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References to the timing of course offerings which follow
apply only to day courses. Evening and summer school course offerings
are scheduled according to need. Christian Brothers University reserves
the right to cancel classes at any time due to insufficient enrollment.
SOCIOLOGY COURSES
SOC 101. INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
An introduction to the sociological perspective. Sociology seeks to
explain the origin and functioning of social behavior as it appears
in such areas as the family, religion, economic structures, political
structures, schools, deviant behavior, cultural norms, and other areas
of human social interaction. As part of the process, students will be
introduced to basic sociological terms, concepts, and theories. One
semester; three credits
SOC 160. CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY (Formerly
ANTH 150 and SOC 150)
(Same as ANTH 160) One semester; three credits
SOC 200. CRIMINAL JUSTICE (Formerly SOC
360)
(Same as CJ 200) Prerequisite: SOC 101. One semester; three credits
SOC 202. CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL POBLEMS
The course focuses on a “systems approach” to social reality
and provides students with the opportunity to comprehend, analyze, and
evaluate social conditions, problems, and alternative solutions. Seeks
to explore the critical assumptions that inform clashing views on controversial
social issues. Students develop and practice skills of social policy
analysis. Prerequisite: SOC 101 and Junior standing. One semester; three
credits
SOC 220. SOCIAL JUSTICE AND SERVICES
(Same as CJ 220) Prerequisite: SOC 101. One semester; three credits
SOC 225. JUVENILE JUSTICE (Formerly SOC
355)
(Same as CJ 255) Prerequisite: SOC 101. One semester; three credits
SOC 228. HONORS REALITY, FANTASY, AND MEDIA
(Same as PSYC 228) Prerequisite: Membership in the Honors Program or
special permission of the instructor. One semester; three credits
SOC 245. CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE
(Same as CJ 245 and PSYC 245) One semester; three credits
SOC 250. SERIAL KILLERS
(Same as CJ 250 and PSYC 250) One semester; three credits
SOC 270. DYNAMICS OF GENDER
(Same as PYSC 270) Prerequisite: PSYC 105 or SOC 101. One semester;
three credits
SOC 279. INTRODUCTION TO ANTHROPOLOGY
(Same as ANTH 279) One semester; three credits
SOC 280-287. SELECTED TOPICS IN SOCIOLOGY
Directed research on a special topic or project in sociology. One semester;
one to three credits
SOC 290-299. HONORS SPECIAL TOPICS
Special topics in behavioral sciences open to members of the Honors
Program or by permission of the instructor. One semester; one to four
credits
SOC 301. MEDICAL ANTHROPOLOGY (Formerly
ANTH 305 and SOC 305)
(Same as ANTH 301) One semester; three credits
SOC 310. DEATH AND DYING
(Same as PSYC 310) One semester; three credits
SOC 315. CROSS-CULTURAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE
(Same as ANTH 315 and CJ 315) One semester; three credits
SOC 320. HONORS SEMINAR: DEATH AND DYING
(Same as PSYC 320) Prerequisite: Membership in Honors Program or special
permission of instructor. One semester; three credits
SOC 325. TOPICS IN AGING
(Same as PSYC 325) Prerequisite: PSYC 105 or SOC 101. One semester;
three credits
SOC 345. HUMAN SEXUALITY
(Same as PSYC 345) Prerequisite: PSYC 105 or SOC 101. One semester;
three credits
SOC 351. SOCIOLOGY OF THE FAMILY
A survey of changes in family systems over the years. Areas of study
include courtship, love, mate selection, parenthood, and family problems.
The course also examines cross-cultural comparisons and considers alternatives
to traditional family forms. Emphasis is placed on the use of the empirical
evidence to evaluate popular beliefs. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or permission
of the instructor. One semester; three credits
SOC 353. SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
(Same as PSYC 353) Prerequisite: PSYC 105 or SOC 101. One semester;
three credits
SOC 362. SOCIOLOGY OF ADDICTION
A social scientific approach to the nature, role, and effects
of chemical and psychological addiction in society. Explores a variety
of addiction issues as they relate to the social institutions of family,
education, politics, and medicine. Prerequisite: SOC 101. (Same as CJ
362) One semester; three credits
SOC 365. DEVIANT BEHAVIOR
(Same as CJ 365 and PSYC 365) One semester; three credits
SOC 370. APPLICATIONS OF MEMORY
(Same as CJ 370 and PSYC 370) One semester; three credits
SOC 371. SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION
(Same as RS 371) Prequisite: SOC 101. One semester; three credits
SOC 380-387. SELECTED TOPICS IN SOCIOLOGY
Directed work on a special topic or project in Sociology. One semester;
one to three credits
SOC 450, 451. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH IN SOCIOLOGY
(Same as PSYC 450, 451) Prerequisite: Permission of chair of Behavorial
Sciences. Two semesters; two credits each
SOC 480-487. ADVANCED TOPICS IN SOCIOLOGY
Directed work on a special topic or project in Sociology. One semester;
one to three credits.
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