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1301 Introduction to Sociology |
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An overview of major subjects in sociology, including
sociological perspective, culture, social interaction,
social stratification, gender, race and ethnicity,
social groups, organizations, family, religion,
population, urbanization and social changes. |
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1306 Social Problems |
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This course applies sociological principles to the
numerous explanations of and potential solutions to
contemporary social problems. The course seeks to
develop critical thinking skills in addressing social
concerns ranging from drug addiction and violence to
inequalities of class, race, and gender. |
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2301 Marriage and the Family |
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This class critically examines traditional and
contemporary families including controversies regarding
single-parent families, alternative lifestyles, “working
women,” reproductive rights, “father’s rights,” and
their public policy implications |
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2326 Social Psychology |
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Theory and research that examines human interaction
within social relationships. Topics include
socialization, attitudes, group dynamics, altruism,
aggression and interpersonal attraction |
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3301 Integrated Social Studies I |
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This course facilitates excellence in
teachers by exploring the interdisciplinary study of
integrated social studies curricula including history,
geography, economics, government, citizenship, culture,
and science, technology and society.
Pre-requisite: Completed core course; admission to teacher education program / for Interdisciplinary Studies Majors Only |
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3302 Integrated Social Studies II |
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Focuses on development of strategies, methods, and skills needed to teach integrated social studies curricula including history, geography, economics, government, citizenship, culture, and science, technology, and society.
Pre-requisite: Completed SOCI 3301 / for Interdisciplinary Studies Majors Only |
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3306 Race and Ethnic Relations |
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This course examines the impact of race and
ethnicity upon the distribution of power, opportunity,
and privilege in a global world. Major theoretical
perspectives on racial and ethnic prejudice and
discrimination will be examined along with diverse
patterns of interracial and interethnic contact, which
develop in different societies. |
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3310 Sociology of Gender |
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This course takes a social constructionist view of
gender. Students will examine the ways in which
masculinity and femininity are constructed in Western
society as well as the different forms it takes around
the world. |
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3311 Medical Sociology |
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Study of the social and demographic influences on
health and diseases, social epidemiology, health care
professions, alternative medicine, US health care system
and crises, and health care systems in other societies. |
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3330 Urban Sociology |
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Study of the city growth and urbanization in the Unite
States and the world, the urban ecological structure and
process, urban sprawl, education, crime, transportation,
and various urban problems. |
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3350
Human Sexuality |
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Investigates sociological explanations of human
sexuality using a gender constructionist framework.
Trends in sexual attitudes will be explored, along with
issues of sexual expression/desire, gender
socialization, sexual aggression and sexual diversity. |
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3360
Social Stratification |
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Theory and research that examines historical and
current patterns of social inequality, class,
differentiation and mobility. Power, status and
socioeconomic variations among groups and populations
are explored.
Pre-requisite: SOCI 1301 or permission of the
instructor. |
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3380 Criminology |
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Nature and significance of criminality; significance
of race, ethnicity, and gender on arrest statistics,
perceptions, and public knowledge of crime; etiology of
illegal behavior; trends in social reactions to crime
and criminals; evolution of biological, psychological,
and sociological theories of criminal behavior. |
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3390 Juvenile Delinquency |
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An overview of the criminological theories regarding
juvenile offending and the juvenile justice system.
Attention is given to the history, development, and
roles of theoretical positions and practices in the area
of juvenile delinquency. |
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4110 Proseminar in Sociology |
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One credit-hour capstone seminar for graduating
seniors. The course provides a forum for faculty and
seniors to meet and discuss contemporary issues and
concerns in the discipline.
Pre-requisite: Senior standing in sociology |
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4300 Seminar in Sociology |
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Focus on a selected topic of contemporary concerns and
significance in sociology. The course may be repeated
for credit when the topic varies. |
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4301 Directed Studies in Sociology |
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Individual study with an instructor in an area of mutual interest. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. |
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4310 Population Problems |
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Introduction to theories, concepts and issues of
population study, with emphasis on trends, compositions,
and implications of social problems. |
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4320 Sociology of Education |
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To examine the educational institution as a social
system from different sociological perspectives. The
course also addresses the major issues and problems in
schools today. |
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4340 Social Change and Movements |
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This course examines the role of social movements as
important vehicles of societal change. It explores how
and why ordinary people erupt into the streets and try
to exert power in confrontations with elites,
authorities or opponents, as well as the impact these
confrontations have on the public, the media and the
state. |
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4350 Sociology of Religion |
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Using the conceptual tools of sociology, we examine
religious beliefs, practices, symbols, and rites, as
well as the formation of religious movements, sects, and
institutionalization. The course will also address how
religion intersects with social class, gender, race and
ethnicity. |
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4380 Research Methods |
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Philosophy and methods of social research, including
research design, methods of data collection, data
analysis and uses of other sources of social data.
Qualitative and quantitative techniques of inference,
analysis, and research writing.
Prerequisite: SOCI 1301, PSYC 2471, and 3 credit
hours of advanced sociology course. |
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4385
Data Analysis |
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Basic concepts and statistical techniques for applied
social research. Introduction to use of SPSS statistical
software to data entry and statistical analysis,
including correlation, bivariate analysis, and
multivariate analysis.
Prerequisite: SOCI 1301, PSYC 2471, and 3 credit
hours of advanced sociology course. |
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4390 Social Theory |
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Development of social theory from the perspectives of
early thinkers, such as Comte, Spencer, Durkheim, Weber,
Marx, to contemporary schools of functionalism,
conflict, interactionalism, feminism, exchange, and
postmodern theory.
Prerequisite: SOCI 1301, and 6 credit hours of
sociology courses or other equivalent social science
courses. |
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