Sociology, Criminology, & Anthropology Department

Mission Statement

The Department of Sociology, Criminology, and Anthropology and Social Science is committed to the principles of a liberal education. Our central objective is to teach and communicate the sociological and anthropological ways of viewing the world. The programs in sociology, criminology, anthropology, and women’s studies and social science offer curriculum designed to increase the student’s knowledge of social organization and social relationships and to assist students in developing skills in the processing, integration and utilization of knowledge, rather than its simple transfer. Each program in the department supports the long-standing interest of our disciplines in examining the human condition and understanding stability and change in social life. The department prepares students to work in a wide variety of occupations or to pursue professional or graduate studies. Our mission is to produce graduates who are motivated and equipped to make meaningful contributions to the enhancement of the human condition.

The department’s mission relates to the mission of the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences in the following ways:

The department programs provide classroom environments that stimulate critical thinking and assist students to further develop critical thinking skills;
Social action and responsibility, personal morality and accountability, and professional ethics are focused on throughout the curriculum in classes that examine the interplay between individual agency and social influence;
The broad disciplines within the department are committed to producing motivated and socially aware graduates equipped to make meaningful contributions within a diverse community and increasingly interdependent world.

Women's Studies

Mission

The Women’s Studies program exists to offer students a different perspective for understanding their disciplines, themselves, and others. Drawing from the rich history of feminist theory and gender studies, this perspective examines intersectionality and incorporates issues of gender identity, race, ethnicity, class, sexuality, and other dimensions of human diversity to examine contemporary social issues, media,the arts,culture, communication, education, civic engagement, social activism, inequities and social justice, and the global contributions of women, past to present.

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Anthropology (ANTH)
Criminology (CRIM)
Sociology (SOC)
Womens Studies (WS)

Anthropology (ANTH)

Undergraduate Courses

ANTH 100 Cultural Anthropology 3(3-0)

Introduction to the concepts by which anthropology understands particular lifestyles, and to the constructs by which it accounts for similarities and differences among lifestyles. (F, S) (Gen Ed: SS, GT-SS3) (CC)

ANTH 101 Biological Anthropology 3(3-0)

The course examines humans as biological organisms from an evolutionary perspective. Other primates and the significance of genetic diversity in modern human populations are discussed. Corequisite: ANTH 101L (AN) (Gen Ed: ST)

ANTH 101L Biological Anthropology Lab 1(0-2)

The lab will reinforce and extend student understanding of biological anthropological concepts. Corequisite: ANTH 101. (AN) (Gen Ed: ST)

ANTH 105 (PSYC 105, SOC 105, WS 105) Understanding Human Diversity 3(3-0)

Americans live in a complex and diverse society. This course examines the nature, impact and strategies for dealing with diversity in personal and social contexts. (AN)

ANTH 106 (ENG 106) Language, Thought and Culture 3(3-0)

Cross-cultural introduction to language processes in human society. (AN) (Gen Ed: SS) (CC)

ANTH 201 World Prehistory I 3(3-0)

An examiniation of the human lineage focusing on major cultural events from Miocene apes to the Mesolithic. (AN)

ANTH 202 World Prehistory II 3(3-0)

An examination of major cultural events from the Neolithic to early civilizations. (AN)

ANTH 212 (CRIM 212) The Forensics of Bones 3(3-0)

Familiarize students with the basic procedures used by forensic anthropologists to obtain evidence in criminal investigations. (F,S,SS,O,E,AN)

ANTH 291 Special Topics (1-3 V)

Special Topics. (AN) Repeatable (99).

ANTH 301 Introduction to Archaeology 3(3-0)

This course describes how modern archaeologists acquire and interpret archaeological evidence. (AN)

ANTH 314 (SOC 314) Religion, Culture and Society 3(3-0)

Cross-cultural concepts and practices of the supernatural are studied. A holistic analysis to the role of religion in cultures and society. Prerequisite: ANTH 100 or SOC 101. (AN)

ANTH 315 (SOC 315) Health, Culture, and Society 3(3-0)

Cross-cultural concepts and approaches to health are studied. A holistic analysis of medicine as a cultural system as opposed to a biological one. Prerequisite: ANTH 100 or SOC 101. (AN)

ANTH 316 (SOC 316) Age, Culture and Society 3(3-0)

Cross-cultural concepts and approaches to age are studied. A holistic analysis of the life course focusing on societal and cultural perceptions. Prerequisite: ANTH 100 or SOC 101. (AN)

