SOC 1000. Introduction to Sociology (3).F;S. An introduction to the field of sociology and the sociological perspective. Gives students a basis for understanding how society operates. Topics include, groups, family, bureaucracies, social class, power, deviance, minority relations, community and social change. Required for majors and minors. (CORE: SOCIAL SCIENCES)

SOC 1100. Social Problems in American Society (3).F;S. A survey course which examines the major social problems in America today, such as poverty, racism, sexism, aging, militarism and war, environmental abuse, crime, mental illness, drug abuse and alcoholism. (CORE: SOCIAL SCIENCES)

SOC 1110. Sociology of Intimate Relations (3).F;S. Sociological perspectives and knowledge concerning intimate relationships, marriage, and family life in American society. General topics include marriage and marital relations; the family as a social institution; intimacy and love; sex, sexuality, and sexual relations; gender relations; singlehood; family dynamics; parenthood and child rearing; family crisis, conflict, and change; and marital separation, divorce, and remarriage. (CORE: SOCIAL SCIENCES)

SOC 1530-1531. Selected Topics ls(1-4).On Demand. This course cannot be applied to the sociology major or minor or applied to core curriculum requirements.

SOC 2020. Deviance. (3) F;S. This course explores the social construction of deviance and the social causes of and explanations for deviant behavior. The course emphasizes theoretical explanations of social deviation illustrated with examples as they occur in a social context.

SOC 2040. Popular Culture. (3).S. Alternate years.Examines the nature and use of popular culture, and the popular forms of everyday life in America, including popular beliefs, popular images of objects and people, popular events and rituals, and the popular arts. Among topics considered are soap operas, sports, rock and popular music, movies, plays, art, comics, fashions, popular literature, and other forms of mass-mediated culture.

SOC 2500. Independent Study (1-4).F;S.

SOC 2700. Sociology of Sport (3).S. This course examines the social significance of sport. Attention will focus on sport as an institution, social process, and its relation to social organization, race, gender, class, and major institutions such as family, education, mass media, government and economics. Students will be provided with an understanding of the impact of sport on culture and vice versa. (CORE: SOCIAL SCIENCES)

SOC 2850. Constructions of Gender (3).F;S. Sociological introduction to the effects of gender on social relations and contemporary social issues. Major topics include socialization, women as a minority group, work and family, interpersonal power, and law. Historical and cross-cultural analyses also are included. Other topics may be added at the request of the student or the initiative of the instructor. (WRITING) (CORE: SOCIAL SCIENCES)

SOC 3100. Gerontology (3).F;S. This course will provide a broad overview of the physical, psychological, social, and cultural aspects of aging. Major concepts, issues, and current research on aging will be analyzed, and current and proposed federal, state, and local programs impinging on the aged will be examined.

SOC 3320. Sociology of Conflict Resolution (3).F. Social conflict is an everyday experience for most people. How we deal with conflict often determines our life outcomes. This class investigates the causes of conflict, the conditions under which conflict leads to violence and the techniques of conflict resolution on both societal and interpersonal levels. This course is designed to help students put sociological theory to practical use.

SOC 3340. Criminology (3).F;S. Study of origins and purposes of criminal law; survey of the various theoretical approaches to the study of crime causation; examination of various categories of criminal behavior including violent crime, occupational crime, political crime, criminal sexuality; and an overview of the criminal justice system which seeks to deter, convict and punish offenders.

SOC 3350. Corrections (3).F;S. A study of the history and development of the adult correctional system as part of the larger adult criminal justice system. Includes overview of the criminal justice system, a review and analysis of theories of punishment, a study of institutional treatment in a total institution and the roles of inmates and staff, and a study of alternatives to incarceration such as parole and probation. Prerequisite: SOC 3340 or 3360 or permission of instructor.

SOC 3360. Delinquency and Juvenile Corrections (3).S. A study of the history and development of the juvenile correctional system as part of the larger juvenile justice system. Includes definitions of delinquency, a survey of various theoretical approaches to delinquency causation and punishment, a comparison of the juvenile and adult systems of correction and an overview of the special problems of juvenile offenders.

