certification. During the semester the apprentice teacher, under the supervision of the master teacher, assumes the responsibilities of professional teaching practice. Students reflect on and synthesize the conceptual and theoretical constructs of pedagogy with the complexity of practice. Prerequisites: Successful completion of teacher education course work and all requirements for the subject area major.

SOCI - Sociology Courses
SOCI 1101Introduction to Sociology (3-0-3)
Introduces students to the major concepts, methods, theories, and findings of sociology--the study of human interaction in groups and organizations as well as the nature of our society and its major social institutions. Prerequisites: None

SOCI 1103 Introduction to the Behavioral and Social Sciences (3-0-3)
An interdisciplinary introduction to methods and concepts in the behavioral and social sciences, including (but not limited to) anthropology, economics, psychology, and sociology. Emphasis will be placed on integrating the perspectives various disciplines contribute to understanding and explaining human behavior and social order. (Cross-listed by participating departments)

SOCI 1160Social Problems Analysis (3-0-3)
An analytical and critical approach to the study of contemporary social problems. Prerequisite: SOCI 1101.

SOCI 2241Multicultural 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 3303Sociology 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 3317Sociology 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 3320Sociology 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
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