ANTH 321 (CRIM 321, SOC 321) Cross-Cultural Perspective on Crime 3(3-0)

An examination of crime in non-western societies with a comparion to crime and punishment in modern American society. Prerequisite: ANTH 100 or SOC 101 or CRIM 101. (AN)

ANTH 341 Archaeology of Ancient N. America 3(3-0)

A review of the diversity of North-American prehistoric cultures. (AN)

ANTH 357 (CRIM 357, SOC 357) Immigration 3(3-1)

Examines migration processes, with a particular focus on immigration to the United States. Migration patterns are analyzed considering social, political, and historical context, including structural global patterns. (AN)

ANTH 491 Special Topics (1-3 V)

Special Topics. (AN) Repeatable (99).

ANTH 492 Research (1-3 V)

Qualitative and quantitative methods and designs in anthropological research. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing and permission of instructor. (AN) Repeatable (3).

ANTH 493 Seminar (2-4 V)

Seminar. (AN)

ANTH 494 Field Experience (1-12 V)

Practical experience in an agency setting. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing and permission of instructor. (AN) Repeatable (99).

ANTH 495 Independent Study (1-3 V)

Directed study for students interested in specific areas of anthropological concern. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. (AN) Repeatable (99).

Criminology (CRIM)

Undergraduate Courses

CRIM 101 Introduction to Criminology 3(3-0)

This class will address the historical, theoretical and methodological foundations for understanding crime and criminology; various types of crime, & responses to crime by police, the courts and correctional institutions. (AN)

CRIM 203 (SOC 203) The Criminal Justice System 3(3-0)

This course examines the origin, nature, and use of criminal law; policing, court adjudication, sentencing; crime victims; jails and prisons; community based corrections; criminal justice policy; justice and inequity. (AN)

CRIM 205 (SOC 205) Research Methods 3(3-0)

Introduces methods of research and investigation in sociology, criminology, and the social sciences. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or CRIM 101. (F, S)

CRIM 212 (ANTH 212) The Forensics of Bones 3(3-0)

Familiarize students with the basic procedures used by forensic anthropologists to obtain evidence in criminal investigations. (F,S,SS,E,O,AN)

CRIM 261 (SOC 261) Cannabis & Society 3(3-0)

The purpose of this course is to explore the complicated relationship between cannabis and society. The past, present and future of cannabis will be discussed. Examination of how cannabis has sparked various social changes. (F)

CRIM 291 Special Topics (1-3 V)

Special Topics. (AN) Repeatable (99).

CRIM 303 (SOC 303) Crime and Deviance 3(3-0)

The nature and causes of crime as well as of behavior defined as socially deviant, including violent, corporate, political crimes; sexual, cultural, political deviance. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or SOC 203 or CRIM 101 or CRIM 203. (AN)

CRIM 304 (SOC 304) Race and Crime 3(3-0)

Explores historical and contemporary intersecting issues of race and crime in the United States. Theoretical grounding and factual information provide the foundation for the course. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or SOC 155. (AN)

CRIM 305 (WS 305, SOC 305) Women & Crime 3(3-0)

Explores historical and contemporary intersecting issues of sex, gender, and crime in the United States, focusing on girls' and women's experiences as crime victims, offenders, and workers in the criminal justice system. Prerequisite: ANTH 100 or CRIM 101 or SOC 101 or WS 100. (F)

CRIM 306 (SOC 306) Delinquency and Juvenile Justice 3(3-0)

Theory and history of delinquency; relationship to family, peer groups, schools, gangs, drugs, young offenders legislation, juvenile courts and police response, youth corrections. (AN)

CRIM 310 Criminological Theory 3(3-0)

Examination of major theoretical explanations of crime and their policy implications. Prerequisite: CRIM 101. (AN)

CRIM 321 (ANTH 321, SOC 321) Cross-Cultural Perspective on Crime 3(3-0)

An examination of crime in non-western societies with a comparion to crime and punishment in modern American society. Prerequisite: ANTH 100 or SOC 101 or CRIM 101. (AN)

CRIM 353 Penology 3(3-0)

The history and role of corrections; correctional practice, relationship to law, prison society, working in prisons, special needs of prisoners, capital punishment, administration, privatization. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or CRIM 101 or SOC 203 or CRIM 203. (AN)

CRIM 357 (ANTH 357, SOC 357) Immigration 3(3-1)

CRIM 359 Community Corrections 3(3-0)

The development and practice of probation, parole, diversion, statutory release, electronic monitoring, halfway houses, privatization. Prerequisite: SOC 203 or CRIM 101 or CRIM 203. (AN)

