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SOCI 3360 Sociology of Religion (3-3-0)
This course
examines religion from the sociological perspective. Religious
institutions, dimensions of religious behavior, the
measurement of religious behavior, and the relationship of
religion to other institutions in society are examined.
Prerequisite: SOCI 1301 or consent of instructor. Fall
SOCI 3380 Social Research Methods (3-3-0)
(also SCWK
3380 and POLS 3380) Introduction to the methods of scientific
inquiry and their relevance to the social sciences. Topics
include research design, problem formulation, measurement,
data analysis, and ethics in research. Fundamentals of
analyzing research reports will be emphasized.
Prerequisite:
SOCI 1301. Spring.
4099 (1-4 credits) Special Topics
Study of special interest
topics not found elsewhere in the department listing. May be
repeated for additional credit when the topic varies.
Prerequisite: SOCI 1301 and three advanced hours or
consent of instructor.
SOCI 4312 Violence and Victimology (3-3-0) (Also CRIJ
4312 and LGLS 4312)
A study of violent behavior and the role
of victimology in the criminal justice system. Sociological and
psychological perspectives help to create a coherent
approach relating to violent crime (domestic abuse, sexual
assault, child maltreatment, elder abuse, robbery and
homicide), patterns of violent offending, and the
demographics of victimization as well as victim-offender
relationships. This course also focuses on the ways in which
violence is defined and techniques used to confront offenders
of violent behavior within the criminal justice system. Elective.
Prerequisite: CRIJ 1301 and SOCI 1301
.
Fall (even years)
SOCI 4320 The Family and Postmodern Film (3-3-0)
This
class examines how the American family has been portrayed
in American films during the transition from a modern to a
postmodern society. Family theories will be the basis of
analysis as we observe family structure, gender roles, sexual
behavior, issues of race/ethnicity, social class, family values,
family crisis, and family violence as portrayed in these films.
Prerequisite: SOCI 1301. May
SOCI 4340 Sociology of Marriage and Family (3-3-0)
The
family as a social institution and a cultural universal is studied
in depth in the light of changing family patterns. Special
consideration will be given to the structural and cultural
underpinnings of both contemporary American families and
families around the world.
Prerequisite: SOCI 1301 or consent
of instructor. Spring (odd years)
SOCI 4351 Crime and Delinquency (3-3-0)
Study of the
nature of crime and crime causation. Effects of crime on
social order and institutions. Focus is on criminal behavior:
its causes, treatment, and prevention.
Prerequisite: 6 credits
of sociology or criminal justice or consent of instructor.
SOCI 4353 Race, Class, and Gender (3-3-0)
The primary
purpose of this course is to study how the intersections of
race, class, and gender shape American society. The course
begins with an examination of race, class, and gender as
sociological concepts, with the purpose of using this
framework to analyze and interpret contemporary issues and
social problems. At the same time, the course introduces
students to the experiences of diverse groups in the United
States and shows how race, class, and gender together
shape these experiences. Prerequisite: SOCI 1301 or consent
of instructor. Fall (even years)
SOCI 4360 Health Care Issues in Society (3-3-0)
(Also
SCWK 4360) General study of issues related to health care.
Attention is given to analyzing major health policy issues,
adaptation of social work theory to health care settings, with
emphasis on principles and skills used in the helping process.
Particular focus will be on understanding psychosocial and
cultural dimensions of the patient role emphasizing the impact
of illness on individual/family system.
Prerequisite: SOCI 1301
or consent of instructor. Spring (even years)
SOCI 4370 Aging in Society (3-3-0)
(Also SCWK 4370) A
survey of the various social issues facing aging people.
Special attention will be given to how social work and social
welfare provide services to this population group. Specific
issues covered will include health, abuse, income security,
and day care, as well as current sociological research on
aging.
Prerequisite: SOCI 1301 or consent of instructor.
Spring (odd years)
SOCI 4380 Sociological Theory (3-3-0)
This course is a
survey of classical
and contemporary sociological theories,
with special emphasis on important intellectual movements
and key individuals in both European and American sociology.
This course is designed to enhance students’ theoretical and
critical thinking skills as well as to expose them to some of the
main structural, philosophical, and thematic issues important
to the field of sociology.
Prerequisite: SOCI 1301 or consent
of instructor. Spring (odd years)
SOCI 4381 Internship (3-0-X)
Internships are open to
sociology majors with junior standing and a GPA of 2.5 or
above. They are intended to give students practical and
sociologically relevant work experience, allowing them to try
out a field in which they might wish to work upon graduation.
Internships require a minimum of 100 hours of work, with an
organization or business approved by the student’s advisor.
SOCI 4390 Senior Seminar in Sociology (3-3-0)
This
capstone course ties together the various components in the
Sociology Major and prepares graduates for work or graduate
school. Students will develop a project that demonstrates their
grasp of sociological concepts, theories, and methods. This
seminar should be taken after students have completed 24
hours of sociology.
Prerequisite: SOCI 1301, SOCI 2302,
SOCI 3312, SOCI 3380, and SOCI 4380. Spring
SPANISH (SPAN)
SPAN 1099 (1-4 credits) Special Topics
A special interest
course offered at the freshman level for one, two, or three
credits. Study of special interest not listed elsewhere in the
catalog. May be repeated if topics vary.
Offered as needed
SPAN 1301, 1302 Elementary Spanish I, II (3-3-2) [#]
Pronunciation, grammar, conversation, and the reading of
simple prose. One-hour language laboratory per week.
Prerequisite for 1302: 1301 or equivalent
.
Fall, Spring,
Summer
SPAN 2099 (1-4 credits) Special Topics
A special interest
course offered at the sophomore level for one, two, or three
credits. Study of special interest not listed elsewhere in the
catalog. May be repeated if topics vary.
Offered as needed
SPAN 2301, 2302 Intermediate Spanish I, II (3-3-0) [#]
Grammar review, composition, oral practice, and selected
readings.
Prerequisite: SPAN 1302 or equivalent
. 2301 - Fall,
Spring , Summer; 2302 – Fall, Spring, Summer. Must be taken
in order.
.
SPAN 2303 Introduction to Professional Spanish (3-3-0)
[#]
A second-year language course with varying professional
interests emphasized such as Missions, Business, Medical
Personnel, etc. It may be substituted for SPAN 2302.
Prerequisite: SPAN 1301, 1302, 2301 or consent of instructor.
Offered as needed.
SPAN 3099 (1-4 credits) Special Topics
A special interest
course offered at the junior level for one, two, or three credits.
Study of special interest not listed elsewhere in the catalog.
May be repeated if topics vary.
Offered as needed
.
SPAN 3311 Spanish Communication (3-3-0)
The
development and practice of oral and aural communication in
Spanish. Emphasis is placed on current usage and
pronunciation in spoken Spanish. This course is not open to
native Spanish-speaking students without permission of the
Head of the Foreign Language Department. 12 hours lab
required for semester.
Prerequisite: SPAN 1301, 1302, 2301,
2302 or equivalent. Fall and Spring.
SPAN 3320 Introduction to Hispanic Literature (3-3-0)
A
study of less difficult selections in the fields of Spanish and
Spanish American literature. Included will be examples from
various genres.
Prerequisite: 4 semesters of Spanish or
permission of instructor
.
Fall (odd years)
SPAN 4099 (1-4 credits) Special Topics
A special interest
course offered for one, two, or three credits. Study at the
advanced level of special-interest topics not listed elsewhere