Department of Sociology Courses
The Department of Sociology offers several courses at the introductory, intermediate, and advanced levels for undergraduate and graduate students. Each course will also introduce or further exam sociology's theoretical and empirical examination of any given topic. Each course has been designed to provide current and critical information and knowledge, as well as hone critical thinking and communication skills. Below is a list of those regularly offered by this department. However, for a full listing and description of all courses in this department, please see the Undergraduate Bulletin.
- SOC 1000 - The Sociological Perspective (3) [GenEd: SS]
- SOC 1100 - Social Problems in American Society (3) [GenEd: SS]
- SOC 1110 - Sociology of Intimate Relationships (3) [GenEd: SS]
- SOC 1530-1531 - Selected Topics (1-4)
- SOC 2001 - Sociological Pathways (1)
- SOC 2020 - Social Deviance (3) [GenEd: SS]
- SOC 2040 - Popular Culture (3)
- SOC 2050 - Social Diversity and Inequalities (3) [GenEd: SS]
- SOC 2060 - Religion and Society (3)
- SOC 2500 - Independent Study (1-4)
- SOC 2600 - Medical Sociology (3)
- SOC 2700 - Sociology of Sport (3)
- SOC 2850 - Constructions of Gender (3) [GenEd: SS]
- SOC 3100 - Gerontology (3) [GenEd: SS]
- SOC 3150 - Environmental Sociology (3)
- SOC 3320 - Conflict Resolution, Reconciliation, and Peace (3)
- SOC 3335 - Sociology of Immigration (3)
- SOC 3340 - Criminology (3)
- SOC 3345 - Communities and Crime (3)
- SOC 3360 - Juvenile Delinquency (3)
- SOC 3370 - Sexual Violence (3)
- SOC 3500 - Independent Study (1-4)
- SOC 3510 - Honors Seminar (3)
- SOC 3520 - Instructional Assistance (1)
- SOC 3530-3549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
- SOC 3550 - Sociology of Work and Organizations (3)
- SOC 3650 - Political Sociology (3)
- SOC 3710 - Sociology of Appalachian Communities (3) [GenEd: SS]
- SOC 3750 - Propaganda, Media and Society (3)
- SOC 3800 - Sociology of War (3) [GenEd: SS]
- SOC 3885 - Research Methods (3) [WID]
- SOC 3890 - Research Assistance (1)
- SOC 3895 - Social Statistics and Data Analysis (3)
- SOC 3950 - Classical Sociological Theory (3)
- SOC 3960 - Contemporary Sociological Theory (3) [WID]
- SOC 4055 - Health Inequalities (3)
- SOC 4150 - Sociology of Law (3)
- SOC 4250 - Social Movements (3)
- SOC 4340 - Punishment and Social Control (3)
- SOC 4350 - Constructing Bodies and Sexualities (3)
- SOC 4390 - Applied Sociology Seminar (3)
- SOC 4450 - Senior Capstone (3) [CAP]
- SOC 4510 - Senior Honors Thesis (3)
- SOC 4530-4549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
- SOC 4560 - Race and Ethnicity (3)
- SOC 4650 - Women, Crime, and the Justice System (3)
- SOC 4750 - Wealth, Power, and Privilege (3)
- SOC 4800 - Sociology of Families (3)
- SOC 4850 - Global Sociology (3)
- SOC 4900 - Internship (3-6)