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Undergraduate Sociology
Undergraduate Sociology
2019 Summer Term
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SOCIAL PROBLEMS (GS)
SOCIOLGY 250
This course examines various theoretical explanations of contemporary social problems such as crime, drug use, poverty, discrimination and environmental pollution. The impact of social problems on different groups in society and the role of social movements, government, and social policy are considered.
SOCIOLOGY OF HATE
SOCIOLGY 260
This course provides an overview of the sociological study of hate and prejudice using a variety of perspectives. Substantive topics include the nature of prejudice and stereotyping, hate crime, and hate groups. The course will end with an exploration and evaluation of methods for combating hate and its social manifestations.
INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINOLOGY (GS)
SOCIOLGY 276
An introduction to the field of criminology through examination of theories and patterns of criminal behavior, the operation of the criminal justice system, and the politics of crime control policy.
BASIC SOCIAL STATISTICS
SOCIOLGY 295
Introduction to basic statistical methods and their utility in sociology including statistical concepts, frequency distribution, measures of central tendency and variability, correlation analysis, OLS regression analysis, and including the logic of hypothesis testing. In addition, introduction to basic operations of SPSS statistical software in social data analysis.
SOCIOLOGY OF GENDER
SOCIOLGY 345
This course will analyze gender as a process and as a social institution. It will examine how we can experience gender in ways that maintain existing gender relations or in ways that challenge them.
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
SOCIOLGY 355
An examination of the process and results of human interaction with an emphasis on attitudes and attitude change, society and personality, inter-group relations and processes of socialization.
SOCIOLOGY OF PUNISHMENT AND CORRECTIONS
SOCIOLGY 378
The critical analysis of probation, parole, halfway houses, jails and prisons. Their origins in and possible function for the larger society will also be examined. Field trip is required.
APPLIED SOCIOLOGY
SOCIOLGY 493
This course involves a supervised internship in a public or private organization. Through on campus seminars and written assignments on the intern experience, students learn how sociology can be applied to solve social problems. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits in degree.