Any course from the Sociology Department
- Subject
- SOC
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.sheridan.edu
11 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.
Any course from the Sociology Department
This course provides an introduction to sociology, as a survey of the discipline and as a foundation for other sociology courses. Major areas of interest range from small groups, family systems, government bureaucracies, and social movements. Significant theoretical perspectives, central concepts, as well as major contributions to the field are introduced. The research constructions, scientific and social science methodology are explored and compared to the influences of other disciplines on sociology. Though much attention is given to contemporary American society, comparative and historical material within a global context is also included. Minimum
This course examines the impact of the social construction of gender in societies worldwide. The course covers numerous topics from various feminist perspectives, including concepts of privilege and inequality, how gender is learned, women’s sexuality, work, religion, health, family, violence against women, and activist movements.
This course introduces students to the key theoretical perspectives of functionalism, symbolic interactionism, conflict theory, and feminism as it relates to American society, social policy, contemporary social problems and intervening national or global diversity influences. This course will examine the role of diversity in society, compare the cultural universals with regard to social problems and evaluate the social-cultural structures, processes and within and outside of the United States. Minimum
This course introduces social work and social welfare through an overview of the history, philosophy, ethics, values, methods, and fields of practice to generalist social work. Minimum
This course is designed to examine the concepts and skills of counseling. It defines the role of the counselor. Students analyze appropriate counseling techniques. Students identify appropriate guidance to clients within the criminal justice system. Students differentiate the counselor’s role within the criminal justice field. Students develop counseling skills to be used in the field.
This course examines the domestic environment from an interpersonal, physical, emotional and social perspective, evaluating the historical and cultural changes regarding the beliefs, values and norms regarding violence within a domestic environment, among its members and the risk factors for domestic abuse. A review of the components of the criminal justice system will present the evolution of and contemporary foundation for social policy, legal response and enforcement strategies in response to incidents of domestic violence. The unique challenges and responses to the most vulnerable and protected classes of individuals, including the disabled, elderly, LGBTQ family members and children, exposed to domestic violence will be considered. Additionally, this course will provide an overview of the differing types of community intervention programs, their techniques and strategies for responding to a domestic violence situation. Minimum
This course is the sociological study of the pair, bonding or mate selection process, of marriage and of family relationships. This course explores topics of dating, engagement, cohabitation, marriage, family conflict, divorce and remarriage, including heterosexual and same gender perspectives, as well as the introduction of children into the family. The focus is on contemporary American society, however a comparative analysis of the varied diverse cultural and global perspectives of marriage and family. Historical inquiries and current trends are examined and a review of the demonstrated changes which have transpired regarding marriage and family from past to present are conducted.
This course explores race and ethnic relations in a global context while covering groups and issues in the United States. The course analyzes the dispositions, traditions, and bodies of knowledge associated with past and contemporary expressions of cultural beliefs, behaviors, and experiences. It emphasizes the interdependence of human societies by identifying the conditions, beliefs, behaviors, and practices of a variety of cultures. The importance and relevance of the growing ethnic diversity in a variety of societies are examined while ethnic conflicts throughout the world and within the United States are compared. Minimum
This course examines the study of the biological, sociological and psychological theories of the causes of criminal behavior. It differentiates the practice of criminal justice from the practice of criminology. The causes of crimes against persons, crimes against property, organized crime, white-collar crime, drug crime, cybercrime, and terrorism are examined. Victimology and the social consequences of victimization are discussed. Crime control strategies based upon theoretical causes are developed. Minimum
This course provides cross-cultural experiences while witnessing traditional ways of life in a foreign country. Students are introduced to local flora, fauna, religious practices, education, healing rituals, architecture, technology, art, music, and dance. Upon completion of this course, students develop an understanding of other cultures and their place in modern society. Minimum
Source: Northern Wyoming Community College District's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59