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Undergraduate Catalog | 2019-2020 
    
Undergraduate Catalog | 2019-2020 Previous Edition

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Sociology

  
  • SOCY 3132 - Sociology of Sport


    Dynamics and emergence of sport; reciprocal influence between sport and society; values, norms, and roles in sports.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101  or permission of instructor.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 3143 - Social Movements


    Analysis of collective behavior, ideology, development, and organizations of movements seeking or resisting change.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, First Summer 2019, Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2016, Spring 2016


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  • SOCY 3153 - Sociological Theory


    Origins and evolution of fundamental sociological concepts and theories.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Sociology major or minor. Not open to students who have credit for SOCY 3154.
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101 .
    Cross-listed Course(s): SOCY 3753 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, First Summer 2019, Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 3154 - Sociological Theory - Writing Intensive


    Origins and evolution of fundamental sociological concepts and theories.

    Credit Hours: (3) (W)
    Restriction(s): Sociology major or minor. Not open to students who have credit for SOCY 3153.
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101 .
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 3155 - Sociological Research Methods


    Formulation of research problems; research designs; social measurement; sampling; collection, analysis, and interpretation of data. Three hours of lecture/discussion and completion of weekly laboratory units.

    Credit Hours: (4)
    Restriction(s): Sociology major or minor
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101 ; and either SOCY 3153 , SOCY 3154 , SOCY 3753 , SOCY 4153 , SOCY 4154 , or equivalent Sociological Theory course. 
    Corequisite(s): SOCY 3155L  
    Cross-listed Course(s): SOCY 3755  
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Second Summer 2019, Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2019, Fall 2018


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  • SOCY 3155L - Sociological Research Methods Laboratory


    Required laboratory session for SOCY 3155 .  Three hours of lecture/discussion and completion of weekly laboratory units.

    Credit Hours: (0)
    Restriction(s): Sociology major or minor.
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101 ; and either SOCY 3153 , SOCY 3154 , SOCY 3753 , SOCY 4153 , SOCY 4154 , or equivalent Sociological Theory course. 
    Corequisite(s): SOCY 3155  
    Cross-listed Course(s): SOCY 3755L  
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Second Summer 2019, Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 3161 - Socialization and Society


    Analysis and process of socialization, social interaction, and sociocultural dimension of personality.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 3173 - Criminology


    Nature and historical development of crime and political-economic organization of crime, criminal law, and theories of crime causation.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 3175 - Crowds, Riots, and Disasters


    Collective behavior in everyday life; crowds, rumors, fads, fashion; collective behavior that disrupts social order; riots and responses to disaster; response of individuals, organizations and communities to natural disasters, e.g., floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 3210 - Black Families in the Diaspora


    This course is designed to acquaint students with historical and contemporary experiences of peoples of African descent in the Caribbean and Latin American countries with specific emphasis on family structure and family relationships. Includes discussion of theories, history, impact of globalization on family structure, roles of women and identity, socioeconomic status and mobility, slavery, colonialism, and capitalism. The course is designed to provide students with a better understanding of the comparative relationships and links between family structures and common life experiences among peoples of African descent in different parts of the world, with specific emphasis on the Caribbean and Latin American regions.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Cross-listed Course(s): AFRS 3210  and LTAM 3110 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 3250 - Political Sociology


    Sociological analysis of the relationship between social, economic and political systems. Focuses on power relations in society and its effects on the distribution of scarce resources. Topics covered may include: theories of power and the nation state, political participation and voting, religion and politics, the comparative welfare state, media and ideology, the global economy, war and genocide, revolutions, and social movements. Not open to students who have credit for SOCY 3251  or POLS 3251 .

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101 .
    Cross-listed Course(s): POLS 3250 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, First Summer 2019, Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 3251 - Political Sociology


    Sociological analysis of the relationship between social, economic and political systems. Focuses on power relations in society and its effects on the distribution of scarce resources. Topics covered may include: theories of power and the nation state, political participation and voting, religion and politics, the comparative welfare state, media and ideology, the global economy, war and genocide, revolutions, and social movements. Not open to students who have credit for SOCY 3250  or POLS 3250 .

