School of Liberal Arts: Sociology
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education, rehabilitation, and market research. It provides a useful background for
those planning to enter law, business, medicine, social work, public health,
community planning, architecture, and politics.
To major in sociology a student must complete a minimum of 27 credits (nine
three-credit courses) taken from courses offered by the department. One 100-level
course, 201, 303, 304, 322. Three 600-level courses. One additional course at the
100-299 or 501-699 level. Additional courses from other departments in the social
sciences group are to be selected in consultation with the major adviser.
A minor in sociology consists of at least five three-credit courses (15 credits) per
the following: One 100 level course, 201, 303, 322; one additional course at the
100-299 or 501-699 level. None of the courses taken in fulfillment of the
sociology minor may be used to fulfill the requirements of other majors or minors.
SOCI 103 Sociology of the Family (3)
Staff. Consideration of the family as a social institution and a special form of
small group. Examination of theoretical and empirical research focusing upon
mate selection, marital interaction, and child socialization. Topics include
contemporary demographic trends and cultural practices.
SOCI 104 Gender and Society (3)
Staff. Examines the social construction of gender and the consequences of gender
equality. Topics include socialization, intimate relations, paid and unpaid work,
violence, and social change.
SOCI 106 Urban Sociology (3)
Staff. The social patterns, processes, and institutional structure of urban life.
SOCI 108 Deviant Behavior (3)
Staff. Examines forms of human behavior that have been defined as "deviant" by
the larger society. An emphasis is placed on understanding the social construction
of such definitions, especially their cross-cultural variations, as well as
motivations and social implications for those whose behavior is judged as deviant.
SOCI 109 Social Problems (3)
Staff. Examination of critical contemporary social problems and social policy
options. Emphasis is placed on understanding the multidimensional sources of
crisis, unrest, and instability as well as policy options and tradeoffs associated
with ameliorative efforts. Topics vary by semester and instructor.
SOCI 115 Introduction to Social Work (3)
Staff. Introduces students to the profession and practice of social work. Examines
principles, functions, knowledge base, and history of social work. Topics include