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37 courses with the subject SOC, 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.

SOC 111Social Problems (Diversity) []3

Nature, origins, and types of social problems in contemporary society. Societal efforts to eliminate or alleviate these problems.

Subject
SOC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SOC 160Principles of Sociology []3

Human social interaction, including culture, groups, group and personality, group interaction, community, social institutions, cultural change, social disorganization.

Subject
SOC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SOC 200Environmental Sociology3

Social aspects of environmental issues, emphasizing the importance of gender, race, and class to an understanding of the human-environment relationship, and the social construction of environmental problems and solutions.

Subject
SOC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.stcloudstate.edu
SOC 201Social Inequality []3

Social structures and processes that maintain class, race, and gender inequality in the United States and globally. Collective action and public policies to reduce social inequality. Should be taken early in the major. Writing intensive. Pre-Requisite(s): SOC111 or SOC160

Subject
SOC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SOC 211Crime Myths and Media (Diversity) []3

Social myths about crime and violence, compares myths to existing research, focusing on myths related to race, gender, age, and type of crime. Institutions that perpetuate myths, purpose, consequences and global reach of myths.

Subject
SOC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SOC 268Race and Ethnicity3

Race and ethnic divisions, discrimination, conflict and cooperation. Impact of global processes on race and ethnicity in the United States. Comparison of US racial and ethnic patterns to other countries.

Subject
SOC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.stcloudstate.edu
SOC 273Sociology of Gender (Diversity) []3

Social construction of gender. Impact of social-economic constraints on gendered relations and how changes in socio-economic circumstances help transform or deconstruct gender.

Subject
SOC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SOC 302Social Theory []3

The development of the discipline of sociology and contemporary sociological theory as a guide to sociological research; macro-level theories. Pre-Requisite(s): SOC111 or SOC160 or SOC177 or SOC195 or SOC200 or SOC201 or SOC211 or SOC268 or SOC273

Subject
SOC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SOC 303Research Methods []3

Design, data gathering, data analysis, derivation of conclusions, writing of reports. Integrated Lab. Pre-Requisite(s): SOC211 or SOC200 or SOC111 or SOC160 or SOC177 or SOC195 or SOC201 or SOC268 or SOC273

Subject
SOC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SOC 304Social Statistics []3

Statistical tools for problems in sociological research, presentation and interpretation of quantitative data; univariate and bivariate, descriptive, and inferential techniques. Integrated Lab.

Subject
SOC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SOC 345Political Sociology []3

Structural and ideological factors influencing development and legitimation of political institutions and the sociological analysis of political processes. Pre-Requisite(s): SOC111 or SOC160 or SOC177 or SOC195 or SOC200 or SOC201 or SOC211 or SOC268 or SOC273

Subject
SOC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SOC 350Sociology of Age and Aging []3

Age status in the U.S. The social status and roles of older adults.

Subject
SOC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SOC 355Sociology of Women and Work []3

Impact of sociological position and social values on women in the work world in industrial society. Pre-Requisite(s): SOC111 or SOC160 or SOC177 or SOC195 or SOC200 or SOC201 or SOC211 or SOC268 or SOC273

Subject
SOC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SOC 362Social Change []3

Change in interpersonal relationships and in societal institutions. Pre- Requisite(s): SOC111 or SOC160 or SOC177 or SOC195 or SOC200 or SOC201 or SOC211 or SOC268 or SOC273

Subject
SOC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SOC 365Social Psychology []3

Symbolic interactionism. Socialization, self, social interaction, communication, and deviance. Pre-Requisite(s): SOC111 or SOC160 or SOC177 or SOC195 or SOC200 or SOC201 or SOC211 or SOC268 or SOC273

Subject
SOC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SOC 366Juvenile Delinquency []3

Definition, extent, and distribution; theories of causality and methods of treatment of juvenile delinquency. Pre-Requisite(s): SOC111 or SOC160 or SOC177 or SOC195 or SOC200 or SOC201 or SOC211 or SOC268 or SOC273

Subject
SOC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SOC 367Criminology []3

Definition, extent and distribution, theoretical interpretations of causality, and methods of treatment of criminal behavior. Pre- Requisite(s): SOC111 or SOC160 or SOC177 or SOC200 or SOC201 or SOC211 or SOC268 or SOC273 or SOC195

Subject
SOC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SOC 368Social Deviance []3

Social deviance, deviant acts, attributes and beliefs. Pre-Requisite(s): SOC111 or SOC160 or SOC200 or SOC201 or SOC211 or SOC268 or SOC273

Subject
SOC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SOC 374The Sociology of Family Violence []3

Research and theory on family violence as an emergent social problem. Child, spouse, and parental abuse and examinations of possible societal solutions.

