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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Examination of social processes involved in enacting legislation, law enforcement, and judicial decisions along with the roles of lawyers, judges, and others in both civil and criminal systems. Recommended for those interested in law, law enforcement, or areas related to the legal system. Prerequisite: SO 101 or consent of instructor. Offered every third semester (Fall 2009). Fulfills global diversity requirement.
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3.00 Credits
An anthropological and sociological examination of ethnic and racial relations within and between different socio-cultural groups, including an analysis of ethnic differences and the various patterns of individual, social, social psychological, and cultural relationships. Prerequisite: SO 101. Even-year, Spring semester. Fulfills National Diversity requirement.
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3.00 Credits
An in-depth examination of selected Native American groups, cultural areas, and contemporary issues, such as Tribal Law, Federal and State legal issues as they pertain to American Indian Treaty issues including water, hunting, and fishing rights, or Native American Spirituality. Prerequisite: SO/AN 204 or SO/AN 218. Odd-year, Spring semester. Fulfills global diversity requirement.
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4.00 Credits
An overview of the principles, methods, and practice of research in the social sciences. The course will assist students in research design, case studies, conducting field research, analyzing and evaluating their research data, conducting needs assessment, program evaluation, and practice effectiveness. Prerequisites: SO 101; MA 207; Junior status. Spring semester.
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3.00 Credits
Domestic Violence includes violence against spouses and partners, children, and elders in our society. It is a serious and often hidden problem. The Judicial Committee of the United States Senate estimates that close to 5 million assaults, murders, and rapes are committed against women in their homes each year. The statistics in reported incidences of reported child abuse are staggering and increasing dramatically. And while men are often too embarrassed to report it, men also are raped and battered. In this course we will use the sociological imagination to shift through competing perspectives on the causes of this violence. Prerequisite: SO 101.
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3.00 Credits
Course develops an appreciation of the role of sociology and social sciences in the study of health and medical care. Treatment of patients, functioning of health care systems, and many of the problems confronting modern medical care which relate to sociology and the social sciences. Recommended for those considering a career in medicine, health care delivery, or social work. Prerequisite: SO 101 or consent of instructor. Fall semester. Fulfills Global or National Diversity requirement.
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1.00 Credits
This course is a practicum consisting of supervised work and observation in approved health care agencies which render direct service to clients or client systems. Agencies include hospitals, clinics, and other agencies that provide opportunities for student interaction with patients and health care professionals. Some readings along with course material from SO 351 will be utilized in order that the student may relate the practical experience to theoretical and other course material. Corequisite: SO 351. Fall semester. Fulfills National Diversity requirement if SO 351 is not used for Global Diversity requirement.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to important theoretical tools that will enable them to see the world as sociologists do and, in the process, assist them in constructing new theories as social contexts continually change. In addition to highlighting the contributions of some of the discipline's founding theorists (e.g., Marx, Weber, Durkheim and Mead), the course will focus on five of the most significant theoretical perspectives in sociology; conflict theory, functionalism, symbolic interactionism, phenomenological sociology and feminist theory. Prerequisite: SO 101, Junior Standing. Fall semester.
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3.00 - 6.00 Credits
This course is an internship consisting of supervised work experience and an intern observation in approved social service and governmental agencies which render direct service to clients or client systems. Students are placed in agencies which correspond to their major area of study. Agencies include those dealing with the juvenile and criminal justice system, those serving the needy, those engaged in health care delivery, and governmental agencies. Readings will be assigned and periodic individual meetings with each student's sociology advisor will be held. No more than six (6) credits of SO 425 may apply to a student's total major requirements. Prerequisites: Senior standing; consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
A comprehensive review and professionalization for seniors graduating in sociology, including an analysis of the sociology profession, a survey of literature, and direction in the formulation of a semester project. Satisfies the comprehensive examination requirement. Prerequisite: SO 392. Fall semester. Fulfills Writing Intensive requirement.
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