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12 courses with the subject SO, 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.

SO 201Introduction to Sociology3

An examination of society, social institutions, and social processes, as related to understanding social interactions.

Subject: SO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.bennett.edu

SO 204Social Problems3

An examination of the social environment and social structure to understand the features of contemporary society, and to understand the causes and consequences of social problems. Prerequisite: SO 201.

Subject: SO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.bennett.edu

SO 254Descriptive and Inferential Statistics and Probability3

Basics of descriptive, inferential, and correlational statistics for undergraduates in any discipline. This course introduces students to techniques for understanding, summarizing, graphically displaying, and interpreting measurements, relationships between variables, analyzing information for datasets and conducting hypothesis testing. Topics include both descriptive and inferential statistics (frequency distributions, measures of central tendency and variability, and probability distributions, t-tests, analysis of variance-ANOVA, and an introduction to regression). Students also learn how to use variables from datasets to conduct statistical analyses using computer software. “C” or above in the course, or the equivalent courses/course work approved by the instructor.

Subject: SO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.bennett.edu
Prerequisite: Three hours from the following course: MA 120 or higher with a grade of

SO 304Social Theory3

Discussion and analysis of selected theories, the context of their evaluation, and their application in research methodology. Identification of the contribution to sociology of scholars outside the mainstream (Women, African Americans) and other minorities.

Subject: SO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.bennett.edu
Prerequisite: SO 201 Introduction to Sociology.

SO 323Social Psychology3

The study of socialization and its products (i.e., the processes whereby individuals learn the values and behaviors of a social group). Prerequisite: PS 101 General Psychology or SO 201 Introduction to Sociology or permission of the instructor. 183

Subject: SO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.bennett.edu

SO 327Marriage and Family3

An examination of the multiplicity of changes that are affecting the structure and functioning of relationships and families in the 21st century. Prerequisite: SO 201 Introduction to Sociology or permission of the instructor.

Subject: SO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.bennett.edu

SO 354Advanced Statistics3

Second course in measurement, stresses competencies in inferential multivariate statistics. Covers applications of statistical procedures for behavioral research, administrative decision-making and generalizing. Prerequisite: SO 254 Social Statistics or PS 254 Psychology Statistics or equivalent with a grade of C or better.

Subject: SO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.bennett.edu

SO 358Special Topics ( to be determined by the instructor)3-6

Current issues of interest to sociologists and/or interdisciplinary study are researched for presentation and/or publication. Prerequisite: SO 201 Introduction to Sociology or permission of the instructor. Credit hours are determined by the instructor.

Subject: SO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 6
Credit unit: credit hours
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.bennett.edu

SO 359Special Topics ( to be determined by the instructor)3-6

Topics of interest to sociologists and/or interdisciplinary study are intensively researched, analyzed, and produced in a research paper. Prerequisite: SO 201 Introduction to Sociology or permission of the instructor. Credit hours are determined by the instructor.

Subject: SO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 6
Credit unit: credit hours
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.bennett.edu

SO 405Research Methods and Design3

Methods of data collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting. NOTE: This course requires completion of a research proposal for use in SO 406. Prerequisite: SO/SW 254 Social Statistics or permission of the instructor.

Subject: SO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.bennett.edu

SO 406Research Seminar3

Provides an in-depth examination of selected social issues through research to enable students to carry out the research proposal designed in SO 405 Research Methods and Design. Prerequisite: SO/SW 405 Research Methods and Design.

Subject: SO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.bennett.edu

SO 459Independent Study ( to be determined by the professor)3-6

Open to students who have demonstrated the necessary degree of self-motivation and academic ability for independent critical reading, analysis, and research writing. and permission of the instructor. Credit hours determined by the instructor.

Subject: SO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 6
Credit unit: credit hours
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.bennett.edu
Prerequisite: SO 201 Introduction to Sociology, senior standing, a GPA of 3.2 or above

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