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30 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 121Microsociology

(Sutton) G 201 9-10 pm

Subject: SOC
Type: course
Edition: 2026
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SOC 141Macrosociology 8-9:30

(Hunchuk) pm Libby Grasso AC 108

Subject: SOC
Type: course
Edition: 2026
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SOC 191Social Problems (3.0 CH) A course designed for majors and non-majors providing an overview of

contemporary social problems which involve individual problems, problems of inequality and global concerns. Each problem presented and discussed will be viewed from several theoretical perspectives. Sample topics: crime, delinquency, discrimination, poverty, aging.

Subject: SOC
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.thiel.edu

SOC 202Professional Seminar (1.0 CH) This seminar is required of all sociology majors with sophomore

standing. Students will learn academic and non-academic skills needed to succeed in their profession. Ethical issues of the profession will be stressed. Students are strongly encouraged to take this course in their sophomore year. (P: Sophomore status or higher – sociology majors or permission of instructor) 325

Subject: SOC
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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SOC 211All Sections, Bly Hall

Tuesday, May 2 8:00 a.m. — 10:00 a.m.

Subject: SOC
Type: course
Edition: 2026
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SOC 215Statistics for the Social Sciences 3 CH

Subject: SOC
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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SOC 231Sociology of Leadership

Choose one of the following:

Subject: SOC
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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SOC 233Statistics for Social Sciences |8-9

pm 8-9 pm (Hanneman) AC AC 137 Victoria Hermann 137

Subject: SOC
Credits (min): 8
Credits (max): 9
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.thiel.edu

SOC 241Medical Sociology (3.0 CH) Considers the social dimensions of health and illness. Some topics

considered are social factors and health, the sick role, utilization of health services, the variety of health care practitioners, cross-cultural comparisons of health care delivery systems, economics of health care and ethical issues in health care. (P: SOC 121 or 141 is recommended)

Subject: SOC
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.thiel.edu

SOC 251Minorities

7-8 pm (Sutton) $211

Subject: SOC
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.thiel.edu

SOC 271Sociology of Sport

Subject: SOC
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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SOC 321Deviance 3 CH

Subject: SOC
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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SOC 331Criminology

TOTAL: 22 CH 295

Subject: SOC
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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SOC 341Social Research Methods (3.0 CH) This course is designed to be the first formal introduction to the

theory and practice of social research. Small projects utilizing some of the various methods will be incorporated. The course includes an exposure to the ethics of research and the basic methodology used in the social sciences, which includes sampling, analysis and report writing. (P: Two sociology or CJS courses or permission of the instructor.)

Subject: SOC
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.thiel.edu

SOC 342Sociological Theory 3 CH

In addition, two additional sociology courses (any number, excluding SOC 455) are required. SOC _____ SOC course (any number, excluding SOC 455) 3 CH SOC _____ SOC course (any number, excluding SOC 455) 3 CH TOTAL: 18CH A declaration of a minor in sociology must be filed no later than the first semester of the senior year.

Subject: SOC
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.thiel.edu

SOC 351Social Stratification (3.0 CH) Historical and cross-cultural analysis of the causes, structure and

consequences of affluence and poverty in societies. Special emphasis is given to Marxist and functionalist theories of stratification, the institutional structure of caste- and class- based societies, and social mobility. (P: Two sociology or CJS courses or permission of the instructor.) SOC 361 – Sociology of Religion (3.0 CH) Historical and cross-cultural analysis of religion as a social institution. Topics include the role of religion in society, analysis of religious groups and organizations, emergence of religious movements and social change. (P: Two sociology courses or permission of the instructor.)

Subject: SOC
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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SOC 381Medical Sociology 3 CH

TOTAL: 9-10 CH 216

Subject: SOC
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.thiel.edu

SOC 391Sociology of Aging (3.0 CH) A sociological perspective on human aging. The course will focus on the

implications and consequences of aging for individuals in their role relationships, social groups and society. Students will be exposed to relevant theoretical orientations and research methods. It will include a cross-cultural comparison of societal attitudes and responses toward older persons. (P: Two sociology courses or permission of the instructor.) SOC 401 – Sociology of the Family (3.0 CH) Examines the family as a social institution. The focus is mainly on the United States but includes some cross-cultural comparisons. Some topics included are family organization, various family life-styles, dating and mate selection, sexual relationships, parenting, domestic violence, divorce and remarriage, family in the later years and changes over the family life cycle. (P: Two sociology courses or permission of the instructor.)

