Sociology (SOCY)

SOCY 101  - Introductory Sociology  (3 Credits)  
An introduction to sociological facts and principles: an analysis of group-making processes and products.
Carolina Core: GSS
SOCY 305  - Sociology of Families  (3 Credits)  
Sociological perspectives related to various aspects of family behaviors, roles, and values.
Prerequisites: SOCY 101.
Cross-listed course: WGST 305
Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Diversity and Social Advocacy, GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Leadership Experiences
SOCY 320  - Individual and Society  (3 Credits)  
Selected theoretical orientations, methodological procedures, and illustrative substantive data pertaining to the relations between the individual and society.
SOCY 323  - Sociology of Deviant Behavior  (3 Credits)  
Theories, methodology, and substantive issues in the study of social deviance.
SOCY 340  - Introduction to Social Problems  (3 Credits)  
Contemporary social issues such as poverty, health, the criminal justice system, globalization and the environment, their causes and possible solutions.
Carolina Core: GSS
Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Community Service, GLD: Diversity and Social Advocacy
SOCY 350  - Juvenile Delinquency  (3 Credits)  
Social factors in the development, identification, and treatment of delinquents.
Prerequisites: CRJU 101 OR SOCY 101.
Cross-listed course: CRJU 351
Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Diversity and Social Advocacy
SOCY 353  - Sociology of Crime  (3 Credits)  
Social factors in the development, identification, and treatment of criminals.
Cross-listed course: CRJU 341
Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Diversity and Social Advocacy
SOCY 355  - Race and Ethnic Relations  (3 Credits)  
Theoretical and empirical approaches related to race/ethnicity and the current state of race relations in America, with some attention to global issues.
Cross-listed course: AFAM 355
Carolina Core: GSS
Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Diversity and Social Advocacy, GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Leadership Experiences
SOCY 357  - Sociology of Education  (3 Credits)  
Analysis of educational institutions, organizations, processes, and their effects in contemporary society.
Cross-listed course: EDFI 357
Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Diversity and Social Advocacy