416 will also be given to sodological theories of gender, gender sodal- ization, and the intersedion of gender, race, class, and sexuality. Prerequisites: SOC SS/DV1010 or SOC SS/DV1020 or WS SS/DV1500 or permission of instrudor. SOC 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 sodalization processes and the internalization of social norms. Prerequisite: SOC SS/DV1010 or SOC SS/DV1020. SOC 3260. Juvenile Delinquency (3) Juvenile ddinquency as a social phenomenon and its causes involving definitions, agendes of law enforcement, and the courts. Prerequisite: SOC SS/DV1010 or SOC SS/DV1020. SOC 3270. Criminology (3) Study of the nature, extent, causes, and treatment of crime. Prerequisite: SOC SS/DV1010 or SOC SS/DV1020. SOC 3300. Environment and Society (3) An in-depth study of societal-environmental interadions including population, technology and organization impacts of human sodet- ies on the physical environment, and environmental unpads on human behavior and social organization. SOC 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: SOC SS/DV1010 or SOC SS/DV1020. SOC 3410. Sociology of Religion (3) Examination of religion and religious activities globally from the theoretical perspectives of Sociology. SOC 3420. Sociology of Education (3) Analysis of the strudure and function of education as a central social institution in contemporary sodety. SOC 3430. Medicine and Healthcare in Society (3) Utilizes the Sodological 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. SOC 3540. Small Groups Sc Leadership (3) The formation, structure, and functioning of small groups in terms of group processes and group produds. This course will also examine authority, leadership principles and skills, dedsion making processes, and motivation. SOC 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 sodety and individuals' lives and behavior. Sodological theories about modern organizations and globalization will be examined. Prerequisite: SOC SS/DV1010. SOC 3600. 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. SOC 3660. Sociological Research (3) Examines the scientific foundations of Sociology and methods of Sociological Research. Prerequisite: SOC SS/DV1010 or SOC SS/ DV1020. SOC 3840. Cities and Urban Life (3) In-depth analysis of the urbanization, modernization, and development of the system of dties. The rdationship between cities and culture, mental illness, and social problems are examined. SOC DV3850. American Minorities in Urban Settings (3) Examines the social conditions of ethnic and radal minorities in the United States, based primarily on current statistical and ethnographic data. Indudes a survey of theories of the causes and dynamics of ethnic and race relations. SOC 4030. Contemporary Sociological Theory (3) The works of major contemporary theorists (Mead, Parsons, Merton, Goffman, Garfinkel, etc.) and the emergence of current schools of sociological thought. Prerequisites: SOC SS/DV1010 and SOC 3030. SOC 4120. Socialization over the Life Course (3) Study of how sodal environment, institutions, groups, and interactive networks influence and shape human behavior through the life course. SOC 4270. Sociology of Law (3) A study of the interchange between law and society, where society creates the law, yet law regulates society. Prerequisite: SOC SS/DV1010 or SOC SS/DV1020. SOC DV4410. Comparative Political Sociology (3) In-depth examination of relations of power, authority, and political partidpation 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. SOC DV4550. Sociology of Work (3) Explores the rdationship between work and social class, gender, technology, race, and ethnicity. Additionally, the nature of occupational subcultures is analyzed. SOC 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. SOC 4830. Readings and/or Projects (1-3) Individual readings and/or projects for sodology majors or minors. (Maximum of 5 hours applied toward graduation, 3 of which can be applied toward the sodology major or minor.) Prerequisites: SOC SS/DV1010, senior standing, permission of instructor, approval of program coordinator. SOC 4890. Internship (1-6) Qualified juniors and seniors may apply for internships among federal, state and private agencies. Internships are antidpated 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: SOC SS/DV1010, junior or senior status, approval of program coordinator. Weber State University 2011 -2012 Catalog