SO 101-01 Principles of Sociology.  An introduction to the study of society focusing on major areas of research and explanation.  SO 101 OR SO 103 are required for the Sociology Major, and both are offered every semester.
          Chien Liu                         T, Th           11:20 – 12:50 PM                             MH 23A
                                                                  
SO 103-01, 02 (D) American Society and Its Social Problems.  This course examines the structure and functioning of contemporary American society and specifically emphasizes selected social problems associated with the changing values of the society.  SO 103 OR SO 101 are required for the Sociology Major, and both are offered every semester.
01      Laura Martocci                           M, W 1:00 – 2:30PM                                 SPH 5
02      Alan Hoffner                               M      6:00 – 9:00PM                                 MH 8
 
SO 207-01, 02 The Criminal Justice System.  This course studies the development, structure, and practice of our criminal justice system, including criminal law, law enforcement, courts, and corrections.  This is a requirement for the Criminal Justice Concentration of the Sociology Major, and is offered every semester.
          Michael Christiano              M      6:00 - 9:00PM                                       SPH 4
          Michael Christiano              T       6:00 –9:00PM                                       SPH 4
 
SO 233-01 Research Methods I.  This course provides an introduction to the logic and skills of scientific research.  Topics that will be covered include: the essence of science; scientific theory; explanation and prediction; research design; operationalization; survey; research; random sampling; and descriptive statistics.  This is a required course for all Sociology Majors, and is now offered every Fall and Spring semester.  You should take this course if you are a sophomore major or have not taken SO 233 yet.
          Chien Liu                         T, Th            1:00 – 2:30 PM                            MH 23A
           
SO 234-01 Research Methods II.  This course provides training in basic statistics for social sciences including: level of measurements, descriptive statistics, normal distribution, confidence interval, hypothesis testing, ANOVA, linear association, and the use of personal computers for the statistical analysis of real data.  This is a required course for all Sociology Majors, and is now offered every Fall and Spring semester.  You should take this course if you have just completed SO 233.  Education Dual Majors do not need to take this course.
          Chien Liu                         T, Th                     2:40 – 4:10PM                   MH 23A 
 
SO291: Special Topics:  The Sociology of Religion and Science. Science and religion both raise questions about the nature of democracy, social participation, volunteerism, compassion, and justice.   In recent years, there has been a tendency to view science and religion as two systems that are in conflict with each other.  As sociologists, our job is to consider the ways in which people or societies come to see certain ways of thinking as valid or invalid and to examine the social impact of making such decisions.   As part of Wagner’s Civic Innovations program, this course requires 30 hours (negotiable) participation in programs conducted by Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), a nationally-acclaimed program that enlists older adults and retirees to serve as volunteers in their communities.
          Ron Nerio                        M, W                              4:20-5:50                   MH 23
 
SO 291-ILC Special Topic:  Violence & Aggression. In a one course, one unit, team-taught Intermediate Learning Community, we will explore sociological and psychological theory and research on the topics of violence and aggression as they relate to American diversity. After providing an overview of each field’s perspectives and ways of researching these issues, we will explore specific topics including the influence of media on aggression, violence in the meat industry, relational and physical aggression common in schools and the workplace, and understandings of conflict resolution.
NOTE: Students must elect to register for the course in EITHER Psychology or Sociology – completion of the course satisfies the ILC requirement.
          Jean Halley                        M, W                    1:00 – 2:30 PM                   SPH 2
          Amy Eshleman                 
 
SO 291-01 (I) Sex, Gender and Sexuality in Tanzania: Writing Women’s Lives EYH 2009: Travel to Dares Salaam, Tanzania, January 2-13, 2009
This intensive field-based course provides students with a unique opportunity to engage in sociological study, research and writing in Tanzania with a focus on women’s lives. We will explore how sex, gender and sexuality define people’s experiences and how people resist these definitions in this diverse East African context. We will also investigate the relationship between Tanzania and wealthy, industrialized nations like the United States. How have these distinct global regions been connected in their development?             
          Jean Halley                       T                           6:00 – 9:00 PM                      MH 22
          Fieldwork                          T                           9:00 – 12:00 PM
 
