ANTH 5300 Cultural Resource Management - WAC

[3 credit hours]

Course explores the history, theory, and contemporary issues behind the historic preservation movement and emergence of Cultural Resource Management in the United States; topics engaged include legislation, federal and state programs, the national register, regional planning, and research orientations.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

ANTH 5440 People, Population, and Society: Demographic Analysis

[3 credit hours]

Methods of population analysis, including examination and evaluation of data sources.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer

ANTH 5450 Exploring the City

[3 credit hours]

This course takes an interdisciplinary approach to life in cities around the world, with emphasis on the ethnographic exploration of how power, cultural difference, and social inequality in cities are produced and experienced.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

ANTH 5530 Qualitative Approaches in Social Science Research

[3 credit hours]

This course examines qualitative methods used in social science research. Focusing on ethnographic and qualitative methods, the course provides students the skills necessary to design and conduct qualitative research studies.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

ANTH 5740 Nutritional Anthropology

[3 credit hours]

An examination of the historical, social, political and economic factors that influence the production, distribution and consumption of food and the effects on world health and development.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

ANTH 5760 Medical Anthropology

[3 credit hours]

An examination of the biocultural nature of health and illness.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

ANTH 5980 Problems In Anthropology

[3 credit hours]

Courses on varied anthropological specialties. May be repeated in different specialty areas such as religion, ethnohistory, ethnic conflict and area courses.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

ANTH 6990 Independent Research In Anthropology

[1-3 credit hours]

Supervised independent research in anthropology.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

MLS 6000 Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies

[3 credit hours]

A gateway experience for incoming Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies students. Students will learn the conventions and expectations of graduate-level reading, writing, research, critical analysis, and explore the concept of interdisciplinarity.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

MLS 6010 MLS Seminar in Humanities

[3 credit hours]

Introduction to the concerns and methods of graduate study in the Humanities. This course will demonstrate, through readings from different eras, the interrelated nature of literature, philosophy and history.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

MLS 6020 Mls Seminar In Social Sciences

[3 credit hours]

Drawing from major principles and concepts in the social sciences, this course examines issues of the individual and society from a range of disciplinary approaches. Special topics vary.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

MLS 6030 Mls Seminar In Natural Sciences

[3 credit hours]

This course discusses the major ideas of the natural sciences in terms of their impact upon the human species. Specific topics vary.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

MLS 6040 Mls Seminar In The Visual And Performing Arts

[3 credit hours]

An examination of the concept of creativity in the fields of visual art, theater, dance and music. Topics covered vary with instructor.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

MLS 6100 Interdisciplinary Research Methods

[3 credit hours]

Exploration of what it means to use interdisciplinary approaches to research and writing. The course focuses on the logic of interdisciplinary research and how to use disciplinary research epistemologies in interdisciplinary projects. The course also discusses institutional Review Boards and ethical treatment of human subjects in research.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

MLS 6400 Studies In Humanities

[1-6 credit hours]

Individually supervised study in the humanities. Permission of the Director required. May be repeated for additional credit.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

MLS 6500 Studies In Social Sciences

[1-6 credit hours]

Individually supervised study in the social sciences. Permission of the Director required. May be repeated for additional credit.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

MLS 6600 Studies In Natural Sciences

[1-6 credit hours]

Individually supervised study in the natural sciences. Permission of the Director required. May be repeated for additional credit.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

MLS 6700 Studies In The Visual And Performing Arts

[1-6 credit hours]

Individualized or small-group study in the visual and performing arts.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

MLS 6970 Masters of Liberal Studies Project

[1-6 credit hours]

Creative or applied capstone project supervised by faculty advisor and committee.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

MLS 6990 Mls Thesis

[1-6 credit hours]

Permission of the Director required. May be repeated for additional credit.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

SOC 5040 Classical Theory

[3 credit hours]

19th Century theory in sociology with emphasis on A. Comte, K. Marx, E. Durkheim, T. Veblen, M. Weber and H. Spencer.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

SOC 5100 Community Organizing And Development

[3 credit hours]

This course will review the major forms of community and organizing since World War II. Practical issues and theoretical issues will be stressed. Students will engage in intensive case study research applying the course concepts in addition to reading and writing on the various topics.

SOC 5160 Health And Gender

[3 credit hours]

An examination of gender as a predisposing factor of health status, health behavior, health care delivery, and the structure and posture of health care professionals.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

SOC 5180 Medical Sociology

[3 credit hours]

An analysis of the sociocultural factors in health and illness, and in medical and paramedical services, and in the field of health practice as a social institution.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

SOC 5270 Social Research Methods

[3 credit hours]

Introduction to procedures used in the various phases of sociological research.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

SOC 5290 Social Research Statistics

[3 credit hours]

Study of major statistical procedures and techniques in sociology.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

SOC 5340 Population And Society

[3 credit hours]

Examination of the interaction among variables of population (fertility, mortality and migration) and other aspects of societal organization.

