Course Listing

SO 101 Introductory Sociology 3
The purpose of the course is to make students aware of American society and those characteristics which influence societal differences.

SO 102 Social Problems 3
An analysis of the contemporary social problems of our society is presented. Stress is placed on the effort of intervention and amelioration of social problems. Major problems discussed are poverty, inequality, alienation, crime, juvenile delinquency, family disorganization, mental illness, the aged, alcoholism and drug abuse. Prerequisite: SO 101.

SO 120 The Child in the Family 3
This course focuses on the interrelationships of the child, the family, and social institutions, including childcare centers and schools. Various family situations will be studied to highlight the stresses on the modern family and the impact on the child. The teacher's role in understanding and supporting families will be examined. Support institutions and community resources for children and their families will also be examined. Prerequisite: SO 101 or PY 101.

SO 150 Introduction to Women's Studies 3
Introduction to Women's Studies will explore the richness and diversity of feminist scholarship. An interdisciplinary field, Women's Studies integrates contributions from many disciplines, including biology, psychology, anthropology, political science, history, literature, sociology and criminal justice. Women's Studies both supplements and complements traditional disciplinary studies by analyzing women's experiences and unmasking assumptions based upon male perspectives and men's realities.

SO 215 Cultural View of Deafness 3
This course will discuss cultural aspects of deaf interactions, social norms, and Deaf literature. Emphasis will be placed on the work of current, recognized narrators in both literary and face-to-face storytelling traditions, and will also include selected autobiographical sketches, lectures, stories, and letters from early 1900s by historical figures. Videotaped research essay in ASL will be required at the end of the course.

SO 301 Multicultural Issues in Education and Society 3
This course will provide the student with a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of ethnic diversity and pluralism in the United States. The course will help students to work toward a more pluralistic philosophy which will be reflected in their instructional practices as pre-service teachers.

SO 305 Introduction to Social-Scientific Research 3
An introduction to the basic research methods designed to prepare the student to understand quantitative and qualitative social-scientific research. Prerequisites: CR 102, or PY 101, or SO 101 and CM 220. (This course may also be taken as CR 301 or NU 305.)

SO 310 Sociology of Urban Politics 3
Political responses to urban problems and the growth of the urban power structure.

SO 319 Social Change 3
Discusses classical and modern theories of social change, the processes and factors influencing change, and modernization and institutional adjustment. Introduces the study of the future.

SO 320 Social Issues in Health Care 3
Using a sociological perspective, this course examines the interrelationships of individuals/groups, organizations, and health care. Students will evaluate health care models which address equity, efficiency, and quality. Prerequisite: SO 101. (This course may be taken as NU 320.)