Upcoming Sociology Courses
Fall 2024
Introduction to Sociology - SOC 1010 (Lecture/Online)
Sociological topics regarding social behavior, institutional dynamics and social change are examined, and the principles and basic concepts used by sociologists are taught.
Race, Class, and Gender - SOC 2640
Introduction to the study of race, class and gender as factors in American stratification.
African American Culture - SOC 2900
A survey of the sociohistorical and cultural factors related to the African American experience in the United States.
Social Research Methods - SOC 3270
Introduction to procedures used in the various phases of sociological research.
Classical Theory - SOC 4040
Foundations of social theory including works by Marx, Weber, Durkheim and Simmel as well as other classical theorists.
Juvenile Delinquency - SOC 4760
Delinquency and delinquent behavior, including definitions, extent, process, types and causes; methods of prevention, protective control and treatment; institutional and non-institutional facilities and services.
Special Topics: Disability & Social Services - SOC 4980
Sociological examination of a developing and/or important social issue or sociological topic. May be repeated for different specialized topics.
Graduate CourseS
Classical Theory - SOC 5040
Foundations of social theory including works by Marx, Weber, Durkheim and Simmel as well as other classical theorists.
Social Research Methods - SOC 5270
Introduction to procedures used in the various phases of sociological research.
Juvenile Delinquency - SOC 5760
Delinquency and delinquent behavior, including definitions, extent, process, types and causes; methods of prevention, protective control and treatment; institutional and non-institutional facilities and services.
Spring 2025
Introduction to Sociology - SOC 1010 (Lecture/Online)
Sociological topics regarding social behavior, institutional dynamics and social change are examined, and the principles and basic concepts used by sociologists are taught.
Communities - SOC 2410 (Online; WAC)
Examination of various forms and definitions of community with special focus on what the conceptualization of community means for how community issues are identified and addressed.
Racial & Ethnic Minorities in the United States - SOC 2660
This course is a sociological exploration of American racial and ethnic groups. Emphasis is placed on the social construction of race and ethnicity and patterns of intergroup interactions. The historical experiences of selected groups are examined with emphasis on structural inequalities.
African American Culture - SOC 2900
A survey of the sociohistorical and cultural factors related to the African American experience in the United States.
Social Statistics - SOC 3290
Study of major statistical procedures and techniques in sociology.
Medical Sociology - SOC 4180
An analysis of the sociocultural factors in health and illness, and in medical and paramedical services, and in the field of health practice as a social institution.
Qualitative Approaches - SOC 4530
This course examines qualitative methods used in social science research. Focusing on ethnographic and qualitative methods, the course provides students the skills necessary to design and conduct qualitative research studies.
Graduate CourseS
Medical Sociology - SOC 5180
An analysis of the sociocultural factors in health and illness, and in medical and paramedical services, and in the field of health practice as a social institution.
Social Research Statistics - SOC 5290
Study of major statistical procedures and techniques in sociology.
Qualitative Approaches - SOC 5530
This course examines qualitative methods used in social science research. Focusing on ethnographic and qualitative methods, the course provides students the skills necessary to design and conduct qualitative research studies.