Below are the course descriptions for the Sociology courses offered in the current semester. Please follow the link below to search the JCCC open/closed class schedule. The course prefix is "SOC".
 
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SOC 122

Introduction to Sociology (3 CR)

Introduction to Sociology introduces students to sociology, the "science of society," and its approach to human social life. The course shows students how sociologists conduct research, and it describes the basic concepts and theories sociologists use to explain the social world. This course may be offered as a Learning Communities (LCOM) section, see current credit schedule for LCOM details.

SOC 125

Social Problems (3 CR)

Selected social problems will be analyzed. Problems associated with race, gender, class, deviance, crime and ecology will be examined as perennial issues in contemporary society. In addition, other topics will be analyzed as they arise or as the instructor and students determine them to be significant. The history and development of each problem, as well as possible solutions, will be examined from a variety of perspectives. 3 hrs. lecture/wk.

SOC 127

Criminology (3 CR)

This class will explore various explanations for criminal behavior including choice, biosocial, psychological, social structure and social process theories. Society's responses to crime will also be examined. 3 hrs. lecture/wk. ADMJ 127 and SOC 127 are the same course. Do not enroll in both.

SOC 131

Marriage and the Family (3 CR)

This is a sociological examination of marriage and the family as a social institution. It will emphasize changing roles, family formation, socialization, domestic conflict, interaction among family members and marriage partners, and the role of marriage and the family in society. 3 hrs./wk. This course may be offered as a Learning Communities (LCOM) section, see current credit schedule for LCOM details.

SOC 146

Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare (3 CR)

This course will introduce the student to the profession of social work and to the history and development of social welfare and social service systems in the United States. This is a required introductory course in the sequence of study leading to a professional degree (BSW, MSW or DSW) in social work. 3 hrs./wk.

SOC 147

Social Work and Social Justice (3 CR)

The history of social movements in the United States will be integrated into exploration of current economic, political, religious and psychosocial issues, at micro and macro practice levels, relevant to the professional practice of social work at the BSW or MSW level of practice. This course is designed to support the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics and Council of Social Work Education (CSWE) requirements for culturally competent practice. 3 hrs./wk.

SOC 152

Perspectives on Aging (3 CR)

Social aspects of aging will be identified. Areas of special interest will include research themes and demographic trends; aging and its relationship to family, the economy, politics, religion and education; the effect of cultural values on behavior; and the future of the elderly. 3 hrs./wk.

SOC 165

Chinese Society: Past and Present (3 CR)

An introduction to Chinese society since 1949, this course examines Chinese society and culture and focuses on contemporary social change while tracing the historical roots of Chinese culture and institutions. Social processes such as social movements, institutional development, political change, social organization and conflict are examined and analyzed. 3 hrs. lecture/wk. This course is typically offered in the spring semester.

SOC 200

Intercultural Applications (3 CR)

Prerequisite or corequisite: SPD 180

This course will provide students with direct experience with people from other cultures and in community organizations. Through their work with international representatives and service agencies, students will gain experiential and reflective knowledge of various cultures, social institutions and social issues and will develop skills needed to successfully negotiate intercultural settings. Enrollment in the course requires participation in a weekend retreat and some additional hours in activities outside the classroom. 3 hrs. lecture/wk. This course is typically offered in the spring semester.

SOC 205

Sociology of Food (3 CR)

Through this exploration of food in society, students will discover the fundamental significance of the relationships between people and food. In studying the ways food is produced and consumed, we will also discover the ways food shapes and expresses relationships among people. This most basic of human needs is easily taken for granted by those who have plenty, while the causes of hunger are easily dismissed or misunderstood. This course will address such misunderstandings, as well as issues of culture, meaning, identity, power, and ecology, all through a focus on food. 3 hrs. lecture/wk.

SOC 210

Methodology in Social Sciences (3 CR)

Prerequisite: PSYC 130 or SOC 122 or ECON 230 or POLS 122

This course deals with scientific research methods utilized in the social sciences, especially psychology, sociology, political science, and anthropology. The course examines a wide range of data collection methodologies including observation, questionnaire construction, and controlled experimentation. The course will be beneficial for analyzing and evaluating the quality of research findings reported in both the popular and academic press. It will also be useful to those who plan to engage in occupations requiring the use of research methodology. 3 hrs. lecture/wk. SOC 210, PSYC 210 and POLS 210 are the same course. Do not enroll in more than one of these courses.