    Credit Hours: (3) (O)
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101 .
    Cross-listed Course(s): POLS 3251 .
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Oral Communication (O)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 3261 - Human Sexuality


    Human sexuality research; teenage pregnancy; birth control; sex education; sexual fantasy; pornography; homosexuality and bisexuality; sexual communication; and heterosexual alternatives.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101  or permission of instructor.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Second Summer 2019, Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 3267 - Sociology of Dying, Death, and Bereavement


    Social definitions of death, process of dying, facing death across the life course, grief, bereavement, bioethical issues impacting individuals and society.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Cross-listed Course(s): GRNT 3267 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 3271 - Sociology of Culture


    Examines different understandings of “culture” in sociological theory and research, addressing both classical formulations and contemporary applications. Considers how Marx, Weber, and Durkheim conceptualized culture as well as how contemporary scholars build on their ideas. Examines the role of culture in social interaction, collective identity, and collective action. Identifies sociological approaches to the production, distribution and reception of cultural products (e.g., news, music, film) as well as cultural dimensions of organizations and of social change (e.g., globalization, technology).  Considers the relationship between culture and power in contemporary society. 

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101  or permission of instructor
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 3325 - Community and Identity


    Offered as part of a 6 credit hour short-term study abroad program.  In this 5-week program in Manchester, UK, students: (1) learn key theories and concepts in urban sociology; (2) apply this knowledge to the study of historical and contemporary Manchester; and (3) participate in service learning opportunities with organizations in Manchester.

    Credit Hours: (3) (W) (SL)
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101  or permission of instructor
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Second Summer 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 3753 - Honors Sociological Theory


    Origins and evolution of fundamental sociological concepts and theories.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Sociology major or minor, and acceptance into departmental honors program.
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101 .
    Cross-listed Course(s): SOCY 3153 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 3755 - Honors Sociological Research Methods


    Formulation of research problems; research designs; social measurement; sampling; collection, analysis, and interpretation of data.  Three hours of lecture/discussion and completion of weekly laboratory units.

    Credit Hours: (4)
    Restriction(s): Acceptance into the departmental honors program.
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101 ; and SOCY 3153 , SOCY 3154 , SOCY 3753 , SOCY 4153 , SOCY 4154 , or equivalent Sociological Theory course
    Corequisite(s): SOCY 3755L 
    Cross-listed Course(s): SOCY 3155  
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Second Summer 2019, Spring 2019, First Summer 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2019


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  • SOCY 3755L - Honors Sociological Research Methods Laboratory


    Required laboratory session for SOCY 3755 .  Three hours of lecture/discussion and completion of weekly laboratory units.

    Credit Hours: (0)
    Restriction(s): Acceptance in the departmental honors program.
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101 ; and SOCY 3153 , SOCY 3154 , SOCY 3753 , SOCY 4153 , SOCY 4154 , or equivalent Sociological Theory course
    Corequisite(s): SOCY 3755  
    Cross-listed Course(s): SOCY 3155L  
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Second Summer 2019, First Summer 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 3769 - Honors Sociology of Health and Illness


    The cultural and structural influences on the definition of health and illness; models of illness behaviors; health demography and epidemiology; social influences on the delivery of healthcare; ethical issues surrounding health and illness; and the development of relevant social policy.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101  or permission of instructor.
    Cross-listed Course(s): SOCY 2169 
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 3798 - Preliminary Honors Research in Sociology


    Additional Honors hours that may be taken on a pass/no credit basis to conduct preliminary research and begin writing the Honors Thesis in Sociology. SOCY 3799  must be taken the following semester to complete and defend the Honors Thesis in Sociology.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Acceptance into the departmental honors program and permission of department.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 3799 - Honors Thesis in Sociology


    The preparation and presentation of an acceptable Honors thesis or its equivalent. The final course in a required three-course sequence for Honors in Sociology. Completion of a thesis earning a passing grade meets the requirement for a 4000-level course in the major; a grade of A is required to earn honors.

