Courses - Sociology:

SOCL 105: Introductory Sociology: Basic Principles of Sociology* 3 cr.
The study of differing patterns of human relationships: analysis of group structure and social organization; application of sociological concepts to the understanding of human social behavior. Three hours of lecture.

SOCL 106: Introduction to Social Work 3 cr.
A general introduction to the field and profession of social work. Historical survey, description of social welfare programs in contemporary American society, and the roles of the social worker in meeting social needs. Also listed as SW 106. Three hours of Lecture.

SOCL 107: Gender, Race, and Class in Society* 3 cr.
The study of subcultural differences between males and females and between various racial and ethnic groups, of the transmission of cultural differences from generation to generation, and of the perpetuation of class, gender, and racial differences by social institutions. Three hours of lecture.

SOCL 142: Contemporary Social Problems* 3 cr.
An analysis of current social problems, including delinquency and crime, family and community disorganization, mental illness, and intergroup relations. Three hours of lecture.

SOCL 250: Urban Sociology* 3 cr.
The rise of the city; development and social structure of urban communities; the ecology and culture of metropolitan areas; the impact of the city on human behavior. Three hours of lecture.

SOCL 255: Marriage and Family* 3 cr.
The study of married and family life as a social institution: the social significance of the family; and the family in transition. Three hours of lecture.

SOCL 256: Minorities in America* 3 cr.
A survey of selected minority groups in the United States and an examination of relations between dominant and minority groups. Three hours of lecture.

SOCL 270: Introduction to Youth and Service Organizations 1 cr.
An exploration of the development of voluntary and human service organizations in the United States with an emphasis on the national partners of the American Humanics Program. One hour of lecture.

SOCL 280: Social Work Methods 3 cr.
An overview of the techniques which study or approach the understanding of individuals and their problems. The course will also examine techniques or approaches to social problem intervention at the societal level. Also listed as SW 280. Three hours of lecture.

SOCL 286: Social Statistics and Data Analysis 3 cr.
Prerequisite: SOCL 105. An overview of the basic methods and techniques used in social research. An introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics, population and sample identification, data collection, statistical analysis, and research report presentation for social science majors. Three hours of lecture.

SOCL 299: Sociological Internship 3 cr.
Prerequisite: SOCL 105 or PSYCH 152. Offers the student practical experience with the Center for Learning and Research or with other agencies delivering social services. Ten hours per week of directed reading, agency work, and seminar.

SOCL 301: Social Stratification 3 cr.
A study of the distribution of power, prestige, and position within society and its influence on behavior with emphasis on social stratification in the United States. Three hours of lecture.

SOCL 302: Social Organization 3 cr.
Prerequisite: SOCL 105. Study of structure and function of large scale organizations. Comparisons of various types of organizations. Three hours of lecture.

SOCL 317: Population 3 cr.
Prerequisite: SOCL 105. Analysis of world wide human population change which stresses ecological influences on social structure, plus an introduction to population methods and microcomputer simulation of social processes. Three hours of lecture.

SOCL 320: Criminology 3 cr.
Prerequisite: SOCL 105. Analysis of crime and its causes, theories of criminal and delinquent behavior. Three hours of lecture.

SOCL 322: Juvenile Delinquency 3 cr.
Study of delinquency, its causes, treatment, and prevention. Three hours of lecture. Also listed as SW 322.

SOCL 360: Overview of American Social Welfare 3 cr.
The interrelatedness of social welfare delivery systems at the local, state, and national level. Also listed as SOCL 320. Three hours of lecture.

SOCL 392: Practicum in Non-Profit Organizations 1 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of department. Explores strategic planning, marketing, and communication within non-profit organizations and the particular challenges involved differing from for-profit organizations. Also listed as POLI 392, MADM 392, and PSYC 392. May be repeated twice for a total of three credits. One hour of lecture and laboratory.

SOCL 420: Social Institutions 3 cr.
Prerequisite: SOCL 105 or consent of the department. Analysis of major social institutions such as education, family, politics and religion. Three hours of lecture.

SOCL 460: Social Change and the Future 3 cr.
Prerequisite: SOCL 105. Use of a knowledge of social change processes to speculate about the nature of future post industrial or information/services societies. Three hours of lecture.

SOCL 465: Sociological Theory 3 cr.
A study of the major paradigms of sociological theory through a historical perspective and an examination of selected proponents. These proponents will be discussed in terms of their underlying assumptions, explanatory variables, and conceptual framework of their theories. Three hours of lecture.

SOCL 477: Sociology of Health 3 cr.
Prerequisite: SOCL 105, 107 or consent of the department. An assessment of the health status of various population subgroups within the United States with an emphasis on the determinants of health, management of health risks, and health behaviors in diverse populations. Three hours of lecture.

SOCL 490: Seminar 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six term hours. Selected topics from current issues and problems in sociology will vary from term to term. Three hours of research.

SOCL 491: Senior Seminar in Sociology 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. The capstone course of the Sociology program. Students will be guided by faculty on a project challenging their application of sociological insight, research methodology, and data analysis. Three hours of lecture.

SOCL 492: Seminar in Non-Profit Organizations 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. Designed as a preparatory for student internships in not-for-profit organizations by having them solve problems in areas such as finances, personnel, marketing, and risk management in a simulated organization. There will be individual/group projects. Also listed as POLI 492, PSYC 492, and MADM 492. Three hours of seminar.

SOCL 493: American Humanics Management Training Institute 1 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of department. Participation in the annual meeting of the American Humanics Management Training Institute. Funds for attendance are to be raised by the student. Also listed as MADM 493, and POLI 493. One hour of independent study.

SOCL 495: Independent Studies 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. Readings, conferences, and reports under the guidance of a member of the sociology faculty. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six term hours. Three hours of research.

SOCL 499: Field Research 3 cr.
Prerequisites: Consent of the department. The student will be placed in a social agency and given individual supervision. Also, the student will meet in a group once each week throughout the term. Three hours of research.

SOCL 620: Social Institutions 3 cr.
Prerequisite: SOCL 105 or consent of the department. Analysis of major social institutions such as education, family, politics and religion. Three hours of lecture.

SOCL 660: Social Change and the Future 3 cr.
Prerequisite: SOCL 105. Use of a knowledge of social change processes to speculate about the nature of future post industrial or information/services societies. Three hours of lecture.

SOCL 665: Sociological Theory 3 cr.
A study of the major paradigms of sociological theory through a historical perspective and an examination of selected proponents. These proponents will be discussed in terms of their underlying assumptions, explanatory variables, and conceptual framework of their theories. Three hours of lecture.

SOCL 677: Sociology of Health 3 cr.
Prerequisite: SOCL 105, 107 or consent of the department. An assessment of the health status of various population subgroups within the United States with an emphasis on the determinants of health, management of health risks, and health behaviors in diverse populations. Three hours of lecture.

SOCL 690: Seminar 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six term hours. Selected topics from current issues and problems in sociology will vary from term to term. Three hours of seminar.

SOCL 695: Independent Studies 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six term hours. Readings, conferences, and reports under the guidance of a member of the sociology faculty. Three hours of research.

SOCL 699: Field Research 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Majors in Sociology only and consent of the department. The student will be placed in a social agency and given individual supervision; also, the students will meet in a group once each week throughout the term. Three hours of research.

SOCL 725: Sociology of Education 3 cr.
Examination of the social structure and culture of schools, and of the interrelationships between educational institutions and society. Three hours of lecture.

SOCL 790: Special Topics in Sociology 3 cr.
May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six hours. Special topics are selected from areas such as theory, stratification, and demography. Three hours of seminar.



Last Revised February 28, 2006