Sociology
SOC 4XXX: SOCIOLOGY TRANSFER ELECTIVE
Credit transfered from another institution and articulated for sociology upper division elective.
SOC 3XXX: SOCIOLOGY TRANSFER ELECTIVE
Credit transfered from another institution and articulated for sociology upper division elective.
SOC 2XXX: SOCIOLOGY TRANSFER ELECTIVE
Credit transfered from another institution and articulated for sociology lower division elective.
SOC 1XXX: SOCIOLOGY TRANSFER ELECTIVE
Credit transfered from another institution and articulated for sociology lower division elective.
SOC 1003: Introductory Sociology
ACTS Common Course - SOCI 1013
An introduction to the nature of society, social groups, processes of interaction,
social change, and the relationship of behavior to culture.
SOC 2003: Introduction to Criminal Justice
Cross-listed: CJ 2003
An overview of the criminal justice system and the workings of each component. Topics
include the history, structure and functions of law enforcement, judicial and correctional
organizations, their interrelationship and effectiveness, and the future trends in
each.
SOC 2023: Sociology of the Ozark-Ouachita Region
Prerequisite: SOC 1003
An introduction to the nature of society, social groups, social interaction, social
change, and the relationship of behavior to culture in the Ozark-Ouachita region.
The full range of sociological topics are covered, including crime and delinquency,
marriage and family, social class and race, religion, and contemporary social movements.
SOC 2033: Social Problems
ACTS Common Course - SOCI 2013
Cross-listed: CJ 2033
Prerequisite: SOC 1003
A sociological analysis of contemporary social problems including inequalities, deviance,
population changes, and troubled institutions.
SOC 2043: Crime and Delinquency
Cross-listed: CJ 2043
Prerequisite: SOC 1003 or SOC(CJ) 2003
A study of the major areas of crime and delinquency; with emphasis on theories of
crime and the nature of criminal behavior.
SOC 2053: Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
Cross-listed: PSY 2053
Prerequisites: MATH 1003, or higher, and PSY 2003 or SOC 1003, or consent.
An introduction to descriptive and inferential statistical methods pertinent to behavioral
science research, including correlation, sampling distributions, t-tests, chi square
and analysis of variance. Emphasis is upon the logical and applied aspects.
SOC 2063: Research Design for the Behavioral Sciences
Cross-listed: PSY 2063
Prerequisite: SOC 1003 or PSY 2003.
This course is designed to introduce you to the foundations of behavioral science,
the logic of research design and the many possible modes of operation. This class
focuses on teaching students in the behavioral sciences the basic principles that
guide the research process, the elements of research design, how to read and critique
research articles, and how to write a literature review for a research project.
SOC 2073: Classical Theories of Sociology
A study of the historical development of social thought.
Note: May not be taken for credit after completion of SOC 4023, PHIL 4053, or equivalent.
SOC 2083: Contemporary Theories of Sociology
A survey course of sociological theories and theory development from the classical period to post-modernism.
SOC 3013: Psychosocial Aspects of Death and Dying
Cross-listed: PSY 3013
Prerequisite: Upper division standing.
This course studies the psychological and sociological aspects of death. The course
will provide a basic insight into the dynamics surrounding death from the individual
and societal level, its impact on survivors, and the effect death has on the living.
SOC 3023: The Family
Prerequisite: SOC 1003
A study of the American family institution with emphasis upon role relationships,
norms, and models. Some attention is given to cross cultural comparisons.
SOC 3033: Environment and Society
Prerequisite: SOC 1003
This course focuses on the study of interrelationships between society and the natural
environment from traditional to postindustrial forms. Topics in this class will include
economic approaches to the natural environment, philosophical/ethical approaches to
the natural environment, public opinion on the natural environment, the importance
of the environmental movement and policy development on environmental issues.
SOC 3063: Communities
Prerequisite: SOC 1003
An exploration and analysis of the sociological concept of community from classical
approaches to recent debates.
SOC 3083: Social Deviance
Cross-listed: CJ 3083
Prerequisite: SOC 1003 or SOC (CJ) 2003
An introduction to the sociological and criminological study of human deviance. Various
theories of deviance will be examined and applied to real life examples.
SOC 3093: Sociology of Education
Prerequisite: SOC 1003
A study of education as a social system, its organizational characteristics, and it's
inter relationships with other social systems such as the family, religion, economics,
government, and politics.
SOC 3103: The Juvenile Justice System
Cross-listed: CJ 3103
Prerequisite: SOC(CJ) 2003
An in-depth look at the juvenile justice system including the structure, statuses
and roles as well as current issues, problems, and trends.
SOC 3113: Social Movements and Social Change
Prerequisite: SOC 1003
An examination of past and current social movements and their effects on social policy
and social change. Topics will include classical and contemporary theories of social
movements and social change.
SOC 3133: Self and Society
Cross-listed: PSY 3133
Prerequisite: SOC 1003 or PSY 2003
A sociological survey of the ways in which social structure and personality interact.
Topics typically covered are: socialization, attitudes and value formation and change,
and group influences upon self-concept and self-esteem.
SOC 3153: Prison and Corrections
Cross-listed: CJ 3153
Prerequisites: SOC 1003 and SOC (CJ) 2033
An introduction to and analysis of contemporary American corrections. Emphasis will
be on current and past correctional philosophy, traditional and modern correctional
facilities, correctional personnel and offenders, new approaches in corrections, and
the relationship of corrections to the criminal justice field.
