Introduction to science of humans as social animals, emphasizing social processes which give rise to and shape human's language, experiences, perception, meaning, and behavior. Multiple frameworks used in understanding and predicting human behavior. Special Note: Offered Fall and Spring Semesters.
Introduction to science of humans as social animals, emphasizing social processes which give rise to and shape human's language, experiences, perception, meaning, and behavior. Multiple frameworks used in understanding and predicting human behavior. Special Note: Offered Fall and Spring Semesters.
Introduction to science of humans as social animals, emphasizing social processes which give rise to and shape human's language, experiences, perception, meaning, and behavior. Multiple frameworks used in understanding and predicting human behavior. Special Note: Offered Fall and Spring Semesters.
Introduction to science of humans as social animals, emphasizing social processes which give rise to and shape human's language, experiences, perception, meaning, and behavior. Multiple frameworks used in understanding and predicting human behavior. Special Note: Offered Fall and Spring Semesters.
Introduction to science of humans as social animals, emphasizing social processes which give rise to and shape human's language, experiences, perception, meaning, and behavior. Multiple frameworks used in understanding and predicting human behavior. Special Note: Offered Fall and Spring Semesters.
Introduction to science of humans as social animals, emphasizing social processes which give rise to and shape human's language, experiences, perception, meaning, and behavior. Multiple frameworks used in understanding and predicting human behavior. Special Note: Offered Fall and Spring Semesters.
Introduction to science of humans as social animals, emphasizing social processes which give rise to and shape human's language, experiences, perception, meaning, and behavior. Multiple frameworks used in understanding and predicting human behavior. Special Note: Offered Fall and Spring Semesters.
Introduction to science of humans as social animals, emphasizing social processes which give rise to and shape human's language, experiences, perception, meaning, and behavior. Multiple frameworks used in understanding and predicting human behavior. Special Note: Offered Fall and Spring Semesters.
Introduction to science of humans as social animals, emphasizing social processes which give rise to and shape human's language, experiences, perception, meaning, and behavior. Multiple frameworks used in understanding and predicting human behavior. Special Note: Offered Fall and Spring Semesters.
Introduction to science of humans as social animals, emphasizing social processes which give rise to and shape human's language, experiences, perception, meaning, and behavior. Multiple frameworks used in understanding and predicting human behavior. Special Note: Offered Fall and Spring Semesters.
Introduction to science of humans as social animals, emphasizing social processes which give rise to and shape human's language, experiences, perception, meaning, and behavior. Multiple frameworks used in understanding and predicting human behavior. Special Note: Offered Fall and Spring Semesters.
Introduction to science of humans as social animals, emphasizing social processes which give rise to and shape human's language, experiences, perception, meaning, and behavior. Multiple frameworks used in understanding and predicting human behavior. Special Note: Offered Fall and Spring Semesters.
Introduction to science of humans as social animals, emphasizing social processes which give rise to and shape human's language, experiences, perception, meaning, and behavior. Multiple frameworks used in understanding and predicting human behavior. Special Note: Offered Fall and Spring Semesters.
Introduction to science of humans as social animals, emphasizing social processes which give rise to and shape human's language, experiences, perception, meaning, and behavior. Multiple frameworks used in understanding and predicting human behavior. Special Note: Offered Fall and Spring Semesters.
Introduction to science of humans as social animals, emphasizing social processes which give rise to and shape human's language, experiences, perception, meaning, and behavior. Multiple frameworks used in understanding and predicting human behavior. Special Note: Offered Fall and Spring Semesters.
Introduction to science of humans as social animals, emphasizing social processes which give rise to and shape human's language, experiences, perception, meaning, and behavior. Multiple frameworks used in understanding and predicting human behavior. Special Note: Offered Fall and Spring Semesters.
A multidisciplinary course that provides an introduction to gerontology. Covers many aspects of aging including those associated with biology, physiology, medical care, psychology, culture, sociology, and social policies.
A multidisciplinary course that provides an introduction to gerontology. Covers many aspects of aging including those associated with biology, physiology, medical care, psychology, culture, sociology, and social policies.
Survey of contemporary social problems. Focuses on the causes and consequences of social problems and examines processes through which social problems are identified, prioritized, and addressed.
Survey of contemporary social problems. Focuses on the causes and consequences of social problems and examines processes through which social problems are identified, prioritized, and addressed.
