Applied Sociology Course Descriptions
SOC 5V91 Independent Study in Applied Sociology (1-9 semester hours)
Provides faculty supervision for student’s individual study of a topic agreed
upon by the student and the faculty supervisor. Prerequisite: Consent of
instructor. (May be repeated for credit.) ([1-9]-0) R
SOC 5V92 Internship in Applied Sociology (1-9 semester hours)
Provides faculty supervision for a student’s internship. Internships
must be related to the student’s course work. Prerequisite: Consent of
instructor. ([1-9]-0) R
SOC 6312 Social-Economic Theories (3 semester hours) A critical
analysis of early and modern social and economic theories. Select
classical works of Smith, Marx, and Weber are explored, as they pertain to
Western capitalist development, along with more contemporary perspectives
related to the accumulation and exchange value of human, social and cultural
capital. Emphasis is placed on understanding how social relations and social
institutions influence economic exchanges.(3-0) Y
SOC
6340 Domestic Social Policy (3 semester hours) Overview of governmental and
non-governmental programs, policies, and institutions dealing with those who
cannot function self-sufficiently within the American market economy, including
low-income families, the elderly, the unemployed, and people with disabilities.
Analyzes how social policy in the
SOC
6341 Urban Development (3 semester hours) Presents methods and models for
understanding urban processes. Topics include analysis of urban growth, land
use patterns, transportation and local public good delivery systems. Welfare
consequences of various urban policy options are explored. (3-0) Y
SOC
6344Gender and Policy (3 semester hours) Explores issues of gender and public
policy in the U.S. Topics include poverty, politics, and workplace and family
issues.(3-0) R
SOC
6350 Social Stratification (3 semester hours) This seminar will examine the major
theories and lines of research on social stratification, defined as the
hierarchical ranking of groups based on the unequal distribution of societal
resources and positions. Focusing primarily on the
SOC 6353 Immigrants and Immigration
in U.S. Society (3 semester hours) The course examines the assimilation
into U.S. society and its main public social institutions of immigrants
arriving after 1965 with a focus on the two largest groups: Mexicans and
Asians, including immigrants from the Middle East. The course considers the effects of the
economy and immigration law and policy on assimilation. Other topics include the impact of these
"newest" immigrants on the racial and ethnic as well as cultural
diversification of the
SOC
6355 Race, Ethnicity, and Community (3 semester hours) Considers
cultural and social behavior in multiracial and multiethnic societies.
Issues include the formation and maintenance of individual and group identity,
patterns of socioeconomic achievement, intergroup conflict, and the causes and
consequences of public policy. (3-0) R
SOC
6356 Health and Illness (3 semester hours) A review of medical sociology and
related fields, including social epidemiology and the social demography of
health and illness; health and illness behavior; health institutions and
professions; economic factors and trends in health care; and health policies
and programs. (3 0) R
SOC
6357 Health Policy (3 semester hours) The history and political economy of the
U.S. health care system and a review of major governmental programs to expand
access to appropriate services, control rising costs, ensure the quality of
care, and promote health through prevention. Analysis
of current and recent proposals for reform of health care policy.
(3-0) Y
SOC
6370 Special Topics in Applied Sociology (3 semester hours) Topics vary from
semester to semester. (May be repeated for credit to a
maximum of 9 hours.) (3-0) T
SOC
6380 (PA 6380) Non-Profit Organizations (3 semester hours) This course examines issues related to the rise, scope,
development and impact of non-profit organizations. The course explores both
the unique missions of non-profit organizations and the management challenges
posed by this expanding sector of the organizational environment. (3-0) T
SOC
6381 (PA 6382) Non-Profit Management(3 semester hours) This course examines issues, strategies,
and techniques related to leadership and management in non-profit
organizations. (3-0) R
SOC
6V91 Evaluation Research (3-6 semester hours) Individual
or group project in evaluation research performed for a public or private
community organization under faculty supervision. Students will normally
enroll in this course for two consecutive fall/spring semesters. The first
semester of enrollment will culminate in the completion of a formal evaluation
research proposal; the second will end with a final research report based on
conclusions of the proposed research. Students also are expected to
participate in a weekly seminar on topics in evaluation research featuring
faculty and student presentations, guest speakers, and group discussion.
Permission of the program coordinator required. May be
repeated for a total of six semester credit hours. ({3-6}-0).
Y
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6V92 Research Workshop in Applied Sociology (3-6 semester hours) Students join a faculty member in a group research project. May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 6 hours.
([3-6]-0) T