SOC - Sociology

Focus through the sociological perspective on concepts fundamental to existence of society. Covers historical development and contemporary manifestation of ideas including freedom, inequality, ethnocentrism, belief, and individual responsibility as they relate to culture in the United States.

Introduces theory and method in social sciences as they relate to key concepts in the field of sociology including socialization, culture, status, stratification, conflict, and change.

Applied interviewing skills course.  Topics include the study and application of non-directive interview techniques, development of fieldwork skills, teamwork, and contribution to university projects.  University projects may require student travel.

Designed around special theories, practices of interest of an individual or group of students.

Designed around special theories, practices or interests of an individual or group of students.

Introductory course that surveys history, theory and method in the field through examination of basic concepts in anthropology including culture, adaptation, cooperation, social order, and change.

Illustrates the evolution of cultural practices of indigenous people as processes of adaptation with the contemporary world as they relate to the Oklahoma Ottawa.

Inter-disciplinary approach draws upon the scientific expertise of anthropologists, biologists, medical researchers, sociologists, social workers, and psychologists and the contributions of these fields to the study of human sexuality.  Interest in this topic is based on the fact that sexual behavior reflects our biological capabilities, our psychological characteristics and social and cultural influences.  Covers core topics in the field of human sexuality including anatomy, physiology, arousal and response, gender roles, attraction, love, intimate relationships, sexual communication, sexual techniques, sexual orientation, conception, birth control, prenatal development, childbirth, sexual behavior across the life-span, sexual dysfunction and therapy, sexually transmitted diseases, atypical variations in sexual behavior, sexual coercion and commercial sex.  Focuses on critical thinking as a tool for learning and taking action through diverse literature in the field of study.  In addition, addresses gender roles, sexual attitudes, sexual behaviors, sexual health, and sexually responsible decision-making.  Cross-listed with PSY 30253 Gender and Sexuality.

Focuses on inter-group and intra-group experiences of various ethnic populations within the United States. Includes impact of integration, discrimination, prejudice, and social dynamics of conflict and assimilation to various groups. Prerequisite: SOC 10153 Social Thought or SOC 10453 Introduction to Sociology.

Analysis of processes of social change at various levels of society. Covers application of sociological theory regarding cause, manifestation and consequence of change agents.

Review of basic research methods focusing on the conceptual basis of experimentation. Includes basis design components such as control, sampling, data collection and analysis. Prerequisite: PSY 12053 Principles of Psychology and MAT 32044 Statistics.

Course reviews the written and material record of continuous settlement in the Orkney Islands, dating back 5000 years. Topics include a select review of archaeological evidence for Neolithic and Bronze Age sites as well as the contemporary socio-cultural structure of the Islands from a literary and anthropological perspective. Cross-listed with ENG 34000 IDS: Tombs/Tales Ancient Scotland and LAS 34000 IDS: Tombs/Tales Ancient Scotland.

Designed around special theories, practices, or interests of an individual or group.

Explores various theoretical definitions and explanations of frequency and extent of deviance and crime in society. Includes treatment of criminology with consideration of social characteristics of offenders, victims, crime rates and various punishment strategies. Prerequisite: SOC 30653 Ethnic Relations and Multiculturalism.

Application of Social Science methods to a research question identified by the student in consultation with professor. Prerequisites: SOC 32253 Research Design And Analysis and SOC 30653 Ethnic Relations and Multiculturalism.

Examination or project designed to assess the student's achievement of the goals of their major program.