    Credit Hours: (3) (O, W)
    Restriction(s): Acceptance into the departmental honors program; permission of department; and approval of a proposal through the Honors College Application to Candidacy process the semester prior to taking the course.
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Oral Communication (O), Writing in the Disciplines (W)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 3895 - Directed Individual Study


    Supervised investigation of a sociological topic.

    Credit Hours: (1 to 4)
    Restriction(s): Permission of instructor.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit; up to 6 hours may be applied to the major.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Second Summer 2019, First Summer 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4090 - Topics in Sociology


    Examination of specialized sociological topics (e.g., sociology of religion, Modern Japan).

    Credit Hours: (1 to 3)
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101 .
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2018, Spring 2017, Fall 2016


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  • SOCY 4091 - Topics in Sociology - Writing Intensive


    Examination of specialized sociological topics (e.g., sociology of religion, Modern Japan).

    Credit Hours: (1 to 3) (W)
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101 .
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, First Summer 2019, Fall 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4110 - Sociology of Aging


    Study of the changing characteristics, aspirations, and needs of older adults and their impact upon such institutions as the family, work, the economy, politics, education, and healthcare; emphasis on sociological theories of aging, contemporary research, and the analysis of specific aging policies and programs.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101  or permission of instructor.
    Cross-listed Course(s): GRNT 4110 
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Fall 2016
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4111 - Social Inequality


    Distribution of power, privilege, and prestige; correlates and consequences of inequality; national and international comparisons.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4112 - Sociology of Work


    The emergence of post- industrial society and technological change in the workplace; analysis of their impacts on organizations, workers, family, and community.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101  or permission of instructor.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Second Summer 2019, Spring 2017
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4115 - Organizational Sociology


    The sociological analysis of formal organizations. Organizational structures, practices, internal processes, and their relationships with the external environment. Organizations as rational instruments designed to achieve predetermined goals, as human groups where spontaneous social interactions take place, and as organisms situated in broader social, cultural, and economic contexts.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101  or permission of instructor.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4116 - Sociology of Economic Life


    Adopts a sociological view to examine economic life. Topics include: industry and market structures, social networks, and interorganizational relationships.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Second Summer 2019, Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4121 - Globalization and Development


    Introduces different views and arguments on the nature, impact, and trend of globalization in sociology and other related fields. Explores broad implications of globalization and how the globalization processes transform our world economically, politically, socially, and culturally.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4124 - Sociology of the Community


    Concepts and methods of community analysis of planned and unplanned community change.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4125 - Urban Sociology


    Cross-cultural analysis of urban development, social structure, ecology, demographic composition, and social problems.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101  or permission of instructor.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): First Summer 2019, Second Summer 2018, First Summer 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4131 - Family Policy


    Critical analysis of four aspects of family policy: the historical and cultural factors that have resulted in specific policies affecting the family; the specification of contemporary family policy at both the national and state level; the intended and actual application of existing family policy; and the implications and impact of policies as they are interpreted and implemented.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101  or permission of instructor.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4134 - Families and Aging


    Theories explaining the formation and functioning of American families with emphasis on the impact of the aging of society. Examination of the current demographic trends and expectations of multigenerational families, as well as the future demands and modifications.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101  or permission of instructor.
    Cross-listed Course(s): GRNT 4134  and SOCY 4734 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4135 - Sociology of Education


    Educational institution; the school class as a social system; the school as a social environment and a complex organization.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101  or permission of instructor.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, First Summer 2019, Fall 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2016


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  • SOCY 4140 - Social Networks


    Introduces the structuralist theoretical perspective and basic methods for the analysis of social networks. Topics include: social differentiation and the integration of society; small world networks; voluntary associations; culture; race relations; gender inequality; weak ties and social capital.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4145 - Sociology of Religion


    What is religion? How can we study religion scientifically? Rational choice, social network, ecological, and evolutionary approaches examined. Topics include: variation in religious belief and practice, secularization, and characteristics of churches, sects, and cults.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4150 - Older Individual and Society


    Study of the social and cultural context on the lives of aging individuals in American society. Will include a focus on expectations, social interactions, and psychological well-being in the context of retirement, caregiving, and health.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Cross-listed Course(s): GRNT 4150 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4153 - Contemporary Sociological Theory


    Elements and process of theory construction; contemporary social theories, such as theories of social order and causation, power, class structure, and inequality; group process theories; postmodern theories.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Sociology major or minor. Not open to students who have credit for SOCY 4154.
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2018, Spring 2016
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4154 - Contemporary Sociological Theory - Writing Intensive


    Elements and process of theory construction; contemporary social theories, such as theories of social order and causation, power, class structure, and inequality; group process theories; post-modern theories.

