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25 courses with the subject SOCO, 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.

SOCO 205Introduction to Sociology3

TOTAL 30 TOTAL CREDITS 60

Subject: SOCO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: home.hamptonu.edu

SOCO 210Social Problems Credit 3

A critical study of the institutional and structural sources of contemporary social problems such as economic and political inequality, racism and sexism, war and international conflicts, environmental and institutional crises. Atten- tion given to how social problems particularly affect Blacks and to alternative strategies for solving social problems.

Subject: SOCO
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: home.hamptonu.edu

SOCO 215Introduction to Criminology

Lec. 3./Online/Credit 3. An introduction to the sociological study of crime. Major sociologi- cal theories of crime. Main kinds of crime: street crime, white col- lar, organized, corporate and political crime. Critical examination of the police, courts, corrections and other social institutions which deal with crime. Attention given to impact of crime on Black Ameri- cans. Prerequisite: SOC 205.

Subject: SOCO
Type: course
Edition: 2026
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SOCO 250Introduction to Social Research3

Subject: SOCO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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SOCO 303Juvenile Delinquency3

Credit SOCO 346 Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 CRJO Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Free Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 TOTAL 30 JUNIOR YEAR Credit

Subject: SOCO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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SOCO 304Race and Ethnic Relations3

Subject: SOCO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026
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SOCO 305The Criminal Justice System

Lec. 3./Online/Credit 3. An overview and introduction to the criminal justice system. The major components of police, courts and corrections are examined.

Subject: SOCO
Type: course
Edition: 2026
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SOCO 315Sociology of Deviance Credit 3

An in-depth sociological analysis of the criminal, medical and religious constructions and rationalizations of the social treatment of “abnormal” members in society.

Subject: SOCO
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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SOCO 320Sociology of Black Families Credit 3

An examination of the similarities and differences between families with particular emphasis on the structure and status of Black American families. The course will examine single parent households, male-female relationships and the plight of Black children.

Subject: SOCO
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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SOCO 322Sociology of Black Women Credit 3

Examines the theoretical and substantive issues of gender and race. The focus will include Black women’s perspectives and diverse experiences within the context of the dominant society. Special emphasis is placed on interpersonal relationships and institutional arrangements affecting Black women.

Subject: SOCO
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: home.hamptonu.edu

SOCO 324Sociology of the World Systems

Lec. 3./Online/Credit 3. Introduction to the world system. Inequality, conflict and change on a global level. Topics include imperialism, wars, racism, national- ism, religious fundamentalism, immigration, fascism, communism and revolutions. Comparisons between Third World people and African Americans.

Subject: SOCO
Type: course
Edition: 2026
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SOCO 326Issues in the African Diaspora Credit 3

Study of selected comparative, historical, and contemporary issues faced by people of African descent throughout the world. Similarities and differences in Black experiences in Africa, the U.S., the Americas, and the rest of the world.

Subject: SOCO
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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SOCO 328Sociology of Religion Credit 3

Critical analysis of the role of religion in American society as a social, political and economic force. Special emphasis is placed on the impact of religious organizations upon social institutions.

Subject: SOCO
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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SOCO 346Statistics3

CRJO Elective .......................................................................... 3 TOTAL 28 Junior Year Credit

Subject: SOCO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026
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SOCO 400Internship Trn./Credit 3

The internship provides students with practical experience and application of sociological skills in community based agencies.

Subject: SOCO
Type: course
Edition: 2026
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SOCO 401Sociology of Law Credit 3

An analysis of the sociological meaning and impact of the law, the agencies which control its use, and the critical analysis of the social constructions of legal reality.

Subject: SOCO
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: home.hamptonu.edu

SOCO 402Political Sociology Credit 3

A sociological analysis of struggles for political power in the U. S. and inter- nationally. Emphasis on the political significance of race, class, and gender. Course Descriptions – Hampton University Global 439

Subject: SOCO
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: home.hamptonu.edu

SOCO 403Victimology3

ELECTIVE Free Elective ......................................... 3 ELECTIVE Free Elective ............................................ 3 ELECTIVE Free Elective ............................................... 3 ELECTIVE Free Elective..................................................... 3 TOTAL 27 Senior Year Credit

Subject: SOCO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026
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SOCO 405Violence Against Women

Lec. 3./Online/Credit 3. Provides a critical analysis of violence against women as an institution of social control. Violence is examined in the context of social and political inequality. Issues include rape, battering, sexual harassment and other forms of violence directed towards women. The impact of current legislation is examined.

Subject: SOCO
Type: course
Edition: 2026
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SOCO 406Social Psychology Credit 3

Focusing upon the sociological conception of socialization, this course explores the role of social institutions in the creation of the individual or self.

Subject: SOCO
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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SOCO 414Contemporary Issues

in Social Policy Credit 3. This course focuses on the critical analysis of social policy, addressing issues of racial bias, institutionalized discrimination, poverty, crime and community mental health and aging. The course will examine the role of social policy in dismantling institutional bases of inequality.

Subject: SOCO
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: home.hamptonu.edu

SOCO 415Advanced Criminology Lec. 3./Online/Credit 3

In-depth review of the sociological study of the problem of crime. Critical analysis of the concept of “society” as the “cause” of crime. Analysis of how social institutions respond to crime. SPAO (Spanish – Online)

Subject: SOCO
Type: course
Edition: 2026
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SOCO 416Sociology of the

African-American Experience Credit 3. This course will examine origins and implications of Black life. Emergent philo- sophical models such as Afrocentricity, classical African-American theorists and vanguard methodological and conceptual issues will be explored.

Subject: SOCO
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: home.hamptonu.edu

SOCO 422Sociology of Sex and Gender Credit 3

This course explores women’s experiences in society from a sociological perspective. Current research and theory on the social construction of gender in social institutions is examined.

Subject: SOCO
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: home.hamptonu.edu

SOCO 499Special Topics Sem. 3/Credit 3

Special topics in sociology. May be taken more than once as the topic of the course changes. SPAO (Spanish – Online)

Subject: SOCO
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: home.hamptonu.edu

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