Subject
SOC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SOC 399Independent Study []1.00-16.00

Credit for independent work by a single student arranged and supervised by a faculty member.

Subject
SOC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
16
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SOC 444Internship: Undergraduate []1.00-16.00

Credit for off-campus professional experience with industry partners, non-profit organizations or government agencies.

Subject
SOC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
16
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SOC 462Seminars in Sociology []1.00-3.00

Evaluation of sociological theory, social issues, or contemporary events. A specific topic selected each time offered. Pre-Requisite(s): SOC111 or SOC160 or SOC177 or SOC195 or SOC200 or SOC201 or SOC211 or SOC268 or SOC273 227

Subject
SOC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SOC 468Inequality in the Capitalist World System []3

Minority/subordinate group formation, stratification and interaction in the capitalist world system. Pre-Requisite(s): SOC111 or SOC160 or SOC177 or SOC195 or SOC200 or SOC201 or SOC211 or SOC268 or SOC273

Subject
SOC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SOC 474Culture and Family []3

Family structure and dynamics in Non-Western countries. Cultural variations, historical and contemporary family patterns, relationship of family to other institutions, comparisons of Non-Western and Western families. Pre-Requisite(s): SOC111 or SOC160 or SOC177 or SOC195 or SOC200 or SOC201 or SOC211 or SOC268 or SOC273

Subject
SOC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SOC 480Sociological Practice []3

Capstone seminar for Applied Sociology majors. Uses of sociological theory, concepts, methods, and findings in careers related to sociology. Ethics, career preparation, and the relationship of sociological practice to academic sociology. C or better required to pass the Upper Division Writing Requirement.

Subject
SOC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SOC 499Independent Study []1.00-16.00

Credit for independent work by a single student arranged and supervised by a faculty member.

Subject
SOC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
16
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SOC 501Credit by Arrangement, Masters Level []1.00-3.00

Credit by Arrangement.

Subject
SOC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SOC 562Seminars in Sociology []1.00-3.00

Evaluation of sociological theory, social issues, or contemporary events. A specific topic selected each time offered.

Subject
SOC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SOC 567Sociology of Religion []3

Religion from the perspective of classical and contemporary sociological theory; secularization, religion as a social institution, ideology, construction of social meaning, and alienation.

Subject
SOC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SOC 568Inequality in the Capitalist World System []3

Minority/subordinate group formation, stratification and interaction in the capitalist world system.

Subject
SOC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SOC 573The Sociology of Sexualities []3

Multiple theories to explore sexualities and the ways in which they are socially constructed and controlled by social structures in societies.

Subject
SOC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SOC 575Sociology of Health and Illness []3

Sociocultural aspects of illness, health, treatment, health care delivery, and the social organization of health care.

Subject
SOC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SOC 595Topics Course []1.00-4.00

Experimental, temporary or trial course for groups of students all engaged in the same topic. Topic varies from semester to semester or , section to section. A specific content offering may be offered under a topics course number up to three times, after which departments must 278

Subject
SOC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SOC 600Graduate Research or Scholarly Activity []1.00-6.00

Credit for independent research by a single student arranged and supervised by a faculty member. Not intended for culminating project research such as thesis or starred paper.

Subject
SOC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SOC 644Internship: Graduate Masters Level []1.00-12.00

Credit for off-campus professional experience with industry partners, non-profit organizations or government agencies. Can serve as a graduate culminating experience in conjunction with a portfolio demonstrating mastery of associated learning outcomes.

Subject
SOC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
12
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SOC 691Enrollment Continuation: Masters Level []1

Allows continuous enrollment for Master's students who have completed all required coursework, but are still working on a culminating project. Can be used in final term to meet Graduate Enrollment policy requirement.

Subject
SOC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SOC 699Master's Culminating Project []1.00-6.00

A graduate only course that is used for completion of the culminating project of a Master's Degree, including Master's Thesis, Starred Paper and Creative Work. Six credits total are required for graduation for Thesis and Creative Work. Three credits are normally required for Starred Paper.

Subject
SOC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu

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