Introduction to the study of human society. This class emphasizes critical thinking skills.
Introduction to the study of human society for the honors student. This course emphasizes critical thinking skills.
Pre-req: Admitted Honors College with a score of 1.
Selected topics not covered in regular course offerings.
Selected topics not covered in regular course offerings.
Selected topics not covered in regular course offerings.
Selected topics not covered in regular course offerings.
Analysis of sociological conceptual systems and theories.
Study of sociological perspectives on social interaction and the relationship between the individual and society.
Study of the basic concepts and theories of deviant behavior and the mechanism of social control.
Analysis of current social issues and problems from a variety of sociological perspectives. Issues and problems will vary from semester to semester.
Pre-req: SOC 200 or SOC 200H or SOC 200E.
An investigation of those social institutions and environmental, social, and personal factors in the community to maintain health and provide support in illness as related to social theory..
Sociological analysis of the basic and cultural features of contemporary American society.
Introduction to systematic social research methodology.
Pre-req: SOC 200 or SOC 200H.
Introudction to statistical analysis of social data.
Pre-req: SOC 200 with a minimum grade of D or SOC 200H with a minimum grade of D.
Introduction to the dominant theoretical perspectives in sociology examining the assumptions about human nature, society and sociology that constitute each theoretical tradition.
Pre-req: SOC 200 or SOC 200H.
A cross-cultural, historical, and bio-cultural examination through case-study of social and environmental factors that affect human health and disease.
Pre-req: ANT 201 or ANT 201H or SOC 200 or SOC 200H.
Introduction to the analysis of structured social inequality with emphasis on the dimensions of social class, race and gender.
The course focuses on population and its relation to characteristics of environment. Specifically, it is designed to discuss the interaction of population processes and resources.
Intermediate social research methodology with emphasis on research design.
Pre-req: SOC 344.
Theoretical analysis of the family as a primary social institution.
Pre-req: SOC 200 or SOC 200H.
Analysis of large-scale social change, including intentional social movements and revolutions.
An overview of sociological criminology, including an examination of explanations of criminal behavior, types of criminal activity, and an analysis of the criminal justice system.
Theoretical analysis of economic and political inequality and the role of social conflict in the process of large- scale social organization.
Diverse theoretical approaches to the meaning of race and ethnicity and the character of racial/ethnic relations, with substantive focus primarily on the U.S.
The history of women in sport, gender equity, opportunities for women in intercollegiate and professional sports (such as participant, coach, trainer, journalist, agent, and promoter), and physiological perspectives.
Study of the economics, politics, and social relations of Appalachia, including contemporary debates.
Study of the organization and structure of the work plant as a social system; the meaning and organization of work; managerial functions; management-labor relations; and human relations in industry.
An introduction to the social processes and consequences of growing older for both the individual and society.
Pre-req: SOC 200 or SOC 200H.
The sociology of urban and metropolitan communities.
Analysis and application of principles/methods of survey design and the theories/methods for assessing the outcomes of applied organizational programs to affect change in people and/or social conditions.
Sociological analysis of religion as a social institution.
Exploration of the effects of social factors on the development and authorization of knowledge claims, especially science and technology.
Pre-req: SOC 200.
Study of death and dying as a societal and cultural phenomenon. Explores how institutions within our society deal with death.
Pre-req: SOC 200 with a minimum grade of D or SOC 200H with a minimum grade of D.
Analysis of social differentiation and inequality by gender, with a focus on the contemporary U.S.
An examination of the Holocaust and other genocides from an interdisciplinary social science perspective.
A critical examination of the link between society and the environment, including ideas about nature, wilderness, and the wild causes of environmental degradation and responses to the environmental issues.
This course will examine the symbolic and structural dimensions of struggles over defining, organizing, and controlling the natural environment from a biocultural perspective.
Exploration of cultural, political and economic processes that contribute to creation and maintenance of the modern nation state as an imagined community.
Supervised fieldwork in public or private agencies affording students an opportunity to apply sociological knowledge and skills in addressing practical problems.
Study of topics of interest not covered in regularly scheduled courses.
Study of topics of interest not covered in regularly scheduled courses.
Study of topics of interest not covered in regulary scheduled courses.
Study of topics of interest not covered in regularly scheduled courses.
Individual study of topics not offered in regularly scheduled courses. Advance permission required.
Individual study of topics not offered in regularly scheduled courses. Advance permission required.
Individual study of topics not offered in regularly scheduled courses. Advance permission required.
Individual study of topics not offered in regularly scheduled courses. Advance permission required.
Supervised practicum founded on sociological knowledge in a host institution. 40-45 hours of internship work correspond with 1 credit hour.
Application of sociological theory and practice to individually designed projects. This course fulfills the capstone requirement for undergraduate majors. (PR: sociology major in senior standing or departmental permission)
Application of sociological theory and practice to individually designed projects. Fulfills the capstone requirement for undergraduate majors. (PR: Anthrolpology major in senior standing or departmental permission)