Spring 2023
Undergraduate Course Offerings
Goodman | TR 12:30-1:45 | FACE | CRN 50849
SOCI 1110-001: Intro Sociology
It seems fitting to begin this course with a quote from “The Promise” by a famous sociologist, written in the early 1960s. It refers to changes which occur in a society and the effect of these changes on the individual. During this past 18 months we have certainly witnessed significant changes in our society, and C. Wright Mills’ “The Sociological Imagination” will provide insight to these changes and their effect on society and the individual.
This course will introduce students to the fundamental concepts and principles of sociology. Topics include the study of cultures, patterns of social values, social institutions, stratification, and social change.
Olson | MWF 10:00-10:50 | FACE | CRN 50850
SOCI 1110-002: Intro Sociology
It seems fitting to begin this course with a quote from “The Promise” by a famous sociologist, written in the early 1960s. It refers to changes which occur in a society and the effect of these changes on the individual. During this past 18 months we have certainly witnessed significant changes in our society, and C. Wright Mills’ “The Sociological Imagination” will provide insight to these changes and their effect on society and the individual.
This course will introduce students to the fundamental concepts and principles of sociology. Topics include the study of cultures, patterns of social values, social institutions, stratification, and social change.
Torrez | TR 11:00-12:15 | FACE | CRN 58023
SOCI 1110-003: Intro Sociology
It seems fitting to begin this course with a quote from “The Promise” by a famous sociologist, written in the early 1960s. It refers to changes which occur in a society and the effect of these changes on the individual. During this past 18 months we have certainly witnessed significant changes in our society, and C. Wright Mills’ “The Sociological Imagination” will provide insight to these changes and their effect on society and the individual.
This course will introduce students to the fundamental concepts and principles of sociology. Topics include the study of cultures, patterns of social values, social institutions, stratification, and social change.
TBA | TR 2:00-2:50 | FACE | CRN 58471
SOCI 1110-004: Intro Sociology
It seems fitting to begin this course with a quote from “The Promise” by a famous sociologist, written in the early 1960s. It refers to changes which occur in a society and the effect of these changes on the individual. During this past 18 months we have certainly witnessed significant changes in our society, and C. Wright Mills’ “The Sociological Imagination” will provide insight to these changes and their effect on society and the individual.
This course will introduce students to the fundamental concepts and principles of sociology. Topics include the study of cultures, patterns of social values, social institutions, stratification, and social change.
Torrez | TBA | Online | CRN 59407
SOCI 1110-005: Intro Sociology
It seems fitting to begin this course with a quote from “The Promise” by a famous sociologist, written in the early 1960s. It refers to changes which occur in a society and the effect of these changes on the individual. During this past 18 months we have certainly witnessed significant changes in our society, and C. Wright Mills’ “The Sociological Imagination” will provide insight to these changes and their effect on society and the individual.
This course will introduce students to the fundamental concepts and principles of sociology. Topics include the study of cultures, patterns of social values, social institutions, stratification, and social change.
Torrez | TBA | Online | CRN 50854
SOCI 1110-007: Intro Sociology
It seems fitting to begin this course with a quote from “The Promise” by a famous sociologist, written in the early 1960s. It refers to changes which occur in a society and the effect of these changes on the individual. During this past 18 months we have certainly witnessed significant changes in our society, and C. Wright Mills’ “The Sociological Imagination” will provide insight to these changes and their effect on society and the individual.
This course will introduce students to the fundamental concepts and principles of sociology. Topics include the study of cultures, patterns of social values, social institutions, stratification, and social change.
Sabbath | Online | CRN 57055
SOCI 2120-002: Intro Criminal Justice Systems
Sabbath | Online | CRN 50868
SOCI 2120-003: Intro Criminal Justice Systems
TBA | MWF 11:00-11:50 | Face | CRN 50873
SOCI 2210-001: Sociology of Deviance
This course is designed to provide an overview of the study of deviance and social control from multiple sociological perspectives. The instructor will present how sociologists research deviance and social control and the ethical issues involved in studying human subjects involved in these activities. The course also examines central sociological theories for understanding the causes of deviant behavior.
Lyons | TR 11:00-12:15 | Face | CRN 58025
SOCI 2210-002: Sociology of Deviance
This course is designed to provide an overview of the study of deviance and social control from multiple sociological perspectives. The instructor will present how sociologists research deviance and social control and the ethical issues involved in studying human subjects involved in these activities. The course also examines central sociological theories for understanding the causes of deviant behavior.
Castillo | T 4-6:30 | Online | CRN 57584
SOCI 2315-002: The Dynamics of Prejudice
This course is designed to help students understand how attitudes and beliefs of individuals shape intergroup relations and their impacts on the daily lives of individuals as well as the effects that these beliefs have on the larger social structure of American society. We will examine how profoundly our society and the groups to which we belong, influence us and our beliefs and ultimately how these beliefs shape prejudice in our society.
