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104 Sociology The minor in Sociology consists of SO 101S Introduction to Sociology and any other four courses with an SO prefix. SO 101S Introduction to Sociology An introduction to the principles and methods of sociology, as well as important research findings. SO 110S Sociology of Sex Roles This course examines differences in the behavior and experiences of men and women. The objective is to examine some commonly identified patterns of agreement and disagreement between males and females throughout our society. Prerequisite: SO 101S Introduction to Sociology or permission of instructor. SO 120S Social Problems The course will focus on the sociological understanding of social problems. The major topics include crime and justice; sexual orientation; disability; health and the health care; national security; world population; race and ethnicity. SO 135S Self and Society Survey of classical and contemporary analyses of relationship between human self-consciousness and socialization. Each person is unique, but each persons sense of self is shaped by others. SO 160M Statistical Methods Introduction to quantitative techniques for data analysis in the social sciences. Univariate description, bivariate description, and statistical inference. SO 221 Juvenile Delinquency Analyzing juvenile delinquency through examination of the collective nature of human behavior, the function of values and normative patterns, and social conflict over values and resources. Prerequisite: SO 101S. SO 224S Criminology The causes and consequences of crime, the historical transition of ideas about crime, types of crime such as street level, organized, corporate, government; the measurement of crime and criminal deterrence. SO 235 Deviance A survey of sociological research on deviance, with an emphasis on an interactionist perspective. Deviance is understood as interaction between those doing something and those who are threatened by what they do. Prerequisite: SO 101S. SO 251S Work and Occupations This course examines factors affecting choice and career mobility as well as the impact of occupation on non-work life opportunities and behavior, such as family structure, leisure activities, political behavior, health, and religiosity. SO 260 Qualitative Methods Research practicum on the observation and analysis of human conduct and experience. Hands-on experience in the field research methods and sociological inquiry. Prerequisite: SO 101S. SO 310 Social Stratification Inequality in the distribution of wealth, power, and status within a social system, including the effects of ethnicity, race, gender, occupational and wage hierarchies. Prerequisites: SO 160M, 101S, and permission of instructor. SO 324S Introduction to Criminal Justice Police, courts and corrections, criminal law, public attitudes toward crime, discretionary power of police, capital punishment, adjustments after prison release. SO 326 The Family Family roles such as children, men, women, spouses, parents, kin examined. Ways in which family and work life interact. Dynamic changes in American family structure and the modern family. Prerequisite: SO 101S. SO 335 Social Interaction A seminar in the study of face-to-face behavior in public places. The nature of deference and demeanor, tension between individuality and social structure, rules governing involvement, normal appearances, and role distance. Prerequisite: SO 160M and 260. SO 360 Research Design The techniques and application of social science research, critical evaluation of research evidence, designing and administering a group survey project. Prerequisite: SO 160M. SO 371 Organizational Behavior Leadership (Cross-listed with MN 371) Major factors affecting behavior in organizations. Motivation, group and team dynamics, macroorganizational factors, leadership. Prerequisite: Junior status required. SO 404 Crime, Justice Ethics Apply ethical theories to analyze criminal justice conduct. Due process in law enforcement, tension between truth and loyalty, exercise of discretionary power, use of force, justification for punishment. Prerequisites: SO 224S and 324S or permission of instructor.

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