Survey of contemporary social problems. Focuses on the causes and consequences of social problems and examines processes through which social problems are identified, prioritized, and addressed.
Theoretical perspectives on the causes, consequences, and control of crime and delinquency. Survey of the major theoretical perspectives in the study of crime and delinquency with special attention to the application of empirical research methods to important theoretical issues.
Theoretical perspectives on the causes, consequences, and control of crime and delinquency. Survey of the major theoretical perspectives in the study of crime and delinquency with special attention to the application of empirical research methods to important theoretical issues.
Theoretical perspectives on the causes, consequences, and control of crime and delinquency. Survey of the major theoretical perspectives in the study of crime and delinquency with special attention to the application of empirical research methods to important theoretical issues.
Analysis of world populations: growth and decline patterns, migratory trends and ecology; worldwide implications to current population growth; critical review of major theoretical contributions, with introduction to demographic methods.
Analysis of world populations: growth and decline patterns, migratory trends and ecology; worldwide implications to current population growth; critical review of major theoretical contributions, with introduction to demographic methods.
A study of the social etiology of deviant behavior, both criminal and non-criminal with an emphasis on the nature of group interaction, and an examination of the institutions involved. Special Note: Offered Spring Semesters.
A study of the social etiology of deviant behavior, both criminal and non-criminal with an emphasis on the nature of group interaction, and an examination of the institutions involved. Special Note: Offered Spring Semesters.
The study of the historical development and functional significance of religion, values , and forms of institutions, groups, reform movements, and their influence on social organization. Special Note: Offered Spring Semesters.
The study of the historical development and functional significance of religion, values , and forms of institutions, groups, reform movements, and their influence on social organization. Special Note: Offered Spring Semesters.
Provides a firm grounding in rigorous and ethical social science research. Examines various social science research methods, including surveys, experiments, content analyses, interviews and focus groups, and explores methodological challenges, such as hypothesis testing, measurement issues and sampling strategies. Special Note: Offered Fall and Spring Semesters. Crosslisted with PS A361.
Provides a firm grounding in rigorous and ethical social science research. Examines various social science research methods, including surveys, experiments, content analyses, interviews and focus groups, and explores methodological challenges, such as hypothesis testing, measurement issues and sampling strategies. Special Note: Offered Fall and Spring Semesters. Crosslisted with PS A361.
Overview of social inequality across multiple dimensions such as wealth, power, prestige, race, sex, and class. Describes changing stratification patterns and investigates the causes and consequences of inequality.
Overview of social inequality across multiple dimensions such as wealth, power, prestige, race, sex, and class. Describes changing stratification patterns and investigates the causes and consequences of inequality.
Historical and contemporary approaches to social theory; analysis of conceptual frameworks applied to the study of society and social interaction. Registration Restrictions: Junior standing.
Historical and contemporary approaches to social theory; analysis of conceptual frameworks applied to the study of society and social interaction. Registration Restrictions: Junior standing.
A critical analysis of the interactions between society and the environment from an ecological perspective, focusing on processes of industrial and economic growth, natural resource development, community change and social impact assessment, environmental values and environmental movement, land use planning and resource management decision making, and comparative perspectives on human relation to and use of the natural environment. Special Note: Offered Alternate Spring Semesters.
A critical analysis of the interactions between society and the environment from an ecological perspective, focusing on processes of industrial and economic growth, natural resource development, community change and social impact assessment, environmental values and environmental movement, land use planning and resource management decision making, and comparative perspectives on human relation to and use of the natural environment. Special Note: Offered Alternate Spring Semesters.
Student participates in field research project and/or community action/agency program that applies sociological training toward the amelioration of specific social problems. Student will attend a seminar, class, or individual meeting with the faculty member on a weekly basis and complete six hours in the field on an approved project or program. All students will be expected to participate in the design of the practicum, and to complete a term paper or progress report. Special Note: May be repeated once for credit. Registration Restrictions: Faculty permission.
Student participates in field research project and/or community action/agency program that applies sociological training toward the amelioration of specific social problems. Student will attend a seminar, class, or individual meeting with the faculty member on a weekly basis and complete six hours in the field on an approved project or program. All students will be expected to participate in the design of the practicum, and to complete a term paper or progress report. Special Note: May be repeated once for credit. Registration Restrictions: Faculty permission.