    Credit Hours: (3) (W)
    Restriction(s): Sociology major or minor. Not open to students who have credit for SOCY 4153.
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101 .
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4156 - Quantitative Analysis


    Concepts and procedures of sociological analysis; data processing; measurement theory; and quantitative models of analysis.  Three hours of lecture/discussion and completion of weekly laboratory units.

    Credit Hours: (4)
    Restriction(s): Sociology major or minor.
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101 ; and STAT 1220 , STAT 1221 , STAT 1222 , or equivalent statistics course.
    Cross-listed Course(s): SOCY 4756 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, First Summer 2019, Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018


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  • SOCY 4156L - Quantitative Analysis Laboratory


    Required laboratory session for SOCY 4156 .  Three hours of lecture/discussion and completion of weekly laboratory units.

    Credit Hours: (0)
    Restriction(s): Sociology major or minor.
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101 ; and STAT 1220 , STAT 1221 , STAT 1222 , or equivalent statistics course.
    Corequisite(s): SOCY 4156 .
    Cross-listed Course(s): SOCY 4756L .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, First Summer 2019, Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018


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  • SOCY 4160 - Evolution and Gender


    The implications of evolution for gender and gender differences and the social patterns and trends that result. These patterns and trends include gender differences in mate selection, sexual behavior, aggression, emotional experience, and communication styles, as well as differences in parental investment by gender. Also examines how evolutionary theory can illuminate the origins of patriarchy.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2017
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4165 - Sociology of Women


    Examines how the social world of women is influenced by their race, ethnicity, and class. Attention is given to changing roles of women in public and private spheres and to the role conflict that arises as women attempt to meet obligation in families, communities, and the workplace.

    Credit Hours: (3) (W)
    Restriction(s): Junior or Senior standing.
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101  or WGST 1101  or permission of instructor.
    Cross-listed Course(s): WGST 4165 .
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4168 - Sociology of Mental Health and Illness


    Mental health and illness in its social context; relationship between social structures and mental health/disorder. How social factors affect the definition and treatment of mental disorders; the effects of demographic variables on mental health and illness; the role of social support and stress; the organization, delivery and evaluation of mental healthcare services; and considerations of mental healthcare policy.

    Credit Hours: (3) (W)
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101  and SOCY 2169 , or permission of instructor.
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4169 - Health Disparities


    Introduction to medical sociological concepts and frameworks necessary to understand health disparities.  Examines race, class, and gender-based patterns of inequality. Explores mechanisms that help create and maintain inequality in health, with a focus on racial disparities in physical health. 

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101  and SOCY 2169 , or permission of instructor.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, First Summer 2019, Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4172 - Sociology of Deviant Behavior


    Social definition of deviance; examination of the social processes producing unusual, non-standard, and condemned behavior; and social responses to deviant behavior.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101  or permission of instructor.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): First Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4173 - Sociology of Deviant Behavior - Writing Intensive


    Same as SOCY 4172 , but a Writing Intensive (W) course. Social definition of deviance; examination of the social processes producing unusual, non-standard, and condemned behavior; and social responses to deviant behavior.

    Credit Hours: (3) (W)
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101  or permission of instructor.
    Cross-listed Course(s): SOCY 4773 .
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4263 - Group Processes


    Study how small groups structure social life, including the purposes and functions of groups, the various problems and dilemmas that groups face, how the dimensions of status and power shape how individuals behave in groups, and what happens when groups engage in conflict with each other.  Study how larger social structures-like organizations and institutions-affect individuals through the small groups they inhabit.  Examine the theories that explain group behavior and learn about the methods that social scientists employ when studying small groups.

