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SOCI 2320
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Seminar on Ecological Sustainability and Policy. (3) on demand
POLS 2320
A survey of sustainability as a political, economic, and socio-cultural part of our lives. The course is divided
into three (3) major segments. First, it assays how our lives are conducted and considers the ecological cycles
and processes that make life possible. Second, it examines the ground solutions to the issue of a sustainable
lifestyle and attempts to implement this goal. Finally, it surveys the arena of ecological politics in order to
engage the issue of how can we achieve this as a society.
SOCI 2500
or Marriages and Families. (3) Fall
WMST 2500
This course offers a multi-disciplinary perspective on contemporary marriages, families, and other intimate
relationships. Students become familiarized with competing models and theories on family relationships. In
addition, the course explores cross-cultural variation in family systems as well as diversity and change within
the American population. Topics to be covered include mate selection, sexuality, marital structure, marital
happiness, divorce, parenting, and alternative family forms.
SOCI 3000 Social Change. (3) Fall
An analysis of the sources, patterns, and consequences of social and cultural change. The roles of socioeconomic,
political, technological, and other factors in processes of change at institutional and societal levels
are investigated.
SOCI 3300 Sociology of Childhood. (3) on demand
A sociological analysis of current issues confronting America‘s children and a consideration of sociological
perspectives on children and childhood.
SOCI 3340 Sociology of Religion. (3) on demand
A sociological analysis of the interplay between religion and culture.
Prerequisite: a Religion core course
(RLGN 1101, 1102, 1103, 1104, 1105, 1106, 1107, or 1108)
SOCI 3400 Criminology. (3) on demand
A multi-disciplinary examination of criminal behavior and corrections, with an emphasis on competing
theories regarding the origins and incidence of criminality. The course explores the history of laws and the
criminal justice system, as well as various categories of crime. Special attention is given to the social forces
underlying criminal and deviant behavior.
SOCI 3500
or
Gender and Society. (3) on demand
WMST 3500
Students become aware of the gendered society in which we live, the norms, values, and patterns of
communication associated with each gender and how these affect personal life choices and social status.
Specifically, students become aware of how our basic social institutions, such as the economy, the family,
education, religion, and the political system are gendered institutions with differing ideals and expectations for
women and men.
SOCI 3600 Sociology of Education. (3) on demand
This course examines, from a sociological perspective, the structure and process of education in contemporary
society, and its effects. The primary focus is on U.S. public education. Topics include the contribution of
sociology to understanding education and teaching; the relationship of education to other social institutions,
such as families and religion; and the effects of socio-demographic variables on learning outcomes.
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