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Students majoring in Sociology must complete the sociology achievement examination prior to graduation.

This course is designed to meet individual needs and interests in Sociology. It may be repeated for credit when the material studied is changed.

Selected topics in Sociology. The topic will be announced prior to registration. May be repeated for credit whenever content varies.

This course is designed to meet individual needs and interests in Sociology. It may be repeated for credit when the material studied is changed.

Selected topics in Sociology. The topic will be announced prior to registration. May be repeated for credit whenever content varies.

The course is designed to familiarize the student with basic demographic concepts and techniques. It emphasizes the impact of population characteristics on other aspects of social life. Prerequisite: SOCI 1311.

A course designed to acquaint the student with the normal aging process, as well as with the social and psychological problems related to that process. Intervention techniques are emphasized. Prerequisite: SOCI 1311. (Same as SOCW 4313)

Observation and supervised experience in a social agency/institutional setting involving sociological issues and concerns. Requires a minimum of 45 clock hours. Emphasis is on integrating research on sociological issues with this experience, including periodic progress reports. For Sociology and Criminal Justice majors only. Prerequisites: SOCI 1311 and 2316; senior standing; and permission of instructor.

An introduction to the sociological and psychological aspects of death and dying within the American cultural milieu. Emphasis is on self awareness regarding attitudes about death and on therapeutic interventions. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or above.

An anthropological survey of various forms and functions of the cross-cultural family. Prerequisite: SOCI 1311.

An overview of crime in America, various theories concerning causes of crime, and the criminal justice system. (Same as CRIJ 4317)

A study of the development of social thought with an emphasis on late nineteenth and twentieth century sociologists, their contributions, and developments in American Sociology. Prerequisite: SOCI 1311.

This course focuses on issues of drug use, misuse, and abuse. Special emphasis is given to the sociological aspects of drug-taking behavior, the relationship between drugs and crime, and the criminal justice system. Descriptions, classifications, and analyses are used to explore the extent of the drug problem. Prerequisite: SOCI 1311. (Same as SOCI 4319).

This course is designed to meet individual needs and interests in Sociology. It may be repeated for credit when the material studied is changed.

Selected topics in Sociology. The topic will be announced prior to registration. May be repeated for credit whenever content varies.

This course is designed to meet individual needs and interests in Sociology. It may be repeated for credit when the material studied is changed.

Selected topics in Sociology. The topic will be announced prior to registration. May be repeated for credit whenever content varies.