SOC 2000 - Topics In Sociology

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

SOC 2011 - Careers In Sociology

This class is designed to inform and educate students regarding professional career opportunities utilizing the undergraduate major in sociology. Prerequisite(s): SOC 2103.

SOC 2103 - Sociology

A general survey of the field of sociology; the origin and development of social institutions; social processes.

SOC 2113 - Human Sexuality

An introductory survey of relevant topics such as history of sexuality, the psychosocial sexual aspects of anatomy, birth control, human sex response cycle, sex techniques, research, sexually transmitted diseases, deviant sexuality, sexual dysfunction, and sex education.

SOC 2203 - Social Problems

Some of the more important current social problems such as poverty, delinquency, criminality and migration; also a consideration of agencies for solution.

SOC 2303 - Social Psychology

An integration of sociology and psychology stressing personality development of the individual growing out of contact with his fellow beings; social adjustments and social controls.

SOC 2413 - Cultural Anthropology

Cultural history, theories of culture, a survey of human behavior patterns with particular attention to non- western societies.

SOC 2503 - Introduction To Social Work

A survey of the three basic components of social work: casework, group work, and community organization. Principles and technique of human service delivery systems will be analyzed.

SOC 3000 - Workshop In Sociology

Credit will vary from 1 to 6 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study. Normally involves lecture, films, guest speaker, etc. A grade of "P" or "F" is given. No more than 6 hours of workshop may be counted toward a bachelor's degree.

SOC 3103 - Juvenile Delinquency

Causes leading to delinquency; methods of control.

SOC 3163 - Sociology Of Sports And Leisure

The sociology of sports applies the sociological concepts, techniques, methodologies, and theories to investigating and studying the sports industry in American society. Special attention is given to both the formal and informal aspects of sports activity and its impact upon other forms of institutional life in American society.

SOC 3203 - Minorities In American Society

Understand the concept of minority group and minority group behavior; understand the extent of the sociocultural reasons for prejudice and discrimination; examine contemporary dominant-minority group relations in the United States. Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing.

SOC 3303 - Sociology Of Health And Medicine

A study which includes the application of sociological concepts and research findings to the areas of health beliefs and practices. It also includes a study of the sociocultural and social-psychological aspects of illness.

SOC 3403 - The Family

A history of the family as a social and educational institution; problems confronting the modern family. Prerequisite(s): SOC 2103 or FMCD 2223.

SOC 3573 - Sociology Of Religion

A theoretical examination of religious beliefs and practices as they relate to other social institutions and forces. Junior or senior standing.

SOC 3633 - Criminology

The cause, prevention, and treatment of crime.

SOC 3743 - Organizational Behavior

A systematic study of organizational concepts, techniques, methodologies, and theory from a sociological perspective. Both formal and informal organizational structure and function will be considered within the dynamic and complex social environment of our society.

SOC 3990 - Advanced Topics In Sociology

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

SOC 4043 - Sociological Statistics

This course is an introduction to social statistics and their application in social research. It is designed to help students identify and understand how statistics are used to describe data and to make inferences about the relations between variables. Students will learn descriptive techniques and decision-making statistical procedures. This course replaces SOC 4783. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1113, 1213, SOC 2103 and 9 additional hours of Sociology.

SOC 4053 - Sociology Of Aging

This course is designed to acquaint students with the magnitude of the aging situation in America and to become informed about the social, psychological, economic, and political problems associated with the increasing number of people reaching retirement age in America. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1113, 1213, 3 hours of sociology and sophomore standing or above.

SOC 4103 - Urban And Rural Communities

Principles of community organization, the general attributes of communities, the special features of folk and modern city societies developed in contrast. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1113, 1213, and 9 hours of sociology.

SOC 4213 - Political Sociology

A study directed toward an examination of extremism and political deviancy. The study will consider causative factors and sociological implications of political extremism. Credit will not be granted if the student has earned credit in POL 4213. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1113, 1213, POL 1113, SOC 2103, junior standing.