CRIM 361 (SOC 361) Cannabis Policy 3(3-0)

The purpose of this course will be to explore the fast-evolving realm of cannabis policy, focusing primarily on the United States. (S)

CRIM 374 (SOC 374) Crime in Film 3(3-0)

Employ theoretical perspectives to better understand motivations of Hollywood criminals and the peculiar aspects of a society with an insatiable appetite for crime as "entertainment". (AN)

CRIM 376 (SOC 376) Crime & Society in Science Fiction 3(3-0)

This course focuses on sociological understandings of crime and other social phenomena. Through science fiction literature, movies, and TV, the class explores how current social realities are reflected in science fiction. (SS)

CRIM 401 Crime and Justice Studies 3(3-0)

Crime and justice studies. Each has a subtitle; no subtitle may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing or permission of the instructor (AN) Repeatable (6).

CRIM 405 (SOC 405) Law and Society 3(3-0)

The origins and functions of law; the social organization of legal institutions and decisions; the relationship of law to morality, justice and social change. (S)

CRIM 407 (WS 407) Family Violence 3(3-0)

The extent, seriousness, and impact of major forms of family violence, including child maltreatment, dating and partner violence, stalking, and mistreatment of elders. Gender, race and social class implications are examined . (F)

CRIM 409 Victimology (3.0 V)

Study of victims with a focus on victims of officially defined crime. Examination of social changes impacting cultural views and the societal response to victims as well as the costs and consequences of victimization. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or SOC 203 or CRIM 101 or CRIM 203. (S)

CRIM 410 Structural & Elite Crime 3(3-0)

Examination of crimes and social injuries perpetrated by organizational structures that do physical or economic harm to the environment, their employees, and their customers. (F)

CRIM 411 Police and Society 3(3-0)

The history and role of police; including patrol officers, detectives, specialty units, police discretion, women in policing, community policing, private policing, corruption, brutality, accountability. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or SOC 203 or CRIM 101 or CRIM 203. (AN)

CRIM 413 Patterns of Homicide 3(3-0)

Examines the rates, types, patterns, and explanation of homicide in the United States and selected other countries. Prerequisite: SOC 203 or CRIM 203 or CRIM 101. (F)

CRIM 414 Serial Murder 3(3-0)

Examines serial murder in historical and contemporary contexts and assesses current control strategies including forensic science and profiling. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or SOC 203 or CRIM 101 or CRIM 203. (S)

CRIM 415 Forensic Criminology 3(3-0)

Course introduces students to variable aspects of Medicolegal Death Investigation. Students will learn about investigating deaths caused by homicide, suicide, accidents, and natural causes. (AN)

CRIM 417 Forensics & Homicide Investigations 3(3-0)

Examines police investigations of homicide and presents a critical analysis of the role of forensic science in the identification of suspects. Prerequisite: SOC 101 and SOC 203 or CRIM 101 or CRIM 203. (AN)

CRIM 418 (SOC 418) Crime, Drugs and Social Policy 3(3-0)

This course examines the ways in which crime and drug policy is formulated, articulated, implemented, and evaluated. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or CRIM 101. (AN)

CRIM 422 Terrorism and Mass Murder 3(3-0)

Examines mass murder, genocide, and terrorism around the world and assesses current control initiatives. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or CRIM 101. (AN)

CRIM 424 Organized Crime 3(3-0)

This course examines how organized crime is defined and structured, its causes, its historical roots, its different manifestations and control efforts, both domestically and internationally. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or SOC 203 or CRIM 101 or CRIM 203. (AN)

CRIM 425 Gangs in Contemporary America 3(3-0)

Trends, organizational characteristics, processes, and causative factors associated with gangs in contemporary American society. (F)

CRIM 426 (SOC 426) Collective Violence and Rioting 3(3-0)

An overview of episodes of collective behavior in society focusing on racial violence and prison riots, including examination of causes, history, and control efforts. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or CRIM 101. (SS)

CRIM 453 Inside-Out Prisoner Exchange 3(3-0)

Seminar occurs in a correctional facility. Students and incarcerated men or women together examine topics such as crime, justice, freedom, and inequality to learn from others' perspectives and re-think current understanding. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. Permission of the instructor. (F, S)

CRIM 455 (WS 455) Hate Crimes 3(3-0)

Examines assumptions about race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, religion, nationality and other factors that are used to justify the bias behind hate crimes; examines social/legal definitions, causal factors & consequences. (S)

CRIM 492 Research (1-3 V)

Independent research project. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing and permission of instructor. (AN) Repeatable (99).

