SOC 111Introduction to Sociology3
Choose one of the following: 3 SOC/CJ 220 Statistics for the Social Sciences SOC/CJ 219 Research Methods
- Subject
- SOC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
Mars Hill University · Courses
SOC
19 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 213American and Appalachian Cultural Systems 3
The traditional rural culture of the Appalachian region examined in the context of social change and the dominant industrial American value system. On Demand.
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- SOC
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- course
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- 2026-2027-undergraduate
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
SOC 214Social Inequality: Race, Class, and Gender3
SOC 219 Research Methods (same as CJ 219) 3 SOC 220 Statistics for the Social Sciences (same as CJ 220) 3 SOC 301 Junior Research Mini Seminar (same as PS 301) 1
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- SOC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
- Alias
- CJ 219
SOC 218Social Conflict
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- SOC
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
SOC 219Social Research Methods 3
The methods and techniques used in social research: research design, data collection methods, basic analytic techniques and the theoretical orientations underlying them. Prerequisites: CJ 111, SOC 111, or PS 111 and MTH 107 or equivalent. Cross-listed at CJ 219.
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- SOC
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- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027-undergraduate
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
SOC 220Statistics for the Social Sciences 3
An introduction to statistical analysis, including descriptive statistics, probability distributions, sampling theory, statistical inference, and regression and correlation analysis. Prerequisite: MTH 107. (Same as CJ 220).
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- SOC
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027-undergraduate
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
- Alias
- CJ 220
SOC 226Sociology of the Family 3
The structure and function of the family in various types of society with emphasis on the family as a mediating structure between the individual and society. Prerequisite: SOC 111. Spring.
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- SOC
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027-undergraduate
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
SOC 261Internship 1–6
An initial exploratory experience outside the classrooms. Designed to explore new ideas or supplement regular courses in the attainment of various competencies. Credit awarded upon successful completion of the internship as described in the student-originated and departmentally approved proposal. Prerequisite: Permission of internship advisor.
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- SOC
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027-undergraduate
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
SOC 301Junior Research Mini Seminar 1
Prepares sociology and political science majors for their Senior Seminar. Skill development focuses on creating appropriate research questions, finding academic sources, writing a literature review, identifying ethical issues related to social science research and composing a successful proposal for the Institutional Review Board.
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- SOC
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027-undergraduate
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
SOC 305Sustainability3
- Subject
- SOC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
SOC 308Social Psychology 3
An overview of social psychological theory and research, both classic and contemporary, and a focus on how our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced (positively and negatively), controlled, or limited by past or present social interactions with other people, social structures, and social institutions. This course focuses on the complex relationships between society and the individual, paying particular attention to how being a part of a group profoundly affects our thoughts and actions. Prerequisite: PSY 111 or SOC 111. Cross-listed as PSY 308. Offered fall online and spring seated. Fulfills group B option for psychology major.
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- SOC
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027-undergraduate
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
- Alias
- PSY 308
SOC 310Social and Political Theory3
Choose four additional courses: including any Sociology courses or from the following list 12 AAS 200, AS 211, BA 344, CJ 250, CJ 312, CJ 320, CJ/REL 360, CNL 125, CNL 235, ED 301, KIN 333, HIS
- Subject
- SOC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
SOC 318Social Movements3
- Subject
- SOC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
SOC 327Special Topics 3
Members of the faculty offer one or more special topic courses per year such as sociology of education, environmental sociology, attitudes, and demography. Further information may be obtained from the department office. Prerequisite: SOC 111. Not offered on a regular schedule.
- Subject
- SOC
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027-undergraduate
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
SOC 417Death and Dying 3
This course explores death as a social as well as a physical, psychological, and spiritual experience. Interdisciplinary work with the dying is emphasized. Ethical issues and violence are also discussed. Hospice volunteer certification is earned in this course. Prerequisite: SOC 111 or permission of instructor. Even years. (See also SW 217.)
- Subject
- SOC
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027-undergraduate
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
SOC 457458 Directed Readings 3
Supervised readings in sociology. Credit awarded upon satisfactory completion of examination at the end of the semester. Student should make arrangements with the supervising faculty early in the semester before the course is to begin. Prerequisite: Three courses in Sociology, one of which is a 300/400 level course.
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- SOC
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027-undergraduate
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
SOC 460Independent Study 1–3
Advanced study in an area of sociology selected by the student with general direction from a faculty advisor. Credit is granted upon completion of an original paper. Student should make arrangements with the faculty advisor early in semester before independent study is to begin. Prerequisites: Three courses in sociology, one of which must be closely related to the area in which the independent study will be done.
- Subject
- SOC
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027-undergraduate
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
SOC 461Internship 1–12
Advanced, off-campus supervised internship in an agency or community setting during which the student applies knowledge and skills learned in the classroom. The internship is linked to a seminar that provides the opportunity to reflect upon the field experience and evaluate student performance. S/U credit is awarded upon the successful completion of the internship, as described in a student-generated proposal approved in advance of the internship by both the faculty internship supervisor and the participating
- Subject
- SOC
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027-undergraduate
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
SOC 470Senior Seminar 3
For general sociology students only, designed to summarize and synthesize their study in the field and give them an opportunity to conduct and present a research project in their area of interest. Prerequisites: Completion of the major courses in Sociology and senior standing. Fall. Fulfills a General Education Practicum requirement.
- Subject
- SOC
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.mhu.edu
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