Sociology (SOC)

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SOC 100: Survey of General Sociology

Subject
Sociology (SOC)
Credits 3 Class Hours3 lecture
Description

In this course, we use sociological theory to analyze a broad range of topics, including the production of knowledge, culture and history, socialization, identity, social relationships, deviance and crime, social institutions, globalization, class and inequality, racism, sexism, and change. The goal of this course is to introduce students to sociological perspectives, concepts, and analytical tools that may be applied to the contemporary world.

Prerequisites

Qualified for ENG 100.

Semester Offered Fall, Spring
Designation
Diversification: Social Sciences — DS
Course Student Learning Outcomes (CSLOs)
  1. Apply fundamental sociological theories and concepts.
  2. Create sociological explanations for social phenomena.
  3. Analyze the interconnection between social structures and individuals.
  4. Analyze the historical development of social inequities and social change.

SOC 231: Introduction to Juvenile Delinquency

Subject
Sociology (SOC)
Credits 3 Class Hours3 lecture
Description

This course focuses on juvenile delinquency in the U.S. and examines the nature of and trends in juvenile delinquency, explanations for and theories of juvenile delinquency, and institutional responses to and treatment of juvenile delinquency in the U.S. juvenile justice system.

Semester Offered Fall, Spring (every odd year)
Designation
Diversification: Social Sciences — DS
Course Student Learning Outcomes (CSLOs)
  1. Apply sociological theories of juvenile delinquency to contemporary cases.
  2. Explain the multiple causes of juvenile delinquency.
  3. Describe the differences in male and female offenders.
  4. Describe how social institutions prevent and/or contribute to juvenile delinquency.