SOC 4223 - Group Dynamics

Groups are fundamentally important units of everyday social life. Their continual influence on behavior is often overlooked. We sometimes become so accustomed to interacting in groups that we take them for granted, and so have difficulty understanding their dynamics, or observing them objectively. In this course, we will study theory and research dealing with group processes while demonstrating the relevance of this work in applied settings. Students will participate in some structured and unstructured group exercises. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1113, 1213, (SOC 2103 or PSY 2703).

SOC 4233 - Human Behavior/Social Environment

This course is intended to acquaint students with an ecological model entitled "The Behavior Dynamics Assessment Model" which presents a vast array of theories and research to explain and describe human development; teach a life-span approach which allows for a description of human growth and development from conception through late adulthood; identify for each age group, sociological, psychological, and biophysiological variables that influence development; describe normal developmental tasks and milestones for each age group; present theories of abnormal development ranging from macro-sociological to microbiological; and describe human diversity factors (involving racial groups, ethnic groups, gender, and sexual orientation) and articulate their various impacts on human behavior and social life. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1113, 1213, (SOC 2103 or PSY 2703).

SOC 4243 - Social Deviance

This course defines social deviance, analyzes theories of deviance, examines social reactions to and social control of deviance, and looks at the effects of deviant identity. The above information then is applied to an understanding of several specific types of deviance, e.g., child abuse, alcoholism, suicide. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1113, 1213, SOC 2103 and 6 hours of sociology.

SOC 4403 - Social Ecology And Demography

An analysis of population movements and their effects on ecological and demographic factors in the society. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1113 and 1213.

SOC 4443 - Social Stratification

Theories of class and caste; wealth, status, and power; the American class system. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1113, 1213, SOC 2103, 2203, and 2303. Junior or senior standing.

SOC 4463 - The Abused

The Abused is a course that equips students preparing for work in the helping professions to identify symptoms of abuse, and other forms of trauma, and to design and carry out treatment plans specifically developed to ameliorate resultant maladaptive behavior patterns. Matters of etiology, symptomology, and treatment techniques are examined with particular emphasis on research and theory. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1113, 1213 and junior or senior standing. Enrollment open to Sociology majors and Family Life Education - Marriage and Family majors only.

SOC 4513 - Contemporary Social Movements

A critical consideration of social problems, causes of social maladjustments, a consideration of means for the amelioration of social ills. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1113 and 1213.

SOC 4573 - Sociology Of Childhood/Adolescence

A study of the group phases of childhood, child welfare, and the sociological analysis of child and adolescence. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1113 and 1213. Junior or senior standing.

SOC 4633 - Social Welfare Theory

Theory, structure and techniques of private, municipal, state, and federal welfare agencies. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1113 and 1213.

SOC 4693 - Sociological Theory

A study of both classical and contemporary sociological theorists. Emphasis is on understanding the biographical, social, and philosophical context of theory. An understanding of how to apply various sociological perspectives is also presented. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1113, 1213, (SOC 3103 or 3633 or 4243).

SOC 4773 - Sociological Research

The major emphasis in this course is quantitative research design, with some attention given to qualitative research procedures. A variety of quantitative research designs— experiments, quasi-experiments, and correlational designs— are examined. The merits and shortcomings of each technique are reviewed, as well as related issues such as reliability and validity, correlation vs. causation, generalizability, the relationship between theory and research, and ethical considerations. Several qualitative applications in social research are also examined. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1113, 1213, SOC 4043, 4693 and 6 additional hours of upper division sociology. Junior or senior standing.

SOC 4900 - Practicum

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Field experience in community service occupations. A cooperative program involving placement of the student in trainee positions in selected agencies, classroom seminars, and coordinated supervision. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1113 and 1213.

SOC 4910 - Seminar In Sociology

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1113 and 1213.

SOC 4930 - Individual Study In Sociology

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Directed intensive study on definite problems or special subjects. It may be a survey of the relevant literature in certain agreed upon areas, or a sociological research project. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1113 and 1213.

SOC 4940 - Field Study In Sociology

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1113 and 1213. Enrollment open to sociology majors only with senior standing.

SOC 4950 - Internship In Sociology

Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1113 and 1213.

SOC 4960 - Institute In Sociology

Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1113 and 1213.

SOC 4970 - Study Tour In Sociology

Credit will vary. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1113 and 1213.

