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SOC390

SOCIOLOGY OF THE LIFE

CYCLE

3 sem. hrs.

This course sociologically analyses the life cycle

from childhood through old age. It acquaints the stu-

dent with the creation, maintenance, and transforma-

tion of roles during various stages of life. The impact

of social institutions, primary relationships, and occu-

pation are examined as they relate to the process of

personal maturation and change. Prerequisite:

SOC100 or permission of the instructor. This course

is approved for General Education Distribution 2.

SOC395

SOCIOLOGICAL FIELD

STUDIES

3-9 sem. hrs.

The field study program is open to qualified students

majoring in sociology. It is designed to give the stu-

dent firsthand, practical experience in public or pri-

vate agencies (whose work is related directly to soci-

ology).

Closely supervised periods of service are arranged in

advance by the Department of Sociology, the partici-

pating agency, and if necessary, the University.

SOC397

SPECIAL TOPICS IN

SOCIOLOGY

1-3 sem. hrs.

The subjects in Sociology treated in this course will

vary, depending upon student and instructor interests

and are beyond the scope of materials treated exten-

sively in regularly scheduled courses. A list of topics

is maintained in the files of the department head.

SOC430/SOC730

QUALITATIVE RESEARCH

METHODS FOR THE SOCIAL

SCIENCES

3 sem. hrs.

This course introduces students to the research meth-

ods and strategies used by qualitative researchers in

the social sciences. Emphasis is placed on the quali-

tative study of human behavior and society. Topics

addressed include the design of qualitative research,

ethical concerns, interviewing, focus groups, ethno-

graphic field strategies, action research, archival

strategies, case studies, and content analysis. This

course will be useful for sociology majors, and

majors from a variety of other disciplines, who expect

to work in the area of human service. Prerequisite:

SOC100 or permission of the instructor.

SOC457

SOCIAL STRATIFICATION

3 sem. hrs.

This course is designed to acquaint prospective stu-

dents with types and forms of systems of differential

ranking within societies and their various subsystems.

Emphasis is placed on theories and methods in this

area, as well as on substantive findings. The theories

of class division, problem of mobility, and the source

of power-elites, oligarchies, and ruling minorities,

bureaucracy, and social power. The sociological

framework will focus on social class, social mobility

and caste. Prerequisite: SOC100 or permission of the

instructor.

SOC490-494

INDEPENDENT STUDY

2-5 sem. hrs.

The Independent Study program aims to serve those

students whose scholarly bent seems most clearly

adapted to independent work. Students are permitted,

with faculty supervision, to undertake an advanced

research project and earn credit for work performed

outside the classroom requirement of any specific

course in the curriculum. Students completing

Independent Studies are encouraged to present their

papers or research at professional conferences.

SOC500

METHODS OF SOCIOLOGICAL

RESEARCH

3 sem. hrs.

To develop an appreciation and understanding of the

essential features of the scientific approach. The

course attempts to synthesize and coordinate the

essential elements of both logic and the scientific

approach to the study of human society. Prerequisite:

SOC100 or permission of the instructor. (Formerly

SOC300).

SOC502

CONTEMPORARY

SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY

3 sem. hrs.

Analysis of the main trends in contemporary socio-

logical theory and a critical assessment of the various

trends. Special consideration will be given to power

in the functionalist, mathematical, equilibristic, and

evolutionist models. Prerequisite: SOC100 or per-

mission of the instructor. (Formerly SOC302).

SOC530

SOCIOLOGY OF DEVIANT

BEHAVIOR

3 sem. hrs.

This course focuses upon the process by which indi-

viduals in our society become labeled as deviant, the

reaction of society to deviant behavior, and the meth-

ods by which various agencies and individuals

attempt to regulate, control and treat deviant behav-

ior. Particular attention is given to the assumption of

deviant identities, the formation of deviant subcul-

tures, and the creation of secondary deviance.

Prerequisite: SOC100. This course is approved for

General Education Distribution 2.

SOC532

CRIMINOLOGY

3 sem. hrs.

The primary focus of this course is upon various types

of adult crime in categories such as white collar

crime, organized crime, public order crime, profes-

sional crime, political crime and violent personal

crime. Other topics covered include criminological

theory, statistical assessment of criminal behavior,

citizen reaction to and involvement with crime, and

victimization studies. Prerequisite: SOC100 or per-

mission of the instructor.

SOC601

INTRODUCTION TO

SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY

3 sem. hrs.

This is an introductory course in sociological theory

designed to acquaint the student with methodological

and substantive problems of sociological knowledge;

the role of theory in research; controversial issues in

theory and research. The main focus is on the works

of particular sociologists whose theories have not

only historical interest, but also have great impact on

the subject matter and methods of contemporary soci-

ology. Prerequisite: SOC100 or permission of the

instructor.

SOC611

SOCIAL ORGANIZATION

3 sem. hrs.

An analysis of the various processes and forms of

social organization, with particular attention on theo-

retical approaches to the study of formal organiza-

tions. Emphasis on key concepts and their use in ana-

lyzing hospitals, churches, schools, voluntary associ-

ations, work organizations and societies. Prerequisite:

SOC100.

SPECIAL EDUCATION

AND SCHOOL

PSYCHOLOGY

DEPARTMENT

School Psychology Courses

APSY625

COLLABORATIVE

CONSULTATION IN

EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS

3 sem. hrs.

This course prepares the student to participate in col-

laborative consultation services for students experi-

encing learning and/or adjustment problems. It

emphasizes enhancing communication skills, interac-

tive teaming, problem solving, case management

skills, systems level consultation, and implementation

with culturally diverse students. Prerequisites:

SPED215, APSY213 or permission of instructor.

Special Education Courses

Special Education

SPED215

PSYCHOLOGY OF

EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN

3 sem. hrs.

This survey course studies exceptional children,

including children with disabilities of mental retarda-

tion, learning disabilities, emotional/behavior disor-

ders, hearing impairments, visual impairments, phys-

ical disabilities, other health impairments, communi-

cation disorders, traumatic brain injury, as well as

children who are gifted and/or talented. It covers the

causes, characteristics, diagnosis, treatment, and edu-

cational provisions for exceptional children and

includes units on cultural diversity and current legal

and educational issues.

SPED230

BEHAVIOR DISORDERS OF

CHILDHOOD

3 sem. hrs.

This course covers all the recognized manifestations

of behavior disturbance in children from birth

through adolescence. In addition to differential diag-

nostic considerations, it emphasizes both etiological

factors and interventions related to each classification

area. Prerequisite: SPED215.

SPED267

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE

AND THE DEAF CULTURE

3 sem. hrs.

This course develops basic receptive/expressive com-

munication skills in American Sign Language, the

visual/gestural language used by deaf individuals and

the third most widely used language in the USA. It

introduces basic vocabulary, statements, questions,

and commands and emphasizes using conversation

regulators within meaningful dialogue. It also

includes basic information about the history of ASL

and the Deaf Community/Culture. This course is

approved for General Education Core 5.

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