Undergraduate Sociology
Undergraduate Sociology
2013 Summer Term
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PRINCIPLES OF SOCIOLOGY (GS)
SOCIOLGY 240
This course introduces students to the ways in which sociologists use theory and research to study human group behavior and the processes by which people build, maintain, and change their institutional arrangements and relationships with one another. The course will focus on five areas of inquiry: social structure, interaction, and change; inequality and diversity; family and health; crime, criminal justice, and law; and global comparative.
RACE AND ETHNIC RELATIONS (DV)(GS)
SOCIOLGY 265
This course examines relationships between racial minorities and the majority group in the United States in their socio-historical contexts. Early histories of relations between minorities and the majority as well as present relations will be addressed. Questions raised include whether American society should attempt to minimize differences between minorities and the majority, whether to blend or maintain group identities, and how we should address existing barriers and inequalities. Relationships and differences among minority groups will also be examined.
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.
URBAN SOCIETY
SOCIOLGY 352
A study to acquaint the student with historical development of urban centers, the increasing societal dominance of urbanism, the aspects of urbanism that constitute societal problems as well as societal contributions and new urban trends such as suburbanism and urban renewal.
SOCIOLOGY OF POLICE AND COURTS
SOCIOLGY 374
A sociological analysis of the development and behavior of the police, lawyers, prosecutors and judiciary in society and their role in social control.
WOMEN AND CRIME
SOCIOLGY 379
This course examines the frequency and nature of female offending and female victimization; the frequently blurred boundaries of female victimization and criminalization; and the role of criminal law, police, and courts in the processing of female victims and offenders.
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. Prereq: Consent of internship coordinator.
INDEPENDENT STUDY
SOCIOLGY 498
Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member. Repeatable.