Sociology and Criminal Justice organizations and their relationships with their environments. Prerequisite: SOC 211 or equivalent or BUS 250.
is relevant to the social work, business, medical or legal professions. Social work knowledge, values and skills are taught and applied to specific cases. Prerequisite: SOC 211 or equivalent.
SOC 316 Society, Health and Illness See SOC 216. Prerequisite: SOC 211 or equivalent.
SOC 304 Majority-Minority Relations An analysis of problems of individual and collective contact between advantaged and disadvantaged groups. Historical and contemporary societal reactions to minorities are examined. Special attention is given to issues of social justice. Prerequisite: SOC 211 or equivalent or junior/senior standing.
SOC 317 Marriage and the Family See SOC 217. Prerequisite: SOC 211 or equivalent. SOC/CJ 319 Juvenile Delinquency and the Justice System An analysis and in-depth study of how multiple institutions within the social environment of contemporary U.S. society influence juvenile offenders. Special attention is given to issues and dilemmas in arresting, processing, charging, interrogating, prosecuting, sentencing/punishing and incarcerating juvenile offenders. Prerequisite: CJ 200 or SOC 211 or equivalent.
SOC 305 Sex and Gender in Society A study of gender roles and sex inequality— their forms, causes, effects on behavior and life chances and patterns of change. An examination of the significance of gender roles and sex inequality for understanding both social behavior and social institutions. Prerequisite: SOC 211 or equivalent.
SOC/CJ 323 Methods of Social Research An introduction to the logic and procedures for conducting social research. An examination of the foundations of social research, research design, methods of observation, data analysis and ethical issues in research. Prerequisite: PSY 355 or MTH 345 or MTH 346.
SOC 310 Social Inequality A study of the structure and processes of social inequality in societies. Primary emphasis is on socio-economic inequality with secondary emphasis on racial and sexual inequality. An examination of aspects of social inequality, including its causes, historical trends, contemporary patterns, effects on social behavior, efforts to reduce inequality and future possibilities. Prerequisite: SOC 211 or equivalent.
SOC 404 Social Work with Individuals and Families An in-depth study of social casework theory and practice. A variety of theories, techniques, case illustrations and role playing are introduced to develop basic interviewing and counseling skills and the ability to establish a professional helping relationship. Prerequisite: SOC 303 or consent of instructor.
SOC 313 African Americans Through Film See SOC 213. Prerequisite: SOC 211 or equivalent. SOC 314 The Elderly: Lifestyles and Issues See SOC 214. Prerequisite: SOC 211 or equivalent.
SOC 406 Social Work within Groups and Communities Group theory and process taught from theoretical, empirical and experiential perspectives. Students will develop their skills in a group and will concentrate on a particular group population and setting. Prerequisite: SOC 303 or consent of instructor.
SOC 315 Complex Organizations A critical examination of a variety of classical and contemporary perspectives on organizations. These perspectives are used to understand the structure and dynamics of
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