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1.00 Credits
An introduction to ethical reasoning in sociology including an interpretation of the ethics code as applied to teaching, research and practice. Attendance at departmental colloquia required. Prerequisites: SOC 100. This course is graded pass/fail. Usually offered fall and spring semesters.
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the logic, strategies and issues related to social science research including both quantitative and qualitative techniques such as survey analysis, questionnaire construction, experiments, single-subject research and field research. Prerequisite: SOC 110. Usually offered fall and spring semesters.
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1.00 Credits
Preparation for graduate training and sociology careers. Students will learn about application to graduate school, law school and the G.R.E. and LSAT tests, and develop a graduate study and/or career plan. Attendance at departmental colloquia required. Prerequisite: Junior standing. This course is graded pass/fail. Usually offered spring semester.
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to issues related to sex and gender, including social constructions of gender throughout history, gender socialization, sex and gender roles, gender identity, gender and the law, and language and media. Prerequisite: SOC 110. Usually offered spring semester, even-numbered years.
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4.00 Credits
A study of the interrelationships between law and other social structures and processes, including the structure of law, the origins of the law, socio-legal theories about law, how social changes affect the law, how law influences social behavior, and the legal profession. Prerequisite: SOC 110. Usually offered spring semester.
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4.00 Credits
A study of the relationship between social deviance and social control including an examination of various theories of deviant behavior, application of theory to actual cases of deviance and field research on the topic. Prerequisite: SOC 110. Usually offered fall semester.
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4.00 Credits
Application of sociological principles to selected major problems of contemporary society. Topics may include poverty, global issues, the environment, violence, war, peace, justice, and social institutions. Prerequisite: SOC 110. Usually offered fall semester.
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4.00 Credits
Exploration of the social origins of urban existence as a social system focusing on socio-historical development, organization, and problems of cities and urban life. Topics may include a comparative cities study, urban spatial design, demographic analysis, environmental and ecological challenges, transportation networks, commercial and mall culture, and dimensions of urban sustainability. Prerequisite: SOC 110. Usually offered spring semester, even-numbered years.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
A proseminar on sociology's academic and applied subdisciplines: for example, poverty, race relations, the economy, social welfare, public education, the health care system, medical sociology, sports and leisure, the changing American family and religion. Attendance at departmental colloquia required. Prerequisite: SOC 110. Usually offered spring semester.
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4.00 Credits
A historical review of major sociological theorists and a critical analysis of the contributions each made to the study of society. Prerequisite: SOC 110. Usually offered fall semester, odd-numbered years.
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