| SOCIOLOGY
(SY) |
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| NOTE:
SY 109 is a prerequisite for all other sociology
courses described below. Prerequisites for anthropology
courses are listed separately. |
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| SY 109 |
Introductory
Sociology |
3 cr |
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| Sociology is the scientific study of social behavior and social phenomena. This course is a survey intended to introduce students to the major concepts, issues, theory, methods and substantive findings of the discipline. Topics may include the impact of social structures on behavior and opportunity, inequalities, socialization, culture, religion, crime and deviance, the family, modernity, and globalization. Core Course. |
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| SY 112 |
Social
Problems |
3 cr |
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| A
study of persistent and recurring social conditions
and individual and group behaviors that are contrary
to the expressed norms of community members and
that community members strive to control through
collective action. |
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| SY 200 |
Social
Factors in Sexual Behavior |
3 cr |
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| An
analysis of social patterns in sexual behavior
including theories of sexuality and gender, gender
similarities and differences in sexual behavior,
sexual orientation, sexual violence, teen pregnancy
and sexually transmitted diseases. Prerequisite: SY 109. |
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| SY 212 |
Field
of Social Welfare |
3 cr |
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| A
survey of the field of social welfare and of social-work
functions. Rise, development, and present organization
of social welfare agencies and the social services.
Brief introduction to the techniques of the social-work
profession. Prerequisite: SY 109. |
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| SY 220 |
Marriage
and the Family |
3 cr |
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| The
organization, function, and present status of
the family, primarily in the United States. Problems
of mate selection, marital adjustment, and parent-child
relations treated on the basis of recent and current
social change. Prerequisite: SY 109. |
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| The
nature and causation of criminal behavior. Evaluation
of theories and research. Prerequisite: SY 109. |
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| Administration
of criminal justice in American society. Federal,
state and local prison systems; management and
treatment of criminals; history of punishment;
jail detention, probation and parole; prison activities;
rehabilitation. Prerequisite: SY 109. |
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| SY 290 |
Special
Topics |
3 cr |
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| Selected
topics in sociology. May be taken for a maximum
of nine hours credit when the subject matter varies. Prerequisite: SY 109. |
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| SY 305 |
Sociology
of Sport |
3 cr |
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| Addresses
the issues of rise and development of Sport in
North America and relates these developments to
other societal structures and processes. Prerequisite: SY 109. |
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| SY 312 |
Social
Work Applications |
3 cr |
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| Focus
is on the application of social-behavioral science
orientations to the amelioration of social problems
and public policy issues. Prerequisites: SY 109 and SY 212. |
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| SY 315 |
African-American
Families |
3 cr |
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| The
study of family structure, mate selection, marital
and other romantic interaction, parenting and
kinship among African Americans. Prerequisite: SY 109. |
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| SY 319 |
Sociology of Drugs |
3 cr |
| This course examines social, historical, cultural and political factors that shape ideas about drugs and views on drug use, drug treatment, and drug policy. Prerequisite: SY 109. |
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| SY 340 |
Juvenile
Delinquency |
3 cr |
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| A
study of the nature, extent, treatment, and prevention
of delinquent behavior among youth in the United
States and other urban industrial societies. Prerequisite: SY 109. |
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| SY 350 |
Evolutionary Sociology |
3 cr |
| This course considers social behavior and social phenomena as manifestations of the observable properties of the organisms that make up societies (i.e. 'human nature'). The core of the course will involve constructing a brief but sound model of human behavior and then seeing how well that model can help explain a spectrum of behavior and phenomena. In addition, we will consider different religious, cultural, and scientific views on human nature, as well as some of the classic philosophical debates (e.g. nature/nurture) that revolve around questions of human nature. Prerequisite: SY 109. |
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| SY 360 |
Sociology
of Work and Occupations |
3 cr |
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| Examines work, occupations and careers in modern societies. Course topics include: the evolution of work, the meaning of work, the demography of work, unions, jobs, occupations, professions, industries, classes, unions, technology and alienation, labor market segmentation, nonstandard and contingent work, work and the family, work and economic inequality, job satisfaction and organizational commitment. Prerequisite: SY 109. |
