Sociology

This course provides an introduction to the nature of humans and their development and relationship to the physical and social environment today and in the past. The class surveys the major subfields of anthropology, cultural anthropology, physical anthropology, archaeology, and linguistics. IAI: S1 900N.

This course provides an interdisciplinary approach to identifying and understanding the issues surrounding diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the United States. Using a variety of lenses and methodologies (e.g. sociological, economic, historical, and psychological), students will analyze the relationship between the individual, society, and culture within America and how that relationship has created, maintained, and challenged inequality. IAI: S9 900.

This course will acquaint the student with basic concepts and methods used in the study of sociology. Materials will cover major social differences, such as class, race, sex, age, and deviant behavior. Institutions of social life, such as family, education, religion, power, and work will be examined. AAS: Business elective. IAI: S7 900.

The course will present concepts and methods of sociology and will require an analysis of current issues. The student will learn to select appropriate data from personal experience, journalistic sources, and sociological materials in order to critique and analyze issues. IAI: S7 901.

This course is a comparative analysis of racial and ethnic groups; examining elements of group identity, social movements, government policy, individual and institutional discrimination, and related social problems. IAI: S7 903D.

This course examines the changing nature of the family in America. It considers how mates are selected, the nature of relationships within marriage, and the process and effects of ending or altering the marital situation. IAI: S7 902.

This course is taught at a study abroad site. Students will travel to international/regional locations that may vary from year to year to study selected topics or current issues in the social or behavioral sciences (anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology). The instructor will assist students in developing required activities or projects undertaken during the travel experience and may accompany them. Appropriate activities will include, but are not limited to, field excursions, lectures, and discussions. Note: Students are responsible for all associated travel expenses in addition to tuition and fees. This course may be repeated twice for credit. A maximum of three credit hours can be used toward a degree or certificate.