Term Offered: Fall

SOC 5440 People, Population, and Society: Demographic Analysis

[3 credit hours]

Methods of population analysis, including examination and evaluation of data sources.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer

SOC 5450 Exploring the City

[3 credit hours]

This course takes an interdisciplinary approach to life in cities around the world, with emphasis on the ethnographic exploration of how power, cultural difference, and social inequality in cities are produced and experienced.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

SOC 5530 Qualitative Approaches in Social Science Research

[3 credit hours]

This course examines qualitative methods used in social science research. Focusing on ethnographic and qualitative methods, the course provides students the skills necessary to design and conduct qualitative research studies.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

SOC 5560 Fieldwork in Sociology

[6 credit hours]

This course involves the student in meaningful social research at the community level. The student is introduced to methods in fieldwork in the social sciences.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

SOC 5710 Criminology

[3 credit hours]

Crime and criminal behavior: nature, types and extent of crime, societal reactions; problems in research and theory, prevention, control and treatment.

Term Offered: Summer

SOC 5720 Deviant Behavior

[3 credit hours]

Study of the analysis of the nature, meaning and process of deviant behavior in terms of social norms, control and societal reaction.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

SOC 5760 Juvenile Delinquency

[3 credit hours]

Delinquency and delinquent behavior, including definitions, extent, process, types and causes; methods of prevention, protective control and treatment; institutional and non-institutional facilities and services.

SOC 5810 Gender In Cross-Cultural Perspective

[3 credit hours]

Analysis of gender stratification and its impact on culture in various nations and across ethnic groups in the United States.

SOC 5830 Social Movements

[3 credit hours]

This course analyzes how and why social protest movements form, and how and why they succeed or fail. Attention will be given to post-World War II social movements, including current examples.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

SOC 5840 Globalization

[3 credit hours]

This course starts by looking at the historical context of globalization, showing this process is not necessarily something new. From there it focuses on three dimensions of globalization: economic, political, and cultural - stressing the interconnectedness of these issues. This course is not an exhaustive survey of all facets of globalization, but it does at least touch upon many of the major issues related to this phenomenon.

Term Offered: Spring

SOC 5850 Public and Applied Sociology

[3 credit hours]

This course introduces students to how sociological research can be made accessible to communities, organizations, and broad audiences. Students learn how they can use sociological skills and insights to improve social conditions and contribute to the betterment of society.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

SOC 5980 Special Topics In Sociology

[3 credit hours]

Sociological examination of a developing social issue. May be repeated in different specialized topics.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

SOC 5990 Directed Readings In Sociology

[1-3 credit hours]

Written proposal required. May be repeated for additional credit. For majors wishing to continue course work in greater depth or seeking contact with unlisted subject areas.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer

SOC 6000 Introduction To Graduate Studies In Sociology

[0 credit hours]

Graduate students are exposed to and get acquainted with the academic and professional nature of the field of sociology from the experience of several faculty members. Some of the topics that will be covered include writing theses, doing internships and seeking graduate work and careers.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

SOC 6050 Advanced Social Theory And Political Economy

[3 credit hours]

This course will analyze and evaluate major social theories drawn from various 19th and 20th century intellectual and ideological traditions. The common subject focus of course readings is state, power and class relations.

Prerequisites: SOC 4040 with a minimum grade of D- or SOC 5040 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

SOC 6270 Advanced Social Research Methods

[3 credit hours]

Examination of advanced methods of data collection in sociological research.

Prerequisites: SOC 5270 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

SOC 6290 Advanced Social Research Statistics

[3 credit hours]

Examination of advanced methods of data analysis in sociological research.

Prerequisites: SOC 5290 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

SOC 6640 Seminar in Diversity and Inequality

[3 credit hours]

This course examines theories and research on diversity and inequality. Possible topics include social class, race, gender, sexual orientation and disability, plus evaluating the interconnections between these areas.

SOC 6900 Independent Research In Sociology

[1-3 credit hours]

Student-selected research topic under the supervision of a sociology faculty member. Permission to enroll is contingent on the instructor's acceptance of the student's research proposal.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

SOC 6930 Seminars In Sociology

[3 credit hours]

Seminar on selected topics in the field of Sociology.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

SOC 6940 Graduate Internship

[0-9 credit hours]

In applied setting in areas of student interest: community organizing - health-probation - gerontology.

Prerequisites: (SOC 6040 with a minimum grade of C or SOC 6050 with a minimum grade of C) and SOC 6270 with a minimum grade of C and SOC 6290 with a minimum grade of C

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

SOC 6960 Thesis

[1-6 credit hours]

Topic (proposal) is selected by the student and approved by a thesis committee.

Prerequisites: (SOC 6270 with a minimum grade of C and SOC 6290 with a minimum grade of C and SOC 6040 with a minimum grade of C or SOC 6050 with a minimum grade of C)

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

SOC 6970 Master of Sociology Project

[1-6 credit hours]

Applied capstone project supervised by faculty advisor and committee that integrates the knowledge and skills in the program.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

SOC 6990 Independent Study In Sociology

[1-3 credit hours]

Written proposal required. May be repeated for additional credit. For majors wishing to continue course work in greater depth or seeking contact with unlisted subject areas.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall