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Sociology

SOC 100  INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY. Comprehensive study of society, with analysis of group life, and other forces shaping human behavior.                                                                         3

SOC 110  CAREER PLANNING.  Individual interest, values and skills as they relate to possible career choices. Individual exploration of potentially compatible occupations and development of job seeking skills.  1

SOC 150  SOCIAL PROBLEMS.  A study of present day problems in contemporary societies, such as racism, sexism, ageism, alcoholism, drug addiction, physical and mental health, war and environmental issues-their significance and current policies and action.           3

SOC 240  THE SOCIOLOGY OF RURAL AMERICA.  Focus is on rural society, rural communities, population composition and trends, social processes, social participation in rural organizations and agencies; American agriculture in a global context; and changing relationship between country and city in contemporary society.                                     
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SOC/HON 285  INFORMATION SOCIETY.    Analysis of the present and future impact of computerized information on social relationships and fabric of society.  Sociology Section Prerequisites: CSC 105. Honors Section Prerequisite: ACT score of 24 or above or 3.2 cumulative GPA.       3

SOC 291  INDEPENDENT STUDY.  A student independently studies a sociology topic with help from instructor.                1-4

SOC 292  TOPICS IN SOCIETY.  Introductory study of an aspect of sociology. 1-4

SOC 352  SOCIAL INDICATORS.  Statistical techniques, data analysis, and trend models for specific sociological concepts. Prerequisites: Six credit hours of sociology, two computer-related courses, and three credit hours of mathematics.     3

SOC 360  SOCIAL SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY.  The changes in human values that take place because of technological innovations in Biology, biochemistry, medical science, and engineering. Prerequisites: three hours of Social Systems and eight hours of science.          3

SOC 370  PEOPLE AND THEIR CULTURES.  The course is divided into two major sections. The first part is an examination of ethnics and racial groups in the U.S. with special focus on the Native American. In this section special emphasis will be given to various learning styles of the people from various cultural backgrounds. The second section of the course is devoted to cultures around the world such as Japanese, West African, Middle East. Focus of the course is on cultural variation.                                            3

SOC 381  SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS.  The major institutions in society (Political, Economic, Family, Science, Religion, and Education). The impact of computer information and technology on each. Prerequisite: SOC 285.   3

SOC 382  THE FAMILY.  Focus is on the development and maintenance of the family as a social institution with emphasis on comparative family systems and the contemporary American family from the standpoint of social class, ethnic background and family crises. Prerequisites: SOC 100 or SOC 150. 3

SOC/EDFN 475  HUMAN RELATIONS. Focuses on characteristics, contributions, and strengths of a pluralistic society; various cultural perspectives and specific information about cultures; the dehumanizing impact of biases and negative stereotypes; and the human relations approach to teaching.   1-3

SOC 491  INDEPENDENT STUDY.  Independent study of some aspect of sociology.            1-3

SOC 492  TOPICS.  Advanced study of an aspect of sociology.            1-3

SOC 498  UNDERGRADUATE/RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP.  Reading and original research leading to the writing of a significant paper. An integrative experience in which students tie together what was learned in their chief areas of academic study. Prior Application Required.                3