8 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 1010Intro to Sociology (SS)3
The nature and scope of sociology, including systematic treatment of group life, social institutions, social problems, social change and social control.
Modern society confronts many issues such as inequality, discrimination, the erosion of social institutions, and the misuse of power. Students will learn about how social problems form and how they are defined, what makes them so tenacious, who takes responsibility for them and who is threatened by them, how they are managed, solved, or ignored, and what to do to drive positive social change.
SOC 1010 Semesters Offered: Based on student demand Click here for searchable class schedule
SOC 2015Doing Sociology: Intro to Social Research3
This course is an introduction to basic forms of quantitative data presentation and analysis driven by sociological theories. Students will be introduced to several different analytical methods including cross-tabulation, correlation, regression, and others. The course helps students to become comfortable using data to interpret and explain social phenomena in the world around us. It is recommended students complete SOC 1010 prior to taking this course.
The sociological exploration of sex and gender in American society. Class materials examine social theories, peer reviewed research and social institutions while investigating the ways in which sex and gender change over time and across cultures. Activities and discussions analyze gender inequalities and identify the link between social structure and interpersonal experiences.
This class examines the nature of marriage and family as an institution in society. Emphasis placed on the effects of modern social structures and cultural values on interpersonal relationships and family life.
Examination of the major concepts, theories, and research studies pertaining to the sociological study of racial and ethnic groups. An exploration of the social construction of race and the social, economic, and political consequences of that construction. Course includes discussions on racism, stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination, and strategies for increasing intergroup awareness and acceptance.