CRIM 494 Field Experience (1-12 V)

Practical on-the-job experience in an agency setting. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing and permission of instructor. (F,S) Repeatable (99).

CRIM 495 Independent Study (1-3 V)

Independent Study. Prerequisite: Previous coursework in criminology and permission of instructor. (AN) Repeatable (99).

Sociology (SOC)

Undergraduate Courses

SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 3(3-0)

The scientific study of patterns and processes of human social relations. (AN) (Gen Ed: SS, GT-SS3)

SOC 105 (ANTH 105, PSYC 105, WS 105) Understanding Human Diversity 3(3-0)

Americans live in a complex and diverse society. This course examines the nature, impact and strategies for dealing with diversity in personal and social contexts. (AN)

SOC 201 Social Problems 3(3-0)

Sociological perspectives applied to an understanding of global and domestic social problem, including the environment, corporate control, economic and political inequalities, health care, and crime. (F) (Gen Ed: SS, GT-SS1)

SOC 203 (CRIM 203) The Criminal Justice System 3(3-0)

This course examines origin, nature, and utilization of criminal law; policing, court adjudication and sentencing; jails and prisons; community based corrections; criminal justice policy. (AN)

SOC 205 (CRIM 205) Research Methods 3(3-0)

Introduces methods of research and investigation in sociology, criminology, and the social sciences. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or CRIM 101. (F, S)

SOC 231 (PSYC 231, WS 231) Marriage and Family Relationships 3(3-0)

Marriage and family from an institutional and relationship perspective: cross-cultural diversity, mate selection, marital dynamics, parenting, divorce, remarriage, emerging patterns. (F, S) (Gen Ed: SS)

SOC 248 Environmental Sociology 3(3-0)

We will use our sociological imaginations to explore the often puzzling relationships that humans all over the globe have developed with their environment. (S)

SOC 261 (CRIM 261) Cannabis & Society 3(3-0)

SOC 291 Special Topics (1-3 V)

Special Topics. (AN) Repeatable (99).

SOC 302 Collective Behavior and Social Movements 3(3-0)

An analysis of elementary forms of spontaneous and unstructured behavior (panics, rumors), and complex forms of more structured group phenomena (riots, social movements.) Prerequisite: SOC 101 (S)

SOC 303 (CRIM 303) Crime and Deviance 3(3-0)

SOC 304 (CRIM 304) Race and Crime 3(3-0)

SOC 305 (CRIM 305, WS 305) Women & Crime 3(3-0)

SOC 306 (CRIM 306) Delinquency and Juvenile Justice 3(3-0)

Theory and history of delinquency; relationship to family, peer groups, schools, gangs, drugs, young offenders legislation, juvenile courts and police response, youth corrections. (AN)

SOC 308 Popular Culture 3(3-0)

Advertising, television, music, novels, and the news are among the topics to be investigated for their social significance. (AN)

SOC 310 Social and Cultural Theory 3(3-0)

Examine from classical to contemporary theory in sociology and anthropology. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or ANTH 100. (AN)

SOC 314 (ANTH 314) Religion, Culture and Society 3(3-0)

Cross-cultural concepts and practices of the supernatural are studied. A holistic analysis to the role of religion in cultures and society. Prerequisite: ANTH 100 or SOC 101. (AN)

SOC 315 (ANTH 315) Health, Culture, and Society 3(3-0)

Cross-cultural concepts and approaches to health are studied. A holistic analysis of medicine as a cultural system as opposed to a biological one. Prerequisite: ANTH 100 or SOC 101. (AN)

SOC 316 (ANTH 316) Age, Culture and Society 3(3-0)

Cross-cultural concepts and approaches to age are studied. A holistic analysis of the life course focusing on societal and cultural perceptions. Prerequisite: ANTH 100 or SOC 101. (AN)

SOC 321 (CRIM 321, ANTH 321) Cross-Cultural Perspective on Crime 3(3-0)

An examination of crime in non-western societies with a comparion to crime and punishment in modern American society. Prerequisite: ANTH 100 or SOC 101 or CRIM 101. (AN)

SOC 324 Race & Ethnic Relation 3(3-0)

Social, political and historical conditions under which segregation, racial/ethnic hierarchies and r/e conflict emerge, and the institutions through which boundaries and hierarchies are produced and reproduced in the U.S. (F)

SOC 325 (WS 325) Gender And Society 3(3-0)

