SOC 389: Applied Sociology

Sociology · 5 credits

Sociologists work in various settings — including nonprofits, for profits, and government organization and agencies. The goal of this course is to give you an opportunity to practice and apply the sociological perspective beyond a classroom setting. We will discuss public and applied sociology and why it is important along with the various methods and theories used in the applied world. This course will help you see and apply sociological theory and research methods with agencies and organizations in your community. You will have the opportunity to hear from sociologists who work in different public/private sectors and how they utilize their sociological training. You will get to experience and learn about some of the behind-the-scene work of grant/proposal writing, technical reports, and impact measurement/evaluation projects.

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Prerequisites

SOC 221 or SOC 234 or SOC 251 or SOC 255 or SOC 260 or SOC 268 or SOC 269 or SOC 271 or SOC 1PR or HNRS 252

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SOC 221 Introduction to Population Issues
SOC 234 Special Topics in Sociology
SOC 251 Sociology of Deviant Behavior
SOC 255 Social Organization of Criminal Justice
SOC 260 The Family in Society
SOC 268 Gender and Society
SOC 269 Race and Ethnic Relations
SOC 271 Immigration
HNRS 252 Colloquium in Sociology

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