Sociology (SOC)

SOC 204Z: Introduction to Sociology (4)
Introduces the central concepts, theories, and methods that define the sociological approach to investigating the social forces that shape our lives. Topics may include social structure, culture, socialization, race, class, gender, sexuality, and inequality
Terms Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
SOC 205Z: Social Change and Institutions (4)
Sociological analysis of social institutions, such as family, education, health care, the economy, and the state. Includes an examination of connections among institutions and their impact on patterns of inequality and individual outcomes. Examines the forces and dynamics behind social change, such as social movements, culture, economic forces, technologies, and the environment
Terms Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
SOC 206Z: Social Problems (4)
Applies the sociological perspective to the study of social problems, including their social construction, causes, and consequences. Explores the complexities surrounding their solutions, such as how solutions are socially constructed and policy proposals from sociologists and social movements. Topics may include poverty, discrimination, interpersonal violence, crime, addiction, ecological crises, war/global conflict, and health inequality
Terms Typically Offered: Winter, Spring
SOC 207: Juvenile Delinquency (3)
Examines fundamental concepts and theories of delinquency, highlighting social influences on delinquency. Introduces the history and present day functioning of the juvenile court system and explores primary, secondary, and tertiary delinquency prevention efforts
Terms Typically Offered: Winter
SOC 208: Sociology of Sport (3)
Introduction to the sociological analysis of contemporary sport issues. Explores sociological manifestations of stratification, discrimination, globalization, socialization, violence, race, and gender in amateur and professional athletics. Analyzes the ways sports are entangled in social, cultural, political, and economic forces, in the US and globally. Registration-Enforced Prerequisites: WR 121Z Higher and SOC 204Z
Terms Typically Offered: Fall
SOC 213: Race Class and Ethnicity (3)
Explores the ways in which societies divide themselves into ranks of more or less privileged members by race and class. Issues of racism, discrimination, and intersectionality examined in historical, contemporary, and cross-cultural contexts.
Prerequisite: SOC 204Z or SOC 205Z recommended.
Terms Typically Offered: Spring
SOC 225: Social Aspects of Addiction (3)
Designed to help students understand the cultures of addiction and recovery. Examines the impact of addiction and recovery on social factors, including culture, economy, mental and physical health, and family and community violence. Issues related to drug policy, treatment, and recovery will also be addressed
Terms Typically Offered: Spring