Hernandez | TR 2-3:15 | Face | CRN 58450
SOCI 305-001: Environmental Sociology
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.
Park | TR 12:30-1:45 | Face | CRN 55456
SOCI 310-001: Sociology of Aging and the Aged
Torrez | Arranged | Online | CRN 58363
SOCI 310-002: Sociology of Aging and the Aged
Ragan | TR 2-3:15 | Face | CRN 55455
SOCI 312-001: Causes of Crime & Delinquency
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.
Painter-Davis | Arranged | Online | CRN 56222
SOCI 312-002: Causes of Crime & Delinquency
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.
Painter-Davis | Arranged | Online | CRN 56224
SOCI 312-003: Causes of Crime & Delinquency
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.
Thomas | TR 11-12:15 | Face | CRN 55453
SOCI 325-001: Couples, Family, & Friendship
An overview of sociological research on the strongest social relationships and primary social groups: those of love, family and friendships.
Fullenkamp | Arranged | Online | CRN 56384
SOCI 340-002: Sociology of Medical Practice
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.
Goodkind | MW 9-10:45 | Face | CRN 55450
SOCI 347-001: Health & Social Inequalities II
This service-learning course provides students the opportunity to apply knowledge about social inequalities and health to working with community members to create change that improves health and reduces health disparities.
Ray | W 9-10:45 | Face | CRN 55449
SOCI 371-001: Sociological Theory
The study of how theory is constructed and applied by sociologists including traditions from 19th-century sociological founders and contemporary theoretical formulations.
Goodman | TR 2-3:15 | Face | CRN 55448
SOCI 371-002: Sociological Theory
The study of how theory is constructed and applied by sociologists including traditions from 19th-century sociological founders and contemporary theoretical formulations.
Goodman | MWF 10-10:50 | Face | CRN 55447
SOCI 380-001: Intro to Research Methods
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.
TBA | TR 11-12:15 | Face | CRN 58444
SOCI 380-002: Intro to Research Methods
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.
Park | TR 3:30-4:45 & W 12-12:50 | Face | CRN 55335
SOCI 381L-001: Sociological Data Analysis
Introduction to quantitative sociological data analysis using basic statistics (both descriptive and inferential) and to the use of statistical software to analyze empirical data.
Davis | Arranged | Online | CRN 56380
SOCI 381L-002: Sociological Data Analysis
Introduction to quantitative sociological data analysis using basic statistics (both descriptive and inferential) and to the use of statistical software to analyze empirical data.
Goodman | MWF 11-11:50 | Face | CRN 56238
SOCI 298-002: ST: Pop Music & Social Change
Candelaria | MWF 12-12:50 | Face | CRN 58495
SOCI 398-003: ST: Latin American Thought
Goodkind | Arranged | CRN 55438
SOCI 398-007: ST: Health and Inequalities Lab
Olson | TR 11-12:15| Face | CRN 58477
SOCI 412-001: Sociology of Police and Social Control
Olson | TR 9:30-10:45 | Face | CRN 56125
SOCI 414-001: Sociology of Corrections
Olson | MWF 11-11:50 | Face | CRN 55436
SOCI 416-001: Sociology of Law
Wilson | TR 9:30-10:45 | Face | CRN 58480
SOCI 420-001: Race & Inequality
Lyons | TR 12:30-1:45 | Face | CRN 58481
SOCI 424-001: Race, Class, & Crime
Barker | Arranged | Online | CRN 56225
SOCI 427-001: Sociology of Madness
Olson | Arranged 12-12:50 | Face | CRN 55431
SOCI 488-001: Field Observation & Experience
Graduate Course Offerings
SOCI 581: Advanced Social Statistics I
Jack Thomas
Tuesdays & Thursday 9:30-10:45 AM
CRN 58483
Covers the statistical methods most commonly used in social science research, from basic descriptives to multiple regression. No prior statistical training is necessary, and the emphasis is on practical use in conducting social research.
SOC 585: Qualitative Research Methods
Maricarmen Hernández
Mondays 5:00-7:30 PM
CRN 58449
Intensive practicum on research fieldwork, including research design, human subjects review, the ethics/politics of fieldwork, and fieldwork implementation. Focuses on ethnographic and interview methods; some attention to focus groups and archives.
SOC 595: Criminological Theory
Daniel Ragan
Wednesdays 2:00-4:30 PM
CRN 56178
Overview of mainstream criminological theory, focusing on its origins as well as developments and advancements over time. Students will critically evaluate key theories and core constructs in criminology.
SOC 595: Theories in Medical Sociology
Kristin Barker
Tuesdays 4:00-6:30 PM
CRN 56179
This course examines some of the theoretical traditions and tools used in the subfield of the sociology of health, illness and the body, also known as medical sociology. Medical sociology is often seen by the larger discipline of sociology as atheoretical. This critique is not entirely unfounded. This class foregrounds some of the many theoretical concepts and orientations that inform medical sociology. You will read some original theoretical texts, but most of the readings are examples of works that put sociological theory to use.
