SOCIOLOGY CORE REQUIREMENTS:
REQUIRED PROGRAM FOR B.A. DEGREE IN SOCIOLOGY
FRESHMAN YEAR
See Freshman Year Experience 33.00
SOCIOLOGY COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
SOC 231 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY 3 SEM. HRS.
The student is introduced to the scientific study of social life. The course emphasizes the understanding of social
structure, interaction, and other collective factors in interpersonal relations.
SOC 232 CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY 3 SEM. HRS.
The course explores the origin, development, and functioning of cultures. Social structures and social behaviors in
various societies around the world are examined. The relationship between culture and personality is analyzed.
SOC 233 SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY 3 SEM. HRS.
The theoretical traditions in sociology are over viewed. Selected concepts and theories forming the basis of
contemporary sociological theory and research are examined in detail. Prerequisite: SOC 231 or SOC 232.
SOC 234 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 SEM. HRS.
The focus is on understanding how human behavior is shaped by the social context. Human behavior is analyzed as
a product of social interaction, social perceptions, and conformity to social roles. Prerequisite: SOC 233.
SOC330/CJR 231 INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE 3 SEM. HRS.
A survey course designed to provide a general theoretical understanding of crime problems in the United States.
Special attention is given to the criminal justice system, the source of crime and society's reaction to crime.
Prerequisite:SOC231 and SOC 233.
SOC 331 SOCIAL STRATIFICATION 3 SEM. HRS.
The course overviews the conceptual framework used in studying social inequality: class, status, and power. Special
attention is given to structured inequalities in economic standing, occupational prestige, educational achievement,
and political power. The ascribed characteristics of race, ethnicity, and gender are a central concern. Prerequisite:
SOC 231 (Majors SOC 234)
SOC 332 THE BLACK FAMILY 3 Sem. Hrs.
This course examines and critiques the American family. However, a critical study of the structure and function of
the Black family as a whole, as well as the processes which compose and define it, and its relations with its members
and forces external to it is analyzed. Prerequisite: SOS 231 (Majors SOC 331)
SOC 333 DEVIANCE 3 Sem. Hrs.
Sociology principles and insights are applied to concrete areas of social life which are commonly referred to as
deviant. Topics include: domestic violence, property crimes, deviant drug use, mental disorders, and sexual
deviance. Prerequisite: SOC 233 and SOC 331.
SOC 335 POPULATION, RESOURCES, AND CHANGE 3 Sem. Hrs.
The interrelations among population variables (size, composition, and change), social systems, and environmental
conditions will be explored from an issues or problems approach. The tools of population studies will be introduced
and used to examine how demography influences society and mankind's use of the environment. Prerequisite:
Twelve hours of sociology, or equivalent social science background, and BEC 231.
SOC 431 SEMINAR ON CURRENT SOCIOLOGICAL ISSUES 3 Sem. Hrs.
This is a capstone course surveying recent theories and research on sociological issues. A writing intensive course
designed for preparation of the senior paper project. This course also provides the direction for the final preparation
for the completion of the senior paper project. Prerequisites: SOS 335, ENG 332 SOC 334 and senior status.
SOC 435 COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION THEORY 3 Sem. Hrs.
The course explores the theoretical basis of the community, and the application of theory to community
development. Social techniques of community improvement are surveyed. Prerequisite: SOC 234, 331 and 332.
SOC 434 SOCIOLOGY OF AGING AND AGED 3 Sem. Hrs.
The aging process is studied within the framework of sociology. The aged are analyzed as a social category and a
minority. Important topics include the aged in relation to income, employment, retirement, social and political
participation, religion, and family life. The course examines organizations and services for the aged. Prerequisite:
SOC 231.
