SOC Sociology


SOC-110 Introductory Sociology (3 cr.)
SBSCI/SOC, ESC, GLP
Fall, Spring and Summer
Social interaction in human groups; relationships between individual and group; social inequality; basic social institutions, social change and current social trends; the sociocultural diversity of groups; the infrastructure and interrelationships of social organizations; and alternative theoretical perspectives for explaining these social phenomenon.

SOC-225 Social Problems (3 cr.)
SBSCI/SOC, ESC, GLP
Sociological analysis of current social problems in the U.S.
and the world.

SOC-250 Social Psychology (3 cr.)
Spring
Theory and application of social interaction; emphasis on communication.

SOC-275 Sociology of Gender Roles (3 cr.)
ESB
Fall and Spring
Sociological analysis of social roles played by the sexes.

SOC-315 Criminology (3 cr.)
Fall and Spring
Sociological analysis of structure and function of criminal law, variables of criminal behavior and operation of criminal justice system.
Prerequisites: take SOC-110.

SOC-325 Sociology of Leisure (3 cr.)
Fall and Spring
Institutional approach to effects of leisure on social structure; values reflected in leisure; problems with increase in leisure resources.

SOC-340 Sociology of Work (3 cr.)
ESC
Fall and Spring
Human behavior in various types of employment and occupations; trends in U.S. occupational structure.

SOC-350 Sociology of Hmong Culture (1 cr.)
ESA
Sociological overview of Hmong cultural values, history, immigration and resettlement experiences, family and clan functions, and spiritual beliefs and practices. $

SOC-360 Sociology of Juvenile Delinquency (3 cr.)
Fall and Spring
Theories of delinquency, criminal behavior, and social control in relation to modern institutions in American culture.
Prerequisites: take SOC-110.

SOC-375 Sociology of Minority Groups (3 cr.)
ESA, GLP
Fall and Spring
Social/psychological aspects of interaction between majority and minority groups; trends among minorities in the United States.

SOC-400 Sociology of Altruism (3 cr.)
Fall
Sociological perspective of altruism explored in the context of volunteer public service, and biographies of exemplary public service participants. Acceptance Into Honors Program.

SOC-410 Sociology of Thailand's Minority Groups: Study Abroad Program (4 cr.)
Study abroad program to Thailand. In-depth experiential learning of Thai minority cultures, including religions, socio-political status, Buddhism, health, education, trafficking of women and children, limited citizenship status, and poverty. Field trips to villages, non-governmental agencies, schools, and clinics.