Sociology

SOC 200 (3 CR)
Principles of Sociology

Introduces fundamentals of social life. Presents significant research and theory in areas such as culture, social structure, socialization, deviance, social stratification, and social institutions. Lecture 3 hours per week.

SOC 215 (3 CR)
Sociology of the Family

Studies topics such as marriage and family in social and cultural context. Addresses the single scene, dating and marriage styles, child-rearing, husband and wife interaction, single parent families, alternative life-styles. Lecture 3 hours per week.

SOC 235 (3 CR)
Juvenile Delinquency

Studies demographic trends, casual theories and control of juvenile delinquency. Presents juveniles’ interaction with family, schools, police, courts, treatment programs, and facilities. Lecture 3 hours per week.

SOC 236 (3 CR)
Criminology

Studies research and causal theories of criminal behavior. Examines crime statistics, crime victims, and types of criminal offenses. Introduces role of police, judicial and correctional system in treatment and punishment of offenders. Lecture 3 hours per week.

SOC 268 (3 CR)
Social Problems

Applies sociological concepts and methods to analysis of current social problems. Includes delinquency and crime, mental illness, drug addiction, alcoholism, sexual behavior, population crisis, race relations, family and community disorganization, poverty, automation, wars, and disarmament. Lecture 3 hours per week.

SOC 293 (3 CR)
Immigration and Immigrants in American Society

An introduction to contemporary immigration and immigrant issues in the United States, with a special focus on the college’s service area. Lecture 3 hours per week.