Sociology

Course Code	SOC 350  Credits 4
Title	Methods and Statistics for Social Research
Prerequisite	SOC 110
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	Focus on the logic of science, a survey of basic methodologies, and introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics.

Course Code	SOC 351  Credits 3
Title	Quantitative Methods
Course Outline	Course Outline
Writing Intensive	Yes
Description	This course is a continuation of Sociology 350. The objective of the course is to offer hands-on experience in quantitative research methods and data analysis. Students will design and carry out a research project utilizing quantitative research methods, analyze data using descriptive and inferential statistics, conduct elementary hypothesis testing, and write reports of their findings. Students will gain experience using statistical packages for data analyses on computers.

Course Code	SOC 352  Credits 3
Title	Qualitative Methods
Course Outline	Course Outline
Writing Intensive	Yes
Description	This course provides advanced training in qualitative research though an applied approach whereby students carry out an original research project, from the initial conceptualization stage, through data collection and analysis, and writing the report, and presenting the findings. This advanced data analysis course provides training in several qualitative approaches in sociological research, with the central foci on ethnographic observations and depth interviewing.

Course Code	SOC 375  Credits 3
Title	Sociology of Health and Medicine
Prerequisite	SOC 110
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	Social factors in health, illness, and medical care. Topics include the social construction of health/illness, the experience of illness, health professions and organizations, and the health care system.

Course Code	SOC 390  Credits 1-3
Title	Topics in Sociology
Prerequisite	SOC 110
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	Varying topics from the discipline of sociology.

Course Code	SOC 404  Credits 3
Title	Political Sociology
Prerequisite	SOC 302
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	Examines power in society, with a focus on the United States. It will include a variety of theoretical perspectives in political sociology, including Marxism, elite theories, state-centered theories, and pluralism. Major topics include: theoretical perspectives on power in society, the role of ideology in political power, the distribution of power in society, and political participation.

Course Code	SOC 407  Credits 3
Title	Contemporary Sociological Theory
Prerequisite	SOC 110
Course Outline	Course Outline
Writing Intensive	Yes
Description	This advanced undergraduate seminar introduces students to contemporary sociological theory. It centers on the development of the major theoretical frameworks used by contemporary sociologists to understand the late-modern world. The starting point is the 1920s, and continues to the last fin-de-siecle and beyond. Theoretical frameworks considered includes the following: structural functionalism, systems and network theories, critical theory, rational choice and exchange theories, structuralism, structuration theory, critical race theory, feminist epistemologies, theories on power and the body, and the influence of post-modern theory.

Course Code	SOC 410  Credits 4
Title	Gerontology: Policy and Practice
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	This course is a writing intensive senior seminar for gerontology majors. Four to six hours a week will involve field experience working in a facility involving elderly care. Two hours a week will involve in-class discussions of the field experience as well as an examination of social policies relating to the elderly, including Social Security, Medicare, the Older Americans Act and Medicaid. Same as SW 410.

Course Code	SOC 412  Credits 3
Title	Sociology of Complex Organizations
Prerequisite	SOC 302
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	Analyzes large-scale bureaucratic organizations. Topics include: the characteristics of bureaucracy; the uses of power by organizations; the effectiveness of organizations; and the impact of organizations on societal change.

Course Code	SOC 450  Credits 3
Title	Senior Seminar in Sociology
Prerequisite	SOC 302
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	This is the capstone seminar for sociology majors. Examines some of the most prominent theoretical and substantive issues identified by sociologists. The course will include a major paper and a seminar presentation.

Course Code	SOC 469  Credits 1-12
Title	Internship
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	A supervised practical experience in sociology. A maximum of 12 internship credits may be applied to the degree. Internship credits may not apply to the minimum required for the sociology major.

Course Code	SOC 490  Credits 1-3
Title	Topics in Sociology
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	Varying topics from the discipline of sociology.

Course Code	SOC 497  Credits 1-3
Title	Readings in Sociology
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	A program of advanced readings in some topic under the supervision of an instructor. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 credits.

Course Code	SOC 499  Credits 1-3
Title	Topical Workshop
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	This is a topical workshop course and may be repeated when the topic varies.