332 333 • Family, Gender, and Work Soclgy 3110 Sociology of Family (3) Soclgy DV3120 Sex/Gender Roles: Past, Present, Future (3) Soclgy 4120 Socialization over the Life Course (3) Soclgy 4990 Seminar in Sociology (3) • Global Sociology Soclgy 3400 Soclgy 3410 Soclgy DV4410 Soclgy 4990 Other Electives Soclgy SS/DV1020 Soclgy SS1030 Social Change & Social Movements (3) Sociology of Religion (3) Comparative Political Sociology (3) Seminar in Sociology (3) Social Problems (3) American Social Institutions: Past, Present, & Future (3) Soclgy 1110 Courtship & Marriage (3) Soclgy 3300 Environmental Sociology (3) Soclgy 3420 Sociology of Education (3) Soclgy 4890 Internship (1-6) Sociology Teaching Majors are also required to take Soclgy 3420, Educ 4500, and Comm HU1020 in addition to the courses required by the Teacher Education Program. Suggested Course Sequence The following suggested course sequence for required Sociology classes is provided to assist students in planning their schedules. Use this only as a guideline and be sure to consult with an advisor. Soclgy SS/DV1010 SuNiii\i,iw F\ii Soclgy 3030 Select Soclgy 3000, DV3010, or 3020 Junior EjyUj..,, SnquwKi Spring Soclgy 3250 3 Select Soclgy 3000, 3010, or 3020 3 Junior Spring Soclgy SI3600 Emphasis Course — Senior Tv i Soclgy SI3660 Emphasis Course Simor Spring Soclgy 4030 Emphasis Course Soclgy 4900 Sociology » Program Prerequisite: Enroll in the General Honors Program and complete 6 hours of General Honors courses (see the Honors Program). » Grade Requirements: Maintain an overall GPA of 3.3. » Credit Hour Requirements: Fulfill the requirements for the Sociology major or the Sociology Teaching major, of which at least 12 hours must be completed on an Honors basis. A student may receive Honors credit in any upper division Sociology course with the exception of Soclgy 4830.* In addition, complete the Sociology Honors Senior Project of 3 hours. * Permission from the department chair should be sought before registering in a course for Honors credit. A written agreement should be reached with the appropriate instructor regarding the work expected for Honors credit. (See the Honors Program.) Sociology » Grade Requirements: A minimum grade of "C" in courses counted toward the minor (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable). » Credit Hour Requirements: Minimum of 18 credit hours. Transferring students with a Sociology Minor can transfer 9 hours of credit (6 hours lower division plus 1 upper division class) from an acceptable Sociology program. Students who select the Sociology Teaching Minor must satisfy the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department). Course Requirements for Minor Sociology Courses Required (9 credit hours) Soclgy SS/DV1010 Principles of Sociology (3) Soclgy 3030 Sociological Theory - Classical (3) Soclgy SI3660 Sociological Research (3) Sociology Electives (select one course, 3 credit hours) Soclgy 3000 Social Psychology (3) Soclgy DV3010 Social Stratification (3) Soclgy 3020 Social Organizations (3) Soclgy 3250 Deviance & Social Control (3) Additional Electives (6 credit hours) Select 2 courses from the Sociology offering of courses, three credit hours of which must be upper division hours. Sociology Teaching Minors are also required to take Soclgy 3420, Educ 4500, and Comm HU1020 in addition to the courses required by the Teacher Education Program. SOCIOLOGY COURSES Soclgy SS/DV1010. Principles of Sociology (3) An introduction to the study of sociology through the concepts and principles used to understand and evaluate society. It focuses on all aspects of society: culture; social interaction; institutions; group processes; deviance and social control; stratification, diversity, and inequality based on race, ethnicity, class, gender, etc.; and social stability and change. Soclgy SS/DV1010 is a prerequisite for all Sociology courses numbered 2000 and above. Exceptions require permission from the instructor. Soclgy SS/DV1020. Social Problems (3) A study of major social problems in contemporary society, including issues of age, gender, family, race, ethnicity, wealth and poverty, politics, education, public safety, health care, substance abuse, and environment. Special emphasis is given to these issues and their consequences for today's global and diverse society. Soclgy SS1030. American Social Institutions: Past, Present & Future (3) An introduction to social institutions in the United States through the concepts and theories of Sociology. Special emphasis is given to exploring the nature of social institutions, including their functions, dynamic interaction with each other, and impact on American behavior and life. Cross cultural comparison will be included in this course. Soclgy 1110. Courtship and Marriage (3) A comparative approach is employed to study contemporary patterns of dating, courtship, cohabitation, engagement, and adjustment in marriage. Soclgy 2810. Experimental Course Offerings (2-3) Prerequisite: Soclgy SS/DV1010. Soclgy 2920. 