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SO 1003 - Intro To Sociology

Three hours lecture. The nature and development of culture;  social aspects of personality; analysis of community life,  population trends, social classes, institutions, processes,  and organization; culture change.

Delivery Method: Online, Internet, or Web-based
Semester: Spring, Summer, and Fall
Sample Syllabus (pdf)

 

SO 1203 - Marriage & Family

Three hours lecture. A study of dating, mate selection,  marriage and parenthood, with emphasis on the contemporary  American family.

Delivery Method: Online, Internet, or Web-based
Semester: Spring, Summer, and Fall
Sample Syllabus (pdf)

 

SO 3323 - Contemporary Women

Three hours lecture. Introductory course for the  Concentration in Women's Studies. Major topics are women's  heritage, identity, culture, and vulnerabilities.

Delivery Method: Online, Internet, or Web-based
Semester: Fall
Sample Syllabus (pdf)

 

SO 3603 - Criminology

A study of the causes of crime, disorganized  communities and homes conducive to delinquency, boys' gangs,  organized crime, prison, probation, parole, and crime  prevention programs.

Delivery Method: Online, Internet, or Web-based
Semester: Spring, Summer, and Fall
Sample Syllabus (pdf)

 

SO 4233 - Juvenile Delinquency

Three hours lecture. Critical study  of problems, causes, ways of handling; attitudes, roles and  relationships of persons involved, including youthful  offender, social worker, court and law enforcement  officials.

Delivery Method: Online, Internet, or Web-based
Semester: Fall and Summer
Sample Syllabus (pdf)

 

SO 4333 - Sociology Of Sports

Three hours  lecture. Examination of sport as a social institution in  American society, its contributions to society and to  participants.

Delivery Method: Online, Internet, or Web-based
Semester: Fall
Sample Syllabus (pdf)

 

SO 4403 - Sociology of Gender

(Prerequisites: SO 1003, or approval of instructor). Three hours lecture. Changing character of gender and significance in various social institutions. Intersection between gender and other forms of inequality.

Delivery Method: Online, Internet, or Web-based
Semester: Summer
Sample Syllabus (pdf)

 

SO 4513 - Correctional Systems

Three hours lecture. Survey of  contemporary correctional system and practices. Emphasis  placed on the formal organization and functioning of penal  systems. 

Delivery Method: Online, Internet, or Web-based
Semester: Fall
Sample Syllabus (pdf)

 

 

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