Sociology (SOC/SOC&)

Race and Ethnicity In The U.S.
SOC 131 5 Credits/Units

5 hours of lecture

The sociological perspectives of race and ethnicity, including an examination of prejudice and discrimination from the interpersonal to the institutional level. Application of concepts and theories to both historical and current events in the U.S. [GE, HR, PPI, SE, SS]

World Religions
SOC 161 5 Credits/Units

5 hours of lecture

Introduction to the historical origins, central teachings, and devotional practices of the major religious traditions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Topics include religion as a way of life in a socio-cultural context and the ways religion affects the individual, family and social life. [GE, HR, SE, SS]

Cooperative Work Experience
SOC 199 1-5 Credits/Units

15 hours of clinical

Supervised work experience in an approved job. Completion of specific learning objectives and employer evaluation. [GE]

Domestic Violence
SOC 230 5 Credits/Units

5 hours of lecture

Prerequisite: PSYC& 100, SOC& 101 or WS 101 (grade of "C" or higher)

Introducing historical and current ideas, myths and empirical research regarding domestic partner abuse. Defining abuse and examining cultural, social, family and psychological factors associated with offenders and victims: why, how, who, and what responses have been tried. [GE, PPI, SE]

Criminology and Delinquency
SOC 240 5 Credits/Units

5 hours of lecture

Prerequisite: PSYC& 100, SOC& 101, or WS 101 (grade of "C" or higher)

An introductory examination of delinquency, crime, deviant behavior and social control among adults and legal minors in contemporary society. Historical and contemporary explanations of criminological and juvenile delinquency theory, social control, treatment of offenders and programs for prevention. [GE, PPI, SE]

The Family in Cross-Cultural Perspective
SOC 250 5 Credits/Units

5 hours of lecture

Prerequisite: ACED 201, ANTH& 206, BASHS 301, PSYC& 100, or SOC& 101 (grade of "C" or higher).

The dynamic experiences of multicultural families (including immigrants) are examined through the lens of diversity and equity in an ever-changing global world. The focus will be on the historical, racial, ethnic, cultural, political, sexual, religious, economic and geographic differences and influences. Students cannot receive credit for both SOC 121 and SOC 250. [GE, HR, SE, SS][PNP]

Selected Topics
SOC 280 1-5 Credits/Units

5 hours of lecture

Selected topics in Sociology. Topics vary and course theme and content change to reflect new topics. Because the course varies in content, it is repeatable for credit. Individual topics are listed in the term class schedules. [GE, SE]

Special Projects
SOC 290 1-5 Credits/Units

5 hours of lecture

Opportunity to plan, organize and complete special projects approved by the department. [GE]

Organizational Behavior
SOC 315 5 Credits/Units

5 hours of lecture

Admission into the program required for enrollment. Focus on understanding social and group dynamics and managing relationships in organizations. Gain practical experience in managing teams, resolving conflict, and building effective relationships across cultural differences. Special emphasis will be placed on social equity in the workplace and managing difficult behavioral human situations, whether among employees within the organization or with external stakeholders. [GE, SE, SS]

Social Studies for Teachers
SOC 360 5 Credits/Units

5 hours of lecture

Admission into the program required for enrollment. Rooted in a diverse set of humanities and social sciences, from history and political science to geography and sociology, with a particular focus on training early childhood teachers to reach social concepts that are relevant, historically accurate, culturally responsive, and socially equitable for preschool through grade three. [GE]

Introduction to Sociology
SOC& 101 5 Credits/Units

5 hours of lecture

Introduces the sociological perspectives and theories that offer answers to questions about current events and culture: how human interaction, social change, and social institutions intersect and impact each other and the larger world. Examines and reflects upon these social phenomena through the lens of power, privilege, and inequity and the student experience. [GE, HR, PPI, SE, SS]

Social Problems: The Pursuit of Social Justice
SOC& 201 5 Credits/Units

5 hours of lecture

Prerequisite: PSYC& 100, SOC& 101, or WS 101 (grade of "C" or higher)

Study of the magnitude and consequences of social problems in the US from a sociological; power, privilege and inequity; and cross cultural perspective. Examination of solutions that promote social justice and equity. Topics include: poverty, crime and the US justice system, the environment, racial and economic inequalities, gender identity, substance abuse and terrorism. [GE, HR, PPI, SE, SS]