Sociology

The sociology program is one of the most established and respected programs within the sociology discipline. It is a computer-based program in which sociology theory and practice receive equal emphasis as applied to both financial and managerial sociology issues. It intends to support the career objectives of those looking to enter the job market upon graduation, as well as the academic needs of those looking to pursue advanced degrees. Required course work covers areas critical to success in today's sociology workplace:

• Technical sociology knowledge
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Career-related computer literacy
• A laptop computer is recommended, but not required, for students entering the sociology program.

Courses

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
SOCIO 1100	Introduction to Sociology	3
SOCIO 1120	Sociology of Sex, Gender and Power	3
SOCIO 1800	Special Project	1-4
SOCIO 1820	Selected Topics I	1-3
SOCIO 1840	Independent Study	1-4
SOCIO 2200	Introduction to Research Methods	3
SOCIO 2205	Statistics for the Social and Behavioral	3
SOCIO 2210	Social Problems	3
SOCIO 2215	Racial and Ethnic Relations	3
SOCIO 2220	Sexual Relationships, Marriage & Family	3
SOCIO 2225	Sociology of Violence	3
SOCIO 2251	Health & Illness in Contemporary Society	3
SOCIO 2252	Social Gerontology: Aging and Society	3
SOCIO 2253	Dying, Death and Bereavement	3
SOCIO 2290	Sociology of Communication & Media	3
SOCIO 2800	Special Project	1-4
SOCIO 2820	Advanced Selected Topics I	3
SOCIO 2821	Advanced Selected Topics II	3
SOCIO 2822	Advanced Selected Topics III	3
SOCIO 2823	Advanced Selected Topics IV	3
SOCIO 2860	Internship (Career & Technical Ed)yCoop Ed/Internship Occup	1-4
SOCIO 2865	Internship Advanced (Career & Tech Ed)	1-4
SOCIO 2870	Internship (Transfer)	1-4
SOCIO 2871	Internship - Advanced (Transfer)	1-4