Sociology at Ozarks

Course Descriptions

SOC 1013 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
A survey of the terms, research methods, and theoretical bases of sociology. The dynamics of human interaction, societal institutions, and development of the human community are considered. Prerequisite: None.

SOC 2013 SOCIAL PROBLEMS
A general study of social deviance, institutional failure, and cataclysmic events resulting in social problems for society. Specific problems are considered, including: crime and justice, environmental degradation, and breakdowns of societal functions.

SOC 2023 SOCIAL RESEARCH METHODS
Introduction to the design and data gathering techniques used by sociologists, political scientists and anthropologists. Secondary analysis of historical, census, market and current media data, will be followed by field techniques of quantitative and qualitative research. Quantitative research will include sampling, interview/questionnaire construction, and completion of a survey. Qualitative research will include fieldwork by participant observation.

SOC 3033 ENVIRONMENT, NATURAL RESOURCES, AND COMMUNITY
Environment, Natural Resources, and Community is an overview of the relationship between human populations and their physical environments. This class involves the sociological study of a variety of environmental problems and issues including but not limited to natural resource scarcity and use, overpopulation, urbanization, the environmental movement, and global warming. Prerequisite: SOC 1013 Introduction to Sociology, or ENS 1013 Introduction to Environmental Studies.

SOC 3073 RACE, CLASS, AND GENDER
This course is a survey of the objective and subjective dimension of social stratification and inequality in the United States. This includes the examination of both historical and contemporary perspectives and involves the study of factors such as social mobility, ethnicity, conflict, race, social class, and gender. Prerequisite: SOC 1013 Introduction to Sociology.

SOC 3083 SOCIOLOGY OF DEVIANT BEHAVIOR
This course involves the study of aspects of social life that are defined as socially unacceptable. Specific focus is given to the prevalence, theories, stereotypical responses, and social definitions of behaviors that deviate from or violate social norms. Prerequisite: SOC 1013 Introduction to Sociology.

SOC 3113 SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION
Religion is one of the most influential institutions in society and a major topic of study and theory within sociology. This class assess religions role in both contemporary and historical societies from a sociological standpoint. This includes the use of sociological concepts and theories as tools to understand the impact of religion as an institution. Prerequisite: Junior standing, or permission of the Instructor required.

SOC 4023 SOCIAL THEORY
A study of the ideas and philosophies that shape the sociological perspective. The various contemporary theoretical orientations of sociologists are considered. Prerequisites: SOC 1013 Introduction to Sociology, SOC 2023 Social Research Methods, and two upper-level sociology courses.

SOC 4443 SENIOR SEMINAR IN SOCIOLOGY
A research course designed to be the culmination of the social sciences student's college experiences. An examination of the forms of sociological writing and research methodologies. Prerequisite: Senior social science major.

SOC 4983 SEMINAR: SOCIOLOGY
01) Criminology--A study of the theories of criminality, societal reactions to the deviant, and corrections/rehabilitation of criminal behavior. Prerequisites: SOC 1013 Introduction to Sociology, or PSY 1003 General Psychology, SOC 2023 Social Research Methods, and consent of the Instructor. 02) Sociology of Art--A study of art as a form of work. Consideration of the art world, with its traditions, support systems, and practicing artists. Prerequisites: SOC 1013 Introduction to Sociology and consent of the Instructor. 03) Environmentalism--A study of the origins, ideologies, and social movements relating to the problems of environmental degradation. Prerequisites: SOC 1013 Introduction to Sociology and consent of the Instructor. 04) Selected Topics in Social Anthropology--e.g., Consequences of Technological Change, The American Experience through Film, etc. Prerequisites: SOC 1013 Introduction to Sociology and consent of the Instructor.

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