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SOC 4530 Topics in Sociology of Health
Spring 2027

This course delves into sociological approaches to health, including the social construction of health and wellness, medicalization, the intersections of culture, power and inequality with systems of diagnosis and treatment, …

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3.60
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SOC 4560 Topics in Sociology of Science and Knowledge
Spring 2027

This course explores the relationship between science, technology, and society through a topical focus on particular subjects or issues. It uses a variety of sociological approaches to understand the embeddedness …

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3.83
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SOC 4970 Special Studies in Sociology
Spring 2027

An independent study project conducted by students under the supervision of an instructor of their choice. Prerequisite: Fourth-year students with a minimum GPA of 3.2 in sociology (or overall GPA …

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3.81
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SOC 4981 Distinguished Majors Thesis Writing
Spring 2027

Writing of the DMP thesis under the supervision of a DM faculty adviser. Prerequisite: SOC 4980

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3.80
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SOC 5020 Introduction to Statistics
Spring 2027

SOC 5020 will serve as an introduction to multivariate regression, with an emphasis on applications in the 'eld of sociology. Along the way we will review basic concepts related to …

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3.70
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SOC 5060 Contemporary Sociological Theory
Spring 2027

Considers the nature and purpose of sociological theory, and a survey of the most important contemporary theories and theorists. Prerequisite: SOC 5030, six credits of sociology or instructor permission; open …

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3.65
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SOC 5140 Qualitative Methods
Spring 2027

Studies the theory and practice of qualitative, non-statistical methods of sociological inquiry including field work, interviewing, textual analysis, and historical document work. Students practice each method and design larger projects. …

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3.41
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SOC 5420 Social Stratification
Spring 2027

Studies the distribution of rewards and punishments and the resulting social inequalities in cross-cultural and historical perspective. Analyzes negative liabilities such as arrest, imprisonment, unemployment, and stigmatization, and positive assets …

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3.66
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SOC 8031 Sociology ProSeminar
Spring 2027

The ProSeminar provides an introduction for first year graduate students to the discipline and profession of Sociology, as well as to the Sociology Department.

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3.97
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SOC 8040 Sociological Issues
Spring 2027

Studies contemporary issues effecting sociology as a science, as an academic discipline, and as a profession. Frequent guest lecturers.

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SOC 8052 Sociology of Religion
Spring 2027

Classical and contemporary theories and empirical research are examined to illuminate the changing role of religious belief and religious institutions in the Western World. Emphasizes the methodological problems of studying …

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3.65
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SOC 8998 Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Research
Spring 2027

For master's research, taken before a thesis director has been selected.

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SOC 8999 Non-Topical Research
Spring 2027

For master's thesis, taken under the supervision of a thesis director.

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1.30
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SOC 9010 Directed Reading
Spring 2027

Independent study with a faculty member.

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3.94
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SOC 9510 Advanced Topics in Culture
Spring 2027

This course covers selected topics in the sociological study of culture.

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4.00
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SOC 9520 Advanced Topics in Social Inequality
Spring 2027

This course covers selected topics in social inequality across various dimensions and contexts.

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4.00
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SOC 9530 Advanced Topics in Race, Ethnicity and Migration
Spring 2027

This course covers selected topics in sociology of race, ethnicity, and migration.

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4.00
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SOC 9540 Advanced Topics in Economic Sociology and Organizations
Spring 2027

This course covers selected topics in economic sociology and sociology of organizations.

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4.00
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SOC 9560 Advanced Topics in Political and Comparative-Historical Sociology
Spring 2027

This course covers selected topics in political sociology and comparative-historical sociology.

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SOC 9580 Advanced Topics in Family
Spring 2027

This course covers selected topics related in sociology of the family.

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