Examination of humans and the environment from an ecological perspective. Focus on industrial and economic growth, natural resources development, environmental values and movements, resource management, and comparative perspective on people's relationship to the environment. Prerequisite: SOCI 1110.

Descriptive and theoretical study of the social situation of older persons in contemporary industrial societies; the impact on societal institutions of an increasing percentage of older citizens. Prerequisite: SOCI 1110.

A survey of criminological theories exploring why some people are more likely to engage in crime than others and why crime rates vary over time and space and across social groups. Attendant policy issues will also be discussed. Prerequisite: 2120 or 2210.

The historical, comparative and contemporary study of Native American peoples in the U.S. and/or other countries. Emphasis on social construction of identity, population distribution, community infrastructure, and major social institutions.

The study of riots, disturbances, social movements and other forms of contentious collective behavior. Strategies of conflict and conflict resolution are considered. Prerequisite: SOCI 1110.

An introduction to the delivery of health care in the U.S. and selected other countries is pursued with an emphasis on the interaction of patients, professionals and health care institutions.

This course explores theories and mechanisms related to how social inequities in education, housing, employment, health care, safety, resources, money, and power contribute significantly to health disparities globally, within countries, and within specific urban environments.

The study of how theory is constructed and applied by sociologists including traditions from 19th century sociological founders and contemporary theoretical formulations. Prerequisite: SOCI 1110.

A survey of the major methods of social research: foundations of social research, research design, sampling and measurement, quantitative and qualitative research methods and data analysis. Prerequisite: SOCI 1110.

Introduction to quantitative sociological data analysis using basic statistics (both descriptive and inferential) and to the use of statistical software to analyze empirical data. Prerequisite: 380 and MATH 1350.

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An exploration of empirical studies and theories on the social construction of racial and ethnic inequality at the individual, institutional and structural levels in the U.S. and/or global context.

Study of belief, commitment, and practice within religious and spiritual traditions and institutions, with a focus on contemporary United States, Latin America, and the Middle East. Prerequisite: RELG 1110 or RELG 2110 or RELG 2120 or SOCI 1110.

Different historical and cultural frameworks for defining, making sense of, and responding to madness are examined. The social causes and social distribution of madness are critically examined.

How can people use democratic power to create a good, or at least better, society? We answer this question by studying the political practices of community organizing and the ideas of democratic theory. Prerequisite: PCST 1110 or RELG 1110 or SOCI 1110.

An opportunity for Sociology and Criminology students to work in a criminal justice or social service agency for course credit. Students must have a 3.0 GPA or higher in the major. Restriction: junior or senior standing, permission of instructor.

Tutorial arrangement with a member of the sociology faculty. Specific arrangements must be made with a member of the sociology faculty responsible for supervising the work. Arrangements normally made at least one semester in advance.

Tutorial arrangement for investigation of selected issues in criminology. Specific arrangements must be made with a member of the sociology faculty responsible for supervising the work.

For departmental honors students only. By arrangement with department Honors and Awards Committee and approval of the chairperson.

Survey of contemporary theory, with a focus on constructing theory. Includes analysis of functional, interactionist, institutional and world-systems theory.

Introduces incoming graduate students to each of the department's regular faculty members and their work. Offered on a CR/NC basis only.

This course emphasizes writing and publishing skills, the publishing process for the social sciences and how to produce constructive peer reviews. Students will prepare one of their existing manuscripts for submission and publication.

Tutorial arrangement with a member of the graduate faculty.

Tutorial arrangement with a member of the graduate faculty.

Analytical examination of traditional methodological issues including measurement, experimental design, sampling, theory construction, role of statistics and nature of probability.

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Student works under faculty supervision toward completion of the professional paper requirement for a Plan II master's degree. Paper must be of professional quality and in a format suitable for publication. Offered on a CR/NC basis only.

Offered on a CR/NC basis only.

Student works under faculty supervision in preparation for the Ph.D. comprehensive exam. Offered on a CR/NC basis only.

Offered on a CR/NC basis only.