Sociology

Class Descriptions

SOC& 101 Introduction to Sociology
SOC 200 Introduction to Social Work
SOC& 201 Social Problems: Diversity 
SOC 205 Sociology of Race and Ethnicity: Diversity
SOC 225 Sociology of the Family: Diversity
SOC 235 Sociology of Gender: Diversity
SOC 245 Social Movements: Diversity
SOC 255 Global Sociology: Diversity 
SOC 275 Diverse Sexualities and Culture: Diversity

SOC& 101 Introduction to Sociology 5 Credits
Human interaction and its consequences; social theory and major social theorists; the "sociological perspective;" social processes, socialization, social control, social change; social institutions. This course was formerly known as SOC 101. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 or WRIT 101, recommended.
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SOC 200 Introduction to Social Work 5 Credits
An introduction to the profession of social work and the social welfare system. Examines the roles of social workers - casework, family and group work, advocacy, public and social welfare administration, and community development. Other topics include counseling techniques, social policy, cultural diversity, and social justice. This course was formerly known as SOC 201. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 or WRIT 101 recommended.
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SOC& 201 Social Problems: Diversity 5 Credits
An introduction to the sociological study of contemporary social problems in American society, including social inequalities, deviance, conflict, environmental concerns, institutional problems, and other social
issues. Learn to sociologically analyze problems and explore solutions. This course was formerly known as SOC 145.  Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 recommended.
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SOC 205 Sociology of Race and Ethnicity: Diversity 5 Credits
Explores the concepts of race and ethnicity through a sociological lens. Focus will be given to sociological theories, the major racial and ethnic groups found in the USA today, empirical research, historical perspectives, social movements and social policy in race and ethnic relations. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 or WRIT 101 recommended.
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SOC 225 Sociology of the Family: Diversity 5 Credits
Examines the social institution of the family from historical, multi-cultural and contemporary perspectives. Examines the micro (interpersonal) and macro (societal, policy) approaches in studying the family. Topics include the social construction of the family, race/ethnicity, social class, gender, sexual orientation, social change and family policy. This course was formerly known as SOC 125 Marriage and Family Life. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 or WRIT 101 recommended.
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SOC 235 Sociology of Gender: Diversity 5 Credits
Analysis and empirical evaluation of the construction of gender and gender inequalities. This course examines gender as an organizing principle of identity, interactions and social institutions. Topics include culture, family, the workplace, education, media, relationships, bodies and violence.   Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 (formerly WRIT 101) recommended.
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SOC 245 Social Movements: Diversity 5 Credits
An in-depth sociological examination of social movements. Includes a review of the literature on historical and current social movements and an examination of social movement theories. Students study a modern social movement by participating in a social movement organization of their choice. Prerequisite:  ENGL& 101 recommended.    
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SOC 255 Global Sociology: Diversity 5 Credits
Examines economic, political and cultural globalization from a sociological perspective. Examines social institutions and socialization from global and cross-cultural perspectives. Includes discussion of the causes and impacts of globalization. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 or WRIT 101 recommended.
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SOC 275 Deverse Sexualities and Cultrue: Diversity 5 Credits
This course takes a multidisciplinary approach to studying diverse sexualities, specifically homosexuality and transgenderism. The course content will examine the anthropological, sociological and psychological approaches to diverse sexualities, particularly concerning their historical, causational, cross-cultural and institutional aspects. Additional topics include empirical data, the arts, social movements, religion and linguistics. ENGL& 101 (formerly WRIT 101) recommended. Prerequisite: None.
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