out of 6 credits of Human Culture USP
- Subject
- SOC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
67 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.
out of 6 credits of Human Culture USP
Explores various approaches to defining and identifying social problems and applies basic sociological concepts and methods to analysis of selected social problems and issues. Max Credit: 3 USP 2003-2014 Code: U3I,U3L
624
Examines social relations among majority and minority groups by devoting particular attention to race and ethnic relations in the U. S. Encompasses sociological approach to this topic, a which emphasizes power structures, economic relationships and cultural traditions historically and today. Devotes attention to social psychological issues, such as prejudice, and social structural issues, such as class inequality. Max Credit: 3
774
Introduces students to fundamental issues associated with the application of scientific methods to social science problems. Students examine research designs involving ethnographic, archival, historical, and quantitative methods and how they relate to social science issues. Max Credit: 3
Studies causes, processes and consequences of structural transformations in historical and comparative perspective. Reviews and assesses forces that account for sociological changes. Explores social change globally as well as in the U. S. Max Credit: 3
Reviews origins and consequences of Chinese revolution in comparative and cultural perspectives. Discusses influence of historical traditions and social structure on individual lives and behavioral patterns. Max Credit: 3
Considers social behavior at the micro level, emphasizing the influence of society on the individual's thoughts, emotions and behaviors. Topics such as the development of the self over the life course, the self in social interaction, and the role of attitu and emotions in social interaction are discussed. Max Credit: 3
Two major themes of the course are change experienced by the family institution and the centrality of the family in America today. Subjects that are covered include: A brief history of the family in the U. S. , kinship, family structure, mate-selection, marriage, divorce and socialization. Max Credit: 3
Examine the design and conduct of social research. Students will complete a research prospectus, including formulating a sociological research question, developing hypotheses, conducting a literature review, surveying prospective data, speculating about potential findings, and discussing implications. Max Credit: 3
Introduces various ways sociologists interpret religion. Explores the nature of relationships between religion and society. Max Credit: 3
Considers the nature of delinquency, including an analysis of treatment methods and the juvenile justice system.
Examines theory and research relevant to understanding deviant behavior in general and specific types of individual and subcultural deviancy. Max Credit: 3
1353
Considers sociological contributions to diagnosis and treatment of illness. Studies social organization of health professions and agencies. Max Credit: 3
An introductory overview of the principal areas of inquiry in the field. Students learn relevant theories and concepts, principal methodological approaches as well as important current issues in education. Comparative analysis may focus on historical comparisons, national/ global comparisons, U. S. regional, and/or variant educational systems at the local level. Max Credit: 3
Focuses on the structure and consequences of unequal access to political, economic and social benefits in U. S. society and the world. This course critically examines institutional arrangements that perpetuate and are supported by inequality and stratification, as well as patterns of social mobility. Max Credit: 3
Study of political theory, political organization, political mobilization, the state, nation-building, national identity, post- nationalism, the relationship between the state and markets, historic formation of the nation-state, and the changing role of the state in a global context. Max Credit: 3
Global Sociology explores how humans shape and are shaped by globalization processes. Globalization creates inherent risks, such as increased inequality and violence, but also opportunities for greater democracy and a stronger global civil society. This course examines social, cultural, institutional, and economic factors and their effects on societies around the world. Max Credit: 3
Explores how ecology, technology, politics, economics, and culture intersect. By analyzing key contemporary environmental debates, students will develop an understanding of sociological analyses, and the impact of social life on our environment, as well as the effect of the environment on social life. Topics covered include: the environmental movement; sustainable development; developing nations and their environment; capitalism and technology; and environmental justice. Max Credit: 3
Examines social organization of work-especially in response to change in technology, demands for equal opportunity, size and goals of firms and desires for meaningful work. Historically and comparatively analyzes work-life experiences shaping of labor markets and role of collective action. Explores impact of the labor process on distribution of society's material and symbolic rewards. Max Credit: 3
This course explores how lived experiences, sociocultural relations, and connections to place shape the constructs of individual and collective identities. Students will develop a conscious awareness of place by critically engaging with the Manito diaspora, Indigenous ways of knowing, Anglo-Texan working-class culture, Mexican-American borderlands, and Black rural and urban experience. Max Credit: 3
The process of aging from the individual to the societal level is the focus of the course. Consequences of this process such as the increase in the number of elderly, retirement and health are examined from the major social institutions, the relationships between these institutions and American society as a whole. Max Credit: 3
A consideration of sociological concepts such as inequality, stratification, social control and social change in an analysis of the law and legal institutions. Topics include: the role of the police, lawyers, judges, and juries; race, sex, age, and sexuality 1354
AIST courses. 4460. American Indian Literature. 3. [WC(none)] Advanced critical study of the history of American Indian literature, em- phasizing the authors’ views of social change. Cross listed with ENGL 4460. Prerequisite: 6 hours of 2000-level literature courses. 4462. American Indian History to 1783. 3. [(none)H] Surveys the history of American Indians from the period before contact to the end of the American Revolution. Examines the
Examines the interaction of politics and the economy at the global level. Evaluates how political and economic decisions of one country or groups of countries affect institutions and life circumstances in others. Assesses the causes of consequences of globalization as rooted in political economy. Max Credit: 3
