Sociology Courses
Required Courses for the Major
SOC 1101
Introduction to Sociology
An introduction to "the sociological imagination", a distinctive way of understanding human behavior. The course is a broad survey of the principles, methods, concepts, and theoretical perspectives of sociology.
SOC 1501
Social Problems
A survey of major contemporary social problems and solutions designed to ameliorate these problems.
SOC 2201
Contemporary Social Theory
A study of functionalist, exchange, conflict, and other theories and their relevance to modern Sociology. Prerequisite: SOC 1101.
SOC 2301
Social Science Research
An introduction to the process of social science research and an overview of the research methods most commonly used in sociology, political science, psychology, and related fields. Prerequisite: at least one course in political science, psychology, or sociology.
SOC 2401
Social Inequalities
An examination of patterns of social stratification and inequality in modern industrial societies, particularly inequalities based on race, class, and gender.
SOC 4101
Sociology Capstone Seminar
A capstone experience for Sociology majors that will integrate knowledge learned in the major. Prerequisite: Senior-level standing or permission of Instructor.
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SOC 2221
Data Analysis for the Behav Scienc
Same as PSYC 2221. A survey of the principles of descriptive and inferential statistics, measures of central tendency, variability and correlation, probability as applied to statistical decision- making, and parametric and nonparametric analysis of data, including ANOVA.
MATH 1132
Introduction to Statistics
An introduction to elementary statistics, including topics such as normal distribution, histograms, mean, standard deviations, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing techniques. Prerequisite: On the basis of placement scores, a student may be requi