Subject: SOC
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.thiel.edu

SOC 401Sociology of Family 3 CH

Domain 4: Mental & Physical Health (6 CH)

Subject: SOC
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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SOC 421Gender and Society 3 CH

TOTAL: 30-31 CH

Subject: SOC
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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SOC 425Urban Sociology (3.0 CH) Traces the development of urbanism from the pre-industrial city to the

present post-industrial age. The course focuses upon urban growth and changes of demographic patterning, life styles, and economics. Theoretical models of urbanism will be discussed. (P: Two sociology or CJS courses or permission of the instructor.)

Subject: SOC
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.thiel.edu

SOC 427Disney & Gender (3.0 CH) This course is designed to explore the evolving nature of gender within the

princess canon of Disney films. Although the films are drawn from the princess canon, equal attention is paid to the depiction of masculinity with the selected films. The class covers films from the classic era through the most current princess films. The course is discussion based and writing intensive. (P: Two sociology courses or permission of instructor.) SOC 431 – Selected Studies (3.0 CH) Intensive study of current sociological or anthropological topic. Topics vary, but are offered on a regular rotation. (P: Two sociology or CJS courses or permission of the instructor.) SOC 435 – Popular Culture (3.0 CH) The objective of this course is to explore the effects of popular culture upon our perceptions and definitions of ourselves and our socio-political reality. Examinations of the products of the entertainment industry and mass media will serve to provide myriad examples for analysis. (P: Two sociology or CJS courses or permission of the instructor.)

Subject: SOC
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.thiel.edu

SOC 431Gender and Film 3 CH

165

Subject: SOC
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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SOC 435Popular Culture

Subject: SOC
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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SOC 440Capstone in Sociology 3 CH

317

Subject: SOC
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
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SOC 455Cooperative Education (12.0 CH) Variable CH available (1-12 CH). These credits do not count toward

major requirements.

Subject: SOC
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.thiel.edu

SOC 467Washington Internship (8.0 CH) An internship and seminar program in Washington, D.C. for juniors

and seniors. Thiel’s Semester in Washington, conducted through the Lutheran College Washington Consortium, is designed to accommodate the interests of students with a wide variety of interests and goals. These include not only politics, policy and law, but also religion, social work, international affairs, theater, museum administration and business. (P: Junior or senior standing, 3.0 GPA and recommendation by sponsoring faculty)

Subject: SOC
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.thiel.edu

SOC 468Washington Seminar I (4.0 CH) The first of two four-credit seminars required of all students

Subject: SOC
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.thiel.edu

SOC 469Washington Seminar II (4.0 CH) The second of two four-credit seminars are required of all students

participating in the Thiel College semester in Washington. Specific arrangements are made according to each student’s major interests, subject to approval by supervising professors at Thiel College and supervisors at the Washington, D.C. site. SOC 481 – Special Project (6.0 CH) Variable CH available (1-6 CH). An opportunity to do individualized academic work in a selected field of sociology. This project may not duplicate any other departmental offerings. Department approval is required. (P: Sociology or criminal justice studies majors, juniors or seniors, and permission of the instructor.)

Subject: SOC
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.thiel.edu

SOC 491Independent Study (6.0 CH) Variable CH available (1-6 CH). Individual study in an area of special

interest to the student under the direction of a member of the Department of Sociology & Criminal Justice Studies. This course is limited to junior and senior sociology or criminal justice studies majors who have completed at least three upper-level courses in sociology and whose GPA in all sociology courses is at least 3.25. *Students planning to enroll in SOC /CJS 451, SOC /CJS 481 or SOC /CJS 491 must declare their intention during the first week of the preceding semester. Qualified students will be limited to one experience in each of these courses. 328

Subject: SOC
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.thiel.edu

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