33 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.
A study of the interaction in the major social institutions: the family, military, economy, religion, education, government / legal, leisure, mass media, peer group, community, and social stratification. How everyday life 609
An introduction to the areas of anthropology; archaeology, physical anthropology, cultural anthropology, and linguistics. Topics include methods of dating archaeological finds; origins of humankind; theories of culture; relationship between language and culture, modern societies and anthropological concepts. Offered spring semester.
Appreciation of how “social problems” are defined by culture. Areas studied: (1) the city (urban change); (2) healthcare; (3) family disorganization; (4) labeling of sexual behavior; (5) individual and organized crime; (6) juvenile delinquency; (7) life-cycle problems; (8) substance use – drugs, alcohol, smoking; (9) war and terrorism; (10) secrecy and privacy; (11) poverty; (12) environmental issues. Offered spring semester.
Selected classical theorists. Comte, Spencer, Durkheim, Simmel, Weber, and others will be studied with an interest in their social concepts as they are employed today. Offered in spring.
SOC 0210 Social Strat and Mobility 3 SOC 0265 Juvenile Delinquency 3
TOTAL CREDITS 15 TOTAL CREDITS 15 Third Year/First Semester Third Year/Second Semester Course Code Credits Course Code Credits Elective 3 Elective 3
This course will have three primary foci: students will learn about the role, both educational and social, of the school in modern society, the fundamentals and diversity of family structure in America today, and the dynamics of family/school interaction. In addition, they will learn about the myriad social service resources available to support schools and children in America. Emphasis will be placed on ways in which teachers and schools can foster community partnerships which benefit the diversity of students and their families. The way schools' interface with the changing economies and prepare students for success and communal contributions. 610
An exploration of Neo medievalism in popular culture, with a focus on the social and cultural influences of the medieval period in art, architecture, entertainment, religion, education, politics, and the economy. Topics will include medieval themes in the entertainment industry, film, television, literature, gaming culture, Christian mysticism, new age spirituality, and music.
This course will focus on the murals of Northern Ireland, some of the most famous political murals in the world, which have altered and determined the environment of Northern Ireland. Almost 2,000 murals have been documented in Northern Ireland (County Derry) since the 1970’s. These murals have become symbols of Northern Ireland, depicting the region’s past and present political and religious divisions and strife, with subject matter like: Republican or Loyalist politics, the Catholic Church of the Republic vs. the Protestant faiths of the North, freedom of speech and religion, the great Irish famine (1845-49), Irish history, Irish mythology, women’s rights, peace and tolerance, political struggle and death in Ireland. Join us in this exciting study of art, power, and politics. This course may have a travel/study component in Ireland.
Issues, theories, and research in medical sociology. Topics: cultural and structural analyses of mental / physical health institutions; technology and health; social epidemiology; disease and the role of the ill person; health practices and practitioners; the quality of health care; changes in longevity; the patient as consumer; holistic trends; social values and health. Offered every other year.
Theories, research, and methods/practices of Forensic Anthropology. Topics include crime detection; forensic context and recovery methods; initial treatment and examination of evidence; forensic attributions (ancestry, age, and sex); trauma study; pathological conditions, and skeletal malies; post-mortem analysis and other aspects of individualization; record keeping and utilization; forensic ethics; testimony (preparation/presentation of evidence in legal and other settings). *This course is cross-listed with BIO 0243.
An analysis of contemporary views of criminal behavior, social theories of causation /perpetration of crime. Areas of studies will be: deviance; penal reform; crime detection; changing definition of crime; and agencies of social control. Special emphasis on criminal law procedure and the elements of crimes. Field trips. Offered fall semester.
Elective 3 15 TOTAL CREDITS 15
Theories, concepts, and research in human sexuality. Topics include socio-historical perspectives; life cycle changes; sexual communication; love/attitudes/intimacy patterns in American culture; gender roles and sexual dysfunction; religiosity; sex and the legal system; sex education; and trends in sexual attitudes and behavior.
The course will focus on performing and evaluating research in Sociology, including validity/reliability, and the development and assessment of outcome measures. The course will examine scales of social measurement and tools needed to summarize research results. Interviewing, socio-metrics, participant observation, document and content analysis, census data, and trend line analysis will be explored. Through a study of research methodologies, students learn how to select and execute an appropriate research design, how to employ valid procedures in collecting and evaluating data, and synthesizing applications. The course will prepare students to read research in their field. Application of present technology and database usage will be reviewed. Applications to Sociological Practice and Interventions will be emphasized.
The sociologist’s activities and functions related to the legal system. The roles of researcher, expert witness, mediator, liaison, advocate, evaluator, and consultant (to Guardian Ad Litem and others) will be explored. Court visits, guest speakers (lawyers, Guardian Ad Litem, judges, mental health professionals etc.), and role- playing will round out the academic experience. The interplay between social theory, research, and application will be emphasized. Offered spring semester.
