Sociology (SOC)
SOC 1001 | Introduction to Sociology I: GT-SS3
Lecture Credit: 3
Examines the basic concepts, theories, and principles of sociology as well as human culture, social groups, and the social issues of age, gender, class, and race. This course is one of the Statewide Guaranteed Transfer courses. GT-SS3
Prerequisite: College Readiness in English
SOC 1002 | Introduction to Sociology II: GT-SS3
Lecture Credit: 3
Examines social institutions and organizations from the macro perspective. Emphasizes issues of social change, demography, social movements, and conflicts and trends within education, religion, family, political, and economic structures. This course is one of the Statewide Guaranteed Transfer courses. GT-SS3
Prerequisite: College Readiness in English
SOC 2003 | Urban Sociology
Lecture Credit: 3
Examines how cities and city life are shaped by cultural, social, political, and economic forces operating at many different levels. Examines the history and theoretical roots of urban sociology, ethnographic fieldwork in urban environments, and urban social organization in cross-cultural perspectives.
Prerequisite: College Readiness in English
SOC 2005 | Sociology of Family Dynamics: GT-SS3
Lecture Credit: 3
Develops an understanding of marriage, family and kinship. It examines the family as an institution and how social, cultural and personal factors influence family relations. The stability and diversity of the family will be explored, along with current trends and some alternative life styles. This course is one of the Statewide Guaranteed Transfer courses. GT-SS3
Prerequisite: College Readiness in English
SOC 2007 | Environmental Sociology: GT-SS3
Lecture Credit: 3
Examination of humans and the environment from an ecological perspective. Focuses on industrial and economic growth versus sustainability, natural resources development and management, environmental values and social movements, and comparative perspectives on people's relationship to the environment. Review of the "Green" movement and other environmental movements and their impacts upon social dynamics, the environment, and the evolution of social movements. This course is one of the Statewide Guaranteed Transfer courses. GT-SS3
Prerequisite: College Readiness in English
SOC 2015 | Contemporary Social Problems: GT-SS3
Lecture Credit: 3
Explores current social issues that result in societal problems. It focuses on such issues as civil liberties, gender discrimination, substance abuse, crime, poverty, and social change. This course is one of the Statewide Guaranteed Transfer courses. GT-SS3
Prerequisite: College Readiness in English
SOC 2016 | Sociology Of Gender: GT-SS3
Lecture Credit: 3
Gives students the theoretical and factual background necessary to understand the phenomenon of gender stratification in American and other cultures. Students will be exposed to a history of gender stratification in human societies, theoretical explanations for this and insights into the consequences of gender differentiation in our world today. This course is one of the Statewide Guaranteed Transfer courses. GT-SS3
Prerequisite: College Readiness in English
SOC 2018 | Sociology of Diversity: GT-SS3
Lecture Credit: 3
Explores the variety of intergroup relations regardng race, nationality, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and other diversity issues. Patterns of prejudice, discrimination and possible solutions to these issues will be addressed. This course is one of the Statewide Guaranteed Transfer courses. GT-SS3
Prerequisite: College Readiness in English
SOC 2020 | Sociology of Religion: GT-SS3
Lecture Credit: 3
Provides an introduction to the sociology of religion, including a comparative and critical examination of world religions, by focusing on sociological interpretation and explanation of the role of religion in human culture. The interaction between society and religion is thus examined as are a wide variety of religious beliefs and practices. This course is one of the Statewide Guaranteed Transfer courses. GT-SS3
Prerequisite: College Readiness in English
SOC 2031 | Sociology of Deviant Behavior: GT-SS3
Lecture Credit: 3
Examines the nature, identification, and explanation of deviant categories. Theories, and philosophies as well as methods of treatment related to deviancy will also be considered. The course will study society`s attempts to control, change, and institutionalize those acts, individuals or groups that a population may deem unacceptable. This course is one of the Statewide Guaranteed Transfer courses. GT-SS3
Prerequisite: College Readiness in English
SOC 2037 | Sociology of Death and Dying: GT-SS3
Lecture Credit: 3
Provides an opportunity to familiarize students and professionals with the needs and issues surrounding dying and death. This course will provide sociological, psychological, religious, historical and anthropological perspectives for interpreting contemporary American customs dealing with dying, death and bereavement. We will examine the professions associated with death and dying, such as hospice, funeral and crematory institutions, and medical care. This course is one of the Statewide Guaranteed Transfer courses. GT-SS3
Prerequisite: College Readiness in English
SOC 2065 | Violence and Culture
Lecture Credit: 3
Examines the concepts, relationships, organizations, and research as they relate to violence in multiple cultural settings. SOC 2065 assists in developing an understanding of societal and institutional causes of violence; explores resources for intervention and treatment; and provides service learning applications in violence assessment, treatment, and victim assistance.
SOC 2075 | Special Topics
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest.
Note: Special topics courses range from 0-12 credits and vary in learning type. Please see your program chair for more information about your options.
SOC 2085 | Independent Study
Independent Study Credit: 0-12
Meets the individual needs of students. Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified instructor.
SOC 2092 | Service Learning
Internship Credit: 3
