Meets cross cultural requirements. Provides an intensive introduction to human behavior in groups including a study of family, education, religion, government, ecology, deviancy. Basic concepts and terminology are emphasized. Soc 102 Social Problems Study of the nature, scope, causes, effects alternatives and solutions to the major problems in society, such as poverty, crime, and health. . A course to introduce the student to social service occupations.
Placement is made in agencies such as youth services, counseling, and welfare services.
Instructor's consent required at least two weeks prior to the beginning of the course. Course may be repeated once for credit. Soc 300 Methods of Social Research Analysis and application of the logic and methods of science in sociology is studied. Soc 301 Social Statistics Introductory statistics course for students in the social sciences. The emphasis of the course will be on understanding how social scientists use numerical data to understand social phenomena, and how to use and interpret statistical measures and techniques commonly reported in the social sciences literature.