SOC 3370. Sexual Deviance and Violence (3).S. Examines the cultural and historical contexts of sexual attitudes and behavior, the definition of deviance, theories of deviance, and specific forms of sexually deviant behavior. Treatment strategies are considered. (WRITING)

SOC 3500. Independent Study (1-4).F;S. SOC 4750. Social Stratification (3).F. A study of the distribution of wealth, power, privilege, and prestige. The course examines conservative, liberal, and radical explanations of human inequality. Cross-cultural and comparative analysis is used to focus on various problems of inequality and their consequences.

SOC 3520. Instructional Assistance (1).F;S. A supervised experience in the instructional process on the university level through direct participation in a classroom situation. Grading will be on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis only. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. May be repeated for a total credit of three semester hours.

SOC 3530-3549. Selected Topics (1-4).On Demand. An opportunity to study a special topic or combination of topics not otherwise provided for in the sociology curriculum. May be repeated for credit when content does not duplicate.

SOC 3550. Sociology of Work and Organizations. (3).F. An examination of the social context of work and related organizations, includings issues pertaining to job satisfaction, organizational structure and dynamics, managerial strategies and leadership, and the nature of occupations and professions. The impact of contemporary social transformations such as labor force diversity, technological development, and economic globalization are also analyzed.

SOC 3600. Medical Sociology (3).F. A study of health care, medical settings, and the medical professions. Includes the creation and epidemiology of disease and illness, the structure of the health care industry, doctor-patient interaction, and major health care problems. (WRITING)

SOC 3750. Propaganda (3).F. A study of the media and techniques of propaganda as an instrument of public opinion formation. Concepts from political science and sociology will be used in an analysis of the formation and nature of public opinion and pressure groups.

SOC 3800. Sociology of War (3).F. A study of the sociological effects of war on individuals, families, and communities. Topics that are covered include military conscription and the draft, the role of minorities in the military, pro-war and anti-war movements, readjustment problems of veterans, war crimes, the portrayal of war in film and music, ethnocentrism and cultural differences, general causes of war and conflict resolution.

SOC 3885. Research Methods I (3).F;S. Relationship of theory to research; research design, sampling procedures, application of research methodologies. Required of majors. (WRITING)

SOC 3890. Research Assistance (1).On Demand. Supervised involvement in faculty research project. May be repeated for a total of 3 semester hours credit. Graded on S/U basis.

SOC 3895. Research Methods II (3).F;S. Data preparation and analysis, computer applications, presentation and interpretation of findings. Required of majors. Prerequisite: SOC 3885 or permission of instructor. (NUMERICAL DATA; COMPUTER) (ND Prerequisite: Passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010.)

SOC 3950. Sociological Theory I (3).F;S. This course examines the major theories that have contributed the most to our understanding of social behavior and human relationships. The course covers the early history of sociology. Required of majors.

SOC 3960. Sociological Theory II (3).F;S. This course examines the major theories that have contributed the most to our understanding of social behavior and human relationships. The course covers contemporary theories and recent trends. Required of majors.

SOC 4000. Religion and Society (3). F Alternate years. A general introduction to a sociological perspective on religion. Examines the social meaning and consequences of religion in both its religious and secular roles in modern society.

SOC 4150. Sociology of Law.(3).F. This course is an introduction to the sociology of law. The primary focus of this course is the sociological perspective on laws and their application in the modern world. Special emphasis will be placed on the interplay between laws and social institutions and on laws contributing to the distinctive characteristics of the modern world.

SOC 4250. Collective Behavior and Social Change (3) F Alternate Years. A study of the forces that impact upon society and the delivery of services by governments either through revolution or orderly directed change; the study of the strategy, tactics and effects of change and who affects change.

