SYG: Sociology, General

INTRODUCTORY SOCIOLOGY Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in ENC 1101 In this course, students will gain an understanding of the basic sociological concepts and vocabulary, including the methodological tools, sociological perspectives, and scientific procedures used by social scientists to collect data and conduct research. Topics generally include: society and culture, institutions, socialization, social control, influences, crime, change, groups, sex, race and ethnicity, family, class, and population.

INTRODUCTORY SOCIOLOGY- HONORS Same as SYG 2000 with honors content. Honors program permission required.

SOCIAL PROBLEMS Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in ENC 1101 Analysis of major social problems confronting society. Special emphasis on critical thinking abilities in evaluating causes, effects and various approaches in dealing with social problems. Discussion includes such topics as mental illness, crime, juvenile delinquency, stratification, pollution, population, urbanization and influences detrimental to family stability: divorce, alcoholism, gambling, drug abuse. Minimum grade C required if SYG 2010 is used to satisfy Gordon Rule requirement.

SOCIAL PROBLEMS HONORS Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in ENC 1101 or ENC 1101H or IDH 1110. Same as SYG 2010 with honors content. Minimum grade C required if SYG 2010H is used to satisfy Gordon Rule requirements. Honors program permission required.

DEVIANT BEHAVIOR Examination of sociological and social psychological and criminological theories of deviant behavior. Major topics include murder, rape, heterosexual deviance, urbanization and deviance, alcoholism, drug abuse, mental disorder, suicide, and other criminal and non- criminal forms of deviant behavior.

MARRIAGE AND THE FAMILY Assists student in developing perspective regarding areas of adjustment in marriage and family living. Attention to premarital behavior patterns, love and mate selections, communication, family finances, sexual relations, parenthood, divorce, widowhood and remarriage.

SELECTED TOPICS IN SOCIOLOGY Prerequisite: SYG 2000 or departmental approval. For students interested in exploring special topics in sociology through research, discussion and observation. Multiple credit course. May be repeated for credit, but grade forgiveness cannot be applied.

INTERNSHIP EXPLORATION IN SOCIOLOGY Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of all mandated courses in Reading, Mathematics, English, and English for Academic Purposes; a minimum 2.0 institutional or overall GPA; and 12 credits including SYG 2000. The Program Director/Program Chair/Program Coordinator or Internship Placement Office has the discretion to provide override approval as it relates to the waiver of required program/discipline-related courses. This course is a planned work-based experience that provides students with supervised career exploration activities and/or practical experiences to assist in confirming their education plans. Each earned credit of Internship requires a minimum of 80 clock hours of work. Multiple credit course. May be repeated for credit, but grade forgiveness cannot be applied. (Internship Fee: $10.00).