Sociology (SOCI)

SOCI 101. Introduction to Sociology. 3 Credits.

Study of the concepts and principles of group behavior and of the impact which society has upon the programming of the mind and thought processes. Analysis of the components of culture and of the structure of society, as well as social organization and differentiation will also be emphasized. Introduces the essentials of micro sociology and macro sociology.

SOCI 191. Special Topics. 3 Credits.

Courses not required in any curriculum for which there is a particular one-time need, or given on a trial basis to determine acceptability and demand before requesting a regular course number.

SOCI 192. Independent Study. 3 Credits.

Provides an opportunity for students to engage in directed research and study on an individual basis rather than in a formal class environment.

SOCI 211. Introduction to Criminology. 3 Credits.

Examination of the various sociological, psychological, and biological theories that purport to explain criminal behavior.

SOCI 241. Intro to Social Psychology. 3 Credits.

Comprehensive survey of social psychology as an interdisciplinary field of inquiry. Incorporates such standard social psychology topics as socialization, communication and language, perception and beauty, attitude and attitude change, norms, social order and conformity, roles and the ways they shape personality, situational influences on behavior, interpersonal attraction, aggression and conflict, conflict resolution, group behavior and gender roles.

SOCI 291. Special Topics. 3 Credits.

Courses not required in any curriculum for which there is a particular one-time need, or given on a trial basis to determine acceptability and demand before requesting a regular course number.

SOCI 292. Independent Study. 3 Credits.

Provides an opportunity for students to engage in directed research and study on an individual basis rather than in a formal class environment.

SOCI 315. Race, Gndr, & Ethnic Relations. 3 Credits.

Provide knowledge and understanding of such major minority groups as Native Americans, Chicanos, Puerto Ricans, Cuban Americans, Chinese Americans, Japanese Americans, Jews, and women. Some attention will also be devoted to various nationality groups that suffered severe prejudice and discrimination during earlier decades of American history. Various theoretical and research perspectives pertaining to prejudice and discrimination will be examined.

SOCI 391. Special Topics. 3 Credits.

Courses not required in any curriculum for which there is a particular one-time need, or given on a trial basis to determine acceptability and demand before requesting a regular course number.

SOCI 392. Independent Study. 3 Credits.

Provides an opportunity for students to engage in directed research and study on an individual basis rather than in a formal class environment.

SOCI 433. Addictive Behavior. 3 Credits.

SOCI 491. Special Topics. 3 Credits.

Courses not required in any curriculum for which there is a particular one-time need, or given on a trial basis to determine acceptability and demand before requesting a regular course number.

SOCI 492. Independent Study. 3 Credits.

Provides an opportunity for students to engage in directed research and study on an individual basis rather than in a formal class environment.