SOCI 2241 Multicultural Diversity (3-0-3)
Introduces student to the Multicultural construction of contemporary American Society. Focuses on social realities and identities constructed over gender, class, race, national origin, religion, language, and sexuality. Prerequisites: None

SOCI 3303 Sociology of the Family (3-0-3)
Study of the family as an institution in society. Examines why the family takes the particular forms in particular societies, and what forces are responsible for changing and shaping it. Attention given to the position of men and women in society, social class, and racial differences, and historical and comparative materials. Prerequisites: SOCI 1101.

SOCI 3317 Sociology of Medicine (3-0-3)
An overview of the central theories, concepts, and research findings in medical sociology, the course and experiences of illness and patient-practitioner relationships, the social construction of disease, professional medical subcultures and institutions, and the structure and political economy of the American health care system. Prerequisites: SOCI 1101.

SOCI 3320 Sociology of Aging (3-0-3)
An introduction to the elderly as members of society and the social institutions which impact on their lives and which the elderly helped to shape and currently influence. Covers theoretical perspectives on aging, the individual and the social system, adjustment patterns and changing lifestyles in old age, relevant societal issues, current trend, opportunities, and challenges. Prerequisites: SOCI 1101.

SOCI 3323 Sociology of Popular Culture (3-0-3)
This course examines how popular culture reflects major characteristics of society and individuals at the same time that it influences that society and those individuals. The history and influence of music, humor, sports, movies and graffiti will be included.

SOCI 3330 (Cross listed as CJ 3330) Social Deviance: (3-0-3)
Covers theoretical and empirical issues in the understanding and designations of deviant behavior; addresses the analysis or the social causes and consequences of deviance, conformity, and societal reactions. Prerequisites: SOCI 1101.

SOCI 3340 Social Stratification (3-0-3)
An introduction to social stratification with a primary emphasis on theories of stratification and on an empirical examination of the American class structure. Includes historical-comparative material and addresses other dimensions of inequality such as race, ethnicity, sex, and age as they interact with social class. Prerequisites: SOCI 1101.

SOCI 3350 Sociology of Organizations (3-0-3)
Sociological analysis of micro and macro structures and processes of formal/complex organizations. Emphasizes diversity of theory and research in the area of complex organizations; the internal functioning and structure of organizations; and external and macro processes which influence the structure and dynamics of complex organizations. Prerequisites: SOCI 1101.

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