SOC 110 - Introduction to Sociology - Competencies
Credits: 3
The study of human interaction, groups and society. Topics included are culture, socialization, organizations, deviance inequality, institutions, health, population, ecology, social change and research methods. behavior.
College: Sciences & Humanities
Department: SOC

SOC 115 - Social Problems - Competencies
Credits: 3
The course is an analysis of the nature, dimensions, causes, and characteristics of selected social problems of major interest. Consideration is given to theories research and programs for prevention and treatment.
College: Sciences & Humanities
Department: SOC

SOC 120 - Marriage & Family - Competencies
Credits: 3
This course analyzes the sociological, physical, psychological, legal and economic aspects of the American family. Included are investigations of courtship and marriage relationships, preparation for marriage, family, parenthood, interpersonal relationships, and marital adjustment.
College: Sciences & Humanities
Department: SOC

SOC 200 – Minority Group Relations - Competencies
Credits: 3
This course is the study of the relations between racial, ethnic and gender categories. Focus on stereotypes, prejudices, discrimination and exploitation. Major emphasis upon group relations in the United States. SOCY101 is recommended
College: Sciences & Humanities
Department: SOC

SOC 230 - Juvenile Delinquency - Competencies
Credits: 3
An investigation of juvenile delinquency in American society, sociological theories and research of delinquency, impact of groups, juvenile justice system, and prevention programs.

Prerequisite: SOCY101 or Instructor Permission
College: Sciences & Humanities
Department: SOC

SOC 240 – Criminology - Competencies
Credits: 3
The nature and extent of crime and criminality, society's efforts to control crime, theories of causation, emphasis on social processes, systems and methods of correction.

Prerequisite: SOCY101 or Instructor Permission
College: Sciences & Humanities
Department: SOC

SOC 165 – Group Dynamics - Competencies

Credits: 3

This course is a study of human behavior within groups and organizations such as families, social groups, and work places. It is the study of the interpersonal dynamics of everyday life.

College: Sciences & Humanities
Department: SOC

SOC 225 – Social Gerontology/Applications - Competencies

Credits: 4

Societal aspects of aging as they relate to the delivery of services to the aging. Students will develop a

project which serves a specific community need.

College: Sciences & Humanities
Department: SOC

SOC 226 - Issues in Aging - Competencies
Credits: 2
This course will address the issues of aging: in transition, explore the conflicts of change, and examine the needs and strategies to best meet the demands and challenges presented to this fast-growing segment of our population.
College: Health & Public Services
Department: ASM

SOC 282 – Environmental Sociology - Competencies

Credits: 3

This course examines the relationships between societies and the natural environment. It focuses

upon human understanding of nature, the use and abuse of natural resources and what can be done to

improve the relationship.

College: Sciences & Humanities
Department: SOC