Emphasizes public health initiatives in western and non-western countries on topics such as war, malnutrition, children, women, urbanization, AIDS, infectious disease, and the pharmaceutical industry. Impact of secularization and religious diversity on believers and religious institutions. Struggle of modern consciousness with religious themes. Sociology as alternate belief system. Provides an overview of the cultural significance of, and complexities involved in, educational processes and institutions today.
Special attention is given to opportunity, equality, and mobility issues.
An introduction to the substantive areas and ways in which sociological concepts and methods can be applied in non-academic settings, such as business, schools, social work, and consulting. A team or individual research project. In-depth study of specific topic in sociology. Formal proposal must be submitted to department and approved before the student can register for independent study. Advanced standing in Department of Sociology and Anthropology Individual and seminar participation.