29 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 100Introduction to Sociology
Systematic study of patterned social behavior, basic sociological concepts, processes of social interaction, and social relationships of groups, classes, communities, and social institutions.
Analysis of the processes of social and personal disorganization and reorganization in relation to poverty, crime, drug addiction, and other social problems.
PSY 100 or SOC 100 . A study of the theories and methods of the field of social psychology. Topics include: interpersonal communication, social cognition, obedience, conformity, aggression, helping the self, stereotyping and prejudice.
SOC 100 . The family as a social institution; personality development within the family; marriage adjustment; changing family patterns.
SOC 212Aging and Society
This course introduces the student to study of aging and the aged, with particular emphasis on social policy issues and the social problems of the elderly. Three credits. (On demand)
SOC 100 . Nature and types of delinquent and criminal behavior; social, cultural, and psychological factors involved in causation; efforts at control and prevention. The various stages of the criminal justice system will also be introduced. Cross-listed CRJ 230 . Hours: 3
SOC 100 . Nature and types of delinquent and criminal behavior; social, cultural, and psychological factors involved in causation; efforts at control and prevention. The various stages of the criminal justice system will also be introduced. Hours: 3
SOC 244SOCIOLOGY OF HEALTH AND ILLNESS
This course examines the social contexts of health, illness, and medical/health care. Using both theory and current research, students will examine the issues and debates that characterize the field of medical sociology. Three credits.
An introduction to the criminal justice system and its three major components: police, courts, and corrections. Particular attention will be given to the criminal problems facing the United States criminal justice system.
SOC 100 . Theories of the origin of religion; ways in which society, culture, personality, and religion interact; organized religion in America. Cross-listed REL 307. Hours: 3
SOC 308Punishment and Society
This is an upper-level sociology course covering sociological theories and historical facts of punishment, findings of studies about prison life and mass incarceration, and first-hand accounts of the realities of the U.S. prison system. Students who take this course learn about the history and social implications of systems of punishment and how different groups across space and time are differently impacted by societal and cultural methods of punishment.
This is an upper-level sociology course examining the institutional consequences of perceived differences of race and ethnicity. Students usually take this course to complete requirements for graduation in a social science or humanities discipline. Race and Ethnicity courses typically invite students to consider how individual prejudices and structural discrimination create a variety of dysfunctions for some groups while privileging others.
This is an upper-level sociology course exploring sociological theories and historical facts of social movements, particularly focusing on 20th - 21st century movements in the U.S. and around the world. Social movements courses invite students to consider the sociohistorical context of protest and social activism as a path to social change as well as the promises and pitfalls such movements often experience.
General Elective Credits (if needed) TOTAL CREDIT HOURS (minimum) 128# * On occasion, technical and/or program requirements may also meet specific core curriculum requirements. Please confer with your program advisor to determine which courses, if any, may be counted accordingly. # All Bachelors programs at Lenoir-Rhyne require at least 128 credit hours. If, in combination, core, technical, and program requirements do not generate at least 128 hours, additional credits must be completed to achieve 128 hours. These classes may be general electives, or a student may complete a minor or additional major. 119
SOC 100 . Focusing on the United States, this course will explore the general principles and consequences of stratification, the theoretical explanations by which inequality and systems of stratifications emerge and are maintained, as well as the relationship between social class and other forms of inequality - namely race/ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and age. Hours: 3
SOC 100 or SOC 230 or CRJ 230 . This course is designed to acquaint students with the principles and practices of sociological research. Different types of research will be explored. The focus will be on research design, data collection and analysis, and the ethics of research. Strengths and weaknesses of the various methods will be explored.
SOC 329Applied Sociology
This course provides and overview of the development and current state of applied sociology as well as the essential skills needed in the field. Among the topics covered are: proposal writing, budget preparation, writing reports, and varieties of applied sociology including program evaluation and implementation, needs assessment, social impact assessment, policy analysis, and focus group research. Three credits.