Analysis of how gender as a social construct influences institutions, interaction & lived experience in a diverse society.The intersection of race,ethnicity, class & sexualities is viewed through the lens of gender & culture. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or WS 100. (AN)

SOC 326 Social Stratification 3(3-0)

Inquire into inequalities of wealth, power, and the consequence for individuals and society. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or SOC 201. (AN)

SOC 352 (PSYC 352) Social Psychology 3(3-0)

General and applied psychological principles of the individual's interaction with a group. Prerequisite: PSYC 100. (AN)

SOC 357 (ANTH 357, CRIM 357) Immigration 3(3-1)

SOC 358 Film and Society 3(3-0)

An in-depth look at the images of social life and social relationships contained in popular movies. (AN)

SOC 361 (CRIM 361) Cannabis Policy 3(3-0)

The purpose of this course will be to explore the fast-evolving realm of cannabis policy, focusing primarily on the United States. (S)

SOC 374 (CRIM 374) Crime in Film 3(3-0)

Employ theoretical perspectives to better understand motivations of Hollywood criminals and the peculiar aspects of a society with an insatiable appetite for crime as "entertainment". (AN)

SOC 376 (CRIM 376) Crime & Society in Science Fiction 3(3-0)

SOC 378 Rock 'n' Roll and Rebellion 3(3-0)

The course provides a social historical analysis of the development and impact of an important form of contemporary popular culture - rock 'n' roll music. (AN)

SOC 404 Poverty and Inequality in the U.S. 3(3-0)

Poverty in the United States, its measurement and extent, perpetuating conditions, lifestyle and anti-poverty programs. (AN)

SOC 405 (CRIM 405) Law & Society 3(3-0)

The origins and functions of law; the social organization of legal institutions and decisions; the relationship of law to morality, justice and social change. (S)

SOC 408 Science, Technology, and The Future 3(3-0)

Social and structural implications of science and technology as they affect society. (AN)

SOC 418 (CRIM 418) Crime, Drugs and Social Policy 3(3-0)

This course examines the ways in which crime and drug policy is formulated, articulated, implemented, and evaluated. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or CRIM 101. (AN)

SOC 426 (CRIM 426) Collective Violence and Rioting 3(3-0)

SOC 428 (HIST 428, WS 428) Women & Work 3(3-0)

Examines historical and contemporary issues for women of various economic, social, and ethnic groups, especially in the US; examines gender ideologies about paid, unpaid work. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing or permission of instructor. (AN)

SOC 432 Organization Theory 3(3-0)

Prevailing theoretical model of large organizations and suggested alternatives. (AN)

SOC 435 The Interviewer's Craft 3(3-0)

Introduces the variety of qualitative methods used in the social sciences for conducting research studies, gathering data and interpreting and analyzing research findings with a focus on interviewing techniques. (AN)

SOC 450 Soc of Mental Health and Suicide 3(3-0)

Examines the social conditions that influence mental health and suicide in the United States and the psychosocial processes that link social experiences to psychological health. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or SOC 352 or PSYC 352. (AN)

SOC 452 Sociology of the Self 3(3-0)

Examination of the self and society within sociological theory. Prerequisite: SOC 101 or ANTH 100 or SOC 352 or PSYC 352. (AN)

SOC 453 Inside-Out Prisoner Exchange 3(3-0)

SOC 490 Special Projects (1-3 V)

Projects identified by each faculty member in concert with his/her interests. Prerequisite: Sociology major and junior or senior. (AN) Repeatable (99).

SOC 491 Special Topics (1-3 V)

Special Topics. (AN) Repeatable (99).

SOC 492 Research (1-3 V)

Qualitative and quantitative methods and designs in sociological research. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing and permission of instructor. (AN)

SOC 494 Field Experience (1-12 V)

Practical on-the-job experience in an agency setting. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing and permission of instructor. (F,S) Repeatable (99).

SOC 495 Independent Study (1-10 V)

Independent Study. Prerequisite: Previous work in sociology and permission of instructor. (AN) Repeatable (99).

