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SO 205: Race and Ethnic Relations
3.00 Credits
Franklin Pierce University
An analysis of the problems and possibilities created by racial and ethnic diversity in American society with emphasis given to structural and ideological factors underlying racial and ethnic inequalities. Prerequisite: SO101.
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SO 209: Ethics
3.00 Credits
Franklin Pierce University
Provides a critical study of the standards for evaluating right and wrong by applying traditional ethical theories to contemporary ethical problems. Among the theories to be considered are Kantianism, Utilitarianism, and Feminist ethics. Among the topics to be considered are: lying, the right to punish, and racism.
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SO 210: Deviance and Social Control
3.00 Credits
Franklin Pierce University
Focuses on the ways society defines institutional and non-institutional deviance and the deviant. Included is an investigation into why socially prohibited behavior occurs and why/what society does to control or prevent it. Various sociological theories (i.e., structural functionalism, culture conflict, cultural transmission, anomie, radical-conflict, control, interactionism) are studied. Also examined are the qualitative and quantitative approaches used to study deviance. Prerequisite: SO101.
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SO 218: Quantitative Research Methods
3.00 Credits
Franklin Pierce University
An introduction to the social science research procedures that collect data which are easily subject to statistical handling. It is designed to provide instruction and practice in methodological skills that include research design, techniques of data gathering, procedures for data analysis, and strategies for writing up research findings. Prerequisite: SO101 or AN101. Note: Extensive statistical analysis and writing course.
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SO 219: Qualitative Research Methods
3.00 Credits
Franklin Pierce University
An introduction to the theoretical foundations and techniques of the qualitative research tradition in the social sciences. It is designed to give students a general background in procedures that include participant observation, life history analysis, intensive interviewing, and document analysis as well as to develop fieldwork skills in observation, interviewing, note-taking, and audio and visual recording. Prerequisite: SO101 or AN101. Note: Extensive writing course.
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SO 220: The Family
3.00 Credits
Franklin Pierce University
Examination of the current state of the American family and its symbolic importance in American culture. Investigation of the impact of social diversity on variations in family structure, mate selection and the formation of families, relationships among family members, and the interaction between family and society. Prerequisites: SO101, sophomore, junior, or senior class status.
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SO 320: u
3.00 Credits
Franklin Pierce University
Examines national policies and programs which directly influence the quality of life for all citizens. Focusing on areas such as health, education, civil rights, welfare, and the justice system, the course looks at the history of American social policy, social theory, policy process, evolving social policy issues, and national efforts at reform. Prerequisite: Any 200-level Sociology course, or permission of instructor.
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SO 335: Classical Social Theory
3.00 Credits
Franklin Pierce University
A study of the emergence of the sociological perspective through an examination of theories developed by classical social theorists (Aristotle, Smith, Marx, Durkheim, Weber, Simmel, etc.). Prerequisite: SO101.
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SO 336: Contemporary Social Theory
3.00 Credits
Franklin Pierce University
Part two in a sociological theory sequence (part one is Classical Social Theory). Examines how sociological approaches formulated by early theorists developed into various schools and approaches to analyzing human behavior during the course of the twentieth century. Prerequisite: SO101.
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SO 340: Sects, Cults, Religion and Society
3.00 Credits
Franklin Pierce University
This course is an introduction to the sociological study of religion. Religion is one of the most powerful, deeply felt, and influential forces in human society. It has shaped people’s relationships with each other, influencing family, community, economic and political life. The course examines the meanings that religious practice and values have for individual believers, and studies the dynamic interplay of religion with other aspects of society. Prerequisite: SO101.
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