SOC105 Introduction to Criminology 4 credits (4 lec hrs/wk)
An interdisciplinary and introductory overview of the study of crime, criminal behavior, and the application of theory to crime prevention and offender treatment. Examines the uses and limitations of empirical research methods to the study of crime. Reviews the principal political, economic, social, cultural, psychological, biological, and ideological theories of criminal behavior. Identifies the major categories of crime and discusses the relevance of crime classification. Explores the influence of criminological theory on public policy.
This course may be taken 1 time for credit.
Course classification: LDC
SOC180 Internship: Sociology 1-12 credits (3 lab hrs/wk/cr)
Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent
Practical on-site experience that will allow students to explore workplace environments and career options in the field of sociology.
This course may be taken 12 times for credit.
Course classification: LDC
SOC204 Introduction to Sociology 3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
This course explores how social context shapes people’s lives by systematically analyzing culture, socialization, social interaction, social stratification, race and ethnic relations and the general dynamics of human groups. The course also analyzes development and application of sociological concepts, perspectives and research methodology. May be taken independently of SOC 205/206.
This course may be taken 1 time for credit.
Course classification: LDC
SOC204H Introduction to Sociology with Hono 3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
This course explores how social context shapes people’s lives by systematically analyzing culture, socialization, social interaction, social stratification, race and ethnic relations and the general dynamics of human groups. The course also analyzes development and application of sociological concepts, perspectives and research methodology. May be taken independently of SOC 205H/206H.
This course may be taken 1 time for credit.
Course classification: LDC
SOC205 Social Institutions and Change 3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
This course explores how societies change over time, focusing on recent social changes. Using sociological theories, concepts, and methodologies, the course examines the impacts of changes on individuals and social institutions such as the family, religion, education, economics, media, political systems, health and medicine. May be taken independently of SOC 204/206.
This course may be taken 1 time for credit.
Course classification: LDC
SOC205H Institutions and Social Change Hon 3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
This course explores how societies change over time, focusing on recent social changes. Using sociological theories, concepts, and methodologies, the course examines the impacts of changes on individuals and social institutions such as the family, religion, education, economics, media, political systems, health and medicine. May be taken independently of SOC 204H/206H.
This course may be taken 1 time for credit.
Course classification: LDC
SOC206 Social Problems and Issues 3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
This course investigates causes and consequences of social problems – and feasible solutions to such problems – within specific cultural and historical contexts. Social problems examined include: crime and delinquency; group discrimination; inequality, poverty, alienation; domestic and international violence; immigration; environment and energy. May be taken independently of SOC 204/206.
This course may be taken 1 time for credit.
Course classification: LDC
SOC206H Social Problems and Issues with Hon 3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
This course investigates causes and consequences of social problems – and feasible solutions to such problems – within specific cultural and historical contexts. Social problems examined include: crime and delinquency; group discrimination; inequality, poverty, alienation; domestic and international violence; immigration; environment and energy. May be taken independently of SOC 204H/206H.
This course may be taken 1 time for credit.
Course classification: LDC
SOC208 Sociology of Sport 3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
Emphasizes sport as an important social institution in contemporary society. Includes histories, definitions, and functions of sport; theory and methods for studying the sociology of sport; the role of sport in socialization and education; good sportsmanship in the context of societal values; the business and economics of sport; media and sport; the globalization of sport; deviance in sport; trends in organized, competitive sports; and fitness and leisure sport activities.
This course may be taken 1 time for credit.
Course classification: LDC
SOC210 Marriage and Family 3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
Examines intimate relationships, courtship, marriage and family patterns, old, new, and unconventional. The course focuses on how relationships are built, maintained, and change over time, including analysis of love, sexuality, children, conflict, divorce, blended families, disabilities, and death of family members.
This course may be taken 1 time for credit.
Course classification: LDC
SOC213 Racial and Ethnic Relations 3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
The course extensively discusses the nature of the relationships among racial and ethnic groups in America and in societies around the world. Explores major topics such ethnic stratification, prejudice and discrimination, assimilation and pluralism, multiculturalism and current trends in intergroup relations.
This course may be taken 1 time for credit.
Course classification: LDC
SOC213H Racial and Ethnic Relations with Ho 3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
The course discusses the nature of relationships among racial and ethnic groups in America and in societies around the world. Explores major topics such as racial and ethnic stratification, prejudice and discrimination, assimilation and pluralism, multiculturalism and current trends in intergroup relations.
This course may be taken 1 time for credit.
Course classification: LDC
SOC228 Environmental Sociology 3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
Prerequisite(s): ( MTH60 )
This course examines human-nature interactions in the context of global social, economic, and political change. We explore the social and historical factors that have shaped environmental challenges (including environmental degradation and inequality) as well as efforts to promote ecological sustainability. Relations of power shaped by economic, institutional, and political systems, as well as those conditioned by race, class, gender, and nationality will be analyzed in the context of global environmental change.
This course may be taken 1 time for credit.
Course classification: LDC
SOC228H Environmental Sociology with Honors 3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
Prerequisite(s): ( MTH60 )
This course examines human-nature interactions in the context of global social, economic, and political change. We explore the social and historical factors that have shaped environmental challenges (including environmental degradation and inequality) as well as efforts to promote ecological sustainability. Relations of power shaped by economic, institutional, and political systems, as well as those conditioned by race, class, gender, and nationality will be analyzed in the context of global environmental change.
This course may be taken 1 time for credit.
Course classification: LDC
SOC230 Gerontology 3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
A survey of the developmental process of aging. This course examines social, physical, emotional, spiritual and cultural aspects influencing the experience of aging. It provides essential information required for professional interaction with elders and emphasizes a positive view of aging based on current theories, policies, practices, concerns, service, and professional opportunities in gerontology.
This course may be taken 1 time for credit.
Course classification: LDC
SOC280 CWE: Sociology 1-12 credits (3 lab hrs/wk/cr)
Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent
This course offers career exploration and workplace experience within a widely defined number of supervised settings in the field of sociology.
This course may be taken 12 times for credit.
Course classification: LDC