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Graduate College
Sociology (SOC)
SOC 1113
(S)Introductory Sociology
Coming to terms with the requirements for living in a complex social world. Sociological concepts used to assist students in understanding the social influences in day-to-day life.
SOC 2123
Social Problems
Exploration in selected social issues in contemporary American society, such as deviance, poverty, sexism, racism and ageism.
SOC 3113
Theoretical Thinking in Sociology
Prerequisite(s): Six credit hours of sociology, including 1113. Sociological theory in three broad areas: the emergence of social theory, the major schools of social theory and the relevance of theory to sociological research.
SOC 3133
(D,S)Racial and Ethnic Relations
The historical and sociological dimensions of race and ethnicity in global society and understanding of the controversies and conflicts that race and ethnicity have generated in the global experience.
SOC 3213
(D,S)American Society and Culture
The social structure and organization of American society. Approaches to our contemporary national experience through the relational character of ideas and the social and historical experience of their producers.
SOC 3223
(S)Social Psychology
Social basis of personality development and behavior, including symbolic environment, self and group motivation, attitudes and opinions, and social roles.
SOC 3323
(S)Collective Behavior and Social Movements
Analyzes panics, crazes, riots and social movements emphasizing institutional and social psychological origins and consequences.
SOC 3423
(S)Urban Sociology
Urbanization as a worldwide process. The demography and ecology of cities and metropolitan regions. Urban planning and future development.
SOC 3523
(S)Juvenile Delinquency
Juvenile delinquency behavior in relation to family, school, church, peers, community and institutional structures. The extent of delinquent expressions, varieties of delinquency, comparative international perspectives and new trends of females in delinquency and gang behavior.
SOC 3713
Religion, Culture and Society
Recommended: 1113, ANTH 2353, REL 1103. An introduction to the scientific study of religion. Religious activity in both tribal and technological societies studied in the light of contemporary interpretations of culture and of social behavior. (Same course as REL 3713)
SOC 3952
Applied Sociology
Prerequisite(s): Sociology majors or consent of instructor or adviser. Application of sociological theory and methods to various job situations.
SOC 3993
(S)Sociology of Aging
Sociological problems of aging, including the analysis of the behavior of the aged within the framework of social institutions.
SOC 4023*
Juvenile Corrections and Treatment Strategies
Prerequisite(s): 3523 or 4333. The juvenile justice system, emphasizing the juvenile court, diversion and youth service bureaus as well as the more traditional training schools and foster homes. Experimental treatment strategies with institutionalized delinquents.
SOC 4033
(I,S)Comparative Perspectives of Criminal Justice Systems
Study of criminal justice systems in different nation states and culture context from a different comparative perspective.
SOC 4043
(D,S)Gender and Work
Prerequisite(s): One upper-division course. Consideration of unpaid, paid and volunteer work and gender differences. Linkages between economy, work and family with examples from United States and less developed countries.
SOC 4133
Social Research Methods
Prerequisite(s): 1113 and 3113. Applying sociological theory to designing quantitative and qualitative research; methods of data collection, processing and analysis; basic skills in computer analysis of social data. Research project included.
SOC 4213
(S)Sexuality in American Society
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or consent of instructor. Sociological aspects of sexual behavior, attitudes and belief systems in society. Similarities and differences in males and females in all types of sexuality.
SOC 4243
Quantitative Methods in Sociology
Prerequisite(s): 1113, 3113, 4113. Strategies and procedures in the analysis of quantitative sociological data, including the use of statistical computer programs.
SOC 4313
Sociology of Law and Punishment
Focus on issues concerning the relationship between law, punishment and society. Examines both classical and contemporary sociological and legal scholars. Current penal policies will be examined as well.
SOC 4333
(S)Criminology
Summary of sociological and psychological research pertaining to crime causation and crime trends. Modern trends in control and treatment.
SOC 4383
(S)Social Stratification
Systems of class and caste, with special attention to the United States. Status, occupation, income, and other elements in stratification.
SOC 4433
(S)Environmental Sociology
Critical assessment of the social causes and consequences of problems with resource scarcity and environmental degradation. Environmental problems viewed as social problems, requiring an understanding of the structural conditions producing environmental problems and inhibiting resolutions.
SOC 4443
Sociology of Law and Legal Institutions
Prerequisite(s): 3523 or 4333. Criminal and civil law as mechanisms of social control; conflict and consensus models of legislation; legality doctrine and its application by police, prosecution and defense, courts and administrative agencies of control. Decision processes in the criminal justice system, personnel, case loads, and related areas. Native American law; federal policy and trust status, criminal and civil law, tribal jurisdiction, tribal courts.
SOC 4453
(S)Environmental Inequality
Prerequisite(s): 1113. Considers the connection between environmental problems and race/ethnicity and class inequality. Focuses on environmental justice/equity, social movements, health, policy and risk at the local, national and global levels.
