Undergraduate Sociology-Rock County
Undergraduate Sociology-Rock County
2023 Fall Term
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INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
SOC 101
Introduction to the basic concepts, theories and methods of Sociology, emphasizing the significance of the self and culture, social process and organization, and forces of social stability and change.
CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL PROBLEMS
SOC 130
Sociological analysis of the nature, extent, causes, and potential solutions to selected major social problems such as poverty and wealth, racial and gender discrimination, crime and violence, drug abuse, family problems, quality of education, inadequate health care, population problems, intergroup conflict, and threats to the environment.
SOCIOLOGY OF MARRIAGE AND THE FAMILY
SOC 220
Marriage and the family as social institutions in a changing world. Historical changes and societal variations in family patterns. Changes over the life cycle. Explores the sources and consequences of a variety of family forms.
SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES ON GENDER
SOC 238
A sociological examination of roles assigned to women and men in society, including the experiences of marriage, parenthood, employment and occupational attainment. Pays particular attention to gender role socialization and its cultural reinforcement, to patterns of gender relations and to ongoing changes.