Sociology

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Covers basic issues and findings regarding the biological, symbolic, and social nature of humankind. Discusses foundations for social interaction, including patterns of social structure, culture, socialization, primary relationships, social differentiation, organization, deviance, and collective behavior. Includes principles of scientific methods and major sociological theorists.

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3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Analyzes social institutions with special emphasis on family, religion, education, economy, and politics. Identifies factors contributing to institutional stability and change. It is recommended that students take SOC204 prior to this course.

F, W, Sp, Su

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Uses a sociological approach to major social problems in contemporary U.S. American society. Emphasizes concepts of aging, health care, law, leisure, minorities, pollution, poverty, technology, urbanization, work, and youth. It is recommended that students take SOC204 prior to this course.

F, W, Sp, Su

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Offers a sociological perspective to family and marriage. Covers historical changes and societal variation in family patterns, changes over the life course, and diverse family forms.

F, W, Sp, Su

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Promotes awareness and knowledge of the differences and similarities among diverse groups and individuals in society. Focuses on discussion and analysis of national demographic and historical trends; social constructionism; sociological concepts of race, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual identity, social class; and the dynamics of social interaction and power.

F, Sp

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Examines the nature, extent, causes, control, reaction, treatment, and rehabilitation of juvenile delinquency in contemporary American society from a sociological perspective.

F, W, Sp, Su

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Analyzes some of the classical sociological theories and their relevance in understanding the management of natural resources by a society.

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