A "T" located
to the left of the available semester 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 122 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL PROBLEMS
T S7 901 Fall
This course includes an analysis of contemporary social problems with an
investigation of theories on social organization and conflict. Historical
perspectives, significance within current society, and proposed plans of
resolution are considered.
Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): None
SOC 123 SUBSTANCE ABUSE
T By Request
A social-psychological study of the characteristics of substance abuse
and its ramifications for society.
Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): None
SOC 212 SOCIOLOGY
T S7 900 Fall /Spring/Summer
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(s): None
SOC 215 DEATH & DYING IN AMERICAN SOCIETY
T Spring
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 sh all be paid to the concept of hospice and its practices.
Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): None
SOC 217 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY
T S7 902 Fall /Spring
This is a survey of the contemporary family in historical and cross-cultural
perspectives. It includes trends in mate selection, marriage, parenting,
employment, divorce, gender roles, communication and generational issues
within the family. Focus will be given to factors causing change, effect
of, and future trends.
Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): None
SOC 218 CULTURAL DIVERSITY
T S7 903D Spring
This course includes an analysis of racial, religious, ethnic and other
groups, examining persistence of group identity, inter-group relations, social
movements, government policy and related social problems.
Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): None
