Sociology

An introduction to the social causes and consequences of health and illness.  The course presents students with a sociological and cultural perspective on illness.  In addition, there is an [...]

This course explores the multifaceted concept of juvenile delinquency. Explores the relationship between social attitudes and definitions of youthful law violations. Examines some of the popular [...]

This course introduces the fundamental principles of criminology: theories related to the cause of crime, trends in criminal behavior, and problems that are encountered in the administration of [...]

This course will examine the processes by which gender is socially constructed, along with the distinction between biological sex and gender, the causes and consequences of gender inequality, and [...]

This course uses the sociological perspective to focus on contemporary family structures. Family is one of the major institutions in society. The course emphasizes the sociological aspects of [...]

This course is a comprehensive and critical analysis of problems facing American society. Topics include race, gender, role changes, bureaucracies, education, the family, the young and old, [...]

Students explore the meanings of inequality based on factors including class, race, gender, ethnicity and sexual orientation as they structure individual identities, group interaction, life [...]

An overview of the dynamics of human interaction in small groups. Students study the dynamics of the small group through direct experience and analysis of group process, and through the major [...]

A study of the social, economic, and political conditions affecting the status of major ethnic and racial groups in the United States. Attention is focused on selected minority groups, [...]

An overview of all the pertinent aspects of aging. Students gain an understanding of the aging process including the biological, psychological, and sociological factors. Physiological changes are [...]