34 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.
The science of human society with emphasis on description and analysis of society, culture, the socialization process, social institutions, and social change. Offered: fall and spring
This course will include descriptive and inferential statistics, the logic of probability and hypothesis testing with emphasis on applications in social research. Offered: fall and spring
The study of environmental justice is the study of environmental inequality. Environmental inequality refers to the uneven distribution of environmental burdens (such as being exposed to toxins) and benefits (like access to clean air) across geography and time. This class examines how geography and other social structures affect human and ecological health. In this class you will be tasked with developing a critical understanding of the inner workings of ecological privilege and oppression by examining the historical roots of current and ongoing environmental stratification in a global perspective. For example, what historical factors account for environmental inequality? Why are some groups exposed to high levels of toxins and pollution, whereas others enjoy a relatively clean and unpolluted environment? Are social reforms or wholesale social and institutional change necessary to build a more sustainable world?
From global warming to global capitalism, from international drug cartels to international terrorism, it is apparent that neither causes nor solutions to most social problems can be addressed simply within one country. This course will address issues such as work, poverty, crime, health, environment, war, and terrorism within a global perspective. Offered: as needed
A survey of the topics of cultural anthropology: language, kinship, economy, tribal/ethnic conflict, gender, age, race, magic and religion, colonialism and violence, globalization. Special attention will be given to the culture concept and ethnographic inquiry. Offered: fall
This course examines communication theories, issues, and practices applicable to group dynamics involved in the small group decision making process. Topics covered include the decision-making process, effects of group size, leadership followership, trust, cohesiveness, relationship building and maintenance, communication culture, and problem solving. Cross-listed: ACL 2750 211
Aging, including historical perspectives; demographic trends; psychological and physiological processes of later life; and social role behavior in such areas as retirement, politics, religion, family life, housing, death, and dying. Cross-listed with GRN 3010 and SWK 3010 Offered: spring
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The nature and types of delinquent and criminal behavior; the nature of the criminal and the crime; social, cultural, and psychological factors involved in illegal behavior; control and prevention; police, courts, probation, and correctional institutions. Offered: every fall and spring semester
The nature and causes of juvenile delinquency, including individual, community, and labeling theories, with attention to such social responses as prevention programs, juvenile courts, probation, correctional institutions, and rehabilitation. Cross-listed with JUS 3110 Offered: as needed
This course covers the scientific method and research design, including an introduction to quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis. The student will develop an original research proposal. head Cross-listed with JUS 3320 and SWK 3320 Offered: fall and spring
This course will examine changes with aging in various body systems, diseases found primarily among the aging, and maintenance of health in aging, especially through nutrition and exercise programs. Cross-listed with GRN 3450 and SWK 3450 Offered: as needed
Sociological perspectives on race and ethnic relations will be explored in both the United States and around the world. Topics may include immigration, the history of racism, structural racism, ethnic conflict, or social movements. Offered: fall
The influence others have on an individual’s mental processes and behavior. Topics include the social self, person perception, attitudes, interpersonal attraction, social influence, prosocial behavior, aggression, group dynamics, and applied social psychology. Cannot receive credits if credits received for SOC 3930 Return to Table of Contents
This class will examine the link between the social environment and sociocultural processes with mental health and illness in society. The social causes of mental illness have included disadvantaged social statuses and stress. Social stress theory became prominent in the 1980s and continues to guide many sociological studies. This perspective asserts that mental health problems are caused by exposure to social stress (based on social statuses and earlier life experiences), as well as vulnerability to stress (a limited ability to cope because of low levels of social support, self-esteem, or mastery). The class will focus on the literature on the social determinants of mental health, including a variety of social statuses, such as socioeconomic status, gender, age, and race/ethnicity.
Love, sexuality, mate selection, marriage, divorce, and child-rearing in a changing society. Offered: fall
This course examines communication theories, issues, and practices applicable to group dynamics involved in the small group decision making process. Topics covered include the decision-making process, effects of group size, leadership followership, trust, cohesiveness, relationship building and maintenance, communication culture, and problem solving. Cross-listed: ACL 3750 Offered: fall semester
Courses on fields of special interest.
