19 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 scientific study of social behavior examining the topics of culture, socialization, social organization, social class, minority groups, social power and conflict, patterns of social interaction, the environment, and social change. Offered fall and spring semesters.
An examination of the contemporary social problems of poverty, war, racism, sexism, domestic violence, and resource depletion. Theories of causation, cost, and possible solutions are discussed. Offered spring semester.
This course is designed to examine the structure of national, state, and local election activities. The social and economic forces underlying the election process will be studied along with the strategies used to achieve success. Current events that affect social and political institutions around the country will be studied. Offered election years. SOC 212 Death and Dying (REL 212) (3) The goal of this course is to examine the phenomenon of death and dying within various cultural and religious contexts with the view of understanding how such perspectives inform our understanding of the end of life. This approach will survey the principles and perspectives of science and the humanities as they apply to the experience of death and dying. Numerous studies and instructional methodologies will be examined for the purpose of correcting stereotypes and myths concerning death and the reactions of people to death and dying. The course will pay particular attention to the phenomenon of death and dying through the lenses of social science and religion. Offered fall semester.
An examination of criminal behavior and crimes against society. The crimes surveyed include murder, burglary, robbery, fraud, embezzlement, confidence games, and business crimes. The course provides an analysis of the social and legal factors affecting the nature of crime and the development of social responses to it. Offered fall semester. 187 | A v e r e t t U n i v e r s i t y A c a d e m i c C a t a l o g 2 0 2 6 - 2 0 2 7
A comparative study of cultures around the world. Emphasis is on the variations in marriage and kinship, religion and magic, the arts, language, and social systems of politics, stratification, and economics.
A study of courtship, marriage, and the family, focusing on the problems in these relationships and promoting self-understanding in dynamic relationships. Offered fall semesters.
An introduction to the principles and techniques of statistics commonly employed in the social and behavioral sciences, focusing on both descriptive and inferential statistics. The course emphasizes identifying appropriate statistical techniques for scenarios relevant to the social sciences. Analyses are conducted with widely used statistical analysis software. SOC 309 Society and the Individual (PSY 309) (3) An examination of the individual in a changing society and the dynamic relationship between the person and society at large. Particular attention is paid to the topics of personality development, perception, symbolic communication, drug addiction, madness, social control, and deviant subcultures. Several theoretical perspectives are employed to analyze these topics.
An examination of the individual in a changing society and the dynamic relationship between the person and society at large. Particular attention is paid to the topics of personality development, perception, symbolic communication, drug addiction, mental health issues, social control, and deviant subcultures. Several theoretical perspectives are employed to analyze these topics.
An examination of the racial and ethnic minority groups in our society with particular emphasis on the social construction of race, racial inequality, racial justice, and intersectionality. This course will prompt students to investigate issues of race in terms of social institutions, structural racism, immigration, and the intersection of race, class, and gender on racial inequality and racial justice. Prerequisite: SOC101. Offered spring semester.
This course explores the intersection between women and the criminal justice system. We will examine the theories, patterns, and characteristics of women as offenders as well as women as victims. We will also study the intricacies of the women in the criminal justice system as workers (i.e. law enforcement officers, correction workers, and law makers).
An examination of the origin and development of the city and urbanization as a social phenomenon. The organization, functions, and problems of modern urban communities are examined with special emphasis on population growth and environmental decay. Prerequisite: SOC 101. SOC 329 Drugs and Substance Abuse (CRJ 329) (3) An examination of drugs and substance abuse in American society. The course examines the social, physical, and mental effects drugs have on the user, as well as the impact they have on the family and society. Major issues include addiction, recovery, treatment, rehabilitation, and relapse prevention. Offered spring semester.
Total 18-19 Requirements for a Minor in General Psychology: The student who elects a minor in Psychology must complete 18 semester hours of psychology courses, including at least nine semester hours at the 300 level or above. Students must maintain a grade point average of at least 2. 0 in the minor. Four-Year Recommended Course Sequence for the Major in Psychology Freshman Year:
This course will provide an in-depth examination into the basic sociological concepts and sociological perspectives on gender. The course uses history, theory, empirical research, and the media in order to examine the current gender system and the ways in which micro and macro level societal forces have changed the system of gender over time and the way in which gender intersects with other areas of society such as culture, family, work, and education. Offered fall semester. SOC 340 Juvenile Delinquency and Justice (CRJ 340) (3) An examination of the causes of juvenile delinquency, sociological theory, and the responses of the legal system. The extent of juvenile delinquency, the organization of police, judicial, and correctional response to juvenile offenders, the legal developments in statutory and case law, and the future of this system are examined. Offered fall semester. 188 | A v e r e t t U n i v e r s i t y A c a d e m i c C a t a l o g 2 0 2 6 - 2 0 2 7
Many Americans participate in or are fans of sport, whether it is football, basketball, or any other sport; yet is being a sports fan as simple as “the love of the game?” Sociology finds it to be much more complex. This course will examine the study of sports using key concepts such as socialization, economics, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, the media, and the role of sport in society. Through the lens of sociology, students will be able to understand the larger role sports plays in our society and in their everyday lives.
An exploration of the characteristics, experiences, problems, and needs of older persons. Issues examined include population changes, health, physical changes, social psychological processes of aging, social policies for the aged, and community programs and services for older adults. Prerequisite: SOC 101. SOC 375 Corrections (CRJ 375) (3) A survey of prison, jail, and correction alternatives in the United States. Topics include federal, state, and local correctional facilities, sentencing, the prison experience, community correctional programs, probation, and parole. Prerequisite: SOC 216 or CRJ 301. Offered alternate years.
A review of the growth and development of sociology, the major theories of symbolic interactionism, conflict, functionalism, and the fundamentals of theory construction. Prerequisites: SOC 101 and six additional hours in sociology. Offered spring semester.
A capstone course for the major. The student will complete a project combining theory, research, and evaluation methods on a selected topic in the major. A portion of the course will be devoted to career development. Prerequisite or co-requisite: SOC 470. Offered fall semesters.
A supervised work experience in a setting that requires the student to use sociological skills in a practical, applied program. A qualitative analysis and report are required. Prerequisite: 2. 0 cumulative grade point average and permission of the instructor. Offered each semester, including summer.
CRJ 440, Seminar or CRJ 445, Internship or CRJ 488, Criminal Procedure ....... 3 Total 24 Sample Four-Year Course Sequence Aerospace Management: Flight Operations Freshman year:
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