Introduction to Sociology
SOC 200 002 - Frances Stehle - Fully Online
SOC 200 003 - Maura Kelly
Sociological concepts and perspectives concerning human groups; include attention to socialization, culture, institutions, stratification, and societies. Consideration of fundamental concepts and research methodology.
Contemporary Theory
SOC 302 - Amy Lubitow - Fully Online
Traces developments in sociological theory from the mid-twentieth century to today. Considers the impact of social change on theory, including intersectional and feminist theories, and theories related to racial inequality. Also explores theorists in the neo-Marxist, post-colonialist, and/or post-modernist traditions.
Alcohol & Other Drugs
SOC 314U - Aaron Roussell
Sociological analysis of the behavior and belief patterns relative to alcohol and other drugs in American society. Prevention and intervention strategies are briefly reviewed.
Prejudice, Privilege, & Power
SOC 337U 001 - Jose Padin
SOC 337U 002 - Alex Stepick - Fully Online
Examines the structuring of relationships between dominant and minority groups, including racial, ethnic, gender, religious, and cultural minorities, with primary emphasis on U.S. society. Covers basic concepts and theoretical approaches to the study of majority-minority group relations, including issues of oppression, privilege, adaptation, and intersectionality. Emphasizes the social construction of difference, as well as the structural and historical roots of dominant group privilege and unequal social, economic, and political power.
Marriage & Intimacy
SOC 339U - Emily Shafer - Fully Online
Introduction to sociological and social psychological perspectives on intimate relationships, marriage, and diverse family forms. Examination of the effects of historical and current social contexts and the role of gender, race, and class in shaping personal choices and experiences. Emphasis is on sociological theory and research.
Gender & Sexualities
SOC 344U - Anne Johnson - Fully Online
Examines the ways in which social constructions of gender both influence and are influenced by the cultural organization of and individual expressions of sexuality. The course explores the intersections among sexuality, culture, gender, and the body and examines a variety of sexualities and emphasizes the multifaceted nature of power, privilege, and oppression.
Social Statistics
SOC 396 - Lindsey Wilkinson - Fully Online
Introduction to the range of techniques for analyzing social science data. Emphasis on the conceptualization, operationalization, and measurement of socially based phenomena. Topics include: level of measurement, operationalization, summary statistics, probability, hypothesis tests, and the use of data analysis software (SPSS).
Social Research Project
SOC 398 - Melissa Thompson
Development and execution of a research project integrating some aspects of sociological theory with social science research methodology. Students work in teams to identify a research problem, design and conduct research bearing on this problem, and write a research report.
TOP: Researching Student Success
SOC 410 - Rowanna Carpenter and Lindsey Wilkinson
The class is a course-based undergraduate research experience (CURE) that provides an opportunity to practice applied research skills as you investigate questions related to undergraduate student success. You will work in teams to develop original research projects that answer questions identified by our campus partner. Through hands-on experience with a research process, you will learn to develop, assess, and present the findings from research questions related to undergraduate student success. Along the way, you will reflect on your individual and team-based goals and offer critiques of the current student success literature and the research enterprise. Reach out to the instructors for more information about this year’s campus partner.
Criminology and Delinquency
SOC 418 - Melissa Thompson
Social and legal meaning of crime and delinquency explored. Historical and contemporary theories of causes of law breaking reviewed. Social and cultural factors promoting and inhibiting law breaking by juveniles and adults are examined. Attention given to strategies of prevention and control.
Sociology of Family
SOC 461 - Carolyn Zook - Fully Online
Sociological analysis of the structure and functions of the family institution and its relationship to external systems such as the economy and polity. Changing and diverse forms of family organization in urban society. Analysis of role relations in the family.
Sociology of Religion
SOC 480 - Josh Bass
Analysis of the nature of the sacred; attitudes toward the sacred in contrast to the secular. Comparison of the social organization of sect and church in their relation to the larger society. Survey of recent empirical studies of religiosity and religious practices in America. New trends in American religion.
TOP: Law & Society
SOC 510/610 - Aaron Roussell
TBD
Social Inequality
SOC 584/684
Theoretical perspectives and current research in social inequality including dimensions such as social class, race/ethnicity, gender, age, and nativity. Exploration of social inequality in selected domains, such as health services and outcomes, employment and work, educational attainment, housing, and other areas of sociological inquiry.
Advanced Quantitative Methods
SOC 695 - Dara Shifrer
Introduces a range of advanced quantitative methods commonly found in published research in sociology. Particular attention will be paid to the techniques commonly used to address the most common shortcomings of sociological data, including estimation of multivariate models with categorical dependent variables (i.e. logistic regression) and to nonparametric methods for analyzing data.