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| SY 372 |
Social
Gerontology (W) |
3 cr |
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Sociological aspects of aging in contemporary
American society. Within its parameters are related problems of economics, health, and social
contact. Prerequisite: SY 109. |
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| SY 376 |
Modern
Sociological Theory |
3 cr |
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| The
major schools of sociological theory after 1920 is as well as recent challenges to these schools. Prerequisite: SY 109. |
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| SY 381 |
Sociological
Research Methods I (C) |
4 cr |
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| This is the first course in a two-semester sequence, with weekly laboratory instruction in data analysis and statistical computer use. This course is designed for sociology and social work majors. It covers observational and experimental research designs, measurement, sampling and program evaluation. This course is usually taught in the Fall semester. Prerequisites: SY 109 and ST 175 or ST 210. |
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| SY 382 |
Sociological Research Methods II (C) |
4 cr |
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| This is the second course in a two-semester sequence, with weekly laboratory instruction in data analysis and statistical computer use. This course is designed for sociology and social work majors. It covers basic and inferential statistics up to linear regression. This course is usually taught in the Spring semester. Prerequisites: SY 109, SY 381, ST 175 or ST 210. |
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| SY 394 |
Directed
Studies |
1-3 cr |
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| Field
or library pursuits through which special interests
or needs of the student may be pursued on an individual,
supervised, or tutorial basis. No more than six hours may be used in the major. Arrangements must
be made with the instructor prior to registration. Requires permission of department chair. |
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| SY 401 |
Disasters and Society |
3 cr |
| The sociological examination of natural, technological, and human-initated disasters. The social impacts of disasters will be reviewed through case-studies of major twenty-first century catastrophes and issues of community vulnerability, resiliency and recovery will be addressed. Prerequisite: SY 109. |
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| SY 408 |
Industrial
Sociology |
3 cr |
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| Examines
the historical development and contemporary structure
of American industry as social choices shaped
by contending forces; also explores alternative
industrial futures. Prerequisite: SY 109. |
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| SY 410 |
Population
(W) |
3 cr |
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| An
introduction to the study of human populations;
population growth and decline; fertility, mortality,
and migration; characteristics of populations;
population, food, and economic development; demographic
analysis; population policies. Fee. Prerequisite: SY 109. |
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| SY 412 |
Applied
Sociology (W) |
3 cr |
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| A survey of the specialties and techniques of professional sociologists, including the kinds of social problems and how these problems are addressed. Prerequisites are SY 109, SY 381, SY 382 and SY 376. |
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| SY 415 |
Sociology
of Mental Health and Illness |
3 cr |
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| A
sociological analysis of mental health and illness
including social epidemiology, effects of social
integration and support, labeling mechanisms,
social evolution of treatment systems, and cultural
factors in the recognition and diagnosis of disorders. Prerequisite: SY 109. |
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| SY 418 |
Advanced
Family Studies |
3 cr |
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| This
course examines interaction patterns in different
types of family structure, with emphasis on marital
adjustment, parent-child interaction, and sibling
interactions. Prerequisites: SY 109, SY 220. |
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| SY 420 |
Sociology
of Religion |
3 cr |
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| The study of religion is at or near the core of sociology. This course is an exploration of the sociological dimensions of religion within the classical theoretical traditions of Durkheim, Weber and Marx, augmented with more recent theory and research. We consider the definition, functions and origins of religion, the role of beliefs and rituals in it, the interaction of religion with other aspects of society, and secularization of the future of religion, among other topics. Prerequisite: SY 109. |
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| SY 421 |
Social
Stratification (W) |
3 cr |
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| This course introduces students to the patterns and processes of inequality in its major forms. It includes discussions of social class, sex, race, ethnicity, and policy. Additionally, this course satisfies the University's writing requirement. As such, students will acquire knowledge through writing assignments and will demonstrate mastery of new information in written form. Prerequisite: SY 109. |
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| SY 425 |
Urban
Sociology (W) |
3 cr |
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| The
study of urbanization and urban ways of life.
