Sociology

This course introduces the basic concepts and perspectives of the study of society, including analysis of the principal institutions, social processes, and social problems experienced in contemporary society.(This course may be taken for credit as SOWO 150.)

This course explores areas of human diversity, including race, religion, gender, national origin, socio-economic status, developmental challenges, sexual minorities, and alternative lifestyles. Using a systems approach to understanding human behavior, students study the impact of diversity on developmental tasks at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels. Interventions, needs of the population, and available community services are explored. Implications for policy, research, and practice are considered. (This course may be taken for credit as SOWO 210.)

Studies may be planned as extensions of or additions to existing offerings.