COURSE CURRICULUM

The Sociology program offers a variety of courses designed to provide students with a broad understanding of social life and research methods. Students begin with foundational courses like SOC 1000: Introduction to Sociology, which introduces key concepts and perspectives in the field. SOC 2200: Sociology Through Film allows students to explore sociological themes and issues through the lens of cinema, providing an engaging way to understand society. Research skills are developed in courses like SOC 2292: Understanding Social Research and SOC 4580: Social Research Methods, equipping students with the tools to analyze social data and conduct studies. The program also covers specialized topics such as SOC 2450: Sociology of the Body, examining how bodies are perceived and treated in society, and SOC 2490: Sociology of Health and Illness, which looks at health-related social issues. Theoretical perspectives are explored in SOC 3350: Feminism and Sociological Theory, while SOC 3410: Critical Victimology investigates the experiences of victims within social systems. Courses like SOC 3580: Media, Culture and Society examine the role of media in shaping cultural norms and values. SOC 3890: Power and Social Inequality focuses on the dynamics of power and disparities in society, rounding out a curriculum that prepares students to understand and engage with complex social issues.