310 311 Complex Organizations 3 Sociology of Occupations 3 Contemporary Issues 3 Courtship and Marriage 3 Sociology of the Family 3 Sex Roles: Past, Present, Future 3 Socialization in the Life Cycles 3 Contemporary Issues 3 Sociology of Social Movements 3 Political Sociology 3 Comparative Sociology 3 Contemporary Issues 3 Magic and Religion 3 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 SSlOl Soclgy 226 Soclgy 355 Soclgy 455 Soclgy 470 The Family Soclgy 111 Soclgy 311 Soclgy 320 Soclgy 350 Soclgy 470 Comparative Soci Soclgy 205 Soclgy 305 Soclgy 405 Soclgy 470 Anthro 340 Soclgy 266 Soclgy 301 Soclgy 250 Soclgy 302 Soclgy 360 Soclgy 303 Senior Year, Soclgy 402 Soclgy 403 Soclgy 466 SOCIOLOGY DEPARTMENTAL HONOURS » Program Prerequisite: Enroll in the General Honours Programme and complete 10 hours of General Honours courses (see the Interdisciplinary Programs section of this catalog). » 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 20 hours must be completed on an Honours basis. A student may receive Honours credit in any upper division Sociology course with the exception of Soclgy 466.* In addition, complete the Sociology Honours Senior Project of 2 hours. * Permission from the department chair should be sought before registering in a course for Honours credit. A written agreement should be reached with the appropriate instructor regarding the work expected for Honours credit. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of this catalog.) Sociology MINOR OR TEACHING MINOR AND BIS EMPHASIS » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in courses used toward the minor (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable). » Credit Hour Requirements: Minimum of 25 credit hours. Transferring students with a Sociology Minor can transfer 15 hours of approved Sociology courses from other approved programs. Students who select the Sociology Teaching Minor must satisfy the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department in this catalog). Course Requirements for Minor Sociology Courses Required (13 credit hours) Soclgy SSlOl Principles of Sociology 5 Soclgy 266 Introduction to Research Methods 4 Soclgy 303 Sociological Theory-Classical 4 Sociology Electives (select one course, 3 credit hours) Soclgy 226 Sociology of Deviance 3 Soclgy 250 Intro to Social Psychology 3 Soclgy 301 Social Stratification 3 Soclgy 302 Social Organizations 3 Soclgy 402 Social Change 3 Emphasis Electives (9 credit hours) Select 9 credit hours from one of the emphases listed in the Sociology major (i.e., Deviance and Criminology, Urban Sociology, Organization Studies, The Family, or Comparative Sociology). Sociology Teaching minors are also required to take Educ 450, Teaching Social Studies in Grades 5-12, (3) and Soclgy 341, Sociology of Education, (3) in addition to the courses required by the Teacher Education program. SOCIOLOGY COURSES-SOCLGY 55101. Principles of Sociology (5) An introductory survey of the global development, theoretical outlook, and principal micro and macro-sociological research findings of the field of Sociology. 55102. Social Problems (5) Major social problems in contemporary society, including crime, delinquency, sexual deviance, substance abuse, poverty and inequality, and other issues, including a focus on values and decision making. 111. Courtship and Marriage (3) Contemporary patterns of dating, courtship, engagement, and adjustment in marriage. *Note: Sociology 101 is a prerequisite for all sociology courses numbered 200 and above. Exceptions require permission from the instructor. 205. Sociology of Social Movements (3) The social history of social movement formation, growth, and decline with reference to key catalytic social conditions. Global trends as a unique type of social movement. Prerequisite: Soclgy SSlOl. 226. Sociology of Deviance (3) Introduces the student to the various sociological concepts of social deviance. Social deviance is examined in its positive, neutral and negative forms. The benefits and contributions as well as the consequences and disruptions of the forms are considered in the context of a diverse, plural and multicultural society. Prerequisite: Soclgy SSlOl. 250. Introduction to Social Psychology (3) Inter-relatedness of individual and group behavior through the study of social interaction, processes, and roles. 255. Leadership in Organizations (3) People today are often in a position of leadership, both in a professional capacity as well as in their families and service organizations. This course will introduce students to those principles and skills they will need in order to function as leaders. Prerequisite: Soclgy SSlOl. 266. Introduction to Research Methods (4) Introduction to the scientific foundations of sociology and methods of sociological research. 281. Experimental Course Offerings (2-5) 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. Prerequisite: Soclgy SSlOl. 