Emphasis is given to relationships between urbanization
and changes in the social organization of urban
areas. Urban problems and planning are analyzed
in terms of social change at the structural level. Prerequisite: SY 109. |
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| SY 426 |
Social
and Cultural Change |
3 cr |
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| This
course is designed to familiarize students with
major theories and processes of social and cultural
change, the factors influencing social and cultural
change, diffusion of innovations, and adoption
of new ideas and practices. Cross-listed as AN
426. Prerequisite: SY 109. |
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| SY 428 |
Gender
and Society |
3 cr |
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| Description
and analysis of gender roles and inequality in
contemporary Western societies in cross-cultural
and historical context. Prerequisite: SY 109. |
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| SY 430 |
Sociology of Culture |
3 cr |
| Examines the major perspectives in the sociology of culture, with emphasis on the problems of culture in modern and post-modern societies. Prerequisite: SY 109. |
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| SY 435 |
African-American
Health and Aging |
3 cr |
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| This
course is designed to give students an overview
of important health and aging issues among African-Americans.
The course will include scientific data related
to health and disease among African-Americans
and discussion of contemporary views on an array
of health conditions affecting this population.
The latter half of the course will focus on research
dealing with health, economic, and social status
of the African-American elderly. Prerequisite: SY 109. |
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| SY 440 |
Deviance
and Social Control |
3 cr |
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| The
study of societal norms and their violation. Focus
on social construction, control, condemnation
and accommodation of deviant behavior. Prerequisite: SY 109. |
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| SY 445 |
Majority-Minority
Relations (W) |
3 cr |
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| The
study of relationships between majorities
and minorities in society. This course
will explore the macro-social forces that bring
these relationships about and the institutional
settings where different group members come into
contact with each other. A variety of key concepts
and theories surrounding majority and minority
relations will be defined and analyzed. Historical
and current case studies will be examined to illustrate
the development of these relations. Prerequisite: SY 109. |
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| SY 447 |
Sociology
of Law |
3 cr |
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| Overview
of predominant theoretical
approaches, classical and contemporary, in legal
sociology, and their application. Undergraduates require permission of instructor. Prerequisite: SY 109. |
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| SY 455 |
Sociological
Social Psychology |
3 cr |
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| This course uses the classic texts of sociological social psychology (Simmel, Mead, Berger and Luckman, Goffman) along with select other sources to explore such topics as the relation between the individual and society, the social bases of thinking and knowing, the self and self presentation, identity and roles, and social interaction. Prerequisite: SY 109. |
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| SY 458 |
Crowds,
Riots and Social Movements (W) |
3 cr |
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| A
survey of the theoretical and historical foundations
of collective behavior, riots, and social movements.
