaction, socialization, culture, institutions, and social change.

103 Survey of the Criminal Justice System
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
GE-IIIG
Cross-listed with CRMJ 103
No credit if taken after SOC 203. Credit may not be earned
in both CRMJ 103 and SOC 103.
The fundamental concepts and contemporary issues associated with criminal law, policing, the judicial systems, and corrections are presented.

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.

164 Family and Intimate Relationships
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
GE-IIIF
Credit may not be earned in both SOC 164 and WMNS 164
An introduction to dating, cohabitation, family formation, and marriage. Addresses the family as a social institution as well as changes in families. Attention to current issues in relationships and families.

202 Women and Men in Society: The Sociology of Gender
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IIIF
Cross-listed with WMNS 202
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.

302 Youth Crime and Juvenile Justice
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
GE-IIIG
Cross-listed with CRMJ 302
P: CRMJ/SOC 103
Credit may not be earned in both CRMJ 302 and SOC 302
Designed to give students a multidisciplinary understanding of the youth crime problem and the juvenile justice system. Topics covered include definitions and causes of youth crime, the philosophy and organization of the juvenile court, techniques of effective intervention and treatment, as well as the relationship between the juvenile justice system and components of the child welfare system. Includes cross-national information on the youth crime problem and efforts to control it.

303 Criminology
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IIIF
P: SOC 101
Examination of crime in its sociocultural context. Analysis of nature, causes, and extent of criminal behavior. Societal reactions to crime and criminals.

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.

312 Race and Ethnicity in the U.S.
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
GE-IIIF; CD3
P: SOC 101
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.

314 /514 Social Class and Inequality
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
GE-IIIF; CD1
P: SOC 101
Examination of the extent, causes, impact, and theoretical explanations for social inequality with an emphasis on social class; includes examinations of power relations, social mobility, poverty, race, and gender.

315 Social Movements
3 crs (3-0).
Not for GE
P: SOC 101
No credit if taken after SOC 491 with the same topic.
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.

316 Sociology of Family
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IIIF
P: SOC 101
Credit may not be earned in both SOC 316 and WMNS 316
Examines research and theory on families in the U.S. Emphasis on variations in families, recent changes, and prospects for the future.

321 The Individual in Society
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
GE-IIIF
P: SOC 101
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.

329 Juvenile Delinquency
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IIIF
P: SOC 101
Description and explanation of causes of juvenile delinquency; analysis of laws and the juvenile justice system including the police, the court, and corrections.

331 Sociological Data Analysis
3 crs (3-0). F.
Not for GE
P: Fulfillment of A & S B.A. Mathematics Competency
Requirement
P: SOC 101
P: Limited to sociology majors and minors, criminal
justice majors, and anthropology minors
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.

332 Methods of Social Research
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
Not for GE
P: SOC 331
P: Limited to sociology majors and minors and criminal
justice majors
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.

333 Qualitative Research Methods in Sociology
3 crs (3-0).
Not for GE
P: SOC 101 and two upper division SOC courses
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.

344 Sociological Theory
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
Not for GE
P: SOC 101
P: Limited to sociology majors and 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.

351 Sociology of Deviance
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IIIF
P: SOC 101
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.

364 /564 Social Gerontology
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IIIF
P: SOC 101
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.

395 Directed Studies
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
Not for GE
P: Six credits in sociology
Minimum resident GPA of 2.50
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
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Directed study of a sociological problem approved by the supervising instructor and department chair.

399 Independent Study - Juniors
1-3 crs.
Not for GE
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
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An intensive study of a sociological topic resulting in a quality paper or report.

417 Comparative Family Systems
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IIIF; CD1
P: SOC 101
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.

419 Sociology of Women
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IIIF; CD1
Cross-listed with WMNS 419
P: SOC 101
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.

426 Sociology of Human Sexuality
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IIIF
P: SOC 101
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.

445 Advanced Survey Research
3 crs (3-0).
Not for GE
P: SOC 331 and SOC 332
Participation in all phases of an actual survey research project including development of hypotheses, measurement, questionnaire design, sampling, data collection, coding, and data analysis.

486 Seminar in Contemporary Family Issues
3 crs (3-0).
Not for GE
P: Completion of 18 credits in interdisciplinary family
studies minor courses
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.

490 Sociology Capstone
3 crs (3-0). F.
Not for GE; CP
P: Minimum of 18 credits of sociology
P: 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.

491 Special Topics
3 crs (3-0).
Not for GE
P: SOC 101
Minimum junior standing
Course may be repeated when topic differs for a maximum of
9 credits
Limit of six credits counted toward minor
Intensive study of a topic selected because of special interest on the part of students or faculty. Topics include: Gender and Work, Medical Sociology, Marital Adjustment, and Divorce.

492 Honors Seminar in Sociology
1 cr (0-2).
Not for GE
P: Limited to sociology majors
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Resident, total, and departmental GPAs of 3.50 or higher; and acceptance of student into Honors Program.
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Design and reports of in-depth original study of selected sociological problems by students in Honors Program.

496 Research Apprenticeship in Sociology
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
Not for GE
P: 3.00 GPA in sociology courses with a minimum of six
crs
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.

497 Teaching Apprenticeship in Sociology
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
Not for GE
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+
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.

498 Sociology Internship
3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
SL-Full; Not for GE
P: 12 credits in sociology
Formal application with the instructor and department chair must begin at least eight weeks before registering for the course.
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A field experience course which integrates principles of sociology with work in an organization. Joint supervision by instructor and field representative.

499 Independent Study - Seniors
1-3 crs.
Not for GE
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
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An intensive study of a sociological topic resulting in a quality paper or report.

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.

797 Independent Study
1-3 crs.
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
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