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Sociology
Course Descriptions SOC 101 Sociology 3-0-3 Sociology is a scientific study of society and the interaction between society and its human environment. Emphasis is on an explanation of the importance of values and norms and their significance in the development of attitudes and resulting social behavior. Course includes such concepts as social organization and culture, socialization, institutions, and collective behavior. (FA, SP, SU) SOC 101H Sociology Honors 3-0-3 Sociology is a scientific study of society and the interaction between society and its human environment. Emphasis is on an explanation of the importance of values and norms and their significance in the development of attitudes and resulting social behavior. Course includes such concepts as social organization and culture, socialization, institutions, and collective behavior. Honors sections of General Sociology stress critical thinking and analytical writing and require work beyond non-honors sections of the course. Prerequisite: Student must meet criteria for admission to Honors program. (IN) SOC 150 Introduction to Criminal Justice Systems 3-0-3 This course examines the philosophical and historical background of law enforcement, adjudication, and corrections. Focus is on the organization, purpose, and functions of police agencies; the courts; confinement facilities on the local, state, and federal levels; and their respective roles in the administration of justice in the United States. (FA) SOC 160 Introduction to Juvenile Justice Systems 3-0-3 SOC 160 examines the history and philosophy of the juvenile justice systems in America, including the organization, functioning, and jurisdiction of juvenile justice agencies. The Missouri Juvenile Code, its application and procedures, are examined in this course. (FA) SOC 170 Introduction to Corrections, Probation, and Parole Systems 3-0-3 This course is a study of the correctional process from law enforcement through the administration of justice, probation, parole, prisons, and correctional institutions. Students examine the history, philosophy, and law of corrections in the United States. (SP) SOC 205 Social Problems 3-0-3 This course identifies prevalent social problems facing American society. Some social problems are widely recognized, such as health issues, poverty, and crime. Many other social problems exist, but have yet to be generally acknowledged, although they adversely affect a large segment of society. Prerequisite: SOC 101. (FA) SOC 210 Victimology 3-0-3 This course will provide the student with a historical view of victimology and the victimization process within the American culture. It will also review the role of victimology in today’s criminal justice, social, and political systems while examining both the consequences of victimization and the various solutions to such problems. Examples of topics include sexual assault, child abuse/neglect, homicide, domestic violence, and elder abuse. Prerequisite: SOC 101. (SP) SOC 211 Sociology of the Family 3-0-3 This course focuses on the social relationship referred to as the family. Included are those aspects of the social environment that have an effect upon the nature of the family and include courtship, dating, and childrearing. Prerequisite: SOC 101. (FA) SOC 215 Social Deviance 3-0-3 This course utilizes the sociological perspective to clarify the meaning and relativity of deviance and social control. Focus is on public opinion and the media’s coverage of and contributions to the definition of deviance as well as the systematic sanctioning of deviants. Specific areas to be addressed include (but are not limited to) the judicial system, substance use/abuse, sexual and gender identity, and theories and methods of deviance. Prerequisite: SOC 101. (SP) SOC 299 Special Studies in Sociology (1 to 6)-0-(1 to 6) This course will consist of specialized study in areas of the department, which are not covered in-depth in courses already offered. Students may take no more than three Special Studies courses in any one discipline. (IN) |
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