Summer 2016 Sociology Course Offerings
Registration for Summer SOCY courses starts March 28
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Sociology (SOCY) |
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SOCY 101 Basic Concepts in Sociology (Online) TBA, 5/31/16 – 7/8/16, Meryl Damasiewicz An introduction to the concepts used in all advanced sociology courses: basic elements of social structure, including primary groups and organizations, culture and society, socialization, social stratification and social change. |
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SOCY 201 Social Problems in American Society (Online) TBA, 7/11/16 – 8/19/16, Margaret Knisley A survey of American social problems designed for the general student. Topics typically include race and ethnic conflict, crime and delinquency, population and inequality. |
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SOCY 321 Race and Ethnic Relations TuTh 6:00 PM – 9:10 PM, 5/31/16 – 7/8/16, Karon Phillips Sociological analysis of the types of minority-majority group relations and the effects of these relationships on society and the groups and the individuals involved. *Recommended Preparation: SOCY 101 or ANTH 211 |
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SOCY 353 Marriage and the Family (Online) TBA, 7/11/16 – 8/19/16, Meryl Damasiewicz Special emphasis on marriage and change in sex roles in modern societies. *Recommended Preparation: SOCY 101 or ANTH 211 |
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SOCY 355 The Sociology of Women (Online) TBA, 7/11/16 – 8/19/16, Elizabeth Salisbury Women in society, social roles and socialization, women in the labor force, class and lifestyle differences among women as a minority group, and women’s social movement. *Recommended Preparation: SOCY 101 or ANTH 211 |
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SOCY 371 Criminology and Penology MoWe 6:00 PM – 9:10 PM, 5/31/16 – 7/8/16, Sarah Archibald The study of crime, theories of criminal behavior, treatment of criminals and the behavior of law enforcement officials. *Recommended Preparation: SOCY 101 or ANTH 211 |
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SOCY 374 Drugs and Alcohol in Society MoWe 6:00 PM – 9:10 PM, 5/31/16 – 7/8/16, Kimberly DeMichele Provides an overview of causes and consequences of alcohol and drug abuse from the sociological perspective. *Recommended Preparation: SOCY 101 or PSYC 100 or ANTH 211 |
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SOCY 397 – Selected Topics: Cybercrime (Online) TBA, 7/11/16 – 8/5/16, Sarah Archibald Provides students with an overview of the new media used in criminal enterprises and activities – cyberspace. *Recommended Preparation: SOCY 101 or ANTH 211 or consent of instructor |
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SOCY 606 – Social Inequality and Social Policy TuTh 6:00 PM – 9:10 PM, 5/31/16 – 7/8/16, Marina Adler Examines poverty and inequality in modern society. |