SOC 4463
(S)Technology and Society
Exploration of various aspects of the relationship between society and technology. Analysis of arguments about the role of technology in society. Examination of the social contexts within which technology is created and discussion of the mechanisms and processes through which technology is embraced or discarded, such as peer review, politics, religion, and legal frameworks.
SOC 4473
Oklahoma Environmental Sociology
Critical assessment of the social causes and consequences of environmental problems in Oklahoma, both historical and contemporary. Examines the Land Run, the Dust Bowl, the Oil Boom, land ownership and use patterns.
SOC 4533
(I,S)World Population Problems
Fertility, mortality and migration, and other factors related to population size, density, and composition; the population explosion, worldwide famine, birth control, and other serious social issues.
SOC 4643
(S)Sociology of Gender
Explores the social organization of gender from diverse theoretical and empirical perspectives using a global experience.
SOC 4663
Undergraduate Capstone Seminar in Sociology
Prerequisite(s): Majors; senior standing; 3113, 4133, 4243. Concluding course for Sociology majors. Application of the skills, knowledge and expertise acquired in Sociology, including critical thinking, writing, theory and methods.
SOC 4723
(S)American Marriage, Family, and Male-Female Relationships
The sociological relationship between marriage and family and other institutional structures and systems, especially work and the economy. Male and female roles and relationships in mate selection, sexuality, marriage, divorce, and other intimate situations.
SOC 4850
Internship in Sociology
1-4 credits, max 4. Prerequisite(s): 3952, completion of 12 hours of sociology, or consent of internship coordinator. Field experience in a variety of work settings.
SOC 4923
Sociology of Punishment
An overview of correctional work focusing on probation, parole and institutions. A survey of contemporary alternatives to conventional imprisonment.
SOC 4950
Current Topics in Sociology
1-12 credits, max 12. Special topics in sociology; topics vary from semester to semester.
SOC 4990*
Exploration of Sociological Issues
1-3 credits, max 6. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Examines sociologically significant topics and issues.
SOC 4993
Senior Honors Thesis
Prerequisite(s): Departmental invitation, senior standing, Honors Program participation. A guided reading and research program ending with an honors thesis under the direction of a senior faculty member, with second faculty reader and oral examination. Required for graduation with departmental honors in sociology.
SOC 5000*
Thesis in Sociology
1-6 credits, max 6.
SOC 5001*
Graduate Proseminar
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Sociology graduate program. Introduction and orientation to the graduate program in the Department of Sociology.
SOC 5013*
Creative Component in Sociology
A guided course serving as the final requirement for graduate students in the Department of Sociology’s Master of Science degree, non-thesis option.
SOC 5063*
Seminar in Social Inequality and Stratification
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing. Provides comprehensive overview and analysis of theories and research in social inequality and social stratification. Includes: study of classical and contemporary theories, development of research in the field, dynamics of inequalities and current and future perspectives.
SOC 5113*
Classical Sociological Theory
Prerequisite(s): 3113 or equivalent. Major trends in sociological thought. The emergence of sociological theory in Europe and America.
SOC 5123*
Contemporary Sociological Theory
Prerequisite(s): 3113 or equivalent. Critical examination of significant theoretical formulations, 1920 to the present. Relation between theoretical development and current research emphasis.
SOC 5213*
Techniques of Population Analysis
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing. Examination of primary techniques and statistics employed in studies of population characteristics. Examination of sources of demographic data, methods employed in the collection and analysis of data on population characteristics, composition and change.
SOC 5223*
Culture, History and World Systems
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Graduate College and international studies program. The modern world system and its new social formations resulting from increasing globalization. Examination of cultural, socio-economic, and political changes in developed and developing societies. Modern societies, their historical developments, the cultural politics of difference, and the re-emergence of ethnic groups worldwide. Existing theoretical models of change for profit and non-profit organizations. (Same course as INTL 5223*)
SOC 5243*
Social Research Design
Prerequisite(s): 3113; 4133 or equivalent; graduate standing. Techniques in design, data collection, and interpretation of data for sociological research.
SOC 5263*
Quantitative Analysis of Social Research
Prerequisite(s): 3133; 4133 or equivalent; graduate standing. Advanced techniques in sociological research and data analysis focusing on the formulation of substantive research questions and application of a variety of research procedures to answer such questions.
SOC 5273*
Qualitative Research Methods
Examination of ethnographic studies and implementation issues connected with qualitative research. Research project required.
SOC 5323*
Seminar on Collective Behavior and Social Movements
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing. Examination of major theoretical and empirical approaches employed in the study of social movements. Exploration of problems on the nature and current theories of social movements including individual versus group approaches. Grassroots resistance, community organizing, political conflicts, and revolutions.
SOC 5333*
Global Population and Social Problems
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing. Study in world, regional and national population characteristics, changes and associated problems and cultural influences.
SOC 5343*
Sociology of Law and Punishment
Advanced study in the sociology of law and punishment. Focus on both classical and contemporary sociological and legal research. An interdisciplinary and comparative approach is also emphasized.
