Course Offerings

 

111: Principles of Sociology. (3 hours)

Introduction of sociological concepts, theories, principles; their relationships to the individual’s social world. Fall and Spring

113: Modern Social Problems. (3 hours)

A description and analysis of selected social problems, their causes, effects and social responses to these problems. Fall

115: World Regional Geography. (3 hours)

(See GEO 115.) Fall

116: Introduction to Anthropology. (3 hours)

(See ANT 116.) Fall

211: Community. (3 hours)

Analysis of social organization and processes of communities. Odd Springs

213: Marriage and the Family. (3 hours)

An analysis of the institution of marriage in the United States; how this institution is changing, why these changes are taking place. Fall

215: Juvenile Delinquency. (3 hours)

Introduction to juvenile delinquency and related concepts; patterns and trends in delinquency; theoretical perspectives; agencies and programs designed to control, treat or prevent delinquency. Fall

217: Social Welfare as a Social Institution. (3 hours)

An analytical study of social welfare in the United States; development of public responsibility for dependent persons; structure and administrative techniques of modern welfare agencies. Spring

309: Sociology of Religion. (3 hours)

A sociological analysis of religious belief systems utilizing the cross-cultural approach; the role of religion in social control and social change. Prerequisite: SOC 111 and one course from REL 231, 233, 235, or 237. Even Springs

313: Intergroup Relations. (3 hours)

Ethnic, racial and socio-economic group contacts, especially in the United States. Theories, processes, conceptual approaches, and consequences of interaction. Prerequisite: SOC 111. Even Falls

315: Human Ecology. (3 hours)

Population distribution, growth, composition, and their relevance to current economic, social and political problems. Prerequisite: SOC 111. Even Springs

319: Industrial Sociology. (3 hours)

Management-labor problems from perspectives of labor, management, and society. Prerequisite: SOC 111 or ECO 221. Even Springs

333: Criminology. (3 hours)

Introduction to criminal law and crime data; theoretical perspectives; law enforcement agencies; types of crimes and offenders; correctional institutions and treatment programs. Prerequisite: SOC 111. Even Springs

335: Sociology of Appalachia. (3 hours)

Overview of the culture, economics, politics, families, literature, and religions of the Appalachian region. Odd Falls

343: Criminal Justice. (3 hours)

This course will introduce students to criminal law, key crime statistics, and the criminal justice and juvenile justice system. It will include study of police departments and police operations; the structure and operations of criminal and juvenile courts; correctional programs and crime prevention programs. All of the above will be examined to determine the degree of their effectiveness; the ways in which their operations are changing and the expected consequences of these changes. Odd Springs

412: Introduction to Social Theory. (3 hours)

Analysis of selected examples of all five major theoretical perspectives in Sociology. These perspectives consist of functional, conflict, exchange, interactionist, and structural theorizing. Prerequisite: SOC 111. Fall

414: Techniques of Social Investigation. (3 hours)

A description, evaluation and application of various research techniques; constructing theoretical models, operationalizing concepts, selecting research strategies, and the collection, analysis and presentation of data. Prerequisite: SOC 111. Spring

424: Cultural Anthropology. (3 hours)

(See ANT 424.) Spring

425: Aging in Mass Society. (3 hours)

A comprehensive study of the dimensions of aging from young adulthood through the senior years. Analysis of problems related to aging with exploration of possible solutions, including social services. As needed

440: Independent Study. (1, 2, or 3 hours)

 

450: Senior Seminar. (3 hours)

Capstone course bringing together sub-fields of the disciplines of Sociology and Anthropology. Fall

460: Internship in Applied Sociology. (3-6 hours)

Supervised internship experiences in the application of sociological concepts in selected human services agency settings. Consent of instructor required for enrollment.

470: Topics. (1, 2, or 3 hours)

The study of special topics in Sociology. Prerequisite: SOC 111.