Sociology General

(Offered fall, spring, and summer). In this course, students will gain an understanding of the basic sociological concepts and vocabulary, including the methodological tools, sociological perspectives, and scientific procedures used by social scientists to collect data and conduct research. Topics generally include: society and culture, institutions, socialization, influences, crime, change, groups, sex, race and ethnicity, family, class, and population.

(Offered fall, spring, and summer). In this course, students will gain an understanding of the basic sociological concepts and vocabulary, including the methodological tools, sociological perspectives, and scientific procedures used by social scientists to collect data and conduct research. Topics generally include: society and culture, institutions, socialization, influences, crime, change, groups, sex, race and ethnicity, family, class, and population.

(Offered fall, spring, and summer). The course provides an introduction to the concepts, theories, and methods of the sociological study of social problems. Major topics include: the origins and trends of social problems and their associated solutions with a focus on poverty and inequality, racism, sexism, substance abuse, crime and violence, urban and environmental problems, technology, and social change.

(Offered fall, spring, and summer). The course provides an introduction to the concepts, theories, and methods of the sociological study of social problems. Major topics include: the origins and trends of social problems and their associated solutions with a focus on poverty and inequality, racism, sexism, substance abuse, crime and violence, urban and environmental problems, technology, and social change.

(Offered fall and spring). This course is an analysis of courtship, mate selection, engagement, marriage, and child rearing, with emphasis on the contemporary American family.