| SOCI1301 | Introduction to Sociology | A study of the basic concepts, principles, and processes used to analyze the structure and functions of society. |
| SOCI1301HS | Introduction to Sociology | A study of the basic concepts, principles, and processes used to analyze the structure and functions of society. For Honors Scholar Academy students only. |
| SOCI1302 | Social Problems | A study of the major social problems in contemporary American society and an analysis of proposed approaches that attempt to address them. |
| SOCI2303 | Statistics for the Social Sciences | Introductory course including elements of probability to support statistical theory. Topics include theoretical distributions, discrete and continuous variables, and tests of hypotheses. Suggested for majors in the social and behavioral sciences. TI-... |
| SOCI2303HS | Statistics for the Social Sciences | Introductory course including elements of probability to support statistical theory. Topics include theoretical distributions, discrete and continuous variables, and tests of hypotheses. Suggested for majors in the social and behavioral sciences. TI-... |
| SOCI2390 | Independent Study in Sociology | Independent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses (juniors or seniors only). |
| SOCI3190 | Independent Study in Sociology | Independent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses (juniors or seniors only). |
| SOCI3291 | Independent Study in Sociology | Independent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses (juniors or seniors only). |
| SOCI3302 | Juvenile Delinquency | A study of deviant behavior by the legal minors in contemporary society, factors and conditions contributing to delinquency, control and treatment of offenders, and programs for prevention. |
| SOCI3305 | Internship in Sociology I | A supervised field placement with a Christian or secular social agency. This course provides the student with an opportunity of integrating theory and classroom learning with actual field experience. The placement may be at the individual, family gro... |
| SOCI3306 | Study of Aging | An examination of aging in relation to sociology, psychology, biology, law, political science, literature, religion, recreation, and health. Special emphasis is placed on an understanding of gerontology from a Christian perspective. |
| SOCI3309 | Social Work | A survey of the field of social work. Students will become acquainted with the principles of the helping process within the broad field of social services. |
| SOCI3311 | Marriage and Family Systems | In this course, students will learn the historical development and principal conceptualizations of marital and family systems theory. Students will learn the theories, therapeutic processes, and techniques involved in treating marriage, family, and r... |
| SOCI3312 | Drug and Alcohol Problems | The philosophical, economic, political, social, and psychological dimensions of drug and alcohol problems will be examined. |
| SOCI3315 | Introduction to Forensic Psychology | In this course students will learn the history of forensic psychology and how it differs from other forensic sciences. Students will cover a variety of topics including: careers in forensic psychology, profiling, interviewing and interrogation, eye w... |
| SOCI3330 | Death and Dying | An examination of issues in the field of death awareness approached from a biblical perspective and based on biblical truth. Interactions between the dying individual and family, friends, and professionals are analyzed. Emphasis is placed on the soci... |
| SOCI3390 | Independent Study in Sociology | Independent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses (juniors or seniors only). |
| SOCI4190 | Independent Study in Sociology | Independent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses (juniors or seniors only). |
| SOCI4290 | Independent Study of Sociology | Independent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses (juniors or seniors only). |
| SOCI4301 | Race and Ethnicity | Examines the theories and operational definitions of race and ethnic relations in the social sciences within a biblical framework. Evaluates programs for the reduction of prejudice, discrimination, and racism. Analyzes historical and contemporary sta... |
| SOCI4302 | Sociological Theory | A critical survey of the foremost paradigms in contemporary sociological theory. The course emphasizes the historical intellectual location of major theoretical traditions, especially the works of Durkheim, Marx, and Weber. Contemporary schools of th... |
| SOCI4303 | Social Psychology | An analysis of behavior of individuals in group processes with special attention to the sociocultural context of behavior. |
| SOCI4304 | Social Change | An analysis of viewpoints concerning social change, including the study of collective behavior and social movements as they reflect the changing structure and function of society. |
| SOCI4305 | Sociology of Religion | Religions exist within societies and among social groups. This course will study the social aspects of religion and the way religion influences and is influenced by society and culture. |
| SOCI4307 | Criminology | The course considers the idea of crime and community from social, psychological, and sociological perspectives. The social patterns, characteristics, and causes of crime will be examined along with theories of control and treatment. |
| SOCI4310 | Human Trafficking | This course is designed to help students gain a better understanding of contemporary human trafficking and modern day slavery. The roles that entities such as government, the media, faith-based organizations, organized crime, and culture play in this... |
| SOCI4311 | Urban Sociology | A study of the nature, structure, and functions of urban society. Emphasis is placed on the development of cities and problems of modern cities. |
| SOCI4316 | Human Growth and Development | A course in developmental psychology that focuses on physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and personality development from conception to death within a context of basic theories of development. |
| SOCI4317 | Research Methods | The course is designed to introduce the student to the scientific method of research. Topics covered include the philosophy/logic of research, hypothesis testing, the construction of concepts, sampling, data gathering, and data analysis. Completion o... |
| SOCI4320 | Special Topics in Sociology | Concentrates on specialized areas of sociology. May be repeated for credit when content changes. Grade replacement for special topics courses may only be accomplished under special topics courses with the same topic and content. |
| SOCI4330 | Victim and Victimization | This course is designed to address the sources of violence and its influences on people and society. Students can see the causes of victimization from different perspectives. It examines the social environmental factors that cause victimization, rela... |
| SOCI4332 | Crisis Intervention | This course examines the field of crisis intervention from a multi-disciplinary perspective including law enforcement, human services, psychology, and sociology. The evaluation and application of crisis intervention techniques, methods, and concepts... |
| SOCI4357 | Understanding East Asian Civilization and Culture | For students involved in cultural immersion, this course provides an exploration of basic components of local culture and the heritage of civilization of a designated host country in East Asia, including an appreciation for history, religion, festiva... |
| SOCI4359 | Travel Study in East Asia | Discover the vibrant culture, history and society of East Asia, with a particular travel focus on one East Asian country. This travel study course introduces students to important cities, major historical sites, and different cultural regions. In add... |
| SOCI4394 | Independent Study in Sociology | Independent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses (juniors or seniors only). |
| SOCI4490 | Independent Study in Sociology | Independent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses (juniors or seniors only). |