The study of social aspects of work and leisure. The sociology of work includes consideration of such topics as work roles and subcultures, types of occupations, occupational prestige, job satisfaction, unemployment, work and family, career patterns, and retirement. The study of leisure includes leisure styles and experiences, leisure throughout the life course, economic and political aspects, media, deviant leisure, sport, art, outdoor and community recreation, travel and tourism. Offered: as needed 213
This course is an overview of the sociological contributions to our understanding of childhood. We will consider diverse dimensions of childhood including age, gender, race/ethnicity, class, nationality, and sexuality. Offered: as needed
A study of the impact of gender on society and the individual. Examines sources of gender identity. Considers effects of gender in such areas as social stratification, politics, work, religion, and the family. Reviews the history and impact of the women’s movement. Offered: fall
Examines the impact of various types of psychoactive drugs on society. Includes recreational and psychotherapeutic drugs available both legally and illegally. The effects of various drugs and the history of governmental regulations of controlled substances are considered as well as current social problems associated with drug use and various attempts to deal with the drug problem. Offered: as needed
A study of the national and global health care system and social factors in health and illness, including the social demography of health, epidemiology, health and illness behavior, health care professions, the hospital as a social system, the sick role, medical ethics, and health care policy. Return to Table of Contents
A study of sport as a social institution, including its relationships with such other institutions as education, the economy, and the media. Examines such topics as the functions of sport, sport as a career and as a business, the role of minorities and gender differences in sport, and such ethical issues as cheating, drug use, and violence within the world of sports. Offered: as needed
A study of historical, biological, cultural, legal, and ethical issues relating to human sexuality. Includes such issues as conception, pregnancy, birth control; heterosexual and homosexual patterns of sexual expression; gender roles; sexual dysfunctions and therapy; sexually transmitted diseases; and laws and norms regulating sexual expression. Offered: spring
A study of the interrelationship of the social and cultural environment and individual attitudes and behavior. Topics include symbolic interaction, role theory, conformity, deviance, attitudes and attitude change, attraction, cooperation, aggression, group dynamics, intergroup relations, and collective behavior. A student may not receive credits for both PSY/SOC 3610 and SOC 3930. Offered: as needed
This course covers applications of epidemiologic methods and procedures to the study of the determinants and distribution of health and diseases, morbidity, injuries, disability, and mortality in societal populations. Epidemiologic methods for the control of conditions such as infectious and chronic diseases, mental disorders, community and environmental health hazards, and unintentional injuries will be covered. Other topics include quantitative methods in epidemiology, data sources, measures of morbidity and mortality, evaluation of correlation and causations and study design. Offered: once a year SOC 4200 or 4300 CONTEMPORARY SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY or CLASSICAL SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY (3) The study of key contemporary theorists influencing sociological thought. Offered: spring, every other year
Select one (3 credits) Statistics Course from the following
Historical and analytical study of sociological thought with emphasis on the ideas and assumptions of key theorists. Offered: as needed
Students will develop an original study by collecting and analyzing their own data. The student will present an oral and written report on their research. Offered: spring
In this course, we will read theoretical writings every week, and we’ll spend time examining how they have been used to explain and understand specific social phenomena. Theory must be relevant to real Return to Table of Contents
The student is placed in an approved community setting for a supervised learning experience. Minimum requirement of 100 hours in the agency and a weekly on-campus seminar. Offered: as needed
An opportunity for a well-qualified, upper-division student to engage in special research in his/her major. college dean before approval by the Provost. Credits to be determined. Bachelor of Science in Public Health Ebola. Avian Flu. Tuberculosis. CoronaVirus (COVID-19). HIV/AIDS. Malaria. When people think of public health, these are the names that come to mind, and indeed, with our increasingly interconnected world, the spread of epidemic diseases is a major public health issue. However, Public Health is much more than mere crisis response. Public Health is the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting human health through organized efforts and informed choices. It covers a wide range of sociological, scientific and mathematical approaches and seeks to improve standards of living, affect healthcare policy, and prevent the looming crises that stem from issues such as Antibiotic Resistance. The Public Health Major intends to prepare students for a wide range of career options in public health. Furthermore, it provides students with a pathway towards graduate programs in Public Health and Epidemiology. Lastly, when supplemented by Medical School requirements, it provides an excellent course of study for pre-medical students who wish to understand the broader context of a physician’s work, or those who wish to work in healthcare policy. Select courses in this program are offered online through a consortium of regionally accredited colleges and universities. Instruction is provided by faculty employed by partner institutions within the consortium, with oversight by Methodist University and technology and administrative support provided by Rize Education. Students register through Methodist University and receive academic credit from Methodist University. These courses are noted in the catalog as “powered by Rize.” Courses “powered by Rize” have been fully reviewed and approved through the Methodist University (MU) shared governance processes. MU reviews and approves the qualifications and evaluates the teaching of all faculty provided by consortium partner institutions. All courses “powered by Rize” are transcribed as MU coursework. MU reserves the right to offer any of the courses with its own faculty. Return to Table of Contents
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