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Sociology (SOC)
Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service Division
SOC 101: Principles of Sociology
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none
Explains sociological principles underlying the development, structure, and function of culture, society, human groups, personality formation and social change.
SOC 102: Contemporary Social Issues
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: SOC 101 or consent of instructor
Acquaints students with selected social problems, their causes and possible solutions.
SOC 202: American Society
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: SOC 101 or consent of instructor
Studies modern American society, its communities, and institutions.
SOC 205: Ethnic Groups in Contemporary Societies
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: introductory course in one of the social sciences
See ANTH 205.
SOC 210: Introduction to Statistical Methods
Units (Credits): 4; Prerequisites: PSY 101, SOC 101 & MATH 096 or consent of instructor
Offers a course in understanding statistical methods and training in the useful presentation and interpretation of behavioral science data, including elementary computer use. Same as PSY 210.
SOC 261: Introduction to Social Psychology
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: PSY 101, SOC 101 or consent of instructor
Examines the social character of human behavior.
SOC 275: Introduction to Marriage & the Family
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: SOC 101 or consent of instructor
Examines typical problems encountered in dating, courtship, marriage, and parenthood.