Sociology and Anthropology Courses [589-960]

[200-286] [287-588] [589-960] [SOCI 961-ANTH 293]

SOCI 589. Sociology of Aging and Policy. 3 crs. An intensive study of the major concerns in publicly intervening in the lives of the elderly; the major legislative programs affecting the elderly; the personal and societal impact of aging related interventionist programs.

SOCI 601. Contemporary Issues in Sociological Theory. 3 crs. Examination of the controversial issues in sociological theory and methodology, the roles of values, the objectivity/subjectivity, and the ideological and political aspects of sociology.

SOCI 610. Seminar: Interdisciplinary Research. 3 crs. An approach to the combination of the methodologies of the social sciences in the analysis of critical social issues and explores the problems of conducting interdisciplinary research.

SOCI 622. Attitude Scale Construction. 3 crs. Examination of the theoretical and methodological principles underlying the construction of social psychological measurement scales. Prereqs.: SOCI 210 and SOCI 211.

SOCI 630. Fertility. 3 crs. Review of methods and theory in the study of fertility.

SOCI 631. Mortality. 3 crs. Review of methods and theory in the study of mortality.

SOCI 632. Migration. 3 crs. Analysis of classical and current theories, empirical determinants, and international and subnational migration patterns in selected countries.

SOCI 643. Current Issues in Metropolitan Growth. 3 crs. Analysis of the positive and negative consequences of metropolitan growth in developing and developed nations, including causes as well as current issues.

SOCI 646. Seminar: Comparative Urban Studies. 3 crs. Examination of similarities and differences in the emergency and patterning of urban communities.

SOCI 670. Seminar: Research in Crime and Deviance. 3 crs. Review of current issues in the study of crime and deviance.

SOCI 681 (formerly SOCI 298). Seminar: Research on the Black Family. 3 crs. Study of contemporary works of a theoretical and empirical nature as related to the structure of the black American family.

SOCI 710. Seminar: Issues in Sociological Research. 3 crs. Review of current issues in the methodology of sociological research.

SOCI 720. Seminar: Issues in Social Psychology. 3 crs. Review of current issues in social psychological theory and research.

SOCI 740. Seminar: Methodological Issues in Urban Research. 3 crs. Examination of issues and problems involved in studying urban communities.

SOCI 750. Seminar: Issues in Stratification and Political Sociology. 3 crs. Review of current issues in the study of social stratification and political sociology.

SOCI 760. Seminar: Issues in Race Relations Research. 3 crs. Review of current issues in the study of race relations.

SOCI 900. Readings in Sociological Theory I. 3 crs. Individual reading assignments on special topics in sociology, based on student interests and needs, under supervision of a faculty member.

SOCI 901. Readings in Sociological Theory II. 3 crs. Continuation of SOCI 900.

SOCI 910. Readings in Research Methodology I. 3 crs. Individual reading assignments on special topics in research methodology, based on student interests and needs, under supervision of a faculty member.

SOCI 911. Readings in Research Methodology II. 3 crs. Continuation of SOCI 910.

SOCI 920. Readings in Social Psychology I. 3 crs. Individual reading assignments on special topics in social psychology, based on student interests and needs, under supervision of a faculty member.

SOCI 921. Readings in Social Psychology II. 3 crs. Continuation of SOCI 920.

SOCI 930. Readings in Demography and Human Ecology I. 3 crs. Individual reading assignments on special topics in demography and human ecology, based on student interests and needs, under supervision of a faculty member.

SOCI 931. Readings in Demography and Human Ecology II. 3 crs. Continuation of SOCI 930.

SOCI 940. Readings in Urban Sociology I. 3 crs. Individual reading assignments on special topics in urban sociology, based on student interests and needs, under supervision of a faculty member.

SOCI 941. Readings in Urban Sociology II. 3 crs. Continuation of SOCI 940.

SOCI 950. Readings in Social Stratification and Political Sociology I. 3 crs. Individual reading assignments on special topics in social stratification and political sociology, based on student interests and needs, under supervision of a faculty member.

SOCI 951. Readings in Social Stratification and Political Sociology II. 3 crs. Continuation of SOCI 950.

SOCI 960. Readings in Race and Ethnic Relations I. 3 crs. Individual reading assignments on special topics in race and ethnic relations, based on student interests and needs, under supervision of a faculty member.