    Credit Hours: (3) (O)
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101  and SOCY 2161 , or permission of instructor.
    Cross-listed Course(s): SOCY 4763  
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Oral Communication (O)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Spring 2017
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4264 - Status Processes


    Status characteristics are markers that identify socially valued properties of individuals.  This course examines familiar status characteristics in society, including gender, race, and educational attainment; identify theories that explain status processes; and clarify how these theories help scholars understand phenomena related to several status characteristics. 

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101  and SOCY 2161 , or permission of instructor
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Spring 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4265 - Social Psychology of Law


    Systematic analysis and application of theoretical and empirical research pertaining to the social psychological study of law.

    Credit Hours: (3) (W)
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101  or permission of instructor.
    Cross-listed Course(s): LEGL 4265  and SOCY 4765 
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4267 - Sociology of the Internet


    Scientific study of the Internet using sociological theory to provide a conceptual approach with which to understand the digital society in which we live and interact, while enhancing student understanding of the tools and ideas with which to analyze interactions within our digital society.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2018, First Summer 2017, Fall 2016
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4271 - Sociology of Music


    Considers sociological research dealing with the production of music; the content of music; and the reception and uses of music.  Students assess how individuals and groups use music; how social distinctions like race, class, and gender shape the production and consumption of music; why some types of music are considered “high culture” while other types are considered “popular culture;” how the collective production of music is made possible; and what factors facilitate musical innovation and diversity.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101  or permission of instructor
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Second Summer 2019, First Summer 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4371 - Comparative Cultural Sociology in the Netherlands


    Offered as part of the spring break study abroad program in the Netherlands. Students develop an understanding of the theoretical and methodological tools used in comparative research on cultural sociology, while also being engaged in a global experience in the Netherlands.  

    Credit Hours: (3) (W)
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101  and permission of instructor
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Spring 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4480 - Internship in Sociology


    Research and/or in-service training for selected students in cooperating community organizations. Specified content based upon a contract between student, department, and community organization.

    Credit Hours: (3 to 6)
    Restriction(s): Permission of department.
    Grading Method: Graded on a Pass/No Credit basis.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit up to 6 credits.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Second Summer 2019, First Summer 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4482 - Undergraduate Teaching Internship in Sociology


    Students work with Sociology faculty member as a teaching intern. Students must have previously taken the course for which they intern. Specified content based upon a contract between student, department, and supervising Sociology faculty member.

    Credit Hours: (3 to 9)
    Restriction(s): Permission of department.
    Grading Method: Graded on a Pass/No Credit basis.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit up to nine semester hours, with only three semester hours fulfilling SOCY 3000/4000 level elective credit.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Second Summer 2019, First Summer 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4699 - Senior Seminar in Sociology


    This capstone course draws upon all of the skills that the Sociology student has learned, including understanding interactions among individuals, groups, and social institutions in society; applying major sociological concepts; understanding major social theories; posing research questions, evaluating evidence, and developing logical arguments; and selecting research methods appropriate to sociological inquiry. Students produce a capstone e-portfolio which allows them to demonstrate these sociological skills.

    Credit Hours: (3) (O,W)
    Restriction(s): Sociology major or minor
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101  with grade of C or above; SOCY 3153 , SOCY 3154 , SOCY 4153 , or SOCY 4154  with grade of C or above; SOCY 3155  and SOCY 3155L  with grades of C or above; and SOCY 4156  with grade of C or above.
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Oral Communication (O), Writing in the Disciplines (W)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, First Summer 2019, Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2019, Fall 2018


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  • SOCY 4734 - Honors Families and Aging


    Theories explaining the formation and functioning of American families with emphasis on the impact of the aging of society. Examination of the current demographic trends and expectations of multigenerational families, as well as the future demands and modifications.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101  and acceptance into departmental honors program.
    Cross-listed Course(s): SOCY 4134  and GRNT 4134 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4755 - Honors Sociological Research Methods


    Formulation of research problems; research designs; social measurement; sampling; collection, analysis, and interpretation of data.  Three hours of lecture/discussion and completion of weekly laboratory units.

