This course focuses on the use of quantitative analysis techniques and software in social and behavioral research, covering such topics as univariate and bivariate analysis, parameter estimation, and hypothesis testing. Required for majors. Prereq: SOC 302 or PSY 215.
A survey and analysis of theories of human social interaction and society from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Works of theorists, such as Marx, Weber, Durkheim, Simmel, and Mead will be considered. Emphasis is on the development of sociology as a discipline. Required for majors.
A sociological study of the concepts, theories, issues, and research findings on families and the dynamics of family life, with an emphasis on the social context and diversity of families.
This course examines various forms of family violence, including intimate partner violence and child abuse, by reviewing the theoretical and empirical literature on these problems. The course material addresses such topics as risk and protective factors, and both legal and therapeutic responses to family violence.
A sociological study of the extent and nature of crime, delinquency, and more general deviant behavior. Topics may include the relationship between crime, deviance and law; measurement of crime and deviance; sociological theories of crime and deviance; and crime/deviance typologies.
A sociological study of the extent and nature of crime, delinquency, and more general deviant behavior. Topics may include the relationship between crime, deviance and law; measurement of crime and deviance; sociological theories of crime and deviance; and crime/deviance typologies.
Current research and conceptual developments in a selected topic or subfield of sociology. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits under different subtitles.
Current research and conceptual developments in a selected topic or subfield of sociology. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits under different subtitles.
A sociological study of the inter-relationship between human societies and the natural environment. Topics may include population growth; food systems; energy; climate change; risk perception; disasters; sustainability; social movements; and environmental justice.
A sociological study of the inter-relationship between human societies and the natural environment. Topics may include population growth; food systems; energy; climate change; risk perception; disasters; sustainability; social movements; and environmental justice.
