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SOCY

12 courses with the subject SOCY, 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.

SOCY 201Intro to Sociology

and SOCY 204 Social Problems or focus on the economic side of things and take both

Subject: SOCY
Type: course
Edition: 2019
Source: www.pfeiffer.edu

SOCY 201SIntroduction to Sociology 3 SH

or other approved courses Concentration on Business (ENSCB) 18 SH Take at least 6 of the following courses:

Subject: SOCY
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.pfeiffer.edu

SOCY 204Social Problems

The remainder of the required 18 hours for the Minor can be fulfilled from any Sociology course listed below or from the following group of selected electives:

Subject: SOCY
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.pfeiffer.edu

SOCY 206Sociology of the Family 3 SH

Examines family as a social institution. Includes sociological overviews of modern family in its diverse forms and its relationship to economy, government, and stratification systems of gender, r ace, and class. Other topics include functions of the family as a social unit; trends in family organization; problems of domestic violence, marriage, children, divorce, remarriage, and blended families. Prerequisites: SOCY 201S or junior status and the permission of the instructor.

Subject: SOCY
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.pfeiffer.edu

SOCY 210SIntroduction to Sociology 3SH

Subject: SOCY
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.pfeiffer.edu

SOCY 300Sociology of Sport 3 SH

This course examines sports in American society. It helps the student to understand the reciprocal influences between sports and our culture, including social values, education, socialization, deviance, minority and female athletes, and the mass media and money. Sports is placed within the context of social institutions including family, politics, economics, religion, etc. (Cross-listed as SMGT 200) Prerequisite: SOCY 201S

Subject: SOCY
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.pfeiffer.edu
Alias: SMGT 200

SOCY 315Spanish for the Professions

Subject: SOCY
Type: alias
Source: www.pfeiffer.edu

SOCY 390Research Methods

F 3 SH (WI) This course introduces the basic research methods used in social science research. Topics include: the scientific method, formulating a research question, research designs, ethical considerations, the literature review, measurement, sampling, analysis, and writing the final research report. This is a writing intensive course. Prerequisite:

Subject: SOCY
Type: course
Edition: 2024-2025
Source: www.pfeiffer.edu

SOCY 408Social Theory3

Subject: SOCY
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2018-2019
Source: www.pfeiffer.edu

SOCY 425Sociology of Death and Dying 3 SH

The phenomena of death and dying in the context of western culture are examined. Issues of euthanasia, abortion, and suicide are examined as is the experience of the dying individual in relation to self, significant others, the family, and other care-providing institutions. The plight of widows and other survivors is also discussed in relation to the grieving process and bereavement. Prerequisite: SOCY 201S

Subject: SOCY
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.pfeiffer.edu

SOCY 450Race and Ethnic Relations 3 SH

An examination of the characteristics of racism, prejudice, and discrimination and how the structure of society perpetuates inequalities. The course investigates the origins and causes of inequality as well as the changing patterns of race/ethnic relations in terms of economics, health, education, politics and the legal system. Prerequisites: SOCY 201S and Junior status or permission of the instructor.

Subject: SOCY
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.pfeiffer.edu

SOCY 499Social Science Internship 3-6 SH

Students are provided with an opportunity to develop professional skills in a variety of community settings through field placement. This hands-on experience integrates practical experience with class- room knowledge. 3 SH requires a minimum of 100 hours of field work for the semester and 6SH requires a minimum of 200 hours of field work for the semester. A weekly seminar with a faculty member provides guidance and evaluation of the learning experience.

Subject: SOCY
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.pfeiffer.edu
Prerequisite: Junior Status

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