Credit Distribution
Required Courses (12 Credits)
| SOC-1010
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SOC-1010 Our Changing World: An Introduction to Sociology | Our Changing World: An Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC-3870
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SOC-3870 Modern Sociological FoundationsThis course provides a foundation for an in-depth analysis of social structures. Using the enduring constants of sociological theory such as macro versus micro analysis, agency versus structure, consensus versus conflict, and cultural versus economic factors, the course guides students through the study of the classical formulations of modern sociological theory by examining the works of Karl Marx, Max Weber, Emile Durkheim, and Talcott Parsons. Advisory: This is an upper-level course. Students should have knowledge equivalent to an introductory sociology course. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | Modern Sociological Foundations | 3 |
| SOC-4170
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SOC-4170 Contemporary Sociological TheoryThis course explores recent and contemporary sociological theories in an effort to help students understand how society functions. It examines the theories of George Simmel, George Herbert Mead, Anthony Giddens, Jürgen Habermas, and Pierre Bourdieu, providing students with the opportunity to explore and compare the sociological ideas of these theorists. The course will also consider the concept of a shift from modernity to postmodernity in sociological theory in order to provide students with the opportunity to critically examine the thrust of sociological theory in the present day. Students will be expected to critically examine whether/how the theories relate to real-world situations and events. Advisory: This is an upper-level course. Students should have knowledge equivalent to an introductory sociology course. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | Contemporary Sociological Theory | 3 |
| SOS-4500
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SOS-4500 Ethics in the Social SciencesEthics in the Social Sciences begins with an introduction to moral theory, then surveys research regulation and research ethics, uses of authorship, plagiarism, peer review, data ownership, and stewardship. Also examined is human subjects research and informed consent; research using live animals; and the clinician-patient relationship. Case studies are derived from anthropology, sociology, and psychology. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | Ethics in the Social Sciences | 3 |
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SOC-2100
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SOC-2100 Marriage and the FamilyThis is an introductory course in the sociology of marriage and the family. It explores the various sociological approaches to studying the family, the varieties of family forms, and the problems facing American families. The course begins by defining marriage and family and recognizing the commonality and diversity of experiences among families. Students examine the ways in which families vary by social class, race, gender, and sexuality, and how the material conditions of people's lives shape their attitudes and behaviors. This course explores the complexities of marriage and family, helping students to develop an appreciation for the changes that have shaped families today. NOTE: For SOC-2100, please remove the offering dates for Guided Study. We may be canceling GS permanently. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | Marriage and the Family | 3 |
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SOC-3620
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SOC-3620 Sociology of WorkSociology of Work examines the workplace from a sociological viewpoint to analyze the historical and modern-day workplace. A sociohistorical view toward the world of work is studied; this includes foundational scholarship as well as the way modern work has evolved over the years. Technological and social organizational changes that gave rise to modern forms of manufacturing, wage labor, and labor unions are explored. The role of key social variables of race, class, and gender play in the modern-day workplace is also examined. Finally, this course addresses contemporary debates regarding the amount of time people spend at work, including the struggle for a balance between work and family obligations. Advisory: This is an upper-level course. Students should have knowledge equivalent to an introductory sociology course. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | Sociology of Work | 3 |
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SOC-3760
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SOC-3760 Women and Social ActionThis course examines participation in collective action and social movements by women and girls as a way to better understand contemporary social life. Social movements organized around gender issues and identities are important sources of social change in modern societies around the world. Women and Social Action analyzes the dynamics of women's collective action and movement activism, both locally and globally. Students pay close attention to the role of organizations, resources, leadership, strategies, and broader social currents: political, economic, and historical. The course has a special focus on mobilization by women of color in the United States and grassroots organizing by gender activists in the Global South. Study Methods:Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | Women and Social Action | 3 |
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SOC-3220
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SOC-3220 Cultural Diversity in the United StatesCultural Diversity in the United States investigates and explains the cultural, racial, and ethnic diversities in the United States through the lens of sociological investigation. Using fundamental tools of sociological inquiry and cultural learning, students engage in a sociohistorical discovery of various waves of immigration, amalgamation, and assimilation to the United States. Political and policy initiatives that have affected diversity movements and the development of civil society in the United States are also examined. Advisory: This is an upper-level course. Students should have knowledge equivalent to an introductory sociology course. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | Cultural Diversity in the United States | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 15