    Credit Hours: (4) (W)
    Restriction(s): Sociology major or minor; and acceptance into departmental honors program.
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101 ; STAT 1220 , STAT 1221 , STAT 1222 , or equivalent statistics course.
    Cross-listed Course(s): SOCY 3155  
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2016


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  • SOCY 4755L - Honors Sociological Research Methods Laboratory


    Required laboratory session for SOCY 4755 .  Three hours of lecture/discussion and completion of weekly laboratory units.

    Credit Hours: (0) (W)
    Restriction(s): Sociology major or minor; and acceptance into departmental honors program.
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101 ; and STAT 1220 , STAT 1221 , STAT 1222 , or equivalent statistics course.
    Corequisite(s): SOCY 4755  
    Cross-listed Course(s): SOCY 3155L  
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4756 - Honors Quantitative Analysis


    Concepts and procedures of sociological analysis; data processing; measurement theory; and quantitative models of analysis. Three hours of lecture/discussion and completion of weekly laboratory units.

    Credit Hours: (4)
    Restriction(s): Sociology major or minor, and acceptance into departmental honors program.
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101 
    Cross-listed Course(s): SOCY 4156 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4756L - Honors Quantitative Analysis Laboratory


    Required laboratory session for SOCY 4756 .  Three hours of lecture/discussion and completion of weekly laboratory units.

    Credit Hours: (0)
    Restriction(s): Sociology major or minor, and acceptance into departmental honors program.
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101 ; and STAT 1220 , STAT 1221 , STAT 1222 , or equivalent statistics course. 
    Corequisite(s): SOCY 4756  
    Cross-listed Course(s): SOCY 4156L 
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4763 - Honors Sociology of Group Processes


    Study how small groups structure social life, including the purposes and functions of groups, the various problems and dilemmas that groups face, how the dimensions of status and power shape how individuals behave in groups, and what happens when groups engage in conflict with each other.  Study how larger social structures-like organizations and institutions-affect individuals through the small groups they inhabit.  Examine the theories that explain group behavior and learn about the methods that social scientists employ when studying small groups.

    Credit Hours: (3) (O)
    Restriction(s): Acceptance in departmental honors program.
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101  and SOCY 2161  
    Cross-listed Course(s): SOCY 4263  
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Oral Communication (O)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4765 - Honors Social Psychology of Law


    Systematic analysis and application of theoretical and empirical research pertaining to the social psychological study of law.

    Credit Hours: (3) (W)
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101  or permission of instructor.
    Cross-listed Course(s): LEGL 4265  and SOCY 4265 
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOCY 4773 - Honors Sociology of Deviant Behavior - Writing Intensive


    Social definition of deviance; examination of the social processes producing unusual, non-standard, and condemned behavior; and social responses to deviant behavior.

    Credit Hours: (3) (W)
    Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1101  and acceptance into the departmental honors program.
    Cross-listed Course(s): SOCY 4173 .
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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Social Work

  
  • SOWK 1101 - The Field of Social Work


    Introduction to the social work profession, including its history, values, and areas of professional practice.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, First Summer 2019, Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOWK 2182 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment I


    Human development within the biological, psychological, and social structure as it occurs throughout the lifespan.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Social Work major.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, First Summer 2019, Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOWK 2183 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment II


    The foundational framework for understanding human interaction between individuals, families, communities, and larger social systems.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Social Work major.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Second Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOWK 3090 - Topics in Social Work


    Specialized topics in social work.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Fall 2017


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  • SOWK 3120 - Diversity and Populations-at-Risk


    Analysis of issues of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, social class, age, and ability within social work practice.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Upper Division standing.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOWK 3133 - Community Engagement and Outreach


    Students engage in experiential learning in order to effectively prepare for social work practice with vulnerable populations, and specifically to enhance their ability to build relationships and facilitate access.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Upper Division standing.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOWK 3181 - Practice Methods I


    Development of competencies within generalist social work practice methods with an emphasis on working with individuals.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Upper Division standing.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2018


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  • SOWK 3182 - Practice Methods II


