General Catalog for 2009-10

(SOCI) Sociology


1003.0 Introduction to Sociology
An introduction to the systematic study of society; an overview of
sociology. An orderly approach to the analysis and explanation of
human behavior as it is manifest in culture, personality and social
organization. Emphasis is placed on the acquistion of basic con-
ceptual tools and sociological principles and their application in the
decision making process.
Fall/Spring
1013.0 Social Problems
Sociological knowledge is applied to the current social problems in-
cluding the student's practical adjustment to college life. The
serious sociology student is introduced to the nature, causes and
treatment of basic social problems such as drinking in college, the
relationship between dating and divorce, race relations, delinquency,
poverty and the complex problems involved in making an occupational or
marital choice.
Spring
2013.0 Social Factors in the Development of Personality
Theories of personality organization; social development and behavior
of the person in an environment of social conflict; organizing con-
cepts used in observing and interpreting character development and
behavior; the nature of culture and how it controls and orders human
behavior; the structure and function of the human nervous system in
relation to behavior.
Fall
2023.0 Introduction to Social Services
An overview of past and present services available in the American
society, and the reasons for these services rather than others. Con-
sideration will be given to the attitudes and skills needed in
administering social services, if they are to have a positive effect
on the lives of the recipients.
Fall
2033.0 Research Methods
Techniques of research in sociology including research design,
questionnaire construction, collection of data, processing, coding,
analysis and a brief review of statistics as a tool in social
research; the interview as a fundamental tool in investigation and
field exploration; graphic presentation of research findings plus the
organization and analysis of data. Prerequisites: SOCI 1003, 1013.
Fall
3003.0 Statistics for Sociological Research
An introductory course in the use of univariate and multivariate
techniques for analyzing social research data. The course will focus
on the derivation, computation, and interpretation of these tech-
niques. Prerequisite: SOCI 2033.
Fall
3006.0 Supervised Hospital Ministry
A supervised practicum designed to help students in religion, psycho-
logy or sociology to increase proficiency in inter-personal skills and
ministry in a hospital environment. The course is offered at Baptist
Medical Center, Little Rock. Prerequisites: Junior standing and
faculty approval.
Summer
3013.0 Social Psychology
A study of the group's influence on the individual. Includes such
topics as person perception, attribution, interpersonal attraction,
attitudes, conformity, obedience, prejudice, and group behavior.
Also listed as PSYC 3013.
Fall
3023.0 Crime and Delinquency
An examination of the nature, causes, and treatment of anti-social
behavior, including riots, demonstrations, neurotic, psychopathic,
cultural and political crime (war). Relation to broader issues of
human personality and social policy are stressed: crime as a form of
deviant behavior and its relation to social structure; causes of
delinquency are stressed.
Fall
3033.0 Marriage and the Family
A sociological perspective of the processes involved in the develop-
ment of the marriage institution; family development from teen-age to
old age; marital adjustments and maladjustments; parenthood; integra-
tion of family and community; and the later years of married life. A
major emphasis in this course is directed toward the problem of coun-
seling for the benefit of students interested in the professions of
religion, social work and sociology.
Fall/Spring
3043.0 The Urban Community
A study of the structure and function of urban environment and their
effects upon human behavior. Emphasis is placed upon urban pathologies
(riots) and their relationship to city planning (model cities/urban
renewal), growth and development. A study of social organization of
the urban community, conditions of urban life including slums and
housing, social resources, the urban personality and influence of the
news media of television and motion pictures.
Spring
4023.0 The Sociology of Childhood
The sociological approach to the problem of socialization as it is
manifest in parent-child relationships. The course is especially
designed for those who plan to work or live with children and want a
professional understanding of life as the child sees it.
On Demand
4033.0 Gerontology Seminar
A survey of developmental factors and social problems of aging. Field
experience relative to course content will be included.
On Demand
4053.0 Sociological Theory
A survey of sociological theories with an emphasis on modern theories
of social behavior. [WAC] Prerequisites: SOCI 1003, 1013.
Spring
4063.0 Multicultural Relations
A survey of issues and problems arising from the contacts of people
who differ because of race, ethnicity, nationality, or culture, or any
combination of these criteria. This course will examine inhibitors of
and contributors to bicultural and multicultural living, under-
standing, communication, and education. A specific objective of this
course is to prepare professionals to live and work in culturally-
diverse settings.
Fall
4103.0 Sociology of Religion
A survey of principle theories and empirical studies of the relation-
ship between religion and society. Attention will be given to reli-
gious institutions, social manifestations of religious phenomena, and
social implications of humanity's religious impulse. Emphasis will be
placed on the role religion plays in American society.
Spring
4801.0 4801-4893. Special Studies in Sociology
A directed program of study to meet the specific needs and interest of
the individual.
On Demand