SOC 5463*
Seminar in Environmental Sociology
Critical overview of contemporary developments in environmental sociology. Environment concern, disasters, health issues, risk assessment, and environmental conflict.
SOC 5473*
Seminar on the Contemporary Environmental Movement
Critical overview of contemporary theory and research on the environmental movement. Analysis of crucial movements dynamics, including historical development, central organizing themes, strategies and tactics, and movement activities, environmental health movements, and transnational movement campaigns.
SOC 5493*
Seminar in Environmental Justice
Considers racial, class and equity implications of environmental degradation and regulation. Includes discussion of controversies over the siting of hazardous facilities in urban and rural areas, the extraction of resources from native lands, national and transnational export of toxic waste to the South and the development of a distinct environmental justice movement.
SOC 5553*
Seminar in Medical Sociology
Advanced study in the sociology of medicine, including the doctor-patient relationship, the social meanings of health and illness, epidemiology, health care delivery, and the medicalization of American society. Analysis of the sociology of organic illness and mental illness using readings from both classical and contemporary sources.
SOC 5573*
Seminar On Victimology
Critical overview of contemporary theory and research on victimology. Relationships between victim and offenders, social institutions such as media, police, business, advocacy groups, and various social movements.
SOC 5583*
Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
Examines crime and criminal justice in a global world. Compares the current major legal traditions with the US criminal justice system.
SOC 5593*
Seminar on Organization and
Administration in Law Enforcement and Society
Critical overview of contemporary theory and research on administration in law enforcement and society.
SOC 5663*
American Pluralism, Race and Ethnicity in American Life
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing. Analysis of the dynamics of intercultural and intergroup relations in America with special emphasis on the examination of major conceptual perspectives that have characterized the study of race and ethnicity in American life.
SOC 5763*
Contemporary Organizational Theory
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing. Advanced study of contemporary theories used to explain, predict and understand organizations. Behavior of populations of organizations.
SOC 5793*
Seminar on Organizational Deviance
Overview of contemporary theory and research on organizational deviance. Defining acceptable risk. Organizational structures, processes, and standard operating procedures that produce mistake, misconduct and disaster.
SOC 5813*
Myths and Realities of Organizational Change
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing. A critical examination of the various theories and models that address change and improvement processes in complex organizations. Theoretical and methodological validity of assumptions underlying such organizational theories and models.
SOC 5950*
Seminar in Sociology
1-3 credits, max 25. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing. Special seminar; topics vary from semester to semester.
SOC 5980*
Internship
1-6 credits, max 6. Supervised field placement.
SOC 5990*
Advanced Problems and Issues in Sociology
1-9 credits, max 9. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Group enrollment or individual research enrollment as needed. Graduate level analysis of special problems and issues in sociology not covered in other department offerings.
SOC 6000*
Dissertation
1-12 credits, max 18.
SOC 6213*
Theory of Social Structure
Prerequisite(s): Six hours of undergraduate sociology or equivalent. Relationship between human thought and the social context within which it arises.
SOC 6263*
Seminar on Community Policing
A critical overview of the current research literature devoted to community policing. The nature of community policing programs. Strategies of program evaluation. Emerging theoretical frameworks in assessing programmatic success. Police organizational dynamics and change.
SOC 6390*
Seminar in the Family, Marriage and
Male-Female Roles in American Sociology
2-3 credits, max 6. Analysis of published research in sociology of family, marriage and male-female roles and relationships with special emphasis on American society.
SOC 6460*
Advanced Studies in Environmental Sociology
1-6 credits, max 6. Prerequisite(s): 5463 or consent of instructor. Intensive examination of selected topics in environmental sociology.
SOC 6463*
International Issues in Environmental Sociology
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing. Advanced study of the international context of environmental issues.
SOC 6493*
Sociology of Disaster
Critical examination of contemporary theory and research on the social aspects of disasters. Social system response to large-scale crises. Vulnerability, warnings, preparedness, recovery, mitigation, and sustainability.
SOC 6653*
Seminar in Social Psychology
Development and critical analysis of theory and research in social psychology.
SOC 6673*
Development of Social Thought
Historical and analytical studies of major contributions to social thought leading toward the works of modern theorists.
SOC 6753*
Seminar in Deviance and Criminology
Current research and theory in criminology, penology and deviance in modern society.
SOC 6763*
Seminar in Theory of Criminal Behavioral Analysis
Critical overview of contemporary theory and research on criminal behavioral analysis.
SOC 6853*
Seminar in Symbolic Interactionism
Symbolic interactionism, a major contemporary school of thought in sociology and psychology, emerging from philosophical pragmatism with special emphasis on the thoughts of George H. Mead and its derivatives including dramaturgy, existential social psychology, and phenomenological.
SOC 6950*
Seminar in Social Gerontology
2-3 credits, max 6. A theoretical and practical examination of the sociological implications, both individual and societal, of an aging population.
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