5 courses with the subject SOCY, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
SOCY 1010Sociology of Marriage and the Family3
This course analyzes marriage and family from a sociological perspective. Students will examine how the sociocultural context and historical changes impact how we form and maintain families. Students will use sociological theories to understand past and current trends in marriage and family, focusing on variations in family structures and experiences across race, class, gender, age, and sexuality. The course will answer questions like: does living together before marriage increase the likelihood of divorce, do children benefit from strict parenting, and why are so many people postponing marriage or opting out of it altogether. Major Content Areas History of Marriage and Family Gender Roles Parenting Theories of Marriage and Family Separation and Divorce Dating and Cohabitation Domestic Violence Variations in Family Trends by Race and Class Learning Outcomes Recognize various types of domestic violence and their corresponding predictive factors. Apply sociological theories of marriage and family to current trends. Identify research methods used by sociologists to study marriage and family. Describe how and why parenting differs across demographics. Explain the impact of gender, race, ethnicity, class, and sexual orientation on family structure and experiences. Analyze historical changes in the institutions of marriage and family. Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals 05 - Hist/Soc/Behav Sci
This course is an introduction to the scientific study of human behavior, with a focus on how social forces shape people’s lives. Students will learn about basic sociological theories and how sociologists conduct studies. Topics include culture, socialization, race, gender, sexuality, family, crime, and social inequalities. Students will also examine how institutions, social movements, and policies impact various social phenomena and individuals. Students will use a sociological perspective to explore their own citizenship and evaluate their ethics of social responsibility. Major Content Areas Social Institutions, Practices, and Policies Research Methods Sociological Theories Social Groups, Including Race, Class, Gender, and Sexuality Culture and Socialization Social Responsibility Learning Outcomes Examine personal ethics related to citizenship and social responsibility Identify the research methods sociologists use Apply sociological theories to social inequality and other social phenomena Explain four of the leading sociological theories Recognize their own social group memberships and how society impacts them Describe how social institutions, social movements, and policies impact social issues Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals 09 - Ethical/Civic Resp 05 - Hist/Soc/Behav Sci
This class uses a sociological perspective to analyze global issues that threaten human well-being. Topics may include poverty, educational inequality, political violence, racial and ethnic inequality, gender inequality, health disparities, unsustainable food systems, environmental destruction, and human trafficking. Special attention is given to the how policies and practices in the United States impact these global issues for better or worse. Major Content Areas Global Inequalities (Socioeconomic, Racial, Gender, Health, Educational) Global Citizenship Political Violence and War Environmental Destruction and Climate Change Sociological Theories of Globalization Learning Outcomes Apply sociological theories to specific, current global issues. Identify evidence-based solutions to specific global issues. Explain globalization from a sociological perspective. Compare and contrast the political and economic role of the United States with other countries, related to specific global issues. Analyze their personal responsibilities as a global citizen. Describe the nature and extent of multiple forms of global inequality. Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals 08 - Global Perspective 05 - Hist/Soc/Behav Sci
SOCY 1310Sociology of Diversity in American Society3
This course examines diversity in the United States through a sociological lens. Students will learn how the meanings of social differences are constructed and shaped by our cultural ideologies, institutions, policies, and practices. The course focuses on differences that correlate to inequality and oppression, such as race, class, sex, gender, sexuality, ability, religion, and age. Students will have opportunities to reflect on their own attitudes and beliefs regarding these differences and develop skills necessary for interacting with others, both personally and professionally, in a non-oppressive way. Major Content Areas Oppressive Systems (Racism, Sexism, Classism, Heterosexism, Transphobia, Ableism, etc.) Sociological Theories of Diversity and Inequality Personal Attitudes, Beliefs, and Biases Anti-Oppressive Interactions Learning Outcomes Describe historical and current institutional policies and practices that shape and maintain current oppressive systems in the U.S. Identify cultural ideologies that uphold racism, sexism, heterosexism, classism, ableism, and other forms of oppression Use a sociological perspective to explain diversity in the U.S. context Identify historical and current groups, movements, and individuals that challenged oppressive systems and created positive social change. Explain the interrelationship of various forms of oppression Demonstrate interpersonal skills that challenge oppressive interactions and foster equity and inclusion. Critically examine personal stereotypes, assumptions, and biases that contribute to oppression. Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals 7B - Race/Power/Justice 05 - Hist/Soc/Behav Sci
This course is an introduction to the sociological study of crime. Students will learn about the leading sociological theories of crime and how criminologists measure and study crime. A large portion of the course is dedicated to understanding each aspect of the criminal justice system, with special attention on historical and current trends within the system. Current issues, like racism and socioeconomic inequalities in the criminal justice system will be discussed from an evidence-based, sociological perspective. Students will also have opportunities to reflect on the ethics of controversial issues like punishment verses rehabilitation, jail time for unpaid fines, and the life-long legal consequences of a criminal conviction. Major Content Areas Current Policing Practices and the Current Criminal Justice System The History of Policing and the Criminal Justice System Inequalities in the Criminal Justice System by Race, Class, and Gender Criminological Research Methods Civic Responsibilities related to Crime and Justice Sociological Theories of Crime Learning Outcomes Evaluate current policies and practices in policing and the criminal justice system. Identify historical and current trends in crime and the criminal justice system Reflect on the ethical dimensions of the legal and social realities of criminal-justice-impacted individuals and their families. Explain the social construction of crime and deviance. Compare and contrast multiple sociological theories of crime. Develop evidence-based solutions to current issues in the criminal justice system, such as racial, socio-economic, and gender inequalities. Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals 09 - Ethical/Civic Resp 05 - Hist/Soc/Behav Sci
