Sociology
SOC 101 INTRODUCTORY SOCIOLOGY (3)
30 lessons
Introduction to the concepts and methods of sociology. Investigation of socialization, group processes, social institutions and social change. Students may not receive credit for both this course and RSO 102.
Tuition: $931
Neubeck, Kenneth and Davita Glasberg. Sociology: Diversity, Conflict and Change. McGraw Hill, 2005
SOC 235 INEQUALITY IN SOCIETY (3)
33 lessons
Analysis of the nature, development, and persistence of inequality in various societies. Diverse dimensions of inequality are viewed as the basis for a number of specific social problems in Western and non-Western societies. Social origins of inequality are emphasized. Policy implications are addressed.
Prereq: Three hours of sociology or equivalent social science background.
Tuition: $931
Marger, Martin. Social Inequality: Patterns & Processes, 3rd ed. (2005). McGraw-Hill.
Johnson, Allan. Privilege, Power and Difference, 2nd ed. (2006). McGraw-Hill.
SOC 335 SOCIOLOGY OF GENDER (3)
37 lessons
A sociological study of gender divisions in society with special emphasis on social, structural, and cultural influences.
Prereq: SOC 101 or RSO 102, WS 200 or permission of instructor.
Tuition: $931
Taylor, Verta, Nancy Whittier, and Leila Rupp, eds. Feminist Frontiers, 7th ed., NY: McGraw Hill, 2007
Levy, Ariel. Female Chauvinist Pigs. NY: Simon & Schuster, 2006
SOC 342 ORGANIZATIONS IN SOCIETY (3)
25 lessons, final
The roles of formal organizations including bureaucratic structures in society are examined with special attention given to linkages to contemporary social conditions. Relationships among such organizations and basic internal organizational processes are also studied.
Prereq: Six hours of social science or consent of instructor.
Tuition: $931
Gabriel, Fineman, Sims. Organizing & Organizations. 2nd ed. Sage, 2000
Ritzer, George. The Mcdonaldization of Society. New Century ed. Pine Forge Press, 2000
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