SOCI - Sociology

An analysis of the nature of juvenile delinquency and the ability of the juvenile justice system to deal with the problems of juveniles. Explanatory models and theories, and the evaluation of prevention, control, and treatment programs will be considered. (Cross-listed as CRJU 5325.)

Studies the size of the population, its growth, composition, and distribution. Emphasizes the three main population variables of fertility, mortality, and migration, and their relationships to the social structure.

An examination of the major criminological perspectives. Focuses on sociological constructions of criminality and includes a treatment of theory construction and integration. (Cross-listed as CRJU 5424.)

An analysis of how gender is socially produced, and the implications of gender for individuals, social processes, and social structure. Focus on the complex intersections between gender inequality and inequalities of race/ethnicity, class, and sexualities. This course is repeatable for credit.

An examination of racial and ethnic population composition with emphasis on the origin and maintenance of conflict-based race relations.

An analysis of bureaucratic structure, function, and process using both classical and contemporary models. The work of Weber, Parsons, and Etzioni will be examined.

A study of the spatial distribution and relationships of people as related to rural, urban, and metropolitan location.

A survey of theory and research in the field of social deviance. Emphasis on the system of social control and the causes of deviance.

Consideration of topics in which courses are not otherwise offered, but for which there is current need. Subject matter varies. This course is repeatable for credit.

Individual study of a particular topic under guidance of departmental faculty. This course is repeatable for credit.

An individually designed course sequence involving field experience and work in a government agency. This course is repeatable for credit.