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SOC100: Survey of General Sociology
Credits: 3
SOC 100 is an introduction to basic sociological concepts, main theoretical perspectives, and research methods used by sociologists to explain the social world and social interaction. Examines fundamental social institutions, social processes, and social relationships as essential components of the social structure.
Prereq: Qualification for ENG 100 or qualification for ESL 100., Coreq: -


SOC214: Introduction to Race and Ethnic Relations
Credits: 3
SOC 214 focuses on race and ethnic relations in world perspective; social, economic and political problems associated with perception, existence, and accommodation of varying racial and ethnic groups within the wider society.
Prereq: Qualification for ENG 100 and qualification for MATH 82., Coreq: -


SOC218: Introduction to Social Problems
Credits: 3
SOC 218 focuses on theoretical and substantive survey of the nature and causes of social problems; selected problems will vary from semester to semester.
Prereq: Qualification for ENG 100 or qualification for ESL 100; and qualification for MATH 82., Coreq: -


SOC231: Introduction to Juvenile Delinquency
Credits: 3
SOC 231 covers the sociological analysis of the social realities of juvenile delinquency in contemporary societies, its nature, prevalence, etiology, treatment and future.
Prereq: Qualification for ENG 100 or qualification for ESL 100; and qualification for MATH 82., Coreq: -


SOC251: Introduction to Sociology of the Family
Credits: 3
SOC 251 examines family patterns, mate selection, parent-child interaction, socialization of roles, legal sanctions, and trends in organization and functions. The theoretical and empirical bases are related to the students’ experiences and observations.
Prereq: Qualification for ENG 100 or qualification for ESL 100; and qualification for MATH 82., Coreq: -


SOC257: Sociology of Aging
Credits: 3
SOC 257 examines aging as social phenomenon, including issues surrounding aging in contemporary society such as ageism, demographic patterns, family relationships, politics and economics of aging, health care and long-term caregiving. The course provides an overview of key theoretical perspectives and the aging experience in global context.
Prereq: Qualification for ENG 100 or qualification for ESL 100., Coreq: -