Womens Studies (WS)

Undergraduate Courses

WS 100 Introduction to Women's Studies 3(3-0)

An interdisciplinary course examining women's lives and roles through socio-economic, political, historical and biological perspectives. Introduces feminist theories and gender as a structure and process. (F, S) (Gen Ed: SS) (CC)

WS 105 (ANTH 105, PSYC 105, SOC 105) Understanding Human Diversity 3(3-0)

Americans live in a complex and diverse society. This course examines the nature, impact and strategies for dealing with diversity in personal and social contexts. (AN)

WS 211 (PSYC 211) Women and Society 3(3-0)

Statistical overview of the current status of women, followed by examination of theories concerning equality of the sexes. Prerequisite: PSYC 100. (F)

WS 212 (PSYC 212) Psychology of Diversity 3(3-0)

To raise awareness of social inequities, promote cultural competency & appreciation of differences. (AN)

WS 230 (NSG 230) Women, Health and Society 3(3-0)

Introduction to women's health issues and a basic understanding of how women's health has been influenced historically, culturally and by socio-economic factors. (AN)

WS 231 (PSYC 231, SOC 231) Marriage and Family Relationships 3(3-0)

WS 235 (MC 235) Women and Media 3(3-0)

The historical and cultural implications of the mass media's portrayal of women and the extent of their media participation from colonial to contemporary times. (AN)

WS 241 (ENG 241) Women in Literature 3(3-0)

Intensive study of literature written by women, in historical, cultural, and critical contexts. Prerequisite: ENG 102. (AN)

WS 291 Special Topics (1-3 V)

Special Topics. (AN) Repeatable (99).

WS 301 Theories of Intersectionality 3(3-0)

Examination of gender, sexuality, race, class, and other variables connecting thoery to activism. Exploration of how multiple identities intersect to create a whole. (AN)

WS 305 (SOC 305, CRIM 305) Women & Crime 3(3-0)

WS 306 (CS 306) La Chicana 3(3-0)

A social, cultural, and historical overview of the Chicana experience and contributions. (F, S)

WS 308 Global Feminisms 3(3-0)

Examination of the global dimensions of women's organizing and policymaking, drawing on both historical and contemporary examples. Exploration of global debates regarding contemporary feminism. (AN)

WS 325 (SOC 325) Gender And Society 3(3-0)

WS 330 (MC 330) Gender and Film 3(3-0)

A discussion course which examines gender roles in theatrical and documentary film while considering the perspective of producers, actors, and spectators and salient film theories. Prerequisite: Upper division standing in MC or Women's Studies. (AN)

WS 335 (ENG 335, COMR 335) Gender and Communication 3(3-0)

This course examines the ways that gender affects communication behaviors and helps develop an awareness of the processes that affect gender socialization and stereotyping. (AN)

WS 341 (CS 341) Chicana Writers 3(3-0)

Survey of Chicana writers from the early 1900's to the present. Along with the literature, aspects of history, sociology and politics will be incorporated. (AN)

WS 401 (CS 401) Third World Feminisms 3(3-0)

This course focuses on Third World women's challenging views of global feminism and feminist representations of 'other' women. (AN)

WS 407 (CRIM 407) Family Violence 3(3-0)

WS 428 (HIST 428, SOC 428) Women & Work 3(3-0)

WS 455 (CRIM 455) Hate Crimes 3(3-0)

WS 485 Capstone 3(3-0)

Students will develop a project in which they will develop and execute a research assignment related to ethnicity, gender, or diversity. Prerequisite: Senior level standing and permission of the instructor. (AN)

WS 490 Special Projects (1-3 V)

Allows one or more students to conceptualize, create, and complete a project relating to women's studies, under supervision of faculty member(s) approved by WS program. Prerequisite: WS minor and junior or senior standing and approval of WS curriculum committee. (AN) Repeatable (6).

WS 491 Special Topics (1-3 V)

Special Topics. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing with adequate preparation or permission of instructor. (AN) Repeatable (99).

WS 492 Research (1-3 V)

Research project selected by student and supervised by a faculty member with the approval of WS. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Prerequisite: WS minor and junior or senior standing and approval of WS curriculum committee. (AN) Repeatable (6).

WS 494 Field Experience (2-6 V)

Application of the WS disciplinary framework to an off-campus volunteer work experience, under the supervision of a faculty member approved by WS. Prerequisite: WS minor and junior or senior standing and approval of WS curriculum committee. (AN) Repeatable (6).

WS 495 Independent Study (1-3 V)

Independent Study. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. (AN)

WS 498 Internship (2-6 V)

Application of the WS disciplinary framework to a work experience, under the direction of the selected site and a faculty member approved by WS. Prerequisite: WS minor and junior or senior standing, and approval of WS curriculum committee. (AN) Repeatable (6).

2020-2021 Catalog

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Sociology, Criminology, & Anthropology Department

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Sociology (SOC)

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Womens Studies (WS)

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