CRN: 76594 Section: 601 Date Range: 08/27-12/15 Section Title: Globalization
An intensive and detailed study of a topic in contemporary sociology in a seminar format. Special Note: May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits with a change of subtitle. Registration Restrictions: Junior standing.
An intensive and detailed study of a topic in contemporary sociology in a seminar format. Special Note: May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits with a change of subtitle. Registration Restrictions: Junior standing.
Introduction to science of humans as social animals, emphasizing social processes which give rise to and shape human's language, experiences, perception, meaning, and behavior. Multiple frameworks used in understanding and predicting human behavior. Special Note: Offered Fall and Spring Semesters.
Introduction to science of humans as social animals, emphasizing social processes which give rise to and shape human's language, experiences, perception, meaning, and behavior. Multiple frameworks used in understanding and predicting human behavior. Special Note: Offered Fall and Spring Semesters.
Introduction to science of humans as social animals, emphasizing social processes which give rise to and shape human's language, experiences, perception, meaning, and behavior. Multiple frameworks used in understanding and predicting human behavior. Special Note: Offered Fall and Spring Semesters.
Introduction to science of humans as social animals, emphasizing social processes which give rise to and shape human's language, experiences, perception, meaning, and behavior. Multiple frameworks used in understanding and predicting human behavior. Special Note: Offered Fall and Spring Semesters.
A multidisciplinary course that provides an introduction to gerontology. Covers many aspects of aging including those associated with biology, physiology, medical care, psychology, culture, sociology, and social policies.
A multidisciplinary course that provides an introduction to gerontology. Covers many aspects of aging including those associated with biology, physiology, medical care, psychology, culture, sociology, and social policies.
Survey of contemporary social problems. Focuses on the causes and consequences of social problems and examines processes through which social problems are identified, prioritized, and addressed.
Survey of contemporary social problems. Focuses on the causes and consequences of social problems and examines processes through which social problems are identified, prioritized, and addressed.
Survey of contemporary social problems. Focuses on the causes and consequences of social problems and examines processes through which social problems are identified, prioritized, and addressed.
A comparative analysis of the social status and role of the aging in various societies with emphasis on problems of aging in contemporary U.S. Registration Restrictions: SOC A110 for Gerontology Minors.
A comparative analysis of the social status and role of the aging in various societies with emphasis on problems of aging in contemporary U.S. Registration Restrictions: SOC A110 for Gerontology Minors.
Introduction to the social aspects of politics and the nature and distribution of power in society. Examination of the dynamic relationship of the political process and the institutions of society. Crosslisted with PS A351.
Introduction to the social aspects of politics and the nature and distribution of power in society. Examination of the dynamic relationship of the political process and the institutions of society. Crosslisted with PS A351.
Introduction to the social aspects of politics and the nature and distribution of power in society. Examination of the dynamic relationship of the political process and the institutions of society. Crosslisted with PS A351.
Modern formal organizations are examined in historical and contemporary contexts. Interrelationships between organizational structures, stakeholders, and environments are examined. Current trends in management and organizational analysis are reviewed. Profit-driven, as well as non-profit corporations are considered, as are social welfare, government, social policy, and educational organizations. The multiple roles of middle managers are given specific attention, as preparation for entry into student internships, practica, and the job market. Special Note: Offered Fall Semesters.
Modern formal organizations are examined in historical and contemporary contexts. Interrelationships between organizational structures, stakeholders, and environments are examined. Current trends in management and organizational analysis are reviewed. Profit-driven, as well as non-profit corporations are considered, as are social welfare, government, social policy, and educational organizations. The multiple roles of middle managers are given specific attention, as preparation for entry into student internships, practica, and the job market. Special Note: Offered Fall Semesters.
Student participates in field research project and/or community action/agency program that applies sociological training toward the amelioration of specific social problems. Student will attend a seminar, class, or individual meeting with the faculty member on a weekly basis and complete six hours in the field on an approved project or program. All students will be expected to participate in the design of the practicum, and to complete a term paper or progress report. Special Note: May be repeated once for credit. Registration Restrictions: Faculty permission.
Student participates in field research project and/or community action/agency program that applies sociological training toward the amelioration of specific social problems. Student will attend a seminar, class, or individual meeting with the faculty member on a weekly basis and complete six hours in the field on an approved project or program. All students will be expected to participate in the design of the practicum, and to complete a term paper or progress report. Special Note: May be repeated once for credit. Registration Restrictions: Faculty permission.