A variety of situations and behaviors will be
analyzed including social movement participation;
growth and organization; strategies, tactics,
and consequences for participants and society. Prerequisite: SY 109. |
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| SY 459 |
Medicine
and Society |
3 cr |
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The sociological study of medical care, with topics
ranging from the micropolitics of doctor-patient
communication through macro-level investigation
of comparative health care systems. Prerequisite: SY 109. |
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| SY 460 |
Social
Organization (W) |
3 cr |
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| This
course provides the student with a comprehensive
behavioral science approach to understanding modern
social organizational trends. Prerequisite: SY 109. |
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| SY 467 |
Environmental
Sociology |
3 cr |
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| This
course will cover topics such as public awareness
and the social construction of environmental issues,
especially acid rain, biodiversity, biotechnology
and technological disasters. Prerequisite: SY 109. |
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| SY 472 |
Sociology
of Aging and the Family |
3 cr |
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| The
class focuses on sociological theories of family
and aging and the linkages of families and their
aging members with organizations that deliver services, including: government agencies, healthcare organizations, legal services, corporations/businesses, and religious organizations. Prerequisite: SY 109. |
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| SY 475 |
Development of Sociological Theory |
3 cr |
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| The development of theories in sociology, as related to social thought, institutions, and theories of social progress. Prerequisite: SY 109. |
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| SY 490 |
Special
Topics |
1-3 cr |
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| A
sociological examination of advanced topics. This
course may be taken
for a maximum of 9 hours credit when the subject
matter varies. Prerequisite: Upper division status. Prerequisite: SY 109. |
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| Selected
topics in sociology for students with junior or
senior standing. Note: SY 492 is not intended
for graduate students. |
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| SY 494 |
Directed
Studies |
1-3 cr |
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| Designing
a study, carrying out the research, and writing
the result of a thesis. No more than six
hours of credit may be applied to major. Prerequisites:
Upper division status and permission of department chair. |
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| SY 496 |
Sociology
Internship |
3-6 cr |
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| Provides
an opportunity to combine academic principles
with practical experience in an agency dealing
with human relationships. Specifics of the assignment
result from a mutual agreement among student,
course director and agency. Course may be repeated
for a maximum of six hours of credit. Prerequisites: Upper division status; Department Chair's permission; and proof of insurance. The 3 hour internship requires 100 contact hours; the 6 hour internship requires 200 contact hours. |
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| Introduces
student to graduate study in sociology by
providing information on degrees, career opportunities,
and professional activities in the discipline. |
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| SY 501 |
Disasters and Society |
3 cr |
| The sociological examination of natural, technological, and human-initiated disasters. The social impacts of disasters will be reviewed through the case-studies of major twenty-first century catastrophes and issues of community vulnerability, resiliency, and recovery will be addressed. |
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| SY 505 |
Advanced
Principles of Sociology |
3 cr |
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| Systematic
review and integration of major propositions,
concepts, and research data from various fields
of sociology. Development of a comprehensive orientation
for the description and explanation of social
phenomena. |
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| SY 506 |
Contemporary
Sociological Theory |
3 cr |
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| Critical
examination of major theoretical schools after
1920 and their classical predecessors: also examination
of recent challenges to and syntheses of these
schools. |
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| SY 508 |
Research
Design |
3 cr |
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| Advanced
treatment of topics in sociological methodology,
including: logic of scientific explanation; experimental,
quasi-experimental, survey, and qualitative research
designs; and research ethics. |
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| SY 509 |
Research
Analysis |
4 cr |
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| This is an applied course in the application of data analysis and statistical methods in social research. This course covers basic regression models with limited and categorical independent variables. It assumes knowledge of basic and inferential statistics. The course includes weekly instruction in data analysis and statistical computer use. This course is usually taught in the Spring semester. Fee. |
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| SY 512 |
Applied
Sociology |
3 cr |
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| A survey of the specialties and techniques of professional sociologists and the conditions under which sociological knowledge is applied to social problems, the kinds of problems addressed, and the degree of effectiveness of applications. A variety of methods will be discussed including social impact analysis, program evaluation, needs assessment, and social indicators. Requires SY 508 and SY 509 or instructor's permission. |
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| SY 515 |
Sociology
of Mental Health and Illness |
3 cr |
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| A
sociological analysis of mental health and illness
including social epidemiology, effects of social
integration and support, labeling mechanisms,
social evolution of treatment systems, and cultural
factors in the recognition and diagnosis of disorders. |
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| SY 518 |
Advanced
Family Studies |
3 cr |
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| This
course examines interaction patterns in different
types of family structure, with emphasis on marital
adjustment, parent-child interaction, and sibling
interactions. |
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| SY 520 |
