22 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 101Introduction to Sociology and
200 level courses Please note the Biomedical Ethics minor which includes some of the courses listed above in addition to a clinical ethics practi with a local hospital and other minors which include some of the above content. Natural Science Courses that may be recommended: Some programs recommend or require higher level biology, chemistry and exercise science in addition to the required courses listed above. Check the program details for admissions requirements. Completing additional higher level science courses strengthens your application.
Social Problems: This course addresses contemporary social problems (e.g., crime and poverty) from a sociological perspective. How do some situations come to be defined as problems while others are not? What issues are involved in creating social programs or policies to address social problems? Students use sociological theories to explain the problems and sociological research to identify how prevalent the situation is and what interventions are effective. No prerequisite. (Offered every term.)
Social Psychology: Study of the behavior of the individual in society, including attitude formation and measurement, interpersonal perceptions and behavior of the individual in groups. Cross-listed with PSY 250. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or
Special Topics in Sociology: Investigation of a single topic or area in Sociology. The topic may vary each term offered. Course can be repeated twice with different subtitles for a total of 8 hours. No prerequisite.
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4
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can be repeated twice with different subtitles for a total of 8 hours.
Crime and Deviance: Students in this course will study why individuals engage in rule-breaking (both criminal and non- criminal) behavior and how such social action becomes labeled as deviant. The consequences associated with labeling others as deviant and individuals developing a deviant identity will be considered. No prerequisite. (Offered as needed.)
Social Science Research Methods: In this course, students will explore how social scientists collect and analyze data and communicate research results. Students will have several opportunities to practice skills foundational to the research process, including developing empirical questions, using computer software to work with quantitative data, and critically reading scientific studies. Central topics include research ethics, sampling, survey design, and applied statistics. This course fulfills the writing-intensive course requirement. Cross- listed with POL 250.
one course in the social sciences (POL/PSY/SOC) and one course in elementary statistics (MAT 130 or 131). (Offered every spring term.)
SOC 305Regression in the Social Sciences4
Regression in the Social Sciences: Regression analysis is a foundation for modeling data to answer research questions in social sciences and beyond. This course will allow students an opportunity to explore regression in detail and, in the process, will introduce them to the statistical software, R, which is gaining popularity in graduate programs and workplaces because of its power and flexibility. Required One semester of research methods (e.g. PSY 300, POL/SOC 250). 268
Family Sociology: This course will give students the opportunity to study historical and contemporary aspects of family life and intimate relationships. Special attention will be given to the interplay between the social institutions of work and family and child development within various family contexts. Students will apply theoretical perspectives, methodological strategies, and data analytics to investigate family issues. Public policy issues related to modern families will also be considered. No prerequisites. (Offered every odd spring term.)
Gender and Society: This course examines the importance of gender in our society, from how we are socialized to perform gender to the way gender shapes our experiences with social institutions and the types of opportunities, constraints, and situations we are likely to encounter. No prerequisites. (Offered every even spring term.)
Advanced Topics in Sociology: Investigation of a single topic or area in Sociology. The topic might vary each term offered. Course can be repeated twice with different subtitles for a total of 8 hours. No prerequisites. (Offered as needed.)
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Credits (min)
4
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4
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Repeatable
can be repeated twice with different subtitles for a total of 8 hours.
Medical Sociology: This course examines health, illness, and health care from a sociological perspective. We consider social factors that affect health and illness and cultural factors that influence the manifestation, interpretation and handling of symptoms. At the micro-level, we will consider how illness influences and is influenced by interactions with others and at the macro-level, we will consider how the organization of health care systems affect members of a society. Students will apply theoretical perspectives, methodological strategies, and data analytics to investigate medical issues. No prerequisite. (Offered every even fall term.)
Sociology of Mental Health: This course examines how mental health is defined and measured, what factors influence mental health and how the mental health system and policies affect the treatment of people with mental illnesses. Mental health is often viewed as a personal characteristic of individuals, but students will consider evidence that suggests it is greatly influenced by social content. Social factors influence whether individuals experience symptoms of poor mental health, how they and others in society react to the symptoms, and what treatments are available. No prerequisite. (Offered every odd fall term.)
Race and Ethnicity. This course is an examination of the social construction of racial and ethnic groups and the consequences of these distinctions, especially in American culture. Topics covered include prejudice, discrimination, and the development of racial/ethnic identities. No prerequisite. (Offered as needed.)
Directed Individual Study: Students independently investigate a specific topic in Sociology under the guidance of a faculty member. Evaluation is based on regular meetings, project drafts, a final research project, and/or an oral examination at the end of the term.
SOC 250 and permission of the department. Repeatable for a total of 4 credits. (Offered as needed.)
SOC 398Topics International Preparation1-4
Topics: International Preparation: This course examines international aspects of a selected subject matter in preparation for international experience around the same topic. Open only to students enrolled in the corresponding international experience course. Students must earn a grade of C- or better (an average of 70) in order to participate in SOC 399. The total number of hours for SOC 398 and SOC 399 cannot exceed four total hours.
Junior standing and a 2.0 or better cumulative GPA.
SOC 399International Experience1-4
International Experience: The international experience component of SOC 398. Students will have the opportunity to experience firsthand many of the topics studied in the prerequisite course. The total hours for SOC 398 and SOC 399 cannot exceed four total hours.
Completion of SOC 398 with a grade of C- or better (an average of 70).
SOC 400Social Theory
Social Theory: An investigation of major classical and modern social theories about human interaction and prominent elements of the social world. Emphasis will be placed on the application of theoretical concepts to a variety of contemporary research topics in Sociology. Cross-listed with POL 360.
Capstone in Sociology: In this seminar-style course, students will critically examine a variety of current issues that are capturing the imaginations of scholars in Sociology. Examples of contemporary research in the field will serve as models for students as they complete and defend an original research project as a culminating experience in the major.
SOC 250 or the Psychology research methods sequence (PSY 300, PSY 301, PSY 302), eight additional hours in Sociology, and at least junior standing. (Offered every even spring term.) 269
SOC 450Advanced Research Participation2-4
Advanced Research Participation: Participation in a research project in conjunction with a faculty member. At the end of the term, students will present the results of their work. department chair. (Offered as needed.)
Independent Research in Sociology: Opportunity for students to conduct independent research in Sociology. Students must produce a professional product of their original scholarship (e.g., a research manuscript/thesis). Research proposal must be submitted and approved the term prior.
