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  • SOC 3140: Sociological Theory

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Examines the variety of perspectives and theories unique to Sociology as a discipline which provide differing perspectives of social structure, culture, and interaction. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the ideas, people, and events that are generally thought to be important by theoretical sociologists. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of the sociology not only as a scientific discipline but as a theoretical one as well. 3. Demonstrate an understanding of the various theoretical perspectives sociologists use to understand the human condition. Prerequisite: SOC 1010. FA
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  • SOC 3435: Globalization

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Examines and critiques the historical origins, economic and technological foundations, institutional arrangements, ideological underpinnings, collective movements, and controversial outcomes of 'transnationalism', and 'globalization.' Sociological analysis emphasizes macro-level institutions that shape globalization and social conflicts arising from its effects. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain the theories of globalization. 2. Explain the basic elements of a global economy. 3. Exhibit the ability to Identify the significance of political globalization: power, transnational politics, global governance and the state. 4. Explain how the relationship between globalization, culture, and global communications are interrelated. 5. Exhibit the ability to describe the seriousness and ramifications of transnational social movements/transnational civil society---transnationalism, transnational communities, and transnational families. 6. Exhibit the ability to identify how globalization is influencing women/gender issues. 7. Illustrate the ability to analyze social problems that are being realized---transnational migration/globalization and race/ethnicity. 8. Exhibit the ability to investigate global-local linkages: the new global inequalities---global supernumeraries. Prerequisite: SOC 1010 (Grade C or higher). FA (odd)
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  • SOC 3440: Sociology of Religion

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    This course is designed to familiarize students with important sociological theories and empirical research on religion. Students will learn how religion intersects with other major social institutions such as family, politics, and education. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain the classical and contemporary theories in the sociology of religion. 2. Explain how religion is measured and studied in sociological research. 3. Critically analyze sociological research on religion and apply their knowledge to address questions of their own interest. Prerequisites: SOC 1010 (Grade C or higher). FA
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  • SOC 3520: Sociology of Mental Health and Illness

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    This course provides an in-depth overview of sociological approaches to mental health and illness and helps students understand how mental health and illness is created and shaped by social forces. The course explores various conceptualizations of mental health and illness with an emphasis on the measurement of mental disorders, how social factors such as social class, ethnicity, gender, marital status, and age influence the causes and responses to mental distress, and various aspects of mental health systems and policies. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Compare sociological theories on mental health and illness and compare them to biological and psychological perspectives. 2. Identify the methodological issues with measurement of mental health and illness. 3. Demonstrate an understanding of social correlates and risk factors associated with mental health and illness. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of mental health systems and policies in the United States and how labeling and stigma shape social responses to mental illness. Prerequisites: SOC 1010 (Grade C or higher).
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  • SOC 3550: Organizations in Society

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Examines the culture and structure of formal organizations: organizational forms; bureaucracies; coordination of work; organizational control, autonomy and control, culture, conflict, diversity, and change. Sociological theories about modern organizations and the impact of new technologies will be examined. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Exhibit the ability to explain the basic components of the theoretical perspectives in a given societal organizational form. 2. Explain the Relational Organizational Form. 3. Explain the Bureaucratic Organizational Form. 4. Explain the Coordination of Work. 5. Exhibit the ability to describe the autonomy and control that exists in a given society. 6. Exhibit the ability to identify the variables that are present in a given organizational culture. 7. Exhibit the ability to analyze organizational conflict and what and why certain factors encourage disruption in an organization. 8. Explain how to investigate diversity within organizations associated with social class, race, ethnicity, and/or economic issues. 9. Explain how organizational learning and change are utilized in a given society. 10. Explain how new technologies, social media, and emerging communities will likely effect current and future organizations. Prerequisite: SOC 1010. FA
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  • SOC 3560: Deviance and Social Control

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Introduces the various perspectives and theories dealing with deviance and social control, including an examination of the ways in which people perceive and deal with what are seen as cultural norms. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate an ability to identify the ideas, people, and events that are generally thought to be important by sociologists of deviance and social control. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of sociology as a scientific discipline i.e. the gathering and analyzing of empirical data in a systematic fashion and how such a science is used to study deviant behavior. 3. Demonstrate an understanding of basic sociological theoretical concepts relating to deviance such as conflict, functionalism, symbolic interactionism, labeling, and differential association. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of the major creators of sociological theories. Prerequisite: SOC 1010.
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  • SOC 3960R: Special Topics

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    This course explores themes within the field of sociology that fall outside the program's already established offerings. ***COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)*** At the successful conclusion of this course students will be able to: 1. applying sociological theories to understand studies related to the special topics covered in the course. 2. utilizing sociological methods to analyze topics covered in the course. 3. producing coherent written work summarizing ideas covered in the course. Prerequisites: SOC 1010 (Grade C- or higher).
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  • SOC 4800R: Independent Study

    1.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Students work one-on-one with a sociology faculty member on a project agreeable to both. The project depends on the interests of the student and faculty member. Completion of the course requires a paper related to the project. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate a deep understanding of particular sociologists, sociological methodologies, and/or sociological theories as determined by the student and advisor. 2. Demonstrate an ability to link above mentioned sociologists, methodologies, and/or theories to the larger sociological canon. Prerequisites: SOC 1010 (Grade C or higher) and instructor permission required.
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  • SOC 4850R: Directed Research

    1.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Students will work directly with Applied Sociology faculty in research projects. Projects may be student or faculty initiated. Course is repeatable for up to 9 credits. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Design a sociological research project; 2. Implement a sociological research project; 3. Analyze data collected in a sociological research project; 4. Present results of analyzed data collected in sociological research. Prerequisite: SOC 1010 (Grade C or higher).
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  • SOC 4860R: Sociology Practicum

    1.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Students will observe and/or participate in professional activities under the direct or indirect supervision of Applied Sociology faculty. Repeatable up to 9 credits. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Formulate a knowledge of how key theories, ideas, and processes related to the study of sociology are applied in professional and research settings. 2. Distinguish among a range of sociological methods for conducting research in professional and research settings. Prerequisite: SOC 1010 (Grade C or higher).
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