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have on society: education business. religion civic engagement health care government commerce and international relations. Students taking this
course should have a basic understanding of how to access readings communicate and conduct research online.
SOCI 232 WORLD POPULATION PROBLEMS 3 CREDITS
A study of the world population problems in broad perspective. Birth rates are analyzed and alternative strategies for population control are
reviewed. Special emphasis is placed on large urban areas in Asia, South America, Africa, the Middle East and the United States.

SOCI 298 COOP-SOCI 12 CREDITS
Students must meet applicable program eligibility requirements and must submit program application materials to the Program Coordinator prior
to receiving permission from the instructor to register for this course. Program requirements can be found on the Career Development Center
website.
SOCI 302 JUVENILE DELINQUENCY (FALL, SPRING) 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 101. This course examines the characteristics of American culture that create the problem of juvenile delinquency and
provides students with comprehensive knowledge concerning the control, treatment, and rehabilitation of juvenile delinquents.

SOCI 304 SEX ROLES MARR & FAMILY (FALL, SPRING) 3 CREDITS
This course is a study of male/female roles in society, the processes of courtship and marriage, alternative forms of cohabitation, and the family
institution.
SOCI 305 CRIMINOLOGY (FALL, SPRING) 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 101. This course is an examination of crime in the United States, the causes of criminal behavior, and problems of
rehabilitation as related to crime.
SOCI 307 SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY (FALL, SPRING) 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): Junior Standing (Second Semester). This course is a critical analysis of the development of sociological thought and
concepts. Emphasis is on theoretical systems, and includes contemporary theory

SOCI 309 ELEM STATISTICS IN SOCI (FALL, SPRING) 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 101. This course is an introduction to techniques used to analyze and interpret data, and includes one-variable
distributions, two-variable relationships, and statistical inference.
SOCI 310 RACE/ETHNIC RELATIONS (SPRING Only) 3 CREDITS
This course provides a sociological approach to the understanding of race/ethnic relations in the United States and elsewhere; analyzes various
ethnic groups and the problem of assimilation.

SOCI 398 COOP-SOCI 6 CREDITS
Students must meet applicable program eligibility requirements and must submit program application materials to the Program Coordinator prior
to receiving permission from the instructor to register for this course. Program requirements can be found on the Career Development Center
website.

SOCI 400 PRAC IN SOC/CRIM JUS (FALL, SPRING) 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): Senior Standing and Prior Arrangements with Practicum Director. This course provides practical experience in settings where
students are exposed to applied Sociology/CRJU in such areas as corrections, juvenile services, law enforcement agencies, and mental health,
education, and community facilities. This course requires a field placement, regular reports, readings, and periodic meetings with the
Practicum Director.
SOCI 407 RURAL SOCIOLOGY (SPRING Only) 3 CREDITS
This course is an analysis of the rural segment of our society and examines changes of rural society in relationship to the development of urban
areas.
SOCI 408 COLLECTIVE BEHAVIOR (FALL Only) 3 CREDITS
This course is a study of the nature and dynamics of group interaction settings in which mobs, crowds, fads, social movements, public opinion,
propaganda, and revolutions. Various types of disasters are also included. Special attention is given to current social movements, including
revolutions throughout the world.
SOCI 409 URBAN PROBLEMS (FALL, SPRING) 3 CREDITS
This course is an overview of the history of and major social problems in the urban community, as well as the impact of public policies on urban
life.
SOCI 410 GROUP DYNAMICS 3 CREDITS
SOCI 412 METH OF SOC RESEARCH (FALL, SPRING) 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 309. This course is a systematic study of the techniques and methods of sociological research, with emphasis on a critical
analysis of the selection, formulation, and execution of research projects. Covers various modes of data collection and analysis.
SOCI 413 DATA ANALYSIS IN SOCOIOLOGY (FALL, SPRING) 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 309 and SOCI 412. This is computer-based course which builds on the skills and techniques learned in the elementary statistics
and research methods courses. Bivariate and multivariate analysis of data is included. Students learn to work with the Statistical Package for
the Social Sciences (SPSS) and/or other analytic programs.

SOWK: SOCIAL WORK COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
SOWK 200 INTRODUCTION TO THE PROFESSION OF SOCIAL WORK (FALL, SPRING) 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 101. This course is designed to furnish the student with a broad understanding of the knowledge, skill, and value base of
the profession. The developmental aspects and current trends in social work will be explored.

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