COURSES OF STUDY
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SO 303 Social Psychology (1)
The study of the social phenomena that affect the behavior of
individuals, including social perception, social cognition, and social
influence. (Also listed as PY 303, this course may be counted for credit
in either sociology or psychology.) Prerequisite: SO 101 or 102, or PY
101.
SO 304 Research Methodology (1)
The scientific method applied to economic, social and political
phenomena: formulating hypotheses; techniques for collecting data,
measuring variables, and interpreting research findings. The course
includes a laboratory in which statistical procedures are applied,
interpreted, and documented through completion of a significant
research project. Laboratory required. (Also listed as EC 304 and PS
304,
this course may be counted for credit in economics, political
science or sociology.) Prerequisite: EC 204 or PS 204 or SO 204. Spring.
SO 305 Sociology of the Family (1)
A study of the relationship between the family and the changing
external environment as well as the dynamic processes within the
family. Historical and cross-cultural perspectives are considered along
with alternatives to the traditional family. Prerequisite: SO 101, 102, or
PY 101. Fall.
SO 308 Criminal Justice (1)
An investigation into the social processes involved in the criminal
justice system. Crime and delinquency, police organization and
behavior, and the sociology of law are stressed. Prerequisite: SO 101,
102,
or PY 101. Spring.
SO 309 Work Behavior (1)
The application of the methods and principles of the science of human
behavior to people at work. (Also listed as PY 309, this course may be
counted for credit in either sociology or psychology.) Prerequisite: SO
101, 102,
or PY 101. Fall.
SO 312 Community Service Practicum (1)
Individual field work under joint supervision of sociology faculty and
social service agency personnel. Intended for majors. Graded “S”/”U.”
Prerequisite: SO 101 or 102.
SO 335 Race and Ethnic Relations (1)
An examination of some of the major issues in the relations between
dominant and minority groups. Emphasis is on contemporary U.S.
society although historical and cross‑cultural analyses are included.
Prerequisite: SO 101, 102, or PY 101. Spring.