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. Prerequisite: Soclgy SS/DV1010. Soclgy 3000. Social Psychology (3) Sociological Social Psychology is the study of individual, group, and social behavior through analysis of the relationship between individuals and social institutions. Individuals actively create social structure while they are simultaneously shaped by it. Students will analyze how social interaction, processes, roles, and statuses are created and maintained by individuals. Students will also analyze how these same processes, roles, and statuses shape their individual behavior. Social Psychological theories and methodologies are also addressed. Prerequisite: Soclgy SS/DV1010. Soclgy DV3010. Social Stratification (3) The study of social stratification and inequality in the United States and globally. Focus on economic class and status groups, such as gender, race-ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, and physical ability. Prerequisite: Soclgy SS/DV1010. Soclgy 3020. Social Organizations (3) Using social organizational perspective in the study of human behavior and society. Exploration of relations between humans and social organizations; relationships within social organizations and between social organizations. Prerequisite: Soclgy SS/DV1010. Soclgy 3030. Sociological Theory - Classical (3) A study of the classical tradition of sociological thought during the European period: Comte, Marx, Weber, Simmel, Durkheim, and others. To be taken before Sociology 4030. Prerequisite: Soclgy SS/DV1010. Soclgy 3110. Sociology of Family (3) Analyzes family arrangements and structure, changes in such arrangements over time, and contemporary issues facing families in our ever-changing world. Emphasis is placed on variations in family experiences with regard to race, gender, social class, and sexual orientation. Family, as it relates to other social institutions such as politics, religion, and the economy, is also explored. Prerequisite: Soclgy SS/DV1010. Soclgy DV3120. Sex/Gender Roles: Past, Present, Future (3) An overview of the differences and similarities in human sex roles cross-culturally and over time, with special emphasis on the influences of biology, socialization, and ecology in their origin, perpetuation, and change. (Cross listed with Anthro DV3700.) Prerequisite: Soclgy SS/DV1010. Soclgy 3250. Deviance and Social Control (3) Introduces the student to the various sociological concepts of deviance and social control. Deviance and social control are examined in their positive and negative forms. The benefits and contributions as well as the consequences and disruptions of these forms are considered in the context of the formal and informal socialization processes and the internalization of social norms. Prerequisite: Soclgy SS/DV1010. Soclgy 3260. Juvenile Delinquency (3) Juvenile delinquency as a social phenomenon and its causes involving definitions, agencies of law enforcement, and the courts. Prerequisite: Soclgy SS/DV1010. Soclgy 3270. Criminology (3) Study of the nature, extent, causes, and treatment of crime. (Cross-listed with CJ 3270.) Prerequisite: Soclgy SS/DV1010. Soclgy 3300. Environmental Sociology (3) Societal environmental interactions; impacts of human societies on the physical environment; environmental impacts on human behavior and social organization. Prerequisite: Soclgy SS/DV1010. 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/DV1010. Soclgy 3410. Sociology of Religion (3) Examination of religion and religious activities globally from the theoretical perspectives of Sociology. Prerequisite: Soclgy SS/DV1010. Soclgy 3420. Sociology of Education (3) Analysis of the structure and function of education as a central social institution in contemporary society. Prerequisite: Soclgy SS/DV1010. 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. Prerequisite: Soclgy SS/DV1010. Soclgy 3550. Complex Organizations (3) Surveys the nature of modern complex and formal organizations, how they work, function, and affect contemporary society. Modern sociological theories about complex organizations will be examined. Prerequisite: Soclgy SS/DV1010. Soclgy SI3600. Social Statistics (3) Introduction to descriptive and inferential statistical analysis techniques and the presentation of results. Prerequisites: Soclgy SS/ DV1010; meet WSU Quantitative Literacy Requirement. Soclgy SI3660. Sociological Research (3) Examines the scientific foundations of Sociology and methods of Sociological Research. Prerequisite: Soclgy SS/DV1010. 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. Prerequisite: Soclgy SS/DV1010. 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. Prerequisite: Soclgy SS/DV1010. 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/DV1010 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. Prerequisite: Soclgy SS/DV1010. 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