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SOC 100 — Principles of Sociology: An introduction to the theories, scientific methods and empirical findings of contemporary sociology.; Credits: 3
SOC 200 — Career Opportunities in Sociology: A forum for the presentation of career opportunities for Sociology majors and minors. The course features speakers, and the development of practical professional skills, including writing a resume.; Credits: 1; Notes: Formerly Soc 490; Updated: March 22, 2004
SOC 240 — Social Psychology: An introduction to how sociologists view the relationship between social institutions, social groups and individual actions.; Credits: 3
SOC 260 — Social Problems: An introduction to the study of social problems in contemporary society, including their nature, sociological causes and possible solutions. Course may focus on a single social problem.; Credits: 3
SOC 280 — Statistical Reasoning in Social Inquiry: An introduction to basic descriptive, correlational, and inferential statistics used in the social sciences and education. Must be taken concurrently with Soc 280L.; Credits: 3
SOC 280L — Laboratory in Statistical Reasoning: An introduction to the techniques and usage of statistical applications involving computation and interpretation of statistics.; Credits: 1
SOC 300 — Family in World Perspective: A comparative analysis of family and marriage patterns, mate selection, parent-child interaction, divorce rates, socialization of gender roles, legal sanctions, trends in organization and function.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Soc 100 or consent of instructor
SOC 301 — Introduction to Social Work: The sociological analysis of social welfare institutions and their relationship to meeting human needs and solving social problems. Course designed for students intending careers in the helping professions.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Soc 100 or consent of instructor
SOC 305 — Organizational Theory and Analysis: Contemporary theories and techniques used in the analysis of organizations. Designed for students intending careers in administration or the human services.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or consent of instructor; Crosslink: Same as PolS 305
SOC 310 — Race and Ethnic Relations: Sociological analysis of the patterns of intergroup relations. Topics include the meaning of race, ethnicity, prejudice and discrimination, and the interactive strategies used by various groups. Emphasis on ethnic processes to Hawaii and the Pacific region.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Soc 100 or consent of instructor
SOC 320 — Social Stratification: The causes and consequences of institutionalized social inequality.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Soc 100 or consent of instructor
SOC 324 — Crime and Delinquency: Crime and delinquency; types of adult and juvenile offenders; theories of crime and delinquency; police, courts, prisons, probation, and parole in relation to criminal and delinquent behavior.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Soc 100 or consent of instructor; Crosslink: Same as PolS 324
SOC 340 — Socialization and Identity: The process by which an individual becomes a functioning member of society.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Soc 100 or consent of instructor
SOC 342 — Sociology of Human Aging: Aging as a social phenomenon, including social impact of a growing elderly population, and emerging social patterns among the elderly. Emphasis on the interplay of biological, psychological, sociological and cultural factors of human aging.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Soc 100 or consent of instructor
SOC 345 — Human Populations: Introduction to population theories and sociological research on population distribution, composition, and change within global and local contexts.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Soc 100 or consent of instructor
SOC 352 — Sociology of Education: Formal education as an aspect of socialization. Emphasis is on the American system from an historical and comparative perspective.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Soc 100 or consent of instructor
SOC 355 — Sociology of Religion: A comparative analysis of religion. Topics include religious movements, secularization and social change, conversion and faith dynamics, and meaning and belonging functions. Case studies drawn from different societies and historical periods.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Soc 100 or consent of instructor; Crosslink: Same as Rels 355
SOC 365 — Sociology of Deviance: This course examines social deviance, focusing on theory and contemporary research in the field. Topics to be covered may include sexual deviance, physical and cognitive deviance, substance use and mental illness.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): SOC 100 or consent of instructor
SOC 370 — Political Economy of Hawaii: An exploration into the political and economic processes of Hawaii and how the two interrelate and affect each other. Emphasis on current issues and practices as well as processes.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): SOC 100 or consent of instructor; Updated: February 7, 2007
SOC 380 — Methods of Research: Techniques of empirical research in sociology.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Soc 100 or consent of instructor; Crosslink: Same as Pols 380
SOC 390 — Sociological Theory: A critical examination of the theoretical foundations of contemporary sociological theories. Beginning with Marx, Weber, Durkheim, and Simmel, examines contemporary examples of social theory, including post-structuralism, critical theory, hermeneutics, and phenomenology.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Soc 100 or consent of instructor
SOC 391 — Internship: Application of knowledge and skills in a public, private, or government agency/setting. May be taken for a total of 12 credits, only six of which can apply to the Sociology major or three to the minor, and a total of 15 credits of PolS/Soc 391 and PolS 481 may be applied to the PolS major.; Credits: 3-12; Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor, preapproved placement, statement of learning objectives, and completed internship contract; Crosslink: Same as PolS 391
SOC 394 — Special Topics in Sociology: Topics chosen by the instructor. Course content will vary and may be repeated for credit, provided that a different topic is studied.; Credits: 1-3; Prerequisite(s): Soc 100, junior standing, or consent of instructor
SOC 399 — Directed Studies: Statement of planned reading or research required.; Credits: 1-3; Prerequisite(s): Soc 100, junior standing, or consent of instructor
SOC 400 — Seminar in Social Psychology: The relationship between social pressures/structure and the individual. Emphasis upon current research and theory in the area.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Soc 100 or Soc 240 or consent of instructor
SOC 405 — Seminar in Social Organization: Social organization in all its forms, dynamics, and structures. While appealing to an historical and comparative perspective, primary attention will be directed to contemporary forms of social organization with an emphasis upon current research and theory in the area.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Soc 100 or consent of instructor
SOC 420 — Seminar in Social Institutions: Institutions in contemporary society, with focus upon the processes and structures of modern institutions such as the polity, economy, health care, and law. Emphasis upon current research and theory in the area of specific institutions examined.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Soc 100 or consent of instructor
SOC 430 — Seminar in Social Change: Change in human societies from a comparative and historical perspective. Topics covered include modernization, development, tradition, and secularization. Emphasis upon current research and theory in the area.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Soc 100 or consent of instructor
SOC 480 — Practicum in Social Research: Direct involvement in all facets of the research process. Students have the option of working on their own projects or on projects initiated by the faculty. May be counted only once toward the required 35 semester hours of the major, but may be repeated once for upper division credit.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Soc 280 and 380 or consent of instructor
SOC 494 — Special Topics in Sociology: Advanced topics chosen by the instructor. The course content will vary and may be repeated for credit, provided that a different topic is studied.; Credits: 1-3; Prerequisite(s): Soc 100, senior standing, or consent of instructor

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