21 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.
An introduction to “the sociological imagination”, a distinctive way of understanding human behavior. The course is a broad survey of the principles, methods, concepts, and theoretical perspectives of sociology.
A study of the development and sociocultural diversity across global society and human history, with emphasis on issues pertaining to social, economic, and environmental sustainability.
Total: 19
Total: 21 Secondary Teacher Licensure - Students seeking secondary (grades 9-12) teacher licensure in Comprehensive Social Studies must satisfy the requirements for the B.A. degree in History and the requirements for undergraduate teacher licensure (including the Secondary Education Minor and student teaching) outlined under the heading for the Department of Teacher Education in this catalog. Students must include in their program: HIST 1001, HIST 1002, HIST 1101, HIST 1102; ECON 1901; EDUC 2105; POLS 1101; SOC 1101 or SOC 1501. Students seeking to apply for teacher licensure in more than one subject area should consult with the Department of Teacher Education as to current requirements for this process. 118 | CATAWBA COLLEGE 2026–2027 Undergraduate Catalog
An analysis of the nature and extent of criminal behavior, current practices in crime control, and the criminal justice system.
An investigation of a selected topic of a major importance in the field of sociology at the introductory level.
A study of functionalist, exchange, conflict, and other theories and their relevance to modern sociology.
An introduction to the process of social science research and an overview of the research methods most commonly used in sociology, politics, psychology, and related fields.
An examination of patterns of social stratification and inequality in modern industrial societies, particularly inequalities based on race, class, and gender.
Concentration Hours: 9 Total Hours (Concentration + Core): 42-43
Same as REL 3102. An examination of religion from a sociological perspective. Topics may include conversion, church-sect typology, and deviant religious groups.
An examination of sports from a sociological perspective.
An investigation of a selected topic of major importance in the field of sociology.
Concentration Hours: 9 Total Hours (Concentration + Core): 42-43 117 | CATAWBA COLLEGE 2026–2027 Undergraduate Catalog
An exploration of the role and purpose of human service agencies and human service professionals. Students will apply sociological concepts to their direct work with a local human service agency. Prerequisite: SOC 1101, SOC 1501, or permission of instructor.
An exploration and study of the social causes and consequences of environmental change. The course will survey how social structure drives environmental degradation, the inequitable distribution of environmental pollution across society, and the ways in which we socially construct and make sense of environmental issues.
218 | CATAWBA COLLEGE 2026–2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Practical field experience in a socially oriented agency. Prerequisites: SOC 1101 and permission of the instructor. Application must be completed one semester in advance of registration.
An application of sociological theory and methods to a supervised research project.
Self-directed study following a contractual plan initiated by the student and accepted by the staff.
Source: Catawba College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
