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Subject: Sociology (SOCI)
CRN: 42172
Blended Online & In-Person | Lecture
St Paul: O'Shaughnessy Education Center 307
Online
Core Requirements Met:
[Core] Soc Sci Analysis
Other Requirements Met:
FYE CommGood/Learning Comm
School of Ed Transfer Course
Introduction to the concepts, theories, methods and applications of the scientific study of society and social concerns. Enables students to understand the connections between the individual and larger social and cultural forces. Heightens awareness of the diversity of American and other societies.
4 Credits
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1:35 pm |
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Subject: Sociology (SOCI)
CRN: 42173
Blended Online & In-Person | Lecture
St Paul: O'Shaughnessy Education Center 302
Online
Core Requirements Met:
[Core] Soc Sci Analysis
Other Requirements Met:
FYE CommGood/Learning Comm
School of Ed Transfer Course
CommGood/Community-Engaged
Writing to learn
Introduction to the concepts, theories, methods and applications of the scientific study of society and social concerns. Enables students to understand the connections between the individual and larger social and cultural forces. Heightens awareness of the diversity of American and other societies.
4 Credits
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8:00 am |
8:00 am |
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Subject: Sociology (SOCI)
CRN: 42174
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: O'Shaughnessy Education Center 203
Core Requirements Met:
[Core] Soc Sci Analysis
Other Requirements Met:
FYE CommGood/Learning Comm
School of Ed Transfer Course
CommGood/Community-Engaged
Writing to learn
Introduction to the concepts, theories, methods and applications of the scientific study of society and social concerns. Enables students to understand the connections between the individual and larger social and cultural forces. Heightens awareness of the diversity of American and other societies.
4 Credits
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Subject: Sociology (SOCI)
CRN: 42175
Online: Asynchronous | Lecture
Online
Core Requirements Met:
[Core] Soc Sci Analysis
Other Requirements Met:
FYE CommGood/Learning Comm
School of Ed Transfer Course
CommGood/Community-Engaged
Writing to learn
Introduction to the concepts, theories, methods and applications of the scientific study of society and social concerns. Enables students to understand the connections between the individual and larger social and cultural forces. Heightens awareness of the diversity of American and other societies.
4 Credits
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Subject: Sociology (SOCI)
CRN: 42176
Online: Asynchronous | Lecture
Online
Requirements Met:
School of Ed Transfer Course
Homicide is considered one of the most serious violent crime . This course takes a sociological approach to examine the nature and extent of homicide with a focus on the history of homicide, the trends in homicide, and the patterns and sources of homicide. In addition to addressing more typical situations resulting in murder, such as domestic violence, the course will cover serial murder and mass murders.
4 Credits
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1:35 pm |
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Subject: Sociology (SOCI)
CRN: 42178
Blended Online & In-Person | Lecture
St Paul: Brady Educational Center 111
Online
Requirements Met:
FYE CommGood/Learning Comm
Faith and Praxis Minor or Cert
School of Ed Transfer Course
This course provides an introduction to the U.S. criminal justice system and the notions of justice within this system. Students explore the historical and current roles of police, courts and corrections within the criminal legal system, and are introduced to explanations of crime and topics such as wrongful convictions, capital punishment and more. This course meets a requirement in the Justice and Peace Studies program.