SO291-01 Relational Aggression: Theory and Intervention. This class will explore emotional violence in our schools, and the cultural forces and power structures which maintain and /or perpetuate it.   Psychological cruelty (e.g. rumors, taunting, gossip, humiliation, exclusion, derision, secrets and betrayal) is a norm in our schools and in our children's lives. Students will explore this norm by delivering a 12-week intervention to 4th grade classrooms, and by engaging in field research and reflective journaling around the intervention curriculum. Permission of instructor required. 
          Laura Martocci                  M                          4:20 – 5:50 & TBA                  MH 6
 
SO 301-01, (D) The Family.  The family in relation to individual and social needs.  Basic forms and functions of the family in history and in other cultures.  Relationship of the family and kinship systems to other institutions in society. Offered spring semester.
          Jean Halley                       M, W                    8:30 – 10:00PM                     MH 6
                                               
SO 303-01 Race and Ethnic Relations (D).  This course examines the relations between various racial, national, cultural, and religious subgroups in present-day society.  Special attention is paid to American society with its particular problems of adjustment, assimilation, and conflict.
          Sophie  Petruz                             M                         6:00 – 9:00PM             SPH 1
         
SO 308 Introduction to Criminal Law. The origins of criminal law are examined in Western society: local, state, and federal penal laws; judicial decisions on criminal capacity, criminal intent, and due process.  Offered spring semester.
          Michael Brennan                          T                 6:00 – 9:00PM                     MH 26
 
SO 343 Sociological Theory.  This course surveys sociological theory from Comte, Spencer, and Marx to present explanations.  It includes a detailed analysis of contemporary theories and examines the relationship between theory and research/social policy.  Also discussed are recent theoretical trends such as feminist, ecological, and humanistic approaches.  Prerequisite: Sociology 101 or 103.  Offered spring semester.
          Ron Nerio                        M, W                    6:00 – 7:30PM                         MH 23
 
SO 400 Senior Reflective Tutorial.  This course will be part of the senior learning community.  The course components will vary to address the content of the concentrations and/or special topics in the field.  Cross listed with AN 400 Senior Reflective Tutorial.  Offered fall and spring semesters.
Chien Liu                         F                          1:00 – 2:00PM And TBA                     CAMH 217
 
SO 491 Senior Seminar.  In this research practicum, required of majors, students are expected to draw on their acquired knowledge of the discipline to develop independent research projects.  The projects culminate in oral and written presentation of a formal paper.  Prerequisites:  SO 233, 234, 343.  This is a required course for all Sociology majors, and is offered every Fall and Spring semester.  You MUST take this course during Fall or Spring of your Senior year, and you MUST take SO 400 Senior Reflective Tutorial during the same semester.
          Chien Liu                         F                          9:40 – 12:40PM                            SPH 27
 
SW 105 Introduction to Social Welfare Practice.  This course provides students with an introduction to the field of social work and to the various methodologies social workers use in their efforts to help their clients negotiate the social welfare system.  The complexities of the social welfare system are presented and contemporary issues in welfare structure and service delivery are discussed.  Career opportunities in the social welfare field will be considered.  This is a required course for all Sociology Majors, and is offered every Fall and Spring.
          Staff                                TBA
 
SW 291 Special Topic:  Social Welfare Policy. This course will explore the foundations of the contemporary social welfare thought in its historical societal contexts.  Examining social treatment and social control as aspects of social welfare policy, this course will discuss the relationship of economy, polity, religion and social welfare.  This will also include a review of the current and proposed social welfare legislation in the background of the stages of social policy and planning.
          Joy Mampilly                     M                          3:00 – 6:00 PM                            SPH 1