This course examines the field of victimology. It will investigate major theories and concepts that will allow for a greater understanding of both offenders and victims. Areas addressed in the course include but are not limited to the prevalence of victimology, biological and environmental factors related to victimology, the consequences for both offenders and victims, effective interventions, and special issues such as consumer victimization, cybercrimes, legal and ethical issues working with offenders and victims, sexual assault and human trafficking, terrorism, and gang victims.
An international travel study of the religious power structures and sociocultural influences on religion in society. The socioreligious dynamics of various periods of history will be examined through the lens of classical and contemporary theories. Topics of focus will include the reproduction and transmission of religion, the engines of social change, religious diversity, symbolic interactionism and icons, violence and oppression, and dualism. Potential venues include countries in Western Europe. Offered occasionally.
A sociological examination of criminal investigations related to crime scene processing and analysis, interviewing and interrogating techniques for witnesses and suspects, and evidence collection, preservation, and admission into courts of law. Hands-on activities to highlight the laboratory portions of the course, including cold case analysis. Professional guests will share their knowledge and experiences about their respective field work. 612
Theories and practices of dispute resolution. Social problems amenable to mediation include: domestic issues; cohabitation; divorce; child custody; employer-employee conflicts; educational services; and other areas. Topics covered: theories of social conflict / mediation; identifying the social context; ethical knowledge; techniques for building collaborations; identifying impasses; updating professional training; integration of other professionals (lawyers, religious professional, therapists, and human resources); drafting a mediation document. Guest speakers will share their knowledge and experiences. No prerequisite. This course fulfills the Critical Thinking requirement in the Undergraduate College’s General Education program.
This course presents a survey of activism in the United States to provide students with an understanding of the significance of social movements in shaping society. Topics covered include approaches to analyzing social movements, theoretical profiles of who becomes an activist, and factors that determine the success or failure of a movement. Students will explore a variety of case studies that relate to ethnicity, gender, class, and social justice.
Elective (SOC) 3 SOC 0455 Internship 3 Elective 3 SOC 0420 Soc of Stress and Crisis Int 3 TOTAL CREDITS 15 TOTAL CREDITS 15 Fourth Year/First Semester Fourth Year/Second Semester Course Code Credits Course Code Credits SOC 0405 Clinical Sociology 3 SOC 0400 Senior Seminar 3 Elective (SOC) 300 Level 3 Elective 3 SOC 0455 Internship 3 SOC 0455 Internship 3 Elective 3 Elective 3 Elective 3 Elective 3 TOTAL CREDITS 15 TOTAL CREDITS 15 364
TOTAL CREDITS 15 TOTAL CREDITS 15 Third Year/First Semester Third Year/Second Semester Course Code Credits Course Code Credits SOC 0330 Social Med/Dispute Res 3 SOC 0390 Sociology of Substance Abuse 3
The history, traditions, social philosophies, practices, and procedures of the civil and criminal systems. The court’s importance and impact on society from arrest to case dispositions. Site visits to observe the workings of the courts. The application of sociological theory, methods, and interventions. 613
An introduction to research methods in the social sciences which includes descriptive and inferential statistics, qualitative methods, survey methods, research design, document analysis, special interviewing skills, experimental and quasi-experimental approaches to research, and analytical tools. Students complete a research proposal or research project in their major discipline.
The course will explore the study of the relationship between animals and humans throughout social history; how domestication has coincided with social evolution; the role of animal companions in the lives of individuals and families; treatment of animals as a reflection of culture; animals and physical/social/emotional help; visits to settings where animals are employed as therapeutic agents; the role of animals in personal and societal security; animal communication patterns and capacities. Offered as needed.
Theoretical / applied knowledge related to legal / illegal drug use. Topics include relationships between institutions and substance abuse; theories of causation / perpetuation; treatment models; intro to pharmacology of substance abuse; roles of the abuser; race, class, ethnicity, gender, and other socio- cultural themes in advertising of alcoholic beverages and cigarettes; and special issues for woman substance abusers. Offered every year.
Evaluation of current research, theory, and practice in sociology. Format is student presentations and discussion with faculty guidance. Topics vary by semester. Open to senior sociology majors, others by permission. Offered as needed.
Elective (SOC) 300 Level
TOTAL CREDITS 15 TOTAL CREDITS 15 Fourth Year/First Semester Fourth Year/Second Semester Course Code Credits Course Code Credits SOC Elective 3 SOC 0400 Senior Seminar 3 Elective 3 Elective 3 Internship 3 Internship 3 Elective 3 Elective 3 Elective 3 Elective 3 TOTAL CREDITS 15 TOTAL CREDITS 15 268
Supervised experience in an outside practice / agency or institution. Faculty-student conferences and evaluation sessions will be held periodically. An on-campus supervisory class will be held based on the professor’s discretion and student need. Open to juniors and seniors in the Sociology B.S. degree.
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