300

SOC 305 Sociology of Crime and Justice

A systematic and in-depth review of criminal justice in America from a sociological perspective. Course evaluates the historical development of policing, the judiciary, and corrections, and examines the culture and organizations of criminal justice institutions. Significant attention is paid to examining public policy issues in criminal justice.

3

Prerequisites

SOC 101 or PSY 101

SOC 325 Power, Oppression, and Critical Consciousness

This course engages questions of diversity and difference through a critical, interdisciplinary social science lens. Drawing on critical theory and practice perspectives from social work, sociology, and other fields, we examine how social forces operate to marginalize or advantage individuals and groups. Students will learn how to engage models for liberation and anti-oppressive practice across interpersonal, institutional, and societal levels.

3

Prerequisites

SW 101 or SOC 101 or instructor permission

Cross Listed Courses

SW 325

SOC 333 Social Class and Inequality

Examination of inequality in the distribution of wealth, power, and prestige. Focus will be on stratification within societies and on the nature, extent, and significance of inequality of wealth and power between societies.

3

Prerequisites

SOC 101

SOC 336 Race and Racism in the United States

This course introduces concepts and theories in the sociology of race and racism to develop racial literacy. The course examines how race and racism structure everyday life and shape the life chances of individuals and groups. The course emphasizes historical and contemporary race relations in the US, but comparative analyses of race and racism are also explored.

3

Prerequisites

SOC 101

SOC 339 Sociology of the Family

This course examines the family through a sociological lens. We consider how the form and function of family has changed over time, including how race, class, gender, and sexuality structure legal definitions and practices within the family. Readings explore diversity in family formation and inequalities in family life.

3

Prerequisites

SOC 101

SOC 344 Sociology of Deviance

Study of behavior which differs from cultural expectations. This course is concerned with social deviance and will consider the history of the concept of deviance, the legal aspects, social aspects, deviant subcultures, self images, social organization, causes of deviance, and strategies for response.

3

Prerequisites

SOC 101

SOC 346 Sociology of Policing

Course examines current issues related to the accountability of the police to the community and the political process.

3

Prerequisites

SOC 101 or PSY 101

SOC 347 Crime and Justice in Film

Survey of how the American criminal justice system has been portrayed in cinema during the latter half of the 20th century. The course uses select films to underscore significant theoretical debates and policy developments in criminal justice.
3

SOC 357 Perspectives on Gender and the Body

This course will help students critically analyze biopsychosocial and cultural meanings of gender and body image, change (i.e., disability, illness, aging), and variations through interdisciplinary lenses. Students will explore the social construction of gender and the body as well as the consequences that differing meanings of “gender” and “body” can have on individuals in our society.
3

Prerequisites

SOC 101 or permission of instructor

Cross Listed Courses

SW 357

SOC 360 Criminology

Criminology is the body of knowledge regarding delinquency and crime as social phenomena. Includes the development of a body of general and verified principles and of other types of knowledge regarding process of law, crime, and reaction to crime. Focus is on the adult offender.

3

Prerequisites

SOC 101

SOC 371 Social Psychology

Psychological behavior of an individual as a member of a group; the influence of culture and society on attitudes, personality, and behavior; the dynamics of group interaction.

3

Prerequisites

SOC 101

Cross Listed Courses

PSY 371

SOC 380 Sociological Theory

Comprehensive study of sociological theories from the late nineteenth century to the present; the relationship between theory and research. Required of majors in sociology.

3

Prerequisites

SOC 101; SOC 214 or SOC 215

SOC 391 Seminar

Credit arranged.

Variable

SOC 392 Seminar

Credit arranged.

Variable