Baylor SOC: Sociology
SOC 1305: Intro to Sociology
3 credit hours · 9 sections · 836 open seats · Michael Ervin, Jodien Johnson, Kevin Dougherty, Daniel Jang and 5 more
An introductory survey course including basic concepts in the field of sociology, the relationship of the individual to culture, groups, and major social institutions. Particular attention is given to an examination of contemporary social issues through a soc…
SOC 3305: Intro to Gerontology
3 credit hours · 1 section · 4 open seats · Jinyu Liu
Cross Listings: Cross-listed as: GRT 3305; SWO 3305
SOC 3311: Sociology of Race & Ethnicity
3 credit hours · 1 section · 20 open seats · Jerry Park
Dynamics of race and ethnicity and their interrelationship in society.
SOC 3333: Sociology of Migration
3 credit hours · 1 section · 20 open seats · Jerry Park
Introduction to the sociological study of migration, with the United States as the primary case study. Includes exposure to a variety of concepts, models, and theories of how groups that migrate, and those groups that receive them, interact with one another fr…
SOC 3354: Marriage & the Family
3 credit hours · 1 section · 50 open seats · Jodien Johnson
Provides a sociological perspective on family life in the United States with attention to how family life is experienced differently across race, gender, and social class.
SOC 4303: Applied Sociology
3 credit hours · 1 section · 10 open seats · Jodien Johnson
Prerequisite(s): SOC 1305, 3402 and consent of instructor. Field experience in applied social research: theory construction, population and sample identification, data collection, statistical analysis, and research report presentation.
SOC 4312: Philanthropy & the Public Good
3 credit hours · 1 section · 5 open seats · Andy Hogue
Cross Listings: Cross-listed as: PPS 4310
SOC 4322: Stratification in Society
3 credit hours · 1 section · 20 open seats · Taylor Laemmli
Various forms, effects, and origins, of systems of distribution of social resources. Focus on economics, power, status, and identity.
SOC 4325: Sociology Of Religion
3 credit hours · 1 section · 20 open seats · Paul Froese
Ways in which religion influences society, culture, and personality and, conversely, how the latter affect religion.
SOC 4335: Sociology of Law
3 credit hours · 1 section · 50 open seats · Laura Upenieks
Prerequisite(s): Upper-level standing. A sociological examination of the role of law in society with an emphasis on the relationship between law and other social institutions and how our legal system attempts to solve particular social problems.
SOC 4352: Criminology
3 credit hours · 1 section · 50 open seats · Carson Mencken
Prerequisite(s): SOC 1305. Crime, criminals, and the correctional system in America. Emphasis is given to the effects of crime on the social order.
SOC 4357: Health Inequalities in America
3 credit hours · 1 section · 20 open seats · Matthew Andersson
Prerequisite(s): SOC 1305 and upper-level standing, or consent of instructor This course is designed to inform students about the ever-changing distribution of health across race/ethnicity, gender, age, region, and other demographic indicators.
SOC 4360: Social Problems in Modern Soc
3 credit hours · 1 section · 20 open seats · Mackenzie Brewer
Prerequisite(s): SOC 1305 and upper-level standing or consent of instructor. Sociological perspective on defining "social problems" for the United States, examining their causes and consequences, and possible solutions. Includes case studies of contemporary is…
SOC 4366: Social Movements
3 credit hours · 1 section · 20 open seats · Christopher Pieper
Contemporary social change as an outcome of the economic, political, and social processes involved in the development of post-industrial society.
SOC 4381: Methods of Social Research
3 credit hours · 1 section · 20 open seats · Jodien Johnson
Prerequisite(s): SOC 1305. Basic methods and techniques used in social research.
SOC 4395: Aging and Mental Health
3 credit hours · 1 section · 4 open seats
Cross Listings: Cross-listed as: SWO 4395
SOC 43C9: Senior Colloquium
3 credit hours · 1 section · 20 open seats · Christopher Pieper
Prerequisite(s): SOC 1305, 3402, 4381, 4391 and senior standing. Capstone course providing theoretical and methodological overview of the discipline and professionalization. Requires a full sociological research presentation and paper including scholarly lite…
SOC 4V70: Spec Topics in Sociology
3 credit hours · 3 sections · 0 open seats
Prerequisite(s): SOC 1305, upper-level standing, and consent of instructor; SOC majors only. Designed for students who wish to study with a professor in an area of sociology not covered by regular course offerings. Students will contract with professor regardi…
SOC 4V9R: Research
3 credit hours · 1 section · 0 open seats
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. Undergraduate research undertaken with the supervision of a faculty member. May be taken for a maximum of 6 hours.
SOC 5310: Social Demography
3 credit hours · 1 section · 10 open seats · Sam Fishman
A survey of demographic change, issues, and methods as they impact our social world. Emphasis is on the social and cultural aspects of demography, as well as the impact of the changing population in society.
SOC 5314: Regression Analysis Social Sci
3 credit hours · 1 section · 10 open seats · Jeremy Uecker
Prerequisite(s): SOC 5312. Regression analysis with continuous, categorical, and count outcomes, including ordinary least squares (OLS), logistic, ordered logistic, multinomial logistic, Poisson, and negative binomial regression.
SOC 5391: Adv Sociological Theory
3 credit hours · 1 section · 10 open seats · Paul Froese
Seminar on recent developments in sociological theory. Discussions will include critical evaluation of major theoretical systems, the development and use of paradigms, and the process of theory construction.
SOC 5V71: Special Topics\Sociology
1 credit hours · 6 sections · 0 open seats · Paul Froese, Carson Mencken, Jerry Park, Markus Schafer and 1 more
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Designed for students who wish to study with a professor in an area of sociology not covered by a formal course. Students will contract with professor regarding study and number of semester hours.
SOC 5V97: Sem. in Teaching Part I, Class
1 credit hours · 1 section · 10 open seats · Christopher Pieper
Supervised teaching experience. The student will teach SOC 1305 under the supervision of a graduate faculty member. Lesson plans, syllabi, handouts, lecture examples, etc., will be discussed before and after classes. Videotaping of selected classes will provi…
SOC 5V99: Thesis
1 credit hours · 5 sections · 5 open seats · Matthew Andersson, Mackenzie Brewer, Taylor Laemmli, Markus Schafer and 1 more
Research, data analysis, writing, and oral defense of an approved master’s thesis. At least six hours of SOC 5V99 are required.
SOC 6323: Qualitative Methods
3 credit hours · 1 section · 10 open seats · Taylor Laemmli
Training in qualitative research methods, including interviewing, content analysis, participant observation, and case studies. Students gain experience conducting, analyzing, and reporting qualitative research.
SOC 6385: Proseminar in Sociology
3 credit hours · 1 section · 15 open seats · Markus Schafer
Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in Department of Sociology's PhD. This course offers discussions on topics relevant to sociology as a profession and helps early-stage graduate students build essential academic skills, such as proposal writing, gathering, and underst…
SOC 6V71: Religion and Disabilities
1 credit hours · 1 section · 10 open seats · Kevin Dougherty
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. A social research project in selected areas of sociology. The project must be approved by the members of the graduate faculty supervising the student. A final journal-quality paper summarizing the research effort and fin…
SOC 6V99: Dissertation
1 credit hours · 10 sections · 12 open seats · Matthew Andersson, Mackenzie Brewer, Kevin Dougherty, Sam Fishman and 6 more
Supervised research for the doctoral dissertation. A total of at least twelve semester hours is required for completion of the dissertation.