SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology
3 Hours (3-0)
In this class students are introduced to the basic concepts
of sociology with emphasis on the relationship of culture
and social interaction to group behavior; the analysis of
social organization, human ecology, and social change.
SOCI 1306 Social Problems
3 Hours (3-0)
In “Social Problems” sociological concepts are applied to
current social issues such as family and community disorganization
and crime and delinquency.
SOCI 2301 Marriage and the Family
3 Hours (3-0)
In this course sociological analysis is applied to human
relationships pertaining to the varied aspects of courtship,
mate selection and marital adjustment, and to the problem
of adjustment in each stage of the life cycle.
SOCI 2306 Human Sexuality
3 Hours (3-0)
“Human Sexuality” includes units relating to the biological,
psychological, social and cultural aspects of sexuality.
Also PSYC 2306.
SOCI 2308 Special Topics in Sociology
3 Hours (3-0)
Titles for this course will vary according to student interest.
In each unique class there will be a selected in-depth
study of a sociological issue. Students will receive credit
only once.
SOCI 2319 American Minorities
3 Hours (3-0)
“American Minorities” is a sociological analysis of minority-
majority group relations, past and present. It examines
the causes and consequences of prejudice and discrimination
and ways of combating them; it emphasizes the effects
of social inequality of race and ethnicity. The sociological
significance and historic contributions of the principal
minority groups are presented.
SOCI 2320 Minority Issues
3 Hours (3-0)
“Minority Issues” examines current minority group issues
and problems associated with the policies and programs of
public and private agencies that impact the family, education,
religion, politics and the economy. Also GOVT 2320.
SOCI 2326 Social Psychology
3 Hours (3-0)
“Social Psychology” is the study of how thoughts, feelings,
and behaviors of individuals are influenced by the
actual, imagined, and implied presence of others. Also
PSYC 2319.
SOCI 2340 Drugs and Society
3 Hours (3-0)
The study of the use and abuse of drugs in today’s society,
emphasizing the sociological context in association with
the physiological and phychological features. Examines
the social and cultural factors that impact the addition
process. Explores the effects of substance abuse on social
institutions (Family, Education, Religion, Economics,
Government, Health Care and Sports), as well as society’s
responses in the areas of prevention and rehabilitation.
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