SOC 100 and SOC 233 . An exploration to the causes and explanations of juvenile delinquency and youth crime. Particular focus is given to the sociological analysis of the juvenile justice system as well as the treatment and prevention of youth crime. Cross-listed CRJ 335 . Hours: 3
SOC 340Sociology of Gender and Sexuality
General Elective Credits (if needed) TOTAL CREDIT HOURS (minimum) 128# * On occasion, technical and/or program requirements may also meet specific core curriculum requirements. Please confer with your program advisor to determine which courses, if any, may be counted accordingly. # All Bachelors programs at Lenoir-Rhyne require at least 128 credit hours. If, in combination, core, technical, and program requirements do not generate at least 128 hours, additional credits must be completed to achieve 128 hours. These classes may be general electives, or a student may complete a minor or additional major. + Students may submit documentation of current certification in CPR-First Aid to meet proficiency. This does not earn credit. 1 credit must be earned elsewhere in the program. ++For transfer students, other upper-level research methods courses may be submitted for credit as approved by Program Coordinator. +++Some of these courses have required prerequisites, which must be completed prior to enrollment.
SOC 100 . This course will explore the sociological theories that attempt to explain the formation of gender and “appropriate” sexual expression in a cultural and sub- cultural context. Ways in which gender and sexual orientation are used to privilege and disadvantage certain groups will be explored. Additionally, the course will examine the ways that gender and sexuality play out in and among other social institutions such as work, education, and family with an emphasis on media representations of men and women. Hours: 3
SOC 100 or SOC 200 . This course will examine the sociological perspective on global inequality and “underdevelopment.” Social, economics, and political problems confronting the developing world will be explored as well as theories that have been offered to explain the problems and the poverty and misery that accompany them. Critical discussions will focus on “development” strategies, the socioeconomic and political forces promoting them, and the impact on people and the environment.
SOC 100 . This course will examine the complex relationships between human society and the natural environment. Students will explore the role of social/political/economic organization in the evolution and definition of environmental problems, as well as how questions of inequality, race, class, ethnicity, gender, globalization power and community are interrelated with the physical environment. Hours: 3
SOC 381Special Topics
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May be Repeated May be repeated with different topics.
SOC 100 or SOC 200 . History and development of sociological theory with emphasis on American and European Theorists. Contemporary analyses of models of functionalism, symbolic interactionism, conflict theory, and exchange theory, as well as feminist theory and neofunctionalism.
SOC 450Senior Seminar3
Choose 24 credit hours from the following Major Elective Courses:
SOC Major and Senior standing and/or permission of the instructor. Students will complete a senior research thesis, including a review of the literature on a sociological problem and field research. The course is also designed to develop professional identity and review career and professional opportunities for sociology majors.
SOC 458Internship in Sociology
General Elective Credits (if needed) TOTAL CREDIT HOURS (minimum) 128# * On occasion, technical and/or program requirements may also meet specific core curriculum requirements. Please confer with your program advisor to determine which courses, if any, may be counted accordingly. # All Bachelors programs at Lenoir-Rhyne require at least 128 credit hours. If, in combination, core, technical, and program requirements do not generate at least 128 hours, additional credits must be completed to achieve 128 hours. These classes may be general electives, or a student may complete a minor or additional major. 145
Permission of the instructor. Field work in some area of specialization in a school, business, social service, mental health, or criminal justice setting. One class period dealing with professional and ethical concerns will also be required. Internships require daytime availability. To register for this course, students must obtain the permission of the instructor during the semester prior to taking the internship. May be Repeated May be repeated for credit. Cross-listed PSY 458 Hours: 3
Sociology faculty invitation. Directed readings for Sociology honor students within the general area in which the student plans to do honors research. A survey of the secondary literature and an examination of the basic primary sources and bibliographic tools within the general topics will be part of the course. Hours: 3
SOC 499Senior Honors Thesis
Theatre 3.2 3.0 6 hours of THR courses taken as in-class honors and THR 499 Senior Honors Thesis taken to complete the thesis.
Invitation of the Sociology faculty and SOC 498 . Intensive study of a topic chosen by the student and approved by the faculty, culminating in an honors thesis. Oral presentation required. Hours: 3
