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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Examines from a historical and comparative perspective the experiences of minority groups, with special emphasis on economic and political domination, stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination. Techniques of majority group domination and the responses of minority groups are discussed. Various reasons for the different rates and patterns of assimilation are explored.
Prerequisite:
( SOC 151 or SO 151 )
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3.00 Credits
Explores current perspectives on the situations faced by women and men primarily in the United States. Examines issues such as the impact of sex and gender on socialization, the construction of knowledge, intimate relationships, paid work, family relationships, health, and issues of change.
Prerequisite:
( SOC 151 or SO 151 )
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3.00 Credits
An exploration of current theoretical perspectives on social and cultural change. Special attention given to planned change at the local or regional level.
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3.00 Credits
Develops an understanding of how to use micro and macro sociological theory to analyze, assess, and diagnose human problems. Employing case studies, prepares students to do casework and to help solve interpersonal, group, and organizational problems. Also seeks to acquaint students with the broader professional activity of human services.
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3.00 Credits
Prepares the student to effect constructive change within individuals, groups, families, and communities. Draws its analysis, diagnosis, and methods from the foundations of sociological theory at the level of intervention with clients. It is strongly recommended that students have at least 6 SOC credits in their specialized area before taking SOC 392 other than SOC 151, SOC 320, SOC 315, and SOC 325
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3.00 Credits
Explores constructs of masculinity within the context of US culture using a sociological lens. Examines the notion that there are multiple masculinities that intersect with a range of areas including race, ethnicity, class, sexuality, and gender identity. Evaluates the influence of social contexts and roles on behavioral expectations for men and boys. Analyzes implications for society and individual men.
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3.00 Credits
Examines the development of mass media as dominant cultural forms within advanced industrial societies in the 21st century. Emphasizes critical understanding of the sociohistorical development, the underlying assumptions, and the social implications of the advance of mass media.
Prerequisite:
( SOC 151 or SO 151 )
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3.00 Credits
Considers the range of theoretical explanations from a social perspective for the pervasive violence between intimate partners. Particularly examines the research on intimate partner violence and the implications of this research for programs and policies assisting both the victim and the abuser.
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3.00 Credits
Examines the prevalence, causes, and social implications of physical, sexual, emotional, and neglect forms of child abuse in society. Child abuse is studied from the individual, family, and societal-level perspectives. Potential intervention strategies will also be considered.
Prerequisite:
( SOC 151 or SO 151 )
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3.00 Credits
A review of medical sociology. Focuses on the sociological examination of health, illness, and healing; health inequalities; medicalization; medicine as a profession; healing occupations; interactions within medical settings; the social organization of health services; and bioethics. Examines current, major issues in public policy and healing.Previously Offered As: (Offered as SOC 342 prior to 2015-16.)
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