FlightPath is currently undergoing routine maintenance. During this time, some data may appear incomplete. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.
Course Search
Current catalog year: 2023-2024
Important Notice:
  • Course descriptions are intended for unofficial use only. Consult your catalog for the official listing.
  • Anticipated course availability reflects current plans but actual offerings may change because of factors unknown at planning time. Consult the schedule of classes for final offerings.
  • Sample syllabi are provided for planning purposes only. The syllabus used by an instructor may vary from this sample.
  • Please ask your advisor if you have any questions about a course.
Sociology [change]
View courses offered:
SOCL 1001 - Introduction To Sociology - 3 hrs.
A survey of the basic concepts of sociology and techniques of sociological research; factors and principles influencing the social life of man. (Same as SOCL 1002)

LCCN: CSOC 2013
Anticipated availability:   |   more»
SOCL 2003 - Social Problems - 3 hrs.
Individual, family, and community disorganization. Attention is given to social planning, reconstruction, and problems of minorities.

LCCN: CSOC 2113
SOCL 2026 - Perspectives On Aging - 3 hrs.
An orientation from practitioners in the community and from an academic interdisciplinary perspective to programs, services, issues, and problems in working with older persons. (Same as SOCL 2026, formerly SOCL and GERO 4026.)
SOCL 3025 - Contemporary Social Movements - 3 hrs.
An examination of current social movements with an analysis of social and cultural background, forms of expression and organization, and their role and function in modern society.
Anticipated availability: This course may be offered as needed.
SOCL 4002 - Social Psychology - 3 hrs.
Psychological factors and influences in social behavior; the individual in social situations; the influence on social environment in behavior and development. (Same as PSYC 4002.) Prerequisites: PSYC 2001, SOCL 1001. F
Anticipated availability: This course may be offered as needed.
SOCL 4005 - Theories Of Crime And Delinquency - 3 hrs.
An analysis of the extent of crime and delinquency; impact of crime and elinquency on society; physical, social, and psychological causation of crime and delinquency; and current issues in criminology. (Same as CJUS 4005.)
SOCL 4012 - Diversity - 3 hrs.
An analysis of the structure, culture, and social processes of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, social economic status, and religious groups in America. Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of instructor and/or Program Coordinator. Formerly SOCL 4012
SOCL 4015 - Juvenile Delinquency And Justice - 3 hrs.
The nature, extent, and causes of juvenile delinquency; factors in its treatment and prevention, including community and agency programs; and analysis of the legal system as it applies to juveniles. (Same as CJUS 4015.)
SOCL 4019 - The Family - 3 hrs.
The past and present role of the family as the primary social group in our culture; problems facing the modern family in a changing social world.
SOCL 4043 - Sociology Of Sports, Recreation, And Leisure - 3 hrs.
The structure and functions of sports and recreation in fulfilling leisure pursuits in American society.
Anticipated availability: This course may be offered as needed.
SOCL 4050 - Social Research - 3 hrs.
The formulation of a research problem; ethics of research; development of research design; sampling procedures; collecting and processing of research data. (Same as POLS 4070; formerly SOCL 4050)
SOCL 4051 - Social Statistics - 3 hrs.
Statistical procedures appropriate to the measurement and analysis of social data. Prerequisite: Approval of department head. (Same as POLS 4071; formerly 4051)

LCCN: CSCO 3113
SOCL 4070 - Social Research - 3 hrs.
The formulation of a research problem; ethics of research; development of research design; sampling procedures; collecting and processing of research data. (Same as POLS 4070; formerly SOCL 4050)
SOCL 4071 - Social Statistics - 3 hrs.
Statistical procedures appropriate to the measurement and analysis of social data. Prerequisite: Approval of department head. (Same as POLS 4071; formerly 4051)

LCCN: CSCO 3113
SOCL 5001 - Sociology Of Education - 3 hrs.
The development, structure, and function of educational institutions with an emphasis on social factors which affect these institutions and the role of the educator in the community.
Anticipated availability: This course may be offered as needed.
SOCL 5002 - Lifestyles Issues And Resource Management - 3 hrs.
A sociological investigation into leisure activities among the aged, issues in pre-retirement and retirement, managing resources, holistic health and lifestyle changes, nutrition, and stress reduction. (Same as Gerontology 5002.)