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  • SOC 301: Urban Sociology

    3.00 Credits
    Wilmington University

    This course will discuss the concept of "city" and the inherent problems that have arisen as more and more of the population has moved, and continues to move, to city living. The role of cities in developing and changing society will be examined. Students will discuss the development of cities, problems of city living, and theories of urban development, as well as urban growth, and perceptions of cities as dangerous places.
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  • SOC 302: Marriage and the Family

    3.00 Credits
    Wilmington University

    This course introduces the subjects of marriage and the family from a sociological perspective. It includes an examination and comparison of patterns of behavior surrounding these institutions historically and cross-culturally, with an emphasis on contemporary U.S. society. Students are encouraged to analyze the causes and probable consequences of current trends and social problems surrounding the family. Topics explored are family violence, mate selection, romantic love, gender roles, sex, divorce, and the changing composition of the family.
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  • SOC 303: Contemporary Social Problems

    3.00 Credits
    Wilmington University

    This course addresses social problems, the way people perceive social conditions, and models for analyzing social problems. Among the areas explored are mental illness, crime and delinquency, poverty, environmental issues, racial and economic tensions, and the special problems of families, gender, and aging.
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  • SOC 304: Ethnic Groups and Minorities

    3.00 Credits
    Wilmington University

    The study of race and ethnicity is complex and its role in our everyday lives is continuously evolving. Through an examination of the relationship between minority and majority populations, students will apply a sociological perspective to the study of race and ethnicity, prejudice and discrimination, racism, intergroup relations, cultural diversity, and public policy. Students will evaluate race as a social construct grounded in culture, place, and time, how it differs from ethnicity, and why these distinctions matter. Students will also find a forum for examining possible solutions to ongoing racial and ethnic inequities. With knowledge and an understanding of the historic and ongoing experiences of many races and ethnicities, students will have the tools to excel as successful global citizens.
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  • SOC 306: Cultural Anthropology

    3.00 Credits
    Wilmington University

    This course studies the cultural origins, development, and diversity of human beings. The dynamics of the cultural process, similarities and differences within cultures, and the implications and limitations of present research are examined.
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  • SOC 309: Poverty and Welfare

    3.00 Credits
    Wilmington University

    This course examines poverty and current welfare assistance programs in the U.S. against a background of conflicting values, attitudes, and experience accumulated over hundreds of years. It includes discussion of how today's economic factors affect the incidence of poverty. Current federally supported programs, the political and social context that produced them, and policy choices for the future are also studied.
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  • SOC 312: COMM HLTH , SOC ISSU

    3.00 Credits
    Wilmington University

    This course is designed to provide students with an overview of community health and the social issues that influence the overall health of the community. Students will learn the principles of community health, review human behaviors associated with community health, assess environmental influences that contribute to the overall health of a community, and become familiar with the roles of community agencies related to community health.
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  • SOC 313: Social Justice Advocacy

    3.00 Credits
    Wilmington University

    By defining social justice, and through the presentation and discussion of past and current social inequalities, this course encourages students to reflect on privilege, equality, and respect for human dignity. Sociological and interpersonal theories will support the need for applying a conscious social justice perspective to advocacy efforts. Students will reflect on how a social justice agenda is inherent in social movements and how adopting this perspective relates to advocacy activities, for both professional advocates as well as social justice allies.
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  • SOC 314: Community Organizing , Advocacy

    3.00 Credits
    Wilmington University

    Community organizing is the process of building a movement within a specific community (ie: civic, mission-related, social system or institution) in order to accomplish a specific goal while advocacy is an activity which aims to influence decisions making in order to invoke a specific change or law. This course will examine both the theoretical as well as the practical application of these interrelated activities. Students will learn the underlying theories that form the principles of community organizing and advocacy.
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  • SOC 315: Emotional Intelligence and Leadership

    3.00 Credits
    Wilmington University

    This course explores Emotional Intelligence from both an individual and a leadership perspective. It will identify what emotion is, where emotions come from and the difference between thought and feeling by investigating the four domains of Emotional Intelligence: (a) Self-Awareness, (b) Self-Management, (c) Social Awareness and (d) Relationship Management. This course will prepare students to be socially aware family members, friends and leaders able to understand and feel what others feel. It will delve deeply into the leader's need to be an exceptional listener, and the value of accepting constructive criticism from followers and other members of the organization. From a leadership perspective, this course will prepare students to be honest, respectful leaders who create a positive and supportive environment for those with whom they interact in the organization. In addition to textbooks and outside readings, this course will examine and analyze case studies.
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