SOC 3163: Introduction to Social Research
Prerequisites: SOC 1003 and SOC (PSY) 2053
An introduction to research methodology, with emphasis upon conceptualization, design,
and processes.
SOC 4003: Minority Relations
Prerequisite: SOC 1003
A study of minority groups with emphasis upon discrimination, socio historical characteristics
and processes of change. Minorities considered include racial, ethnic, and gender.
SOC 4013: Drugs in Society
Cross-listed: CJ 4013
Prerequisite: SOC 1003 or CJ 2003
This course presents a comprehensive study of the history and prohibition of drug
use in the United States, as well as the effects of drugs on society in the form of
crime, prison and treatment. The main focus of this class is on the history of drug
use, how certain drugs become illegal, and the intended and unintended consequences
of drug prohibition for communities and society.
SOC 4023: Sociology of Gender
Prerequisite: SOC 1003
This course addresses definitions of gender, gendered identities, how gender is created
and maintained as a social construct, and the importance of gender in our daily lives.
This class mainly focuses on the theoretical and empirical literature that encourages
critical thinking about gender and challenges students to move beyond their preconceived
notions/assumptions about gender.
SOC 4033: Policing and Society
Cross-listed: CJ 4033
Prerequisites: SOC 1003 and CJ/SOC 2003
A comprehensive study of historical and contemporary issues in American policing.
Topics include theories of policing, police training and socialization, police discretion,
technological advancements in policing, community policing, interaction with minority
communities, and current controversies.
SOC 4043: Social Psychology
Cross-listed: PSY 4043
Prerequisites: a grade of "C" or higher in PSY 2003, 2053, and 2063.
The study of how individuals are influenced by the actual or implied presence of other
persons. Emphasis is placed on attitudes, social cognition, social influence, aggression,
altruism, self and other perception.
SOC 4053: Sociology of Health and Illness
Prerequisite: SOC 1003
An in-depth look at the sociology of health and illness including an examination of
the social structures related to the medical system, the social psychology of health
and illness, a comparative analysis of sick role behavior as well as the study of
social causes and consequences of health and illness.
SOC 4063: Social Stratification
Prerequisite: SOC 1003
A study of social class and consequences for society and individuals.
SOC 4073: Sociology of Religion
Prerequisite: SOC 1003.
A study of the various theoretical explanations of religion, including its relationship
to the larger society and the world system.
SOC 4143: Seminar in Sociology
A directed seminar in an area of sociology. The specific focus will depend upon research
underway, community or student need, and the unique educational opportunity available.
Note: May be repeated for credit if course content differs.
SOC 4183: Social Gerontology
Prerequisite: SOC 1003
An introduction to the sociology of aging: content provides general and specific knowledge
regarding the aging process. Implications for economic, political, and family institutions
are emphasized.
SOC 4206: The Law in Action
Cross-listed: CJ 4206
Offered: Summer only
Prerequisites: SOC/CJ 2043, 9 hours of criminal justice coursework, senior classification,
and instructor permission.
An examination of sociological theories of law and main currents of legal philosophy
is followed by participant observation of actual community legal agencies, including
police, courts, and others as available.
SOC 4283: Sociology Capstone
Prerequisites: All required sociology courses (lower and upper division) and 9 hours
of upper division electives in sociology, or consent of instructor.
This course must be completed by all sociology majors prior to graduation. The course
content/topic is determined by the professor and current issues in the local community,
which may vary semester to semester. Emphasis will be placed on linking theory, research
methods, and social action to community defined problems in the form of applied sociology.
SOC 4951: Undergraduate Research in Sociology
Offered: On demand
Prerequisite: Departmental approval
Advanced students carry out independent research activity relating to a significant
problem in a major field of study. Supervised by faculty member. Formal report and
presentation required. One to four credits depending on problem selected and effort
made.
SOC 4952: Undergraduate Research in Sociology
Offered: On demand
Prerequisite: Departmental approval
Advanced students carry out independent research activity relating to a significant
problem in a major field of study. Supervised by faculty member. Formal report and
presentation required. One to four credits depending on problem selected and effort
made.
SOC 4953: Undergraduate Research in Sociology
Offered: On demand
Prerequisite: Departmental approval
Advanced students carry out independent research activity relating to a significant
problem in a major field of study. Supervised by faculty member. Formal report and
presentation required. One to four credits depending on problem selected and effort
made.
SOC 4954: Undergraduate Research in Sociology
Offered: On demand
Prerequisite: Departmental approval
Advanced students carry out independent research activity relating to a significant
problem in a major field of study. Supervised by faculty member. Formal report and
presentation required. One to four credits depending on problem selected and effort
made.
SOC 4991: Special Problems in Sociology
Prerequisite: Prior approval by instructor
Content will be determined by specific curriculum review and student need.
SOC 4992: Special Problems in Sociology
Prerequisite: Prior approval by instructor
Content will be determined by specific curriculum review and student need.
SOC 4993: Special Problems in Sociology
Prerequisite: Prior approval by instructor
Content will be determined by specific curriculum review and student need.
SOC 4994: Special Problems in Sociology
Prerequisite: Prior approval by instructor
Content will be determined by specific curriculum review and student need.