Sociology (SO)

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IO = Infrequently Offered Course

 

SO 1350

Marriage and Family

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

None

Marriage, family, and alternative lifestyles are closely examined from a sociological and theoretical perspective.  Discussion will focus on how relationships and gender roles have changed, attitudes and decision-making in regard to sexuality, and changes in the marital relationship across time.

 

SO 2220

Anthropology

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

None

An introductory study of diverse human cultures throughout the world, both past and present.  The physical and cultural systems of various people will be examined through kinship ties, economics, religion, government, and the arts.

 

SO 2280

Sociology

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

None

This course examines human social interactions and relationships between groups.  Within the context of classical and contemporary sociology, the course provides an overview of the study of society, the individual in society, social inequality, social institutions, social change, and social issues.

 

SO 2282

Introduction to Social Work (IO)

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

None

A survey of the human services fields, this course examines social welfare agencies and services, as well as career opportunities in social work.

 

SO 2283

Social Problems

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

None

This course examines well-defined social problems in both theoretical and practical ways.  The social problems studied will give the student a base for analyzing and understanding social problems prevalent in society today.  A wide variety of topics are discussed including poverty, race and ethnic relations, gender and social inequality, crime, and sexual deviance.

 

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