Course Descriptions - SOC

Sociology (SOC)

SOC 200 Introduction to Sociology
3 semester hours
Prerequisite: None Core Area IV, ASOC TSOC
This course is an introduction to vocabulary, concepts, and theory of sociological perspectives of human behavior. (F, Sp, Su)

SOC 208 Introduction to Criminology
(Same as CRJ 208)
3 semester hours
Prerequisite: None ASOC
This course delves into the nature and extent of crime in the United States as well as criminal delinquent behavior and theories of causation. The study includes criminal personalities, principles of prevention, control and treatment. (F, Sp, Su)

SOC 209 Juvenile Delinquency
(Same as CRJ 209)
3 semester hours
Prerequisite: SOC 200 ASOC
This course examines the causes of delinquency. It also reviews programs of prevention, and control of juvenile delinquency as well as the role of the courts. (F, Sp)

SOC 210 Social Problems
3 semester hours
Prerequisite: SOC 200
Core Area IV, ASOC TSOC
This course examines the social and cultural aspects, influences, incidences and characteristics of current social problems in light of sociological theory and research. (Sp)

SOC 247 Marriage and the Family
3 semester hours
Prerequisite: SOC 200 ASOC
This course is a study of family structures and families in a modern society. It covers preparation for marriage, as well as sociological, psychological, biological, and financial factors relevant to success in marriage and family life. (F)