SOGY1500. Introduction to Criminal Justice (3)

This course is an overview of the criminal justice system in the United States and covers four major content areas: the nature of crime and laws; policing and law enforcement; courts and adjudication; and corrections. (See CRIM1500.)

SOGY1550. Introduction to Sociology (3)

An introduction to the sociological perspective and to basic theories and procedures for studying society, with an emphasis on understanding the fundamental nature of social relationships, structures, and processes.

SOGY2030. Cultural Anthropology I (2)

A course focusing on basic perspectives and concepts for understanding and productively relating to groups and individuals in other cultures. It includes an introduction to the discipline, history of the discipline and its development, and methods of cultural anthropology. Fulfills a General Education Tier III Cross-Cultural Experience. Offered: Alternate years.

SOGY2040. Cultural Anthropology II (2)

A course focusing on the function and interpretation of cultural arrangements and practices and their implications for working in a cross-cultural context. Fulfills a General Education Tier III Cross-Cultural Experience. Offered: Alternate years.

SOGY2250. Issues of Developing Nations I (3)

A course designed to guide students in the study of under or lesser developed nations. Recognizing the issues are complex, the course covers the interrelatedness of political, cultural and economic development as well as the influences of religion, conflicts and special populations. The course is interdisciplinary in nature. Offered: Alternate years.

SOGY2430. Social Problems in Modern Society (2)

An examination of the origin, development, and attempted solutions of some of the major problems confronting contemporary society. Sociological and Christian perspectives are utilized in analyzing and responding to problems of focus. Recommended: SOGY1550. Offered: Alternate years.

SOGY3180. Race, Class and Gender (3)

A study of the contemporary diversity of society with a focus on inter-group relations (e.g., assimilation, conflict, and pluralism). Emphasis is placed on gaining an understanding of the multi-cultural nature of American society in comparison with other societies and on formulating a viable response. Recommended: SOGY1550 or SOGY2430. Fulfills a General Education Tier II Cross-Cultural Experience. Offered: Alternate years.

SOGY3200. Juvenile Justice (3)

A study of the forms, causes, and consequences of juvenile delinquency. Intervention for offenders, preventive measures, and the legal and treatment system for dealing with juveniles will also be studied. The course is designed to expose students to textual/theoretical material as well as to knowledgeable professionals from agencies in the community. (See CRIM3200.)

SOGY3250. Issues of Developing Nations II (3)

A course designed to allow students an advanced study of under or lesser developed nations. Students will study the interrelated issues of political, cultural and economic development as well as the influence of religion, conflicts and special populations. Students will select a discipline in which she or he will complete an in-depth study. Prerequisites: SOGY1550, ECON1050 or POLS1050. Offered: Alternate years.

SOGY3340. Sociology of the Family (3)

A study of the nature and diversity of marriage and family relationships, and of perspectives for investigating and understanding the social issues and forces impacting them with the aim of clarifying standards and objectives. Recommended: SOGY1550. Offered: Alternate years.

SOGY3550. Sociology of Religion (3)

An examination of the changing role and function of religion for the individual and in society, with emphasis on understanding and responding to the forces conditioning the nature of this relationship. Recommended: SOGY1550, 2040, or 2430. Offered: Alternate years.

SOGY4550. Social Psychology (3)

A study of the inter-relationships of individuals and their social environments, including the methods of investigation and some of the theories and findings of the field of social psychology. (See PSYC4550). Prerequisites: 3 credits in sociology or 3 credits in psychology.

SOGY4720. Group Theory and Processes (3)

A study of historical and contemporary settings of groups and theoretical foundations of group work, with experience activities involving group dynamics. (See PSYC4720). Corequisites: SOGY4720L.  Offered: Alternate years.

SOGY4720L. Group Theory and Processes Laboratory (1)

The student will participate as a member of a "training the trainer" group experience. (See PSYC4720L). Corequisites: SOGY4720.  Offered:  Alternate years.