Sociology
SOC204 General Sociology-Introduction
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
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. F, W, Sp, Su
SOC205 General Sociology-Institutions
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Analyzes of social institutions with special emphasis on family, religion, education, econom, 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
SOC206 General Sociology-Social Problems
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Uses a sociological approach to major social problems in contemporary US 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
SOC210 Sociology of the Family
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
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
SOC213 Social Diversity & Inequality
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
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
SOC221 Juvenile Delinquency
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
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
SOC235 Society & Forestry
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Analyzes some of the classical sociological theories and their relevance in understanding the management of natural resources by a society. W
Updated October 28, 2007 by Marketing and Student Recruitment.