Sociology Course Descriptions

SOC 100: Principles of Sociology
3 Semester Credit Hours  

An overview of the major concepts, theories and research findings of the discipline of sociology. Develops the student’s ability to use the sociological perspective to understand everyday social reality.

SOC 200: Social Problems
3 Semester Credit Hours  

A survey of a wide variety of contemporary social problems including poverty, racism, sexism, crime, family problems, environmental degradation and overpopulation. Covers causes and possible solutions.

SOC 302: The Family
3 Semester Credit Hours 

A sociological analysis of the institution of the family with special emphasis on minority families and on current trends in family life.  Prerequisite: SOC 100 or consent of instructor.

SOC 308: Minority Relations
3 Semester Credit Hours 

A study of the relations between dominant and subordinate racial and ethnic groups in the United States and in other countries. Places special emphasis on African-Americans.  Cross-listed as CJC 344.

SOC 362: Deviant Behavior
3 Semester Credit Hours

Examines a variety of theoretical and substantive issues concerning social deviance with primary emphasis on non-criminal norm violation.  Cross-listed as CJC 390.

SOC 364: Juvenile Delinquency
3 Semester Credit Hours

Examines the character of and theoretical explanations for juvenile misbehavior and the evolution of the juvenile justice system with special emphasis on juvenile gangs.  Cross-listed as CJC 345.  Prerequisite: SOC 100 or CJC 100 or permission of instructor.

SOC 366: Criminology
3 Semester Credit Hours

An introduction to the principal theories of criminal behavior and an application of these perspectives to major types of crime. Cross-listed as CJC 350.  Prerequisite: SOC 100 or CJC 100 or permission of instructor.