17 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 101General Sociology3
The basic concepts and theories underlying the study of human society, emphasizing stability and changes in systems of social relations and in human culture. Fall, Spring.
Analysis of selected social problems in America, their origins, and efforts to prevent and alleviate them; theoretical guidelines for better understanding of such problems. Fall/Spring.
This course will use film to introduce students to the sociological perspective. Documentary films, journalistic films, feature films, television episodes, and homemade videos serve as the centerpiece of the course. Their sociological importance will be explored through lecture, discussion, and readings. The course will not only explore sociology through film, it will also address the sociology of film, introducing students to the sociology of popular culture and giving students practice in sociological research methods.
This course explores essential teachings surrounding the ways in which society decides what is to be considered right and what is wrong. The study of moral order is classical to sociology and remains a principle subject. Key social institutions will be examined including, but not limited to: religion, family, peers, media and school. Additionally, students will explore their own experiences in the area of right and wrong, while at the same time learning sociological approaches to this which include the seminal theory and research in this area.
(same as Social Work 202) (3 credits) The historical, cultural, institutional, and sociological sources circumscribing the role women play in today’s society; myths and misunderstandings about women; the contributions of women in society. Open to men and women. Fall and as needed.
ECON 101 and SOC 101 or permission of instructor. Classes can be taken concurrently. As needed.
SOC 210Sociology of Sport3
This course focuses on sports as social and cultural phenomena. Students will learn to use sociological concepts and critical thinking to discover how the meaning of sports is created by agents of socialization including family, media, peers and school. It will also focus on inequality within sports and examine sports critically through the lens of gender, health, and corporate America as examples. We will also review ways in which sociological research methods and studies can reveal new information about sports. Students will be encouraged to reflect on their own experiences as participants and spectators, and to connect these with larger social issues. As needed.
SOC 101 , SOC 102 , SCWK 203 / SCWK 203 , or permission of instructor. Fall.
SOC 320Understanding Addiction in Modern Society3
(same as SCWK 320 and CJ 320) (3 credits) Substance abuse, sociological factors concerning usage; supportive legislation, consumption levels, models of alcoholism, the psychosocial and medical aspects of addiction; treatment services and modalities in the context of comprehensive care; the problems of special populations; prevention and current research findings. Fall.
SCWK 203 or SOC 101 or SOC 102 or SOC 202 . Spring.
SOC 404Cross-Cultural Criminology3
This course will cover major findings in theory, research and methods in cross-cultural comparative criminology. It will present findings from the research on global crime and investigate the ways in which scholars are studying the intersection between globalization and crime. This course is an advanced criminology course and is designed for juniors and seniors in sociology or criminal justice.