Sociology of Religion |
3 cr |
| An analysis of religion as a social institution with emphasis on modern western societies. Topics include the function of religion for societies and individuals, changing patterns of religious belief and practice, and the relationship between religion and other social institutions. |
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| SY
521 |
Social
Stratification |
3
cr |
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| A
sociological approach to the study of class, status
and power with a particular emphasis on American
society. Students will present material in the
classroom and conduct an advanced research project
in the area of inequality. |
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| SY 523 |
Aging
in American Society |
3 cr |
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| The
role of the elderly in today's society, problems,
adaptability, crises, functions. Comparisons with
youth and working adults. Survey of social programs
and resources in formal and informal support networks. |
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| SY 528 |
Gender
and Society |
3 cr |
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| Description
and analysis of gender roles and inequality in
contemporary Western societies in cross-cultural
and historical context. |
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| SY 530 |
Sociology of Culture |
3 cr |
| This course will introduce students to the major perspectives in the field of the sociology of culture. Particular attention will be given to each perspective's diagnosis of the problems of culture in modern and postmodern capitalist societies. |
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| SY 540 |
Deviance and Social Control |
3 cr |
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| Deviance includes acts that violate norms. Social control is the groups' efforts to induce people to conform to these norms. This course includes discussions of what actually is deviance, how things become deviant, and how sociologists explain deviance. Several weeks are devoted to talking about specific forms of deviance, ranging from alcohol and drugs to mental illness. The last part of the course is spent discussing elite deviance. Prerequisite: SY 109. |
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| SY 547 |
Sociology
of Law |
3 cr |
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| Overview
of predominant theoretical approaches, classical
and contemporary in legal sociology, and their
application in empirical studies engaging legal
phenomena. |
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| SY 550 |
The Community |
3 cr |
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| An
advanced consideration of the concept of community. |
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| SY 555 |
Advanced Sociological Social Psychology |
3 cr |
| This course explores the complicated relation between individual and the society around them. We will do so via intensive study of the canonical works of sociological social psychology - including Mead, Goffman, Berger & Luckmann, and Simmel, among many others. Our topics will include the origins and meaning of selfhood, the social bases of knowledge, and forms of interaction. |
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| SY 559 |
Medicine and Society |
3 cr |
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| The sociological study of medical care, with topics ranging from the micropolitics of doctor-patient communication through macro-level investigation of comparative health care systems. Explores extant research methods and theories of medical sociology to prepare graduate students to do sociological research in health care settings. |
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| SY 565 |
Maritime
Sociology |
3 cr |
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| Provides
a sociological assessment of the relationship
between human communities, technology, and marine
resources. |
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| SY
566 |
Social
Impact Assessment in the |
3
cr |
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in
the Coastal Environment |
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| This
course will provide a general introduction to
the various frameworks used in social impact analysis. |
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| SY
567 |
Environmental
Sociology |
3
cr |
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| This
course will cover topics such as public awareness
and the social construction of environmental issues,
especially acid rain, biodiversity, biotechnology
and technological disasters. |
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| SY 572 |
Sociology
of Aging and the Family |
3 cr |
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| The
class focuses on sociological theories of family
and aging and the linkages of families and their
aging members with organizations that deliver
medical and social services, with government bureaucracies,
the legal system, corporations and businesses,
and religious organizations. |
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| SY 590 |
Special
Topics |
3 cr |
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| Selected
topics in graduate sociology. Course may be repeated
for different topics. |
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| SY 594 |
Directed
Studies |
1-3 cr |
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| Field
or library projects through which special interests
of the student may be pursued on a tutorial basis
with a graduate faculty member. Arrangements must
be made with the professor prior to registration. Permission of the Department Chair is required. |
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| SY 595 |
Research
Project in Sociology |
1-3 cr |
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| A
research paper is prepared under the supervision
of a graduate faculty member. Student is guided
through the formulation and execution of a research
design with appropriate use of theory and research
methodology. Prerequisites/Corequisites: SY 596, completion of portfolio review, and appointment of project committee. |
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| SY 596 |
Internship:
Sociology |
3-9 cr |
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| Relates the student's classroom studies to occupational and professional experiences in an approved community agency. Written reports required. May be taken for a maximum of six credit hours. Requires permission of the Graduate Coordinator and Department Chair and proof of insurance. The 3 hour internship requires 100 contact hours; the 6 hour internship requires 200 contact hours. |
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| May
be taken for a total of six hours' credit. Prerequisites: Completion of portfolio review and appointment of thesis committee. |
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