SOC 4980 - Workshop In Sociology

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study. Normally involves lecture, films, guest speaker, etc. A grade of "P" or "F" is given. No more than 6 hours of workshop may be counted toward a bachelor's degree. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1113 and 1213.

SOC 5000 - Workshop In Sociology

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study. Normally involves lecture, films, guest speaker, etc. A grade of "P" or "F" is given. No more than 2 hours of workshop may be counted on a master's degree.

SOC 5043 - Sociological Statistics

Statistical applications in sociological research are emphasized in this course. Students learn to use traditional statistical treatments to describe sociological data. They learn to use decision-making statistics to make inferences about the relations between variables. They also learn to employ computer applications of statistical procedures in the analysis of sociological data. This course replaces SOC 5783. Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate degree in sociology or related area.

SOC 5053 - Sociology Of Aging

This course is designed to acquaint students with the magnitude of the aging situation in America and to become informed about the social, psychological, economic, and political problems associated with the increasing number of people reaching retirement age in America. Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of sociology.

SOC 5103 - Urban And Rural Communities

Principles of community organization, the general attributes of communities, the special features of folk and modern city societies developed in contrast. rerequisite(s): 9 hours of sociology.

SOC 5233 - Human Behavior/Social Environment

In this course, various social systems are analyzed in regard to their impact upon the quality of human life. Human development theories and research are than studied chronologically, as they relate with environmental factors to determine the human condition. For each age group, sociological, psychological, and biophysical variables are examined, as well as the impact of diversity upon human behavior and social life.

SOC 5243 - Social Deviance

This course defines social deviance, analyzes theories of deviance, examines social reactions to and social control of deviance, and looks at the effects of deviant identity. The above information then is applied to an understanding of several specific types of deviance, e.g., child abuse, alcoholism, suicide. Prerequisite(s): SOC 2103 and 6 hours of sociology.

SOC 5403 - Social Ecology And Demography

An analysis of population movements and their effects on ecological and demographic factors in the society.

SOC 5443 - Social Stratification

Theories of class and caste; wealth, status, and power; the American class system. Prerequisite(s): 9 hours of sociology.

SOC 5463 - The Abused

This course is designed to equip students preparing for work in the helping professions to identify symptoms of abuse, and other forms of trauma, and to design and carry out treatment plans specifically developed to ameliorate resultant maladaptive behavior patterns. Matters of etiology, symptomology, and treatment techniques are examined with particular emphasis on research and theory. rerequisite(s): Graduate standing in a program in the social and behavioral sciences, or in professional helping areas, and an introductory course in chemical dependency studies.

SOC 5513 - Contemporary Social Movements

A critical consideration of social problems, causes of social maladjustments, a consideration of means for the amelioration of social ills.

SOC 5573 - Sociology Of Childhood/Adolescence

A study of the group phases of childhood, child welfare, and the sociological analysis of child and adolescence.

SOC 5633 - Social Welfare Theory

Theory, structure and techniques of private, municipal, state, and federal welfare agencies.

SOC 5693 - Sociological Theory

A study of both classical and contemporary sociological theorists. Emphasis is on understanding the biographical, social, and philosophical context of theory. An understanding of how to apply various sociological perspectives is also presented. Prerequisite(s): SOC 3103 or 3633 or 4243.

SOC 5773 - Sociological Research

This course teaches students a variety of research designs used in social research, e.g., experiments, quasi- experiments, and correlational designs. The merits and shortcomings of each technique are reviewed, as well as related issues such as reliability and validity, correlation vs. causation, generalizability, the relationship between theory and research, and ethical considerations. Students also learn to design and implement several research projects. The major emphasis in this course is quantitative research design, with some attention given to qualitative research procedures. Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate degree in sociology or related areas.

SOC 5900 - Practicum In Sociology

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

SOC 5910 - Seminar / Special Topics

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

SOC 5930 - Individual Study In Sociology

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

SOC 5950 - Internship In Sociology

Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study. Supervised practical experience gained in a professional field by an advanced or graduate student.

SOC 5960 - Institute In Sociology

Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

SOC 5970 - Study Tour In Sociology

Credit will vary. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

SOC 5990 - Thesis In Sociology

Credit will vary from 1 to 6 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.