Sociology and Criminal Justice credit. Repeatable for credit. Prerequisites: field work in sociology: two courses in sociology and consent of instructor. Field work in social work: SOC 303, location of a suitable field site and consent of instructor. Upon request.
SOC/CJ 408 Criminology An examination of early and modern theories of criminality from the 18th century to the present. Emphasis on sociological explanations, including social disorganization, subcultural theories, strain and self-control. Associations among theory, research and policy will be highlighted. Prerequisite: CJ 200 or SOC 211 or equivalent and junior or senior standing.
SOC 491 Independent Research .50 or 1.00 credits A course in independent, guided research. Practical experience is acquired in the stages of designing and conducting a research project in sociology. Repeatable for credit. Prerequisites: consent of instructor and either SOC/CJ 323 or three courses in sociology. Upon request.
SOC 424 Sociological Theory An introduction to several theoretical perspectives used to explain social phenomena: the intellectual roots of these perspectives, their major concepts, their explanatory structures, their contributions and weaknesses and their uses in research. Prerequisites: two courses in sociology or equivalent.
SOC 492/292 Independent Study .50 or 1.00 credits An independent and concentrated reading course focusing on a specific problem area, field of specialization or the thought of a major social thinker in sociology. Repeatable for credit. Prerequisites: consent of instructor and two courses in sociology. Upon request.
SOC 440 Teaching Sociology in the Secondary School An examination of the materials and methods for teaching sociology in the high school, including preparation of instructional objectives and lesson plans, alternative instructional techniques, evaluation methods, the use of libraries and audiovisual equipment and possibilities for classroom observation. Prerequisites: SEC 300, SEC 310.
SOC 495 Honors Independent Research .50 credit This course gives Honors Program students the opportunity to design and implement a significant research project in the field of sociology culminating in an appropriate public dissemination of research methods and findings. This research must build upon previous coursework taken within the major or minor, facilitating faculty supervision and guidance. Repeatable for credit. Permission of the faculty supervisor and the director of the Honors Program required prior to registration.
SOC 480 Selected Topics in Sociology A focus on a specific theorist, sociological school, problem area or application of sociology using a seminar format. Topics vary upon student and faculty interest. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: consent of the instructor. Upon request. SOC 490 Independent Field Work .50 or 1.00 credits Independent, guided field work in sociology or social work. Field work in sociology involves work in an agency, organization or community setting using sociology to analyze and solve problems. Field work in social work involves supervised work in an accredited social service or welfare setting. A minimum of 140 hours on site is required during the term for 1.00
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