SOC 4390. Applied Sociology Seminar (3).F;S. This course is REQUIRED prior to taking SOC 4900 (Internship). Topics include: (1) an introduction to applied sociology, (2) the history, value and rationale of experiential learning, (3) personal values discovery and skills assessment, (4) exploring career options requiring sociological skills, (5) developing job seeking skills and preparing for an internship, (6) learning to turn academic education into job transferable skills, and (7) applying sociological skills in the work environment.

SOC 4450. Senior Seminar (3).F;S. Synthesis, application, and evaluation of sociological perspectives to enhance the understanding of sociology, social behavior, and social issues. Consideration of major theoretical and methodological approaches in sociology and application of the sociological imagination, principles, and concepts to everyday life. Emphasis on the development of critical and analytical thinking skills. Required of majors. Prerequisites: SOC 3885, 3895, 3950, and 3960. (SPEAKING; WRITING)

SOC 4510. Senior Honors Thesis. (3). On Demand. Independent study and research. Honors thesis directed by a faculty member in Sociology. Prerequisites: Completion of 6 semester hours of departmental honors work and permission of the departmental honors coordinator.

SOC 4530-4549. Selected Topics (1-4).On Demand. An opportunity to study a special topic or combination of topics not otherwise provided in the sociology curriculum. May be repeated for credit when content does not duplicate.

SOC 4560. Race and Minority Relations (3).F. Examination of intergroup relations, including racial, ethnic, and women's issues; the bases of conflict, accommodation, and assimilation; the nature and consequences of prejudice and discrimination; evaluation of proposals for reduction or elimination of prejudice and discrimination. (MULTI-CULTURAL)

SOC 4570. The Addictive Process (3).F;S. An examination of sociological and psychological contributants to alcohol and drug addiction and abuse in our society. The addictive process and its impact on the individual and society are described, as well as treatment and prevention program efforts. Students will also examine their own feelings and attitudes about alcohol and drug use and abuse. (Same as HPC 4570.)

SOC 4600. Political Sociology (3).S.Alternate Years. An analysis of the social influences on political behavior, the relationship between political and other institutions, the uses and abuses of political power.

SOC 4630. Programs and Services for Older Adults.(3).F. This course focuses on both policy and practice issues related to services for older adults. Drawing on research from both sociology and social work, the long-term impact of an aging society on social institutions as well as relevant modes of practice in addressing the needs of the older population are emphasized. Prerequisites for social work majors: SW 2020; SW 2630; SW 3330. Prerequisites for sociology majors: none. (Cross-disciplinary, same as SW 4630, Dual listed with SOC 5630/SW 5630.)

SOC 4650. Women: Offenders, Victims, Practitioners (3).S. This course will explore issues related to women as offenders, victims, and practitioners in the criminal justice system. It will examine the types of crime committed by women, the ways women are handled by the police, courts and correctional system, women's victimization by battering, rape and harassment, and women in non-traditional criminal justice occupations.

SOC 4710. Rural and Urban Communities (3).S Alternate Years. Analysis of the structure and functioning of rural and urban communities; social organization and change within and among communities.

SOC 4750. Social Stratification.(3).F. A study of the distribution of wealth, power, privilege, and prestige. The course examines conservative, liberal, and radical explanations of human inequality. Cross-cultural and comparative analysis is used to focus on various problems of inequality and their consequences. (Dual-listed with SOC 5750)

SOC 4800. Sociology of the Family (3).S. The origin and development of the family as a social institution; the contemporary family in various cultures; the relationship of the family to the economic, political, religious, and educational institutions in American society. Prerequisite (for undergraduates): SOC 1110.

SOC 4850 Population Analysis (3).On Demand. Systematic study of the core areas of demography including fertility, mortality, and migration and the social and economic determinants and consequences of population processes. Survey of the concepts, methods, and materials of demographic analysis utilizing population projections, computer analysis, and census data.

SOC 4900. Field Experience: Internship (3-12).S;SS. Supervised placement in a setting which provides an opportunity for students to observe and practice sociological skills. Graded on an S/U basis. Prerequisite: SOC 4390.