Sociology (SOC)
Sociology is the study of human behavior in groups and institutions – family,
religion, economics, government and education. It examines issues
and topics such as wealth and poverty, deviant behavior, criminal
justice, values, self-identity, social change, ethnic groups, war
and peace, and the effects of social groups upon individual behavior
and thought. This program is designed to provide basic skills and
knowledge needed by professions that involve working with people;
to prepare students for graduate study in the field of sociology;
to help students become competent participants in community and other
societal activities; and to prepare students for teaching sociology
in high school.
| Minor |
Hours |
| SOC 152 |
Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
| SOC 312 |
Methods of Social Research |
3 |
| SOC 411 |
Social Theory |
3 |
| SOC |
Electives (at least 3 hours
upper level) |
9 |
|
Total |
18 |
Students who have a major in behavioral sciences must take six more
hours in sociology for the sociology minor because courses may not
be used in more than one major or minor or for both a major and a
minor.
7-12 Sociology Education Endorsement
This endorsement requires a teaching major in 7-12, K-8 or K-12 and passage
of the appropriate PRAXIS II test. The following courses are only suggested
content in preparation for exceeding the minimum score of the PRAXIS II
series test. These classes are not required for this endorsement; see your
adviser or the education department chair for any clarification.
| SOC 152 |
Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
| SOC 251 |
Social Problems |
3 |
| SOC 317 |
Minority Groups |
3 |
| SOC 359 |
Community |
3 |
| EDU 342 |
Social Studies Content and
Methods |
2 |
Course Descriptions
152 Introduction to Sociology 3 hours F,S
This course is an introduction to the study of groups, institutions
and interactional processes in human societies with an emphasis
on the society of the United States.
General Education: Social, Psychological and Political Thought–Institutional
154 Marriage and the Family 3 hours F
This course is an introduction to the sociological study of marriage
and family relations in the United States and other cultures. Students
will approach topics such as kinship, courtship, parenting, sexuality,
gender issues, marital life, divorce and postmarital adjustment
sociologically, historically and comparatively.
General Education: Social, Psychological and Political Thought–Institutional
200 Statistical Methods I 1-3 hours F,S
(Refer to MTH 200)
210 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 hours F
(Refer to CRJ 210)
227/427 Introduction to Women’s Studies 3 hours F06
Students will examine the ways that society views women and the social
and historical conditions that have shaped women’s lives.
The course includes a look at women in the contexts of self, family
relationships and society at large.
General Education: Cultural Awareness
251 Social Problems 3 hours S
Students will analyze contemporary social issues as to origin, ideology,
dynamics, impact on society and societal response. Topics may include
economic inequality, war, environmental concerns, crime and punishment,
political power, minority/majority relations and education.
299 Selected Topics - Basic 1-3 hours TBA
312 Methods of Social Research 3 hours F
This course is an introduction to the research process as applied
to social and psychological subjects. Students will study problem
formulation, research design, instrument design, project administration,
data analysis and interpretation, report writing and issues in
research. A research project is required. Students interested in
obtaining a social work license in South Dakota or graduate study
in sociology need this course.
317 Minority Groups 3 hours S07
This course is a sociological investigation of minority/majority
group relations and discriminatory practices; social-psychological
analysis of individual prejudicial attitudes; historical and cultural
study of specific minority groups, such as Native Americans, African
Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans and women; and religious,
ethnic and racial groups in the United States and other countries.
General Education: Cultural Awareness
321 Organizational Behavior 3 hours F
Students will study organizational behavior from an individual and
institutional perspective, with particular focus on the management
of human resources and related issues.
332 Social Psychology 3 hours F
Students will study individual attitudes, self-development and behavior
as effected by group interaction. Attention is given to socio-biology,
symbolic interactionism, Freudian psychology and experimental social
psychology.
335 Native American History and Culture 3 hours F,S
(Refer to CST 335)
350 Adjustment to Aging 3 hours TBA
This course includes a multidisciplinary approach, incorporating
psychological, sociological, physiological and human service perspectives
on aging.
356 Juvenile Delinquency 3 hours F07
(Refer to CRJ 356)
357 Corrections, Penology and Rehabilitation 3 hours S07
(Refer to CRJ 357)
358 Criminology 3 hours F06
(Refer to CRJ 358)
359 Community 3 hours S08
Students will analyze social structure, culture, institutions, change,
settlement patterns, geography, ecology and demography of rural
and urban communities.
411 Social Theory 3 hours F06
Students in this seminar class will study selected issues and theorists,
past and present, in the field of social theory.
450 Practicum/Internship 1-3 hours F,S
Juniors or seniors in sociology will work 120 hours in a social institutional
setting. Appropriate reading and writing may also be assigned.
458 Seminar in Sociology 3 hours F07
This reading course includes works of scholars in the fields of sociology,
social philosophy, political thought, world literature, economics
and religion. Student input and discussion comprises a major part
of class time.
460 Independent Study 1-3 hours F,S
Prerequisite: Three courses in sociology or consent of instructor.
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