Introduction to the theories, principles, concepts, and major research in sociology. Study includes society’s impact on human behavior and consciousness as well as the ways in which individuals and groups affect cultures and their social structures. A comparison of different cultures and subcultures provides an understanding of the relativity and universality of social values, norms, and beliefs.
3 Credits: 3 Lecture
Examination of the sociological and psychological causes of criminal behavior and discussion of the implications of those causes for effecting a criminal justice system compatible with the needs of society as well as the criminal offender.
3 Credits: 3 Lecture
Prerequisites:
SOC111
Examination of the relationship between licit and illicit drug usage in society from a variety of sociological paradigms. Analysis includes how historical, legal, medical, economic, and political forces shape our norms, values, beliefs, and social institutions in relation to drug usage. Discussion also examines why drug usage has become so critical an issue in contemporary society. As needed.
3 Credits: 3 Lecture
Detailed study of social structure and process in the workplace from the systems, participatory and cultural perspectives. Focal points include social structure, socialization, leadership, goal attainment, cultural diversity, and the impact of culture on the workplace. (Cultural Diversity) Spring Only.
3 Credits: 3 Lecture
Prerequisites:
SOC111
Introductory review of social inquiry, research, observation, measurement, and analysis that provides students with a basic framework with which to conduct social scientific research. Coursework addresses quantitative and qualitative methodologies and involves several research projects. As needed.
3 Credits: 3 Lecture
Prerequisites:
ENL121 and MTH153 and SOC111; or
ANT113 and ENL201 and MTH153; or
ENL201 and MTH153 and SOC111; or
ANT113 and ENL121 and MTH153; or
ENL121 and MTH157 and SOC111; or
ANT113 and ENL201 and MTH157; or
ENL201 and MTH157 and SOC111; or
ANT113 and ENL121 and MTH157
Exploration of the impact that ascribed and achieved status has upon the experience of the individual. Central focus on ethnicity, class, and status, including how United States' culture is influenced by the diverse ethnic backgrounds of its residents and how socioeconomic class shapes cultural values, policies, and the law. Also studied are human differences (such as age, marital status, education level, and disability) and their impact upon United States' society as a whole as well as upon the realities of individual lives. (Cultural Diversity) As needed, Fall.
3 Credits: 3 Lecture
Prerequisites:
SOC111
Examination of America's War on Drugs using the HBO miniseries, The Wire, as a framework for evaluating the social, political, cultural, economic, and legal implications of the War on Drugs in inner-city America. (Cultural Diversity)
3 Credits: 3 Lecture
Prerequisites:
SOC111
Application of student-initiated advocacy, contribution, volunteerism, and service in a community setting. Emphasis on the transferal of theoretical knowledge from the classroom to the community by creating an opportunity to examine social/community issues as social constructs in a consumer/self-advocacy focused process. Course work includes research, communication, and critical thinking and intervention skills in a community based service learning project. The course allows students to aid community stakeholders in defining and/or clarifying a community issue and creating a sustainable project to help address the issue in their role as social advocates. As needed.
3 Credits: 3 Lecture
Prerequisites:
ENL121 and SOC111 and SPC101; or
ENL201 and SOC111 and SPC101