SOCIOLOGY 101
Principles of Sociology:
Fundamentals of sociological study. Concepts, logic, and methods of sociology. Social interaction and social change in groups, institutions, and society.
3 semester hours

SOCIOLOGY 102
Sociology of Social Problems:
Analysis of major problems in modern society; existing methods for dealing with these problems.
3 semester hours

SOCIOLOGY 204
Marriage and the Family:
Courtship, marriage patterns, social sexual adjustment. Social interaction within the family. The family and society.
3 semester hours

SOCIOLOGY 231
Cultural Anthropology:
Origins and growth of culture. Pattern of culture as related to personality and social structure. Comparative cultures.
3 semester hours

SOCIOLOGY 270
Sociology of Deviance:
Specialization into deviance; social typing; deviant subcultures; deviant identity; accommodation to deviance; public and informal regulation of deviance; treatment approaches to deviance; theoretical frameworks. Implications for policy-making. Prerequisite: Sociology 101
3 semester hours

SOCIOLOGY 299
Selected Topics in Sociology:
A course with variable topic focus; dependent upon student needs and the expertise of the instructor.
3 semester hours

SOCIOLOGY 310
Race and Ethnicity:
Racial and ethnic stratification; causes and consequences of prejudice and discrimination; problems of assimilation and
pluralism; racial and ethnic conflict in the U.S. and in other societies.
3 semester hours

SOCIOLOGY 311
Juvenile Delinquency:
Analysis of delinquency causation, methods of treating delinquents, juvenile court procedures, interrelationship of police and youth, and problems of prevention.
3 semester hour

SOCIOLOGY 315
Criminology:
A critical examination of the conditions under which crime and delinquency occur. Theories of crime and punishment. Treatment of offenders.
3 semester hours

SOCIOLOGY 348
Religion & Society:
A sociological and anthropological analysis of religion as a universal social institution, with emphasis upon theories of the origins of religion, relationships of religion to other social institutions, study of selected Western and non-Western religions in their socio-cultural contexts, religion as a source of social equilibrium and conflict, types of religious movements.
3 semester hours

SOCIOLOGY 399
Independent Study:
For the student who wishes to specialize in advanced projects not covered by regular course offerings. Individual or small group conferences with designated advisor. Prerequisite: Permission of advisor and School Director.
1-6 semester hours