    Development of competencies within generalist social work practice methods with an emphasis on working with families and groups.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Upper Division standing.
    Prerequisite(s): SOWK 3181  with grade of C or above
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2016


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  • SOWK 3184 - Practice Methods III


    Development of competencies within generalist social work practice methods with an emphasis on working with communities and large systems.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Upper Division standing.
    Prerequisite(s): SOWK 3181  with grade of C or above
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2019


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  • SOWK 3199 - Professional Behaviors, Ethics, and Communication


    Issues related to professional values, professional identity, continual learning, and best practices for social workers in a variety of practice situations.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Upper Division standing.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOWK 3201 - Foundations of Social Welfare


    History of and current trends in social welfare, and values and conflicts that influence social welfare programming.

    Credit Hours: (3) (W)
    Restriction(s): Upper Division standing.
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOWK 3202 - Social Welfare Policy


    Critical analysis of social welfare policy, including policy development and reform processes and outcomes.

    Credit Hours: (3) (W)
    Restriction(s): Upper Division standing.
    Prerequisite(s): SOWK 3201  with grade of C or above
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOWK 3482 - Field Practicum I


    Students complete an approved supervised field experience 16 hours per week. Students concurrently participate in a field seminar to reinforce and enhance their field experience.

    Credit Hours: (5) (O)
    Restriction(s): Upper Division standing.
    Prerequisite(s): SOWK 3181  with grade of C or above
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Oral Communication (O)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOWK 3484 - Field Practicum II


    Students complete an approved supervised field experience and concurrently participate in a field seminar to reinforce and enhance their field experiences.

    Credit Hours: (6) (O)
    Restriction(s): Upper Division standing
    Prerequisite(s): SOWK 3182  and SOWK 3482  with grades of C or above
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Oral Communication (O)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOWK 3895 - Directed Individual Study


    Supervised investigation of a special problem or area of practice.

    Credit Hours: (1 to 4)
    Restriction(s): Permission of department.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOWK 3900 - Social Work Research I


    Introduction to research methods and skills used in social work.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Upper Division standing.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2017


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  • SOWK 3988 - Social Work Research II


    Quantitative and qualitative research and the understanding of scientific and ethical approaches to building knowledge.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Upper Division standing
    Prerequisite(s): SOWK 3900  with grade of C or above
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Fall 2016
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2016


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  • SOWK 4100 - Ethnicity and Aging


    Examines the changing characteristics, goals, and needs of older African Americans, Asian Americans, Native Americans, and Hispanics. Provides a diversity of perspectives from which to view the relationship of ethnicity to aging including the impact of the family, work, education, economy, illness, behavior, and healthcare.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Permission of department.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOWK 4101 - Social Work Practice with Older Adults


    Social work practice with older adults with an emphasis on assessment, intervention planning, and implementation.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Permission of department.
    Cross-listed Course(s): SOWK 5101
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2018, Spring 2017


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  • SOWK 4102 - School Social Work


    Provides a foundation for preparation as a school social worker.  For students who are currently employed as school social workers, this course enhances and broadens communication, engagement, and assessment skills.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Admission into the Upper Division BSW Program or permission of the BSW Program Coordinator.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Second Summer 2018, Spring 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2017


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  • SOWK 4103 - Child Welfare


    Examination of the history, purpose, and goals of child welfare services in North Carolina and in the United States.  Course information is provided from the context of the child- and family-centered model that guides child welfare services.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Admission into the Upper Division BSW Program or permission of the BSW Program Coordinator.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2018, Spring 2017


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  • SOWK 4105 - Mental Health and Substance Use


    Increases awareness of mental health and substance abuse issues with both macro and micro practices being highlighted.  Students are empowered to engage as agents of change for those vulnerable populations affected by mental illness and/or substance use disorders. 

