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  • SOCY 397: Special Studies in SOCY

    1.00 Credits
    Ferris State University

    College: College of Arts and Sciences Department: Social Sciences Dept Credit Hours: 1 This special studies course has been designed to allow students to work closely with a faculty member to pursue a topic of specialized interest. Topics for study and project requirements will be negotiated jointly between the faculty member and the student. Typically Offered On Demand
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  • SOCY 410: Asia-Pacific Rim

    3.00 Credits
    Ferris State University

    College: College of Arts and Sciences Department: Social Sciences Dept Credit Hours: 3 This course has a lecture with 3 hours. The Asia-Pacific Rim is one of the most rapidly changing and populous regions of the world, one in which the United States is heavily involved both in trade and militarily, and from which large numbers of our immigrants originate. This introduction to the social organization and development of the region includes description and analysis of the individual countries, and their relationships with each other, the United States, and the rest of the world. Pre- Requisites: SOCY 121 or 122 or ANTH 122 and Junior or Senior status. Typically Offered Fall Only
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  • SOCY 411: Applied Community Research

    4.00 Credits
    Ferris State University

    College: College of Arts and Sciences Department: Social Sciences Dept Credit Hours: 4 This course has a lecture with 3 hours. This course has a lab with 2 hours. This is a service-learning course. Students conduct research and produce a final research report for and in partnership with a community based organization in West Michigan. The course builds on students' prior research methods courses so that produce professional research on an issue of interest to the community partner. Students use the latest technology in social science research. Prerequisites: SOCY 121 and SOCY 271 or other Social Science methods courses or Instructors permission. Typically Offered Spring only
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  • SOCY 443: Soc Stratification-Inequality

    3.00 Credits
    Ferris State University

    College: College of Arts and Sciences Department: Social Sciences Dept Credit Hours: 3 This course has a lecture with 3 hours. Distribution of scarce resources within human societies and the consequences of inequality. Opportunities and life chances are analyzed for various segments of the population, including race and gender. Primary emphasis will be on the United States. This course meets General Education requirements: Race/Ethnicity/and or Gender Issues. Pre-Requisites: SOCY 121 or 122 or ANTH 122; & 1 other social awareness course. Typically Offered Spring Only
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  • SOCY 450: Criminology

    3.00 Credits
    Ferris State University

    College: College of Arts and Sciences Department: Social Sciences Dept Credit Hours: 3 This course has a lecture with 3 hours. Historical foundations and current themes in the field of criminology. The people and events behind the ideas that continue to influence our current thinking about crime, public policies, and systems of criminal justice. A critical assessment of the major theories of crime causation, and application of these theories to selected types of criminal behavior. This course meets General Education requirements: Race/Ethnicity/and or Gender Issues and Social Awareness. Pre-Requisites: SOCY 121 or 122 or ANTH 122 & 1 other Social Awareness course. Typically Offered Spring Only
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  • SOCY 460: Social Change

    3.00 Credits
    Ferris State University

    College: College of Arts and Sciences Department: Social Sciences Dept Credit Hours: 3 This course has a lecture with 3 hours. Specific theories of social change prominent in sociological research and publications. Emphasis is on an understanding of the dynamics and patterns of change in the modern world. This course meets General Education requirements: Social awareness, Global Consciousness; Race/Ethnicity/and or Gender Issues. Pre-Requisites: SOCY 121 or 122 or ANTH 122 & 1 other Social Awareness course. Typically Offered On Demand
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  • SOCY 471: Sociological Methods- Stats

    1.00 Credits
    Ferris State University

    College: College of Arts and Sciences Department: Social Sciences Dept Credit Hours: 3 This course has a lecture with 3 hours. Introduces students to the fundamental logic and methods of social inquiry. Students will learn the major research methods used in sociology, and become familiar with the major analytical techniques used in gathering date and analysis. This is the first of a two course sequence. Pre- Requisites: MATH 115 w/C or better or ACT 24 or SAT 560; & SOCY 121. Typically Offered Fall Only
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  • SOCY 472: Senior Capstone Project

    3.00 Credits
    Ferris State University

    College: College of Arts and Sciences Department: Social Sciences Dept Credit Hours: 3 This course has a lecture with 3 hours. Sociology majors pull together the theoretical and analytical tools learned in previous courses. Majors will bring their papers produced in SOCY 270--Sociological Theory; in each of the required research methods courses (SOCY 271 and SOCY 371), and in one other concentration course. Each student will use these papers as the foundation for a capstone project which will be done in consultation with the instructor and with input and critique from student peers. Pre-Requisites: SOCY 270, 271 and 371, Senior Standing. Typically Offered Spring Only
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  • SOCY 490: Special Topics in SOCY

    1.00 Credits
    Ferris State University

    College: College of Arts and Sciences Department: Social Sciences Dept Credit Hours: 1 This course has a lecture with hours. This course has a lab with hours. Special Topics in SOCY - 400 Level. This course covers various topics taught by diverse faculty and may not be offered every semester. Typically Offered On Demand
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  • SOCY 491: Sociology Internship

    1.00 Credits
    Ferris State University

    College: College of Arts and Sciences Department: Social Sciences Dept Credit Hours: 1 Work experience with cooperating employer organizations in business, industry, government, and education. The work experience is designed to be relevant to the student's academic pursuits, personal development, and professional preparation. The work experience must last a minimum of 12 weeks with total hours worked approved by the program coordinator. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits. Pre- Requisites: Sociology Students only & Junior Status & Departmental Approval. Typically Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
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