SOC Sociology

SOC 302 Social Problems and Social Action

admin — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 18:03:54 +0000

SOC 302 Social Problems and Social Action admin Wed, 09/08/2021 - 11:03

This course examines the major theoretical and conceptual explanations for social problems in modern society. Students will be introduced to a variety of current social problems in the United States and around the world, and will consider and suggest potential social action through the use of foundational sociological tools such as research, social theory and understanding of inequality and identity groups. The focus of the course is twofold: the critical analysis of the causes and consequences of these social problems from a sociological framework; and the considered social action through community action, using sociological tools.

3 SOC Sociology

SOC 5110 Sociological Theory

admin — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 18:03:54 +0000

SOC 5110 Sociological Theory admin Wed, 09/08/2021 - 11:03

This course provides a systematic review of foundational and advanced sociological concepts, especially those in relation to classical and contemporary sociological theories and their reflection of individuals, social groups, social problems and social movements in society. Students will gain knowledge of the development of social theories through research and the integration of varied theoretical perspectives on society; as well as be able to critically synthesize these social theories within the varied contexts of the field of public sociology.

3 SOC Sociology

SOC 5630 Community Organizations and Analysis

admin — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 18:03:54 +0000

SOC 5630 Community Organizations and Analysis admin Wed, 09/08/2021 - 11:03

This course explores the structure, function, and culture of community organizations, and the ways in which social scientists can use qualitative and quantitative data to inform decision-making, identify and address needs, and evaluate processes and outcomes. Students will read and analyze a variety of case studies and approaches that address these issues.

3 SOC Sociology

SOC 490 Social Science Capstone

admin — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 18:03:54 +0000

SOC 490 Social Science Capstone admin Wed, 09/08/2021 - 11:03

This course requires students to reflect upon and synthesize the major insights gained in their study of the Social Sciences. A substantive paper is developed which requires students to critically analyze their experiences and knowledge in order to build leaders in the interdisciplinary field of Social Science. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the General Education Capstone course

3 SOC Sociology

SOC 401 Engaging in Sociology

admin — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 18:03:54 +0000

SOC 401 Engaging in Sociology admin Wed, 09/08/2021 - 11:03

This course engages applied and public sociological frameworks to train students to work toward social change in their communities and society. The course helps students identify how social forces in everyday life impact the lives of individuals, groups, communities, and societies and what part they may play in those forces through social institutions to which they belong. By engaging in sociology, students will recognize issues of stratification and discrimination related to gender, race, class, sexuality, religion, and other social identities and discover ways these identities intersect. The course will also review a sampling of career opportunities in applied sociology, such as journalism and media, nonprofit work, health and human services, marketing, government, demography, social research, and others. Prerequisites: SOC101, SOC333, and SOC301 or ANT340, ANT351, ANT353 and ANT 340. This course is not available for non-degree seeking students.

3 SOC Sociology

SOC 333 Research Methods

admin — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 18:03:54 +0000

SOC 333 Research Methods admin Wed, 09/08/2021 - 11:03

This course examines quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods and associated data interpretation within the context of research, policy and practice within the social sciences. This course also examines the relationship between research, policy and/or theory. Students will examine types of data, measurement scales, hypotheses, sampling, probability, and varied research designs for research in the social sciences and related disciplines.

3 SOC Sociology

SOC 313 Social Implications of Medical Issues

admin — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 18:03:54 +0000

SOC 313 Social Implications of Medical Issues admin Wed, 09/08/2021 - 11:03

This course provides students with foundational information related to biological, psychological, and social (biopsychosocial) determinants of health. The course explores micro-, meso-, and macro-level domains that are grounded in Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Model of Human Development. In addition, underlying causes of health disparities are explored.

3 SOC Sociology

SOC 308 Racial and Ethnic Groups

admin — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 18:03:54 +0000

SOC 308 Racial and Ethnic Groups admin Wed, 09/08/2021 - 11:03

This course examines key sociological perspectives, concepts, and current research related to race and ethnicity. Its primary focus includes the social construction of race and ethnicity, patterns of inequalities and discrimination on the basis race and ethnicity, and the ways in which key social institutions impact and are impacted by race and ethnicity. Also covered are current issues related to immigration, inter-group relations, and how race and ethnicity are shaped by other systems of inequality such as gender, class, nationality, and culture.

3 SOC Sociology

SOC 307 Gender and Sexuality

admin — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 18:03:54 +0000

SOC 307 Gender and Sexuality admin Wed, 09/08/2021 - 11:03

This course is an introduction to gender and sexuality studies from a sociological perspective. Its primary focus is critical perspectives on the social construction of gender and sexuality, inequalities on the basis of gender and sexuality, activism around issues of gender and sexuality, and how gender and sexuality shape and are shaped by other systems of inequality such as race, ethnicity, class, culture, and age. Also covered are key sociological discourses in the areas of feminism, masculinities, and queer theory.

3 SOC Sociology

SOC 304 Social Gerontology

admin — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 18:03:54 +0000

SOC 304 Social Gerontology admin Wed, 09/08/2021 - 11:03

The course focuses on social stereotypes and prejudice against the aged, discrimination, friends and family, care giving, living environments, demography, senior political power, legislation, elder abuse, and death and dying.

3 SOC Sociology