Soclgy 3300. Environment and Society (3) An in-depth study of societal-environmental interactions including population, technology and organization impacts of human societies on the physical environment, and environmental impacts on human behavior and social organization. Soclgy 3400. Social Change and Social Movements (3) The factors which change society and how society changes, emphasizing technological innovations and its implications, social movements, and the role of individuals. Prerequisite: Soclgy SS/DV 1010 or SS/DV 1020 or SS1030. Soclgy 3410. Sociology of Religion (3) Examination of religion and religious activities globally from the theoretical perspectives of Sociology. Soclgy 3420. Sociology of Education (3) Analysis of the structure and function of education as a central social institution in contemporary society. Soclgy 3430. Medicine and Healthcare in Society (3) Utilizes the Sociological perspective to explore the Institution of Medicine and the Medical Healthcare Delivery System; its function as a social institution and its capability, accessibility, and the related issues of providing Healthcare. The various organizational system structures, and their economic and political dimensions are also examined. Further emphasis is placed on the various professional roles, supporting roles, and patient behaviors. Additional focus is placed upon selected international comparisons, as well as medical research, ethical considerations, and international health issues. Soclgy 3540. Small Groups & Leadership (3) The formation, structure, and functioning of small groups in terms of group processes and group products. This course will also examine authority, leadership principles and skills, decision making processes, and motivation. Soclgy 3550. Organizations in Society (3) Surveys the nature and structure of organizations in general and modem formal organizations and globalization in specific. How organizations work, function and affect contemporary society and individuals' lives and behavior. Sociological theories about modem organizations and globalization will be examined. Prerequisite: Soclgy SS/DV 1010. Soclgy SI3600. Social Statistics (3) Introduction to descriptive and inferential statistical analysis techniques and the presentation of results. Prerequisites: Social Science General Education course; meet WSU Quantitative Literacy Requirement. Soclgy SI3660. Sociological Research (3) Examines the scientific foundations of Sociology and methods of Sociological Research. Prerequisite: Soclgy SS/DV 1010 or SS/DV 1020 or SSI030. Soclgy 3840. Cities and Urban Life (3) In-depth analysis of the urbanization, modernization, and development of the system of cities. The relationship between cities and culture, mental illness, and social problems are examined. Soclgy DV3850. American Minorities in Urban Settings (3) Examines the social conditions of ethnic and racial minorities in the United States, based primarily on current statistical and ethnographic data. Includes a survey of theories of the causes and dynamics of ethnic and race relations. 343 Soclgy 4030. Sociological Theory - Contemporary (3) The works of major contemporary theorists (Mead, Parsons, Merton, Goffman, Garfinkel, etc.) and the emergence of current schools of sociological thought. Prerequisites: Soclgy SS/DV 1010 and Soclgy 3030. Soclgy 4120. Socialization over the Life Course (3) Study of how social environment, institutions, groups, and interactive networks influence and shape human behavior through the life course. Soclgy 4270. Sociology of Law (3) A study of the interchange between law and society, where society creates the law, yet law regulates society. Prerequisite: Soclgy SS/ DV1010 or SS/DV1020 or SSI030. Soclgy DV4410. Comparative Political Sociology (3) In-depth examination of relations of power, authority, and political participation within various social groups, communities, formal organizations, nation-states, and the global economy. How power relations influence and are influenced by kinship, class, gender, and socio-economic interest groups. Soclgy DV4550. Sociology of Work (3) Explores the relationship between work and social class, gender, technology, race, and ethnicity. Additionally, the nature of occupational subcultures is analyzed. Soclgy 4810. Experimental Course Offerings (2-3) Individual courses offered on an experimental basis, identified by specific name and description. The specific title will appear on student's transcript along with the authorized credit. Soclgy 4830. Readings and/or Projects (1-3) Individual readings and/or projects for sociology majors. (Maximum of 5 hours applied toward graduation.) Prerequisites: Soclgy SS/DV1010, senior standing, permission of instructor, approval of program coordinator. Soclgy 4890. Internship (1-6) Qualified juniors and seniors may apply for internships among federal, state and private agencies. Internships are anticipated to provide the student with both practical and research experiences. A student may complete up to 9 hours, but not more than 6 hours in any one type of internship. A maximum of 3 hours may be applied towards the sociological major or sociological minor. Prerequisites: Soclgy SS/DV 1010, junior or senior status, approval of program coordinator. Soclgy 4900. Senior Capstone Course (3) A course designed to organize all of the knowledge that the student has gleaned from his/her major into an integrated whole. This course will help the student make relevant the knowledge that he/ she has learned. This will be accomplished by having the student write a senior thesis as well as attend lectures. Prerequisites: Soclgy SS/DV1010, senior standing. Soclgy 4920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs (1-3) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. Soclgy 4990. Seminar in Sociology (3) An advanced course allowing in-depth study of selected topics in Sociology. When the course number is used, it will be accompanied by a specific title with the credit authorized, which will appear on the student transcript. Prerequisite: Soclgy SS/DV1010 or consent of instructor. (Maximum of 6 hours may be applied toward graduation.) (Formerly Contemporary Issues.) 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