Sociology Courses
For More Information Contact:
Judy Strickland - Communication, Humanities and Social Science Division Chair
at 1-800-481-2242 ext. 3237 or e-mail
judys@shawneecc.edu
A "T" located to the right of the following course descriptions indicates transfer to Murray State University, Southeast Missouri State University, and Southern Illinois University-Carbondale as per articulation agreements.
These courses will also transfer to most public four-year institutions in the state of Illinois.
SOC 040 BASIC SKILLS IN SOCIAL SCIENCE
This course presents an overview of anthropological, psychological, sociological, and historical materials. This course is designed for the student with a limited social science background (i.e., students who do not have the established minimums of high school social science courses) and recommended for those students who score below 38 on the ASSET Reading and below 38 on the ASSET Writing exams. Basic concepts and terminology in the field of social science will be covered. This course would be appropriate for students with a limited social science background who need a college science course to satisfy the requirements in their field of study. (Content of this course is high school level).
Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: None
 
SOC 122 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL PROBLEMS T
A study of the major social problems in American society, including historical perspective, etiology, and proposed plans of resolution. Sociological theory and research are also considered.
Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: None
SOC 123 SUBSTANCE ABUSE T
A Social-Psychological study of the characteristics of substance abuse and its ramifications for society.
Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: None
SOC 212 SOCIOLOGY T
This course is designed to cover the basic principles and concepts of the field of sociology. Topics covered include social institutions, social stratification, culture, socialization, aging, deviance, population, sex roles, social change, and collective behavior.
Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: None
SOC 215 DEATH & DYING IN AMERICAN SOCIETY T
This course is designed to help bring the student to a better understanding of current death and dying practices, beliefs, behaviors and rituals related to ideology within modern American society. The course will include a historical review, medical perspectives, and study of alternative life choices. Particular attention shall be paid to the concept of Hospice and its practices.
Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: None
SOC 217 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY T
The historical development of the American family is briefly studied including comparisons with other cultures. The primary emphasis is on changes which have occurred in the family during the 20th century, factors causing the change, effects of change, and future trends.
Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: None
SOC 218 AMERICAN CULTURAL DIVERSITY T
This course is designed to cover basic principles and concepts of race and ethnic relations in the United States. Topics covered include a study of all major population groups, their culture and social structure. The outcomes of prejudice and discrimination will be explored as well as the concept of what is an "American".
Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: None
For More Information Contact:
Judy Strickland - Communication, Humanities and Social Science Division Chair
at 1-800-481-2242 ext. 3237 or e-mail
judys@shawneecc.edu
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