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Badahdah, Driscoll, Herbeck, Minnotte, Moen, Staples, Stevens, Stofferahn, Tiemann (Chair)
and White
This department offers a major and minor in sociology. In addition, there is a graduate program leading to the M.A. The undergraduate programs in sociology are outlined below.
Graduate seminars, reading courses, and courses with eight or nine as the last digit may be repeated for credit at the discretion of the department. Some sociology background is usually necessary for upper level courses even when no specific prerequisite is listed.
College of Arts and Sciences
B.A. WITH A MAJOR IN SOCIOLOGY
Required 125 credits (36 of which must
be numbered 300 or above, and 60 of which
must be from a 4-year institution) including: |
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General Education Requirements (see University
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The following Curriculum: |
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33 credits, including: |
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Soc 301 |
Basic Sociology Theory |
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Soc 323 |
Sociological Research Methods |
(3) |
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Soc 326 |
Sociological Statistics |
(3) |
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Soc 361 |
Social Psychology |
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9 credits from: |
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Soc
306 |
Social Change |
(3) |
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Soc 335 |
The Family |
(3) |
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Soc 431 |
Organizations and Behavior |
(3) |
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Soc 435 |
Racial and Ethnic Relations |
(3) |
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Soc 436 |
Social Inequality |
(3) |
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Soc 437 |
Population |
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Soc 450 |
Deviant Behavior |
(3) |
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Electives in Sociology |
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A concentration in a single supplementary field other than sociology is also required of all sociology majors. This concentration may be met in two ways: (1) a language proficiency of level IV in a modern foreign language: or (2) 20 credit hours (at least nine of which must be numbered 300 or above) in any single subject matter taught at this University. |
MINOR IN SOCIOLOGY
Required 22 credits, including: |
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Soc 301 |
Basic Sociological Theory |
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Soc 323 |
Sociological Research Methods |
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At least nine of the other credits must
be taken in courses numbered 300 and above.
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Courses
110. Introduction to Sociology. 3 credits. An introductory analysis of the nature of society, the interrelationships of its component groups and the process whereby society persists and changes. Interpretation of human behavior from the standpoint of the group. Students wishing to earn credit from Soc 110 by means of independent study should obtain information from the University counseling center on the CLEP examinations administered there. F, S
115. Social Problems. 3 credits. A sociological analysis of major social problems in America. F
250. Diversity in American Society. 3 credits. Prerequisite: Soc 110. An introductory survey of the racial, ethnic and cultural mosaic of American Society. Basic theories of intergroup relations, prejudice and discrimination are covered. F, S
252. Criminology. 3 credits. The extent and character of crime in the United States. A critical examination of the meaning and attempted explanation of crime and juvenile delinquency, with an analysis of the social processes leading to criminal behavior. F, S
253. Juvenile Delinquency. 3 credits. The nature, extent, causes and treatment of delinquency. Delinquency prevention programs are explored. F
301. Basic Sociological Theory. 3 credits. Prerequisite: Soc 110. A survey of the main trends in the history of sociological thought. Basic concepts and frames of reference central to sociological theory and analysis are emphasized. F
306. Social Change. 3 credits. Theoretical models of socio-cultural change and stability; examination of changes occurring in American institutions and international relations; technology and social change; procedures and problems of planned change. F
309. Selected Topics. 1-4 credits. Prerequisites to be determined when offered. Selected topics in sociology taught at the junior level. On Demand.
323. Sociological Research Methods. 3 credits. Prerequisite: Soc 301 or CJ 330. A general consideration of methods involved in survey research in the social sciences. F, S
326. Sociological Statistics. 3 credits. It is assumed that students are able to perform basic mathematical and algebraic operations. This course introduces the student to calculation and application of basic statistical techniques employed by sociologists. F, S
331. Rural Sociology. 3 credits. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. A survey of sociological principles as they relate to rural society with emphasis on rural change and rural development. On demand.
335. The Family. 3 credits. Structure and function of the family, comparative family systems, sociology of family life stages (such as courtship, marriage, parenthood, old age), contemporary trends and problems of the family. F, S
340. Sociology of Gender and Sex Roles. 3 credits. Prerequisite: Soc 110 or Soc 115 or Soc 250. The implications of gender for social behavior in cross-cultural and historical perspective as well as in contemporary Western society. F
351. Corrections. 3 credits. Prerequisites: Soc 252 or CJ 201. A course describing the correctional system as a part of the criminal justice system. A survey and discussion of topics dealing with offender behavior, institutional programs and community response to ex-offenders. F
352. Aging. 3 credits. Socialization theory and its implication for the aging process. S
354. Medical Sociology. 3 credits. Prerequisite: Soc 110 or 115. Sociological analysis of health care definitions and roles, and the organization, availability and control of health care. F
355. Drugs and Society. 3 credits. Social factors affecting use and control of self-administered psychoactive drugs, including alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana and more
illicit substances. Topics include social definitions, causes, controls and consequences of drug problems. S
361. Social Psychology. 4 credits. Prerequisite: Soc 110. The study of individual behavior in its social context: how the individual acts upon the social environment, is acted upon by the environment, and interacts with other individuals. F
397. Cooperative Education. 1-6 credits repeatable to 12. A practical work experience with an employer closely associated with student’s academic area. F, S, SS
407. Political Sociology. 3 credits. Sociological analysis of political and para-political groups; voting behavior; political socialization process; power elites, societies and systems of government; power structures. On demand.
409. Selected Topics in Sociology. 1-4 credits. Topics in sociology taught at the senior level. On demand.
431. Organizations and Behavior. 3 credits. Prerequisite: 6 hours of Soc or consent of instructor. A look at the different ways in which organizations can be conceptualized and studied. The relationships between organizational structure and individual behavior are examined. The study of the effects of environments, including other organizations, on organizational goals. The kinds of organizations studied include industrial, medical, educational and other types. F
435. Racial and Ethnic Relations. 3 credits. Prerequisite: Soc 301 or CJ 330 and Soc 250. A Survey of major USA racial and ethnic groups, the histories of their social encounters, and the theoretical perspectives associated with their experiences. On demand.
436. Social Inequality. 3 credits. Prerequisite: 6 hours of Soc or consent of instructor. An examination of various forms and modes of portraying human inequality. An investigation of the role of inequality in human affairs, its measurement and significance. On demand.
437. Population. 3 credits. Prerequisite: 6 hours of Soc or consent of instructor. A basic consideration of formal and social demography. The determinants and consequences of population change. On demand.
450. Deviant Behavior. 3 credits. Prerequisite: 6 hours of Sociology coursework or consent of instructor. This course examines the nature, types and societal reactions to deviant behavior; special emphasis on the process of social typing, regulation of deviance, deviant subcultures, and identities. S
489. Senior Honors Thesis. 1-15 credits; total not to exceed fifteen. Prerequisite: Consent of the Department and approval of the Honors Committee. Supervised independent study culminating in a thesis. F, S
492. Practicum in Sociology. 3 credits. Prerequisites: Soc 301, 323, 326 and at least Junior status. Students enrolled in this practicum will be assigned to work on research under the direction of one or more faculty. The practicum is designed to provide directed research experience for those enrolled. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits. S/U grading only. F, S
494. Readings in Sociology. 1-5 credits. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Designed for students who want instruction in subjects not covered adequately in usual course offerings. Specific arrangements must be made with the instructor prior to registration. F, S |
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