44 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 101Principles of Sociology3
Semester Hours An introduction to the concepts of the organization of social life emphasizing social structure, culture and social change. The student acquires a “tool box of analytical concepts” useful throughout life for understanding one’s social milieux. Wesleyan Core SLO: Critical Thinking
Semester Hours An inquiry into the problems of contemporary American society: selected problems are researched and deliberated from different perspectives, revealing the conflicting values which are fundamental to these problems. This is an appropriate introductory level course for those not considering sociology as a major or minor. Wesleyan Core SLO: Critical Thinking
Semester Hours A study of the origin and development of man’s culture with special emphasis on preliterate societies, prehistoric and contemporary; the impact of advanced societies; and the future of man in anthropological perspective.
SOC 101 or PSY 111 or permission of instructor A study of sexual behavior and the social institutions of marriage and the family, emphasizing sociological understanding and research, yet also including insights from psychology, biology, anthropology, history and economics. Identical To: PSY 220
SOC 220Sex, Marriage and Family3
A study of sexual behavior and the social institutions of marriage and th Identical To: PSY 220
SOC 101 or SOC 111 or SPT 205 This course explores the ways in which sports are intertwined in social, cultural, political and economic forces operating at many different levels, from the social psychological levels to the global level. Also, how these forces shape sports organizations and activities, including our participation in sport for purposes of recreation and leisure, sports participation as self-expression and personal fulfillment, participation as spectators of sports and consumers of sports as entertainment commodities
SOC 302Sociology of Sport3
This course explores the ways in which sports are intertwined in social, cultural, political and economic forces operating at
MAT 213 and POL 112 or SOC 101 or permission of instructor A study of the logic and methods of social science research and its application including: project design; measurement, collection, analysis and interpretation of data; and ethical implications of social research. Identical To: POL 308
SOC 308Social Research Methods3
A study of the logic and methods of social science research and its appli Identical To: POL 308
SOC 101 Sociological theory and methods are employed to investigate forms of popular culture and their production in American society. Art, music, media and sport and their impact on society, social groups and institutions will be explored.
SOC 340Popular Culture3
Sociological theory and methods are employed to investigate forms of
SOC 101 or permission of instructor With a focus on diversity, rather than merely perceived negatives of group differences, this class focuses on both the micro and macro levles of society to critically examine various forms of discriminiation. Forms based on age, sex, gender, race/ethnicity, social class, weight, sexual orientation and (dis) ability status are analyzed with frequent student input. Mechanisms of creating, maintaining, and potentially reducing negative attitudes and inequalities are explored.
SOC 355Sociology of Discrimination3
With a focus on diversity, rather than merely perceived negatives of group differences, this class focuses on both the m
SOC 101 or permission of instructor A study of the formal organizations which comprise the workplace in contemporary American society; specifically, the influence of organizational structure on human behavior, characteristics of various structures, conflict between individual and organization and organizational change. Writing Intensive
SOC 400Sociology of the Workplace3
A study of the formal organizations which comprise the workplace in contemporary
SOC 101 or permission of instructor An analysis of group beliefs and practices through which fundamental life experiences are given coherence and meaning. Beliefs and practices studied include both the traditionally religious and secular, as well as the primitive and contemporary.
SOC 405Religion and Society3
An analysis of group beliefs and practices through which fundamental life
SOC 101 A capstone course featuring core sociological insights: their grounding in fundamental concepts, their historical development in theory construction and their usefulness in understanding the transition of American society into the twenty-first century. Writing Intensive
SOC 410Social Theory3
A capstone course featuring core sociological insights: their grounding
SOC 101 A study of the paleoanthropological evidence used to answer the question, “Where have humans come from?” and theories associated with human phylogeny. Identical To: ANT 420
SOC 420Emergence of Humans3
A study of the paleoanthropological evidence used to a Identical To: ANT 420
36 semester hours, 2.0 cumulative GPA. and approval from the OCDL and the instructor. A supervised work experience in an approved setting. Extensive written reports required. The faculty supervisor will meet regularly with the student. Interns are admitted to the program with permission of the faculty supervisor.
SOC 421Internship1-6
A supervised work experience in an approved setting. Extensive written repo
SOC 101 or SOC 111 ; or permission of the instructor Examines social definitions of deviant behavior, the historical development of knowledge concerning deviance, theories of deviance and the development organization and operation of systems of social control including criminal justice, mental health and welfare.
SOC 460Deviant Behavior and Social Control3
Examines social definitions of deviant behavior, the historical development of k
Upper level standing (Junior/Senior) with a major in Sociology or Psychology; or permission of the instructor. This course examines the social construction of sexuality and its impact on attitudes and behaviors. Students will gain a sociological understanding of the history of sexuality, demographic trends and research on sociosexual topics and controversial issues. Relevant perspectives from biology, history, psychology and law are also introduced.
SOC 470The Social Context of Sexuality3
This course examines the social construction of sexuality and its impact on attitudes and behavi
SOC 101 A study of the socially constructed concept of gender broadly defined, this course examines several levels of inquiry including the individual level of personal identity, small group interaction, and larger-scale influences. Intersections of gender with other societal categories are explored. Student understanding of these issues is enhanced through critical analysis of a variety of texts. Term(s) Offered: Every other fall.
SOC 475Sociology of Gender3
A study of the socially constructed concept of gender broadly defined, this course examines several Term(s) Offered: Every other fall.
SOC 101 or permission of instructor This course is an introduction to the sociological perspective on the relationship between children and their immediate “environment,” which includes both people and societal structures. The course will focus on several aspects of the child socialization process, following children from their early years through middle to late adolescence. Problems that occur within the socialization process and their implications will also be discussed through the examination of theoretical ideas and research results.
SOC 490Sociology of Children3
This course is an introduction to the sociological perspective on the relationship between children and their immediate “envir
