Sociology

Social Science Division
Sociology

Sociology Courses

SOC 131 – Introduction to Sociology   (3 credits)

Introduces the sociological approach to understanding human behavior.  Students investigate how a society’s culture and social organization shape actions and influence everyday life. Connections between the individual and society are explored in relation to all aspects of social life, including family, work, social inequality, religion politics and the economy. This course provides the basis for further study in sociology and social work.  This course meets the graduation requirement for the General Education outcome on American Society, Events, Institutions and Cultures.

SOC 132 – Marriage & the Family          (3 credits)

Makes the student more aware of the personal decisions one makes in life and of the cultural influences affecting decisions relating to family situations. Areas of discussion include definitions of marriage and the family, married partners as individuals, becoming partners, experiencing family commitment, changing commitments and cross-cultural comparisons.

SOC 151 – Contemporary Social Problems    (3 credits)

Focuses on current social problems and issues facing American society. Students investigate a series of important problems, including poverty, urban decline, family instability, crime and discrimination, by using a sociological perspective.  The primary goals of this course are increasing student awareness of the causes of social problems and investigating possible solutions.

SOC 152 – Women, Men, & Society       (3 credits)

Uses a sociological approach to investigate sex-related issues, such as changing gender roles, sex discrimination, sexual harassment, homophobia, gender-related violence, reproductive rights, and child custody. Emphasis is on increasing student understanding of how and why everyday experiences of women and men can differ significantly in such areas as employment, education, politics, law, medical care, sexuality and domestic life.

SOC 251 – Ethnic and Racial Diversity in Societies             (3 credits)

Introduces students to the sociological study of ethnic and racial groups. Students explore key concepts and issues in connection with definitions of race and ethnicity, immigration, patterns of group inequality and domination, discrimination and prejudice. Focuses on the diversity of U.S. society and explores the experiences of Native Americans and immigrant groups, including those from Africa, Asia, and Europe. Emphasis on current patterns and consequences of immigration will be studied. Ethnic and racial diversity in other societies will also be explored.       

  

SOC 254 – Social Psychology    (3 credits)

This course is also offered as PSY 131 – Social Psychology

PREREQUISITE: PSY 131 and SOC 131 or permission of Instructor

Introduces the social forces affecting people’s lives and how people affect their group. This course examines three areas of behavior resulting from intentional influence, membership in a group, and social interaction.  Self-perception, behavior and attitude, attraction, aggression, altruism and group processes are also explored. This course may be taken for credit in either psychology or sociology but not both.

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