SOC - Sociology Courses

SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology I
3 credits
SOC 101 examines the basic concepts, theories and principles of sociology, as well as human culture, social groups, the role of society in the development of self, deviance, and the social issues of age, gender, class and race in contemporary society.

SOC 102 Introduction to Sociology II
3 credits
SOC 102 examines social institutions and their representative organizations from a macro-micro perspective. Critically explores issues of social change, demography, social movements, and conflicts and trends within political, economic, educational, religious, and familial structures.

SOC 205 Sociology of Family Dynamics
3 credits
SOC 205 develops an understanding of marriage, family and kinship. The course examines the family as an institution and how social, cultural and personal factors influence family relations. The stability and diversity of the family will be explored, along with current trends and some alternative lifestyles.

SOC 215 Contemporary Social Problems
3 credits
SOC 215 critically explores current social issues that result in societal problems. This course adopts a social constructionist perspective to focus on such issues as civil liberties, gender discrimination, substance abuse, crime, poverty and social change.

SOC 218 Sociology of Diversity
3 credits
SOC 218 explores the variety of intergroup relations regarding race, nationality, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and other diversity issues. Patterns of prejudice, discrimination and possible solutions to these issues will be addressed.

SOC 237 Death and Dying
3 credits
SOC 237 provides an opportunity to familiarize students and professionals with the needs and issues surrounding dying and death. This course will provide sociological, psychological, religious, historical and anthropological perspectives for interpreting contemporary American customs dealing with dying, death and bereavement. We will examine the professions associated with death and dying, such as hospice, funeral and crematory institutions, and medical care.

SOC 265 Violence and Culture
3 credits
SOC 265 examines the concepts, relationships, organizations, and research as they relate to violence in multiple cultural settings.   This course assists in developing an understanding of societal and institutional causes of violence; explores resources for intervention and treatment; and provides service learning applications in violence assessment, treatment, and victim assistance.

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