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOWK 4106 - Social Work Practice with Latino Communities


    Enhances knowledge, values, and skills with regard to social work practice with Latino communities.  Integrates an experiential education component, including a combination of class, community, and independent work.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOWK 4107 - Social Work Practice with African Americans in Urban Environments


    Enhances knowledge, values, and skills with regard to social work practice with African American clients who live in urban communities.  Provides an overarching framework for understanding and practicing urban social work, including definitions and theories that have critical implications for working with people in such communities.  Focuses on the theory, practice, and policy aspects of urban social work, and examine specific subsets of the urban African American population, including children, adults, families, and older adults.  Topics include: the challenges of urban social work in relation to public health, health, and mental health; substance abuse; criminal justice; and violence prevention.

     

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOWK 4108 - Social Work Psychosocial Treatment


    The frameworks for treatment, therapeutic modalities, and specialized clinical issues, themes, and dilemmas encountered in social work practice.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOWK 4109 - Systems of Care for Vulnerable Populations


    Focuses on engaging diversity and difference in practice in relation to social work skills with individuals, families, and groups. 

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Cross-listed Course(s): SOWK 5109
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2018


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  • SOWK 4110 - Social Work Practice with Immigrants and Refugees


    Development of the skills, knowledge, values, and critical thinking capacity to practice social work with immigrants and refugees. Students: 1) describe historical and theoretical perspectives of migration, 2) analyze the intersection of migration with core areas of social work practice, including child welfare, criminal justice, education, mental health, and health systems, and 3) develop culturally responsive advocacy efforts and intervention strategies to improve immigrant and refugee well-being.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Cross-listed Course(s): SOWK 5110
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOWK 4125 - Social Development in Malawi


    Students actively participate in several pre-departure class lectures and work sessions.  They travel to Malawi for 11 days and engage in service-learning activities aligned with social development in rural Malawi.  Experiential projects are designed and implemented by students using funds they raise.  Sustainability and anti-oppressive approaches to social development are highlighted.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Cross-listed Course(s): SOWK 5125
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • SOWK 4126 - Health and Well-Being in India


    Health and well-being in India.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Cross-listed Course(s): HLTH 4090 , HLTH 6090, and SOWK 5126
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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Software and Information Systems

  
  • ITIS 1102 - Advanced Internet Concepts


    An advanced study of the Internet environment designed for any student who is familiar with office productivity tools and a user of Internet technologies; it addresses advanced concepts of computer literacy.  Topics include: concepts of website design and how to evaluate websites; proper use of synchronous and asynchronous communication tools (e.g., chat, email, IM); issues of copyright and cyber-ethics; using the Internet to do research; and publishing via the Internet.  Other topics may be added to keep the content current and relevant.  Students complete extensive Internet-oriented projects to demonstrate mastery of the skills discussed in class. 

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): May not be taken for credit by students with a major or minor in the College of Computing and Informatics.
    Cross-listed Course(s): ITCS 1102  
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ITIS 1200 - Freshman Seminar


    An introductory Information Technology course designed to assist students with the transition to college by acquainting them with the University’s resources and support, exploring opportunities in the IT field, and developing a strong sense of community within the College of Computing and Informatics and the University as a whole. The development of learning skills, time management skills, and other life skills necessary for college success will be emphasized.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Permission of department.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ITIS 1203 - Survey of Computing


    Introductory course that explores the broad field of computing as it applies to daily life. Topics cover computers of all sizes from handheld devices to super computers; the role of software from operating systems to applications; the software development process; issues of security and privacy on the Internet and the World Wide Web; and possible fields of study within the broad field of information technology.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Cross-listed Course(s): ITCS 1203 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ITIS 1301 - Introduction to the Financial Services Industry


    An overview of the financial services industry, including such areas as the industry components; regulatory considerations and their impact; and relations with other institutions.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Cross-listed Course(s): ITCS 1301 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • ITIS 1350 - eScience


    This course introduces the application of computational methods to scientific exploration and discovery in the natural sciences. Examples include modeling the spread of viruses, predator-prey relationship, the carbon cycle, and fish schooling. Both theory and practice of computational simulation and modeling techniques are examined as tools to support the scientific method. No computer programming knowledge is required. The course grade includes the student’s performance in ITIS 1350L . Must be taken concurrently with ITIS 1350L .

    Credit Hours: (4)
    Corequisite(s): ITIS 1350L .
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Natural Sciences
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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