Introduces fundamental concepts in sociology including, the scientific method, sociological theories, socialization, social structure, and culture. Examines how US society and culture are shaped by race, ethnicity, social class, gender, and sexuality

Analyzes major social institutions from a sociological perspective, including family, religion, government, and education. Critically examines the influence of institutions on individuals and communities, strategies for social change, and cross-cultural differences in institutions

Social issues and social problems explored from a sociological perspective. Critically examines academic research and accounts from journalists through debates about topics such as poverty, drugs, crime, urban affairs, public health, and gender issues

Examines fundamental concepts and theories of delinquency, highlighting social influences on delinquency. Introduces the history and present day functioning of the juvenile court system and explores primary, secondary, and tertiary delinquency prevention efforts

Introduction to the sociological analysis of contemporary sport issues. Explores sociological manifestations of stratification, discrimination, globalization, socialization, violence, race, and gender in amateur and professional athletics. Analyzes the ways sports are entangled in social, cultural, political, and economic forces, in the US and globally. Registration-Enforced Prerequisites: WR 121Z or WR 121 or Higher and SOC 204

Explores the ways in which societies divide themselves into ranks of more or less privileged members by race and class. Issues of racism, discrimination, and intersectionality examined in historical, contemporary, and cross-cultural contexts.

Designed to help students understand the cultures of addiction and recovery. Examines the impact of addiction and recovery on social factors, including culture, economy, mental and physical health, and family and community violence. Issues related to drug policy, treatment, and recovery will also be addressed