| Courses | Credit Hr | |
| SOC 231 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 232 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| SOC 233 | Sociological Theory | 3 |
| SOC 234 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| SOC330/CRJ 231 | Introduction to Criminal Justice System | 3 |
| SOC 331 | Social Stratification | 3 |
| SOC 332 | The Black Family | 3 |
| SOC 333 | Deviance | 3 |
| SOC 335 | Population, Resources and Change | 3 |
| SOC 431 | Seminar on Current Sociological Issues | 3 |
| SOC 435 | Community Organization Theory | 3 |
| SOC 460 |
Internship | 6 |
| Total Hours | 39.00 |
REQUIRED PROGRAM FOR B.A. DEGREE IN SOCIOLOGY
FRESHMAN YEAR
See Freshman Year Experience 33.00
| SOPHOMORE YEAR | Credit Hr | |
| SOC 231 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 232 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| SOC 233 | Sociological Theory | 3 |
| SOC 234 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| SOS 231 | Introduction to Social Science | 3 |
| PLS 231 | American Government | 3 |
| BEC 231 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| or | 3 | |
| BEC 232 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| HUM 233 | Introduction to Humanities | 3 |
| ENG 332 | Advanced Writing | 3 |
| REL- | One Course in Religion | 3 |
| AEP 211/212 | Academic Enrichment | 1 |
| One Elective | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 34.00 | |
| JUNIOR YEAR | ||
| SOC 330/CRJ 231 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| SOC 331 | Social Stratification | 3 |
| SOC 332 | The Black Family | 3 |
| SOC 333 | Deviance | 3 |
| SOC 335 | Population, Resources, and Change | 3 |
| SOS 330 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| SOS 335 | Social Science Research Methods | 3 |
| SOW 330 | Social Welfare Problems | 3 |
| One Elective | 3 | |
| Two Courses in One Foreign Language | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 33.00 | |
| SENIOR YEAR | ||
| SOC 431 | Seminar on Current Sociological Issues | 3 |
| SOC 435 | Community Organization Theory | 3 |
| SOC 434 | Sociology of Aging and Aged | 3 |
| SOC 460 | Internship | 6 |
| Four Electives | 12 | |
| SOS 413 | Senior Comprehensive Review Seminar | 1 |
| SOS 423 | Senior Thesis | 2 |
| Total Hours | 30.00 | |
| Total Semester Hours Required for Graduation | 130.00 |
SOCIOLOGY COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
SOC 231 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY 3 SEM. HRS.
The student is introduced to the scientific study of social life. The course emphasizes the understanding of social
structure, interaction, and other collective factors in interpersonal relations.
SOC 232 CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY 3 SEM. HRS.
The course explores the origin, development, and functioning of cultures. Social structures and social behaviors in
various societies around the world are examined. The relationship between culture and personality is analyzed.
SOC 233 SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY 3 SEM. HRS.
The theoretical traditions in sociology are over viewed. Selected concepts and theories forming the basis of
contemporary sociological theory and research are examined in detail. Prerequisite: SOC 231 or SOC 232.
SOC 234 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 SEM. HRS.
The focus is on understanding how human behavior is shaped by the social context. Human behavior is analyzed as
a product of social interaction, social perceptions, and conformity to social roles. Prerequisite: SOC 233.
SOC330/CJR 231 INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE 3 SEM. HRS.
A survey course designed to provide a general theoretical understanding of crime problems in the United States.
Special attention is given to the criminal justice system, the source of crime and society's reaction to crime.
Prerequisite:SOC231 and SOC 233.
SOC 331 SOCIAL STRATIFICATION 3 SEM. HRS.
The course overviews the conceptual framework used in studying social inequality: class, status, and power. Special
attention is given to structured inequalities in economic standing, occupational prestige, educational achievement,
and political power. The ascribed characteristics of race, ethnicity, and gender are a central concern. Prerequisite:
SOC 231 (Majors SOC 234)
SOC 332 THE BLACK FAMILY 3 Sem. Hrs.
This course examines and critiques the American family. However, a critical study of the structure and function of
the Black family as a whole, as well as the processes which compose and define it, and its relations with its members
and forces external to it is analyzed. Prerequisite: SOS 231 (Majors SOC 331)
SOC 333 DEVIANCE 3 Sem. Hrs.
Sociology principles and insights are applied to concrete areas of social life which are commonly referred to as
deviant. Topics include: domestic violence, property crimes, deviant drug use, mental disorders, and sexual
deviance. Prerequisite: SOC 233 and SOC 331.
SOC 335 POPULATION, RESOURCES, AND CHANGE 3 Sem. Hrs.
The interrelations among population variables (size, composition, and change), social systems, and environmental
conditions will be explored from an issues or problems approach. The tools of population studies will be introduced
and used to examine how demography influences society and mankind's use of the environment. Prerequisite:
Twelve hours of sociology, or equivalent social science background, and BEC 231.
SOC 431 SEMINAR ON CURRENT SOCIOLOGICAL ISSUES 3 Sem. Hrs.
This is a capstone course surveying recent theories and research on sociological issues. A writing intensive course
designed for preparation of the senior paper project. This course also provides the direction for the final preparation
for the completion of the senior paper project. Prerequisites: SOS 335, ENG 332 SOC 334 and senior status.
SOC 435 COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION THEORY 3 Sem. Hrs.
The course explores the theoretical basis of the community, and the application of theory to community
development. Social techniques of community improvement are surveyed. Prerequisite: SOC 234, 331 and 332.
SOC 434 SOCIOLOGY OF AGING AND AGED 3 Sem. Hrs.
The aging process is studied within the framework of sociology. The aged are analyzed as a social category and a
minority. Important topics include the aged in relation to income, employment, retirement, social and political
participation, religion, and family life. The course examines organizations and services for the aged. Prerequisite:
SOC 231.
