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252 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
SO 215 GP Sociology of Gender and Sexuality (1)
An examination of the concepts and theories of gender and sexuality using a sociological
perspective. Emphasis is placed on the social construction of gender identity and
sexuality; the intersectionality of gender and sexuality; gendered social institutions and
heteronormative culture; gender and sexuality discrimination and inequality. A Global
Perspectives designated course. Prerequisite: SO 101.
SO 235 Race and Ethnic Relations (1)
An examination of major issues in the relations between dominant and minority groups.
Emphasis is on contemporary U.S. society although historical and cross-cultural analyses
are included. A Black Studies and Leadership Studies designated course. Prerequisite:
GCS 100 or SO 101. Fall.
SO 290 Sociology of Drug Use (1)
An exploration of drug-using behavior as viewed from a sociological perspective.
Emphasis is on understanding historical and current U.S. drug use trends and theoretical
approaches regarding drug use, social correlates of drug use, and societal responses to
drug use, including treatment, prevention, and policy. A Public Health Studies designated
course. Prerequisite: SO 101.
SO 293, 393, 493 Independent Study in Sociology (½ or 1)
Directed study for advanced students in the major. Specific guidelines concerning
independent study projects appear in the “Exploration Term and Contract Learning”
section of this catalog.
SO 297, 397, 497 Internship in Sociology (½ or 1)
An internship opportunity allowing students to practice career skills and/or further
develop abilities beneficial for graduate study. Specific guidelines concerning internships
appear in the “Exploration Term and Contract Learning” section of this catalog.
SO 339 Social Inequality (1)
A study of economic class, prestige, lifestyle, and power hierarchies. Causes and
consequences of structural social inequality are emphasized. A Poverty Studies
designated course. Prerequisite: SO 101.
SO 340 Social Epidemiology (1)
An introduction to the basic principles of epidemiological study design, analysis, and
interpretation. Emphasis is placed on social causes and consequences of disease, how
disease/illness is spread unevenly among different populations, and how public health
interventions can help control or reduce the spread of disease and chronic illness. A
Public Health Studies designated course. Prerequisite: PHS 213 or SO 101. Spring.
SO 350 Sociological Theory (1)
An exploration of concepts and issues associated with various classical and contemporary
theoretical perspectives including those relative to the foundation of social thought.
Prerequisites: SO 101 and junior standing. Spring.
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2023-2024