Sociology

Course Descriptions

SOC 1000
SOCIOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES
An introduction to the concepts, methods, and applications of sociology. The course deals with topics such as culture; the group and the individual, socialization and sex roles; deviance and subcultures; social class; education and social mobility; inequality and poverty; racism and sexism; the family; religion; the economy and the policy.
Prerequisite: None

SOC 1080 - (Cross reference to UW WMST 1080)
INTRO TO WOMEN’S STUDIES
An introduction to key issues in women’s studies. A topic examination of women’s participation in and relationship to institutions of society such as family and school, as well as processes and activities, such as work, art, and politics in historical and cross-cultural analysis.
Prerequisite: None

SOC 1100
SOCIAL PROBLEMS
An application of basic sociological concepts and methods to an analysis of contemporary social problems such as crime and justice; violence - rape, child beating, and questions of gun control; health care crisis; deviant sexuality; alcohol and other drug abuse; mental health problems; AIDS; human impact on the environment; and the nuclear peril.
Prerequisite: None

SOC 2000 (formerly SOC 1200)
INTRO TO SOCIAL WORK
Introduces social work and social welfare through an overview of the history, philosophy, ethics, values, methods, and fields of practice to generalist social work. *Students taking the course for four credits will be required to complete a volunteer field experience of a minimum of 20 hours in some acceptable setting.
Prerequisites: None


SOC 2200
HUMAN SEXUALITY
This is an interdisciplinary course designed to acquaint the student with major factors affecting human sexuality. Relevant research in biology, psychology, sociology and anthropology as well as religious and historical perspectives will be discussed. Primary focus is on American society.
Prerequisite: PSYC 1000 or SOC 1000

SOC 2325
MARRIAGE & THE FAMILY
This course is designed to examine some important aspects of courtship, marriage, and family life. Contemporary premarital and dating problems and adjustment, marital and domestic problems, family planning, the changing society will be among the topics considered.
Prerequisite: None

SOC 2350
RACE & ETHNIC RELATIONS
This course examines social relations among majority and minority groups by devoting particular attention to race end ethnic relations in the United States. The sociological approach to this topic emphasizes power structures, economic relationships, and cultural traditions historically and today. Attention is devoted both to social psychological issues such as prejudice and social structural issues such as inequality.
Prerequisite: None

SOC 2470
INTERNSHIP: SOCIOLOGY
The Sociology Internship Program provides the opportunity to obtain practical work experience in the clinical field of sociology. Some programs allow for direct interaction between students and clients, while others of a more confidential nature involve observation only. Once a student has completed the observational period, they may graduate to increased involvement in that program. A student can earn no more than four credits and must register by mid-semester.
Prerequisite: Instructor Permission