SOC 101   Introduction to Sociology Honors (3)

This course is an interdisciplinary, Honors-level version of Introduction to Sociology. It will be team-taught with a faculty member from another department. Emphasis is on critical thinking and independent research and will develop civic engagement. Examines the relationship between the individual and society in the social structure of modern society. Introduction to ways in which sociologists interpret and research human behavior. Covers patterns of social interaction and social influences on individual conduct.  Admission to the Honors Program required. If interested, contact the Honors Program Chair at honors@stchas.edu or 636.922.8506.

Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number:  MOTR SOCI 101 – General Sociology

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SOC 101   Introduction to Sociology (3)

Examines relationship between individual and society in social structure of modern society. Introduction to way in which sociologists interpret and research human behavior. Covers patterns of social interaction and social influences on individual conduct.

Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number:  MOTR SOCI 101 – General Sociology

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SOC 102   Introduction to Sociological Theory (3)

Examination of key figures in sociology. Introduction to history of sociology, sociologists, theoretical perspectives, and the classical and contemporary sociological theory and the application of theory to social groups, social interaction, and social institutions.  Contact department chair for course availability. 

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SOC 201   Contemporary Social Issues Honors (3)

This course is an interdisciplinary, Honors-level version of Contemporary Social Issues. It will be team-taught with a faculty member from another department. Emphasis is on critical thinking and independent research and will develop civic engagement. Study of major social problems facing human groups in modern society such as deviance, inequality, war, and overpopulation. Emphasis placed on social problems that arise as result of institutional fluctuations in economy, family, government, religion, science, and technology.  Admission to the Honors Program required. If interested, contact the Honors Program Chair at honors@stchas.edu or 636.922.8506.

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SOC 201   Contemporary Social Issues (3)

Prerequisites: Placement into ENG 101 or a Passing grade in ENG 096 and reading proficiency or a Passing grade in RDG 093.

Study of major social problems facing human groups in modern society such as deviance, inequality, war, and overpopulation. Emphasis placed on social problems that arise as result of institutional fluctuations in economy, family, government, religion, science, and technology.  Contact department chair for course availability. 

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SOC 202   Sociology of Racial and Ethnic Groups (3)

Prerequisites: Placement in ENG 101 or a passing grade in ENG 096; Reading proficiency or a passing grade in RDG 096

Introductory survey of the interdisciplinary scientific study of race and ethnicity in the United States and globally. The personal, social, political, economic, cultural and historical process that shape and are shaped by race and ethnicity are explored.  Offered in Fall and Spring.

Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number:  MOTR SOCI 202 – Introduction to Studies of Race and Ethnicity

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SOC 210   Sociology of Health and Healthcare (3)

Prerequisites: Placement into ENG 101 or a Passing grade in ENG 096 and reading proficiency or a Passing grade in RDG 093.

Examination of the social, economic, cultural and individual factors in age related health issues. Topics include epidemiology, social structuring of age, healthcare services, policies and programs, as well as relationships between doctors and patients.  Contact department chair for course availability. 

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SOC 215   Marriage and the Family (3)

Prerequisites: Placement into ENG 101 or a Passing grade in ENG 096 and reading proficiency or a Passing grade in RDG 093.

Reviews historical development of the family and patterns of intimate relationships in modern society. Analysis of institution of family in terms of relationship to other institutions in society. Specific topics include love, dating, parenting, families in crisis, and alternative lifestyles.

Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number: MOTR SOC 204

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SOC 221   Sociology of Art (3)

Prerequisites: SOC 101 and ENG 101

Corequisites: ART 1001 or ART 1500 (recommended but not required)

Major trends in art examined in relationship to socio-historical developments. Art seen as both comment on and reflection of society. Team taught by sociology instructor and art instructor.  Contact department chair for course availability. 

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SOC 224   Sex, Gender, and Society (3)

Prerequisites: Placement into ENG 101 or a Passing grade in ENG 096 and reading proficiency or a Passing grade in RDG 093.

Introduction to the sociological study of sex and gender and the social, cultural, political, and historical issues that shape them. Multiple disciplinary perspectives are applied to examine: the relationship between sex and gender; socialization practices that reproduce gender identities; historical changes in sex and gender beliefs and practices; how gender structures the experiences of people in social institutions; the impact of gender on personal identity and social conduct; how other facets of identity like ethnicity, class, and sexuality shape and are shaped by the experience of gender; and the relationship between gender, power, and social inequality.  Offered in Fall and Spring only.

Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number: MOTR SOC 203

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SOC 240   Sociology of Education (3)

Prerequisites: Passing grade in ENG-096 and RDG-093 or placement in ENG-101 and reading proficiency.

Using sociological perspectives to examine the relationship between schools and society at the institution, interactional and individual levels. Primary focus on the educational system in the United States. Emphasis placed on sociological theories of education, educational policy and issues of educational inequality

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SOC 241   Sociology Through Literature (3)

Prerequisites: SOC 101 and ENG 101 with a passing grade or assess into ENG 102

Application of sociological concepts to literature to analyze literature as social commentary. Variety of literary selections used to analyze socio-historical events and movements.  Contact department chair for course availability. 

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SOC 251   Aspects of Aging (3)

Prerequisites: SOC 101

Focus on social variables and forces that affect the aging process. Topics include sociological theories of aging, technological and social change and effects on environment of older people, and prejudice and discrimination against elderly.

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SOC 290   Readings in Sociology (3)

Prerequisites: SOC 101 and ENG 101 with a passing grade

Exploration of specific social phenomenon of music in society.  Contact department chair for course availability. 

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