285. Sociology of Cities (3) In-Depth analysis of the urbanization, modernization and economic development of the system of cities, the relationship between cities and culture, and the structure of cities. The emphasis is on the city as a spatial unit rather than social behavior. Prerequisite: Soclgy SSlOl. 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs (2-5) Consult the quarterly class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. Prerequisite: Soclgy SSlOl. 301. Social Stratification (3) Social class and status in society, emphasizing how social class membership affects occupation, success, and life chances. Prerequisite: Soclgy SSlOl. 302. Social Organizations (3) Exploration of the nature of modern organizations, how they work, function and affect contemporary society. Prerequisite: Soclgy SSlOl. 303. Sociological Theory - Classical (4) A study of the classical tradition of sociological thought during the birth of Sociology in Europe. Comte, Marx, Weber, Simmel, Durkheim, and others will be covered. To be taken before Soclgy 403. Prerequisite: Soclgy SSlOl. 305. Political Sociology (3) Power and authority relations within formal organizations, communities, nation-states and global cultures. How power and authority influence and are influenced by kinship, class, religion, interest groups and belief systems. Prerequisite: Soclgy SSlOl. 311. Sociology of The Family (3) Structure, function and contemporary issues facing the family. Prerequisite: Soclgy SSlOl. 320. Sex Roles: Past, Present, Future (3) Overview of the differences and similarities in 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 Anthropology.) Prerequisite: Soclgy SSlOl. 326. Juvenile Delinquency (3) Juvenile delinquency as a social phenomenon and its causes involving definitions and agencies of law enforcement and the courts. Prerequisite: Soclgy SSlOl. 327. Criminology (3) Study of the nature, extent, causes, and treatment of crime. (Cross-listed with CJ 327.) Prerequisite: Soclgy SSlOl. 330. Environmental Sociology (3) Societal-environmental interactions; impacts of human societies on the physical environment; environmental impacts on human behavior and social organization. Prerequisite: Soclgy SSlOl. 340. Small Group Behavior (3) The formation, structure, and functioning of small groups in terms of group processes, group products, and group decision-making. Prerequisite: Soclgy SSlOl. 341. Sociology of Education (3) Analysis of the structure and function of education as a central social institution in contemporary society. Prerequisite: Soclgy SSlOl. 350. Socialization in the Life Cycle (3) Study of how social environment, institutions, groups, and interactive networks influence and shape human behavior through the life cycle. Prerequisite: Soclgy SSlOl. 355. 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 SSlOl. 360. Social Statistics (4) Introduction to statistical analysis techniques and the presentation of results. Prerequisite: Soclgy SSlOl. 385. Sociology of Urban Life (3) A holistic approach in looking at social behavior in urban settings. An in-depth look at basic forms of urban life, effects of urbanization on the basic institutions and some persistent urban social problems and policies in solving these problems. This course analyzes social behavior rather than looking at the physical structure of urban cities. Prerequisite: Soclgy SSlOl. 400. Sociology of Religion (3) Examination of religion and religious activities from the theoretical perspectives of Sociology, with particular emphasis on functional and phenomenological explanations. Prerequisite: Soclgy SSlOl. 402. Social Change (3) The normality of change and its causes, with special reference to the interplay of ideology and technology in producing both small and large scale alterations in social life. Prerequisite: Soclgy SSlOl. 403. Sociological Theory - Contemporary (4) The works of major contemporary theorists (Mead, Parsons, Merton, Goffman, Garfinkel, etc.) and the emergence of current schools of sociological thought. (Soclgy 303 recommended, but not required.) Prerequisite: Soclgy SSlOl. 405. Comparative Sociology (3) Examination of the theory and methodology of Comparative Sociology (the study of cross-societal comparison to be joined with historical comparisons) and its application to contemporary societies. Prerequisite: Soclgy SSlOl. 410. American Minorities (3) Social relationships of ethnic and racial groups, their origin and roles they play in American society. Prerequisite: Soclgy SSlOl. 427. Sociology of Law (3) A study of the interchange between law and society, where society creates the law, yet law regulates society. Prerequisite: Soclgy SSlOl. 455. Sociology of Occupations (3) This course explores the relationships among occupations and social class, gender, technology, race and ethnicity. 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