An introduction to the major sociological concepts for understanding the structure and dynamics of contemporary society. Topics will include culture, deviance, bureaucracy, inequality, race, gender, and social institutions. Fulfills diversity requirement. (L11) Fall, Spring
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An introduction to the major sociological concepts for understanding the structure and dynamics of contemporary society. Topics will include culture, deviance, bureaucracy, inequality, race, gender, and social institutions. Fulfills diversity requirement. (L11) Fall, Spring
An introduction to the major sociological concepts for understanding the structure and dynamics of contemporary society. Topics will include culture, deviance, bureaucracy, inequality, race, gender, and social institutions. Fulfills diversity requirement. (L11) Fall, Spring
An introduction to the major sociological concepts for understanding the structure and dynamics of contemporary society. Topics will include culture, deviance, bureaucracy, inequality, race, gender, and social institutions. Fulfills diversity requirement. (L11) Fall, Spring
Completely ONLINE.
An introduction to the major sociological concepts for understanding the structure and dynamics of contemporary society. Topics will include culture, deviance, bureaucracy, inequality, race, gender, and social institutions. Fulfills diversity requirement. (L11) Fall, Spring
Completely ONLINE.
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills that they need to participate fully in today's social justice movements. The course examines (1) revolutionary and reformist social movements that have attempted to shape society according to differing concepts of social justice, and (2) the practical skills required of individuals who want to participate in such movements. Fall (L11)
This course seeks to examine, describe and explain the conditions that surround many racial and minority groups in contemporary America. A variety of theoretical, historical, and topical concerns will be addressed during the course (e.g., slavery, prejudice, and immigration). Fulfills diversity requirement. Fall Spring (L11)
Completely ONLINE.
This course examines the mechanisms through which wealth, power and prestige are distributed in contemporary societies with special attention given to the role of property, occupation, education, sex, and race. We will also examine rates and patterns of social mobility, and we will look at how social class and inequality affect lifestyle and general well-being in modern societies. Prerequisite: SOC 111. Spring
This course examines the mechanisms through which wealth, power and prestige are distributed in contemporary societies with special attention given to the role of property, occupation, education, sex, and race. We will also examine rates and patterns of social mobility, and we will look at how social class and inequality affect lifestyle and general well-being in modern societies. Prerequisite: SOC 111. Spring
Students will gain practical experience in their chosen career area within sociology by working in a public or private organization or agency. Open to juniors and seniors who meet the following GPA requirements: overall GPA 2.5 or better; Sociology GPA 3.0 or better. An Internship Proposal must be submitted and accepted by the supervising faculty member prior to registration. Fall, Spring, Summer
Instructor Approval/Signature Required.
With permission by and under the direction of a faculty mentor, a topic is studied through extensive reading and periodic discussions with the mentor, culminating in a paper on the topic. Specific arrangements with the cooperating professor must be made prior to the beginning of the semester concerning the nature of the topic to be studied, as well as the readings and assignments to be required.
Independent Study Application Required.
With permission by and under the direction of a faculty mentor, a topic is studied through extensive reading and periodic discussions with the mentor, culminating in a paper on the topic. Specific arrangements with the cooperating professor must be made prior to the beginning of the semester concerning the nature of the topic to be studied, as well as the readings and assignments to be required.
With permission by and under the direction of a faculty mentor, a topic is studied through extensive reading and periodic discussions with the mentor, culminating in a paper on the topic. Specific arrangements with the cooperating professor must be made prior to the beginning of the semester concerning the nature of the topic to be studied, as well as the readings and assignments to be required.
With permission by and under the direction of a faculty mentor, a topic is studied through extensive reading and periodic discussions with the mentor, culminating in a paper on the topic. Specific arrangements with the cooperating professor must be made prior to the beginning of the semester concerning the nature of the topic to be studied, as well as the readings and assignments to be required.
With permission by and under the direction of a faculty mentor, a topic is studied through extensive reading and periodic discussions with the mentor, culminating in a paper on the topic. Specific arrangements with the cooperating professor must be made prior to the beginning of the semester concerning the nature of the topic to be studied, as well as the readings and assignments to be required.