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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS (SOCI)
SOCI 1000 Principles of Sociology
(3) Fall and Spring
A study of the fundamental concepts and principles of the discipline, with emphasis on socialization, social institutions, social interaction, social stratification and inequality, as well as mechanisms of social control. Familiarization with the distinction between macro- and micro-level sociological processes will be emphasized.
SOCI 1320 Oikos Seminar on Social Justice
(3) Spring 2008
An introduction to issues of diversity and social justice in the United States. The course provides students with theoretical frameworks for understanding the dynamics and intersections of oppression and an opportunity to expand their awareness of various forms of oppression.
Prerequisites: none
SOCI 2000 Social Problems and Policy
(3) Spring
Using a special topics approach, this course provides the most current assessment of social problems and the policies created in an attempt to remedy these social ills.
SOCI 2320 Seminar on Ecological Sustainability and Policy
(3)
A survey of sustainability as a political, economic and socio-cultural part of our lives. The course is divided into three major segments. First, it assays how our lives are conducted and considers the ecological cycles and processes that make life possible. Second, it examines the ground solutions to the issue of a sustainable lifestyle and attempts to implement this goal. Finally, it surveys the arena of ecological politics in order to engage the issue of how can we achieve this as a society.
Prerequisites: none
SOCI 2500 Marriages and Families
(3) Fall
This course offers a multi-disciplinary perspective on contemporary marriages, families, and other intimate relationships. Students will become familiarized with competing models and theories on family relationships. In addition, the course explores cross-cultural variation in family systems as well as diversity and change within the American population. Topics to be covered include: mate selection, sexuality, marital structure, marital happiness, divorce, parenting, and alternative family forms.
SOCI 3000 Social Change
(3) Fall or Spring
An analysis of the sources, patterns, and consequences of social and cultural change. The roles of socio-economic, political, technological and other factors in processes of change at institutional and societal levels are investigated.
SOCI 3300 Sociology of Childhood
(3) Fall or Spring
A sociological analysis of current issues confronting America's children and a consideration of sociological perspectives on children and childhood.
SOCI 3340 Sociology of Religion
(3) On demand
A sociological analysis of the interplay between religion and culture. Prerequisite: A religion core course
SOCI 3400 Criminology
(3) On demand
A multi-disciplinary examination of criminal behavior and corrections, with an emphasis on competing theories regarding the origins and incidence of criminality. The course will explore the history of laws and the criminal justice system, as well as various categories of crime. Special attention will be given to the social forces underlying criminal and deviant behavior.
SOCI 3500 Gender & Society
(3) On demand
Students will become aware of the gendered society in which we live, the norms, values, and patterns of communication associated with each gender and how these affect personal life choices and social status. Specifically, students will become aware of how our basic social institutions, such as the economy, the family, education, religion, and the political system are gendered institutions with differing ideals and expectations for women and men.
SOCI 3600 Sociology of Education
(3) On demand
This course will examine, from a sociological perspective, the structure and process of education in contemporary society, and its effects. The primary focus will be on U.S. public education. Topics include the contribution of sociology to understanding education and teaching; the relationship of education to other social institutions such as families and religion; the effects of socio-demographic variables on learning outcomes, etc.
SOCI/ANTH 3800 Special Topics in Sociology or Anthropology
(3) On demand
This course will involve in-depth exploration into a unique topic in either Sociology or Anthropology. The course content will rotate from year to year. Students may repeat the course for credit so long as the topic changes and with departmental approval.
SOCI 3900 Research Methods in Social Science
(3) Fall
A study of basic social science research methods. Topics considered include:research design and data collection, measurement and causality, fitting models to data with various methods, graphic analysis, and the use of statistical software.
SOCI 4000 Development of Sociological Thought
(3) Spring
This course is an introduction to the development and current state of sociological theory. It focuses on the most influential figures in the development of sociological theory and their legacy in contemporary sociology.
Prerequisites: SOCI 1000 and a minimum of two other SOCI courses, each completed with a grade of "C" or higher; senior status preferred.
SOCI 4200 Social Inequality
(3) Fall
This course will examine social inequality, a topic which is at the core of sociological analysis and research. The classical perspectives on inequality will be examined, as well as the contemporary extensions of these approaches. Particular attention will be paid to class, race, and gender as separate and as intersecting axes of inequality.
Prerequisite: SOCI 1000, with a grade of "C" or higher
SOCI/ANTH 4500 Sociology/Anthropology Internship
(3-6 hours) On demand
This course requires 120 hours of supervised experience (per 3 credit hours) in a local agency or office, selected readings, as well as an oral presentation given in one of the SOCI/ANTH courses. Applications for internships must be submitted to the department chair in the term or semester prior to placement. Students may select a graded or Pass/No Credit option. Course may be repeated twice (for 3 hours credit) for a maximum of 6 hours credit. This course will not count towards the major in Sociology.
Prerequisites: Completion of SOCI 1000 with a grade of "C" or higher, as well as two other SOCI/ANTH courses with grades of "C" or higher.
ANTH 1000 Introduction to Anthropology
(3) On demand
An introduction to the scientific study of the origin, the behavior, and the physical, social, and cultural development of humans.
ANTH 2000 Cultural and Social Anthropology
(3) On demand
A study of comparative cultures and social structures with special emphasis upon the ethnography of non-modern groups.
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