4 Credits
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3:25 pm |
3:25 pm |
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Subject: Sociology (SOCI)
CRN: 42179
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: O'Shaughnessy Education Center 449
Requirements Met:
Family Studies Major Approved
School of Ed Transfer Course
Writing in the Discipline
Consideration of both quantitative and qualitative strategies for each stage of the research process. Emphasis is on the skills required to design and successfully perform research projects: selection of topics, development and testing of hypotheses, collection and analysis of data and reporting of findings. Data entry and recoding with SPSS will also be introduced. Prerequisite: SOCI 100
4 Credits
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| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
10:55 am |
10:55 am |
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Subject: Sociology (SOCI)
CRN: 42180
Blended Online & In-Person | Lecture
St Paul: O'Shaughnessy Education Center 312
Online
Core Requirements Met:
[Core] Diversity/Soc Just
Other Requirements Met:
Amer Culture & Diff Minor Appr
Faith and Praxis Minor or Cert
School of Ed Transfer Course
Writing Intensive
WGSS Major Approved
Race and ethnicity as significant components of U.S. social structure; the cognitive and normative aspects of culture which maintain and effect varying manifestations of social distance, tension, prejudice and discrimination between majority and minorities at both micro and macro levels, nationally and internationally. This course meets a requirement in American Cultural Studies and Justice and Peace Studies. Prerequisite: sophomore standing
4 Credits
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3:25 pm |
3:25 pm |
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Subject: Sociology (SOCI)
CRN: 42832
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: O'Shaughnessy Education Center 310
Core Requirements Met:
[Core] Global Perspective AND [Core] Integ/Humanities
This course provides an overview of the concepts, debates and theories of global social policy, the key actors and policy-making processes, and the different approaches to social policy within different global contexts. It examines the major trends and challenges facing social policy in today’s rapidly changing world and the values on which they are based as well as key critiques of those trends. Locating social policy within the context of globalization processes, this course explores a deeper understanding of the major challenges facing the global community, including poverty, inequality, education, health care, unemployment, population, migration, refugee resettlement, human trafficking, climate change, environmental governance, the growing influence of digital technologies, and the changing nature of work. The course explores the roles of international organizations, such as the United Nations, the World Bank, the World Health Organization, transnational corporations, international non-governmental organizations, and transnational advocacy networks in shaping global social policy. This course will equip students with the knowledge and skills to analyze global social policy issues and to be policy leaders in this context.
4 Credits
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8:00 am |
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Subject: Sociology (SOCI)
CRN: 42183
Blended Online & In-Person | Lecture
St Paul: O'Shaughnessy Education Center 302
Online
Why do people commit crime? Why do crime rates vary over time? Why do some communities and societies have more crime than others? This course focuses on sociological theories and research that are designed to answer these questions. It addresses various types of crime including homicide, corporate crime, drug use, gangs and domestic violence and hate crime. Prerequisite: SOCI 100 or permission of the instructor
4 Credits
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3:25 pm |
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Subject: Sociology (SOCI)
CRN: 42184
Blended Online & In-Person | Lecture
St Paul: O'Shaughnessy Education Center 452
Online
Requirements Met:
School of Ed Transfer Course
This course critically examines the U.S. correctional system, including jails, prisons and community-based alternatives. Students examine the historical context of corrections, theories of punishment, and various correctional policies and practices and their impact on individuals and society. Topics include mass incarceration, reentry, restorative justice and more. Prerequisites: SOCI 100 and SOCI 200
4 Credits
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1:35 pm |
1:35 pm |
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Subject: Sociology (SOCI)
CRN: 42185
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: Susan S. Morrison Hall 150
Core Requirements Met:
[Core] Diversity/Soc Just
Other Requirements Met:
Amer Culture & Diff Minor Appr
Faith and Praxis Minor or Cert
Family Studies Major Approved
Family Studies Minor Approved
School of Ed Transfer Course
Writing Intensive
WGSS Major Approved
WGSS Minor Approved
Sexuality as a social construction is explored with a specific focus on cultural and institutional influences including the family, economy, religion, government, and the media. Current research findings are discussed within the context of historical change in American sexual behavior, attitudes and research methodologies. This course meets a requirement in Family Studies. Prerequisite: SOCI 100 or 110
4 Credits
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Subject: Sociology (SOCI)
CRN: 42856
Online: Asynchronous | Lecture
Online
Core Requirements Met:
[Core] Global Perspective
The Future of Work: Technology, AI, and Global Change As technology, globalization, and shifting social norms reshape the workforce, what does the future of work look like? This course examines how technological advancements influence career paths, from the choice between college and trade schools to shifting labor market demands. We will explore the rise of remote work, AI-driven job displacement, and the challenges of workforce retraining. Students will analyze who is most vulnerable to job loss, how societies adapt, and the broader implications for families, work-life balance, and globalization.
4 Credits
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9:55 am |
9:55 am |
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Subject: Sociology (SOCI)
CRN: 42186
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: O'Shaughnessy Education Center 204
Requirements Met:
School of Ed Transfer Course
CommGood/Community-Engaged
[Core] Signature Work
Writing Intensive
The senior seminar serves as a capstone experience for students to address several central issues in the study of crime and justice. The major focus is to build upon students knowledge from previous courses with a focus upon an integration of knowledge from material learned throughout the major. Students will complete a final project that demonstrates an in-depth understanding of a criminal justice topic that could lead to future work in the criminal justice field. Prerequisite: Completed SOCI 210 and SOCI 312 and completion of at least 80 credits or permission of instructor
4 Credits