In-depth examination of theory and research on the social construction and social control of deviance. Max Credit: 3
Complex organizations have been described as the dominant feature of modern societies. Organized on the basis of bureaucratic modes of administration, they dominate contemporary societal institutions, such as the economy, the polity, education, religion, and the military. This course investigates basic structures and processes of all types of complex organizations. Max Credit: 3
This course involves the application of criminological and sociological theory to the study of harms and crimes committed against the environment. Topics covered in the course include environmental protection law and policy, corporate crimes against the environment, human-driven environmental disasters, and other issues of environmental justice. Max Credit: 3
Considers growth of metropolis and its impact upon modern life. Max Credit: 3
Examines the concept, causes, incidence, types, consequences of, and responses to terrorism. Highlights the distinction between domestic and international terrorism and expands on the latter within the framework of the global environment. Max Credit: 3
Examines the emergence and development of sociological theory in the writings of thinkers such as Marx, Durkheim, and Weber. Explores continuities and discontinuities between the classical period of sociological theory and contemporary schools such as functionalism, conflict theory, neo-Marxian theories, symbolic interactionism, phenomenonlogy, and rational choice/exchange theory. Max Credit: 3
Integrates practical experience with academic knowledge. Students participate in specifically assigned duties and observe broader activities of the sponsoring organization, and reflect upon these experiences through written assignments. Max Credit: 12
Considers population structure and demographic transition, with applications to topics such as global population growth, population aging, health, family, migration, urbanization, environment. Max Credit: 3
Considers topics of current sociological interest in consultation 1355
Justice and the Law Provides an in-depth look at social inequality and its impact on crime, criminal justice, and the law. Particular emphasis will be given to the individual and interactive effects of race, class, and gender inequality. Critical theoretical perspectives that promote social justice will be the primary analytical focus. Max Credit: 3
Accommodates seminar series and/or course offering by visiting faculty whose subject matter is not included in other courses. Max Credit: 3
Considers special topics of current sociological interest. May be repeated for maximum of 6 hours credit when topic of seminar is different. Credits: 36 Max Credit: 6 Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
A consideration of the nature of theory and the major theoretical perspectives in sociology. Max Credit: 3
Examines social organization of work-especially in response to change in technology, demands for equal opportunity, size and goals of firms and desires for meaningful work. Historically and comparatively analyzes work-life experiences shaping of labor markets and role of collective action. Explores impact of the labor process on distribution of society's material and symbolic rewards. Max Credit: 3
Focuses on the structure and consequences of unequal access to political, economic and social benefits in the U. S. and the world. Critically examines institutional arrangements that perpetuate and are supported by inequality and stratification, as well as patterns of social mobility. Max Credit: 3 Former Course Number: [4000]
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Two major themes of the course are change experienced by the family institution and the centrality of the family in America today. Subjects that are covered include: A brief history of the family in the United States, kinship, family structure, mate- selection, marriage, divorce, and socialization. Max Credit: 3
The process of aging from the individual to the societal level is the focus of the course. Consequences of this process such as the increase in the number of elderly, retirement and health are examined for the major social institutions, the relationships between these institutions and American society as a whole. Max Credit: 3
Consideration of topics of current sociological interest in consultation with a member of the faculty. Max Credit: (Max. 8)
Consideration of topics of sociological interest in the content of a graduate seminar. Cannot be dual-listed with any course below the 5000 level. May be repeated for credit when the topic of the seminar is different. Max Credit: (Max. 12)
A consideration of sociological concepts such as inequality, stratification, social control and social change in an analysis of the law and legal institutions. Topics include: the role of the police, lawyers, judges, and juries; race, sex, age, and sexuality discrimination and civil rights; free speech, and toxic torts. Max Credit: 3 Cross Listed: CRMJ 4350 . Dual Listed: SOC 4350 .
AIST courses. 5462. American Indian History to 1783. 3. Surveys the history of American Indians from the period before contact to the end of the American Revolution. Examines the vari- ous contacts between American Indians and Europeans and considers what the American Revolution meant to the continent’s Native peoples. Dual listed with AIST 4462; cross listed with HIST 5462. Prerequisite: COM1. 5463. American Indian History to 1890. 3. Surveys the history of American Indians dur- ing the era of westward expansion. Examines the impact of American westward movement and also the manifold changes that accompa-
In-depth examination of theory and research on the social construction and social control of deviance. Max Credit: 3
In-depth survey of sociological theory and research on substantive issues such as social class structure, racial/ethnic relations, and gender stratification. Max Credit: 3
Considers growth of metropolis and its impact on modern life. Max Credit: 3
Examines the emergence and development of sociological theory in the writings of thinkers such as Marx, Durkheim, and Weber. Explores continuities and discontinuities between the classical period of sociological theory and contemporary schools such as functionalism, conflict theory, neo-Marxian theories, symbolic interactionism, phenomenonlogy, and rational choice/exchange theory. Max Credit: 3
Considers population structure and demographic transition, with applications to topics such as global population growth, population aging, health, family, migration, urbanization, environment. Max Credit: 3
Campus Max Credit: (Max. 16)
Campus Max Credit: (Max. 12)
The course is designed to provide an enrichment experience in a variety of topics. Max Credit: (Max. 99)
Graduate level course designed for students who are involved in research for their thesis project. Also used for students whose coursework is complete and are writing their thesis. Max Credit: (Max. 24)
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