SOC 5010 Marriage and the Family (3)
Analysis of the family institution, its structure and function and the dynamics of social change in family interaction and organization. The process of marriage examined includes dating, courtship, mate selection, engagement and marriage. Attention to changes currently affecting the American family.

SOC 5050 Race Relations and Minority Peoples (3)
A survey study of minority groups and race relations in the United States. Special attention is devoted to such groups as Blacks, Indians, Orientals and Hispanics.

SOC 5100 Popular Culture (3)
This course examines the impact of the values, beliefs and actions promoted by popuilar culture (ex. movies, television, magazines, music and fashion) on our daily lives. The course focuses on how popular culture is produced and consumed by society. The course also discusses the globalization of popular culture.

SOC 5140 Sociology of Deviant Behavior (3)
Contemporary theories of deviant behavior and major types of deviance in American society. The relationship between norms, deviance and forms of social control; and between deviance, social disorder and social change.

SOC 5200 Crime and Delinquency (3)
Theories of deviance as they relate to the law and methods of treatment. Emphasis on causes, types and corrective measures in criminology.

SOC 5300 Organizational Behavior (3)
Development and role of complex organization in contemporary society focusing on various explanations of organizational structure, process and change.

SOC 5600 Sociology of Later Maturity and Old Age (3)
The social implications of an aging population; social and personal adjustments of the aging process and resources for coping with roles and statuses of old age.