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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Uses the sociological perspective to examine policy development, implementation, and evaluation in the public and private sectors. Specifically, focuses on values and ethics and effects of social change efforts on the outcomes of policy formation, social planning, and implementation. Preq: SOC 2010 or SOC 2020 and Junior standing.
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3.00 Credits
Examination of the social and historical causes of development and underdevelopment. Various sociological theories of development are reviewed. Selected countries are examined in an international context.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the work of W.E.B. Du Bois on race, social reform, and rural community economic development in the South. It also examines how African-Americans navigate rural life and society through the lens of rural sociology literature and research. May also be offered as GBS 6550. Preq: Junior standing.
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3.00 Credits
Close analysis of the development of contemporary communities and their place in society. Continuing effects of industrialization, migration, and technological change on community location and structure are examined. Structural relations of social class, status, and the associations among institutions are explored. May also be offered as RS 6590. Preq: Junior standing.
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3.00 Credits
Investigation of sociological perspectives on race, ethnic relations, and social stratification. Includes analysis of the impact of social class on minority movements. Preq: SOC 2010 or SOC 2020 and Junior standing.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to demography, the scientific study of populations. The size and characteristics of populations are addressed by analyzing patterns of human reproduction, marriage and mate selection, mortality, and migration. The social, economic, and political factors that contribute to these trends and the consequences of population change for sustainable development are also covered. Preq: ANTH 2010 or RS 3010 or SOC 2010 or SOC 2020.
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3.00 Credits
Study of sociocultural factors in the etiology and treatment of physical illness, medical occupations and professions, and the organization of health care delivery systems. Preq: SOC 2010 or SOC 2020 and Junior standing.
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3.00 Credits
Sociological orientation to aging populations focusing on the impact of health care, welfare, and retirement systems. Includes dying as a social phenomenon, suicide, euthanasia, and funerals. Preq: SOC 2010 or SOC 2020 and Junior standing.
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3.00 Credits
Comprehensive examination of child abuse, neglect, and exploitation as major social problems; causes, effects, and prevalence of physical, sexual, and emotional maltreatment; definitional controversies; social policy and legal considerations; therapeutic approaches for children and their caretakers; child maltreatment and the judicial system. Preq: Junior standing.
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1.00 Credits
Sociological areas of current interest are explored. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits if different topics are covered.
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