Course List
Roanoke College - Courses Offered - Sociology
SOCI 101 A
Title: Introduction to Sociology
Instructor: Dr. Shannon L. AndersonBlock: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room: TRT 306
Units: 1
Catalog Description: An introduction to the field of sociology with an emphasis on the study of social groups and how they influence human behavior and society. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
SOCI 101 B
Title: Introduction to Sociology
Instructor: Dr. Lane M. DestroBlock: 1
Time: M/W/F 8:30AM-9:30AM
Room: TRT 306
Units: 1
Catalog Description: An introduction to the field of sociology with an emphasis on the study of social groups and how they influence human behavior and society. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
SOCI 101 C
Title: Introduction to Sociology
Instructor: Dr. Lane M. DestroBlock: 2
Time: M/W/F 9:40AM-10:40AM
Room: TRT 306
Units: 1
Catalog Description: An introduction to the field of sociology with an emphasis on the study of social groups and how they influence human behavior and society. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
SOCI 215 A
Title: Social Movements
Instructor: Dr. Marit A. BerntsonBlock: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room: MILL 012
Units: 1
Catalog Description: Study of the social and political context of social movements. Topics include conditions hindering or facilitating movements, organization, participation and recruitment, framing, tactics and strategies, influence of the state and other movements, and social change. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
SOCI 229 A
Title: Sociology of Sex and Gender
Instructor: Dr. Shannon L. AndersonBlock: 11
Time: T/TH 1:10PM-2:40PM
Room: TRT 306
Units: 1
Comments: TAKE SOCI-101 OR INQ-260SO OR INQ-260SOG OR INQ-260SOW
Catalog Description: An introduction to a critical approach to examining the social construction of sex, gender, and sexuality. Topics of studyinclude classical and current perspectives onsex, gender, and sexuality; significant emphasison the social construction of gender inequality;and the role of social institutions such asfamily, work, the economy, and media in shapingmultiple expereinces of gender and genderrelations in society. Attention is also given toheterosexism and other systems of inequalitydealing with sexuality. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
SOCI 234 A
Title: Social Problems
Instructor: Dr. Daniel SarabiaBlock: 6
Time: M/W/F 2:20PM-3:20PM
Room: TRT 306
Units: 1
Comments: TAKE SOCI-101 OR INQ-260SO OR INQ-260SOG OR INQ-260SOW
Catalog Description: An exploration of the interconnectedness of manyof our society's most pressing social issues thatcontextualizes them in patterns of socialorganization at global, societal, and locallevels. This course provides a conceptual frame ofreference for defining and analyzing majorcontemporary social problems. Lecture: 3hrs/wk.
SOCI 237 A
Title: Deviant Behavior
Instructor: Ms. Diane V. BroganBlock: 2
Time: M/W/F 9:40AM-10:40AM
Room: TRT 207
Units: 1
Comments: TAKE SOCI-101 OR INQ-260SO OR INQ-260SOG OR INQ-260SOW
Catalog Description: An examination of the concept of deviance and the various sociological perspectives on deviant behavior. Sociological, biological, and psychological theories of causation are used to study behaviors such as drug addiction and alcoholism, deviant sexual behavior, and mental illness. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
SOCI 238 A
Title: Juvenile Delinquency
Instructor: Ms. Diane V. BroganBlock: 5
Time: M/W/F 1:10PM-2:10PM
Room: TRT 106
Units: 1
Comments: TAKE SOCI-101 OR INQ-260SO OR INQ-260SOG OR INQ-260SOW
Catalog Description: An analysis of the nature and types of juvenile offenses, sociological theories of delinquency and causation, and an examination of the juvenile justice system. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
SOCI 251 A
Title: Research Methods
Instructor: Dr. Shannon L. AndersonBlock: 4
Time: M/W/F 12:00PM-1:00PM
Room: TRT 306
Units: 1
Catalog Description: An examination of the research techniques used by sociologists. Attention is given to research design, survey research, sampling, field research, experimental research, and the ethics of research. Understanding the basics of research and mastery of research skills are both emphasized. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
SOCI 252 A
Title: Data Analysis
Instructor: Dr. Lane M. DestroBlock: 3
Time: M/W/F 10:50AM-11:50AM
Room: TRT 106
Units: 1
Catalog Description: An examination of the basic skills involved in the descriptive and inferential analysisof social research data, including andintroduction to analysis using computer software.Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
SOCI 323 A
Title: Health, Illness, and Healing
Instructor: Dr. Chad T. MorrisBlock: 4
Time: M/W/F 12:00PM-1:00PM
Room: TRT 207
Units: 1
Catalog Description: An analysis of the social context of health, illness, and healing including the influence of the social environment on disease and illness patterns, interaction among health care providers and patients, and types of health care systems. Special focus is given to social inequalities in the American health care system. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
SOCI 323 B
Title: Health, Illness, and Healing
Instructor: Dr. Chad T. MorrisBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Catalog Description: An analysis of the social context of health, illness, and healing including the influence of the social environment on disease and illness patterns, interaction among health care providers and patients, and types of health care systems. Special focus is given to social inequalities in the American health care system. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
SOCI 329 A
Title: Global Perspectives on Family
Instructor: Dr. Meeta MehrotraBlock: 7A
Time: M/W 2:20PM-3:50PM
Room: TRT 106
Units: 1
Comments: SOCI 101 and one 200 level SOCI course or permission.
Catalog Description: Family is often defined as a cultural universal;that is, it is an institution found in almost allsocieties, yet the forms it takes, its impact onthe individual and society, and its relationshipswith other social institutions vary. This coursetakes comparative and transnational approaches tounderstand some of this diversity in familypatterns and practices around the world. (1)
SOCI 334 A
Title: Criminology
Instructor: Dr. Kristi L. HoffmanBlock: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room: TRT 207
Units: 1
Comments: SOCI 101 and one 200-level SOCI course or permission.
Catalog Description: An analysis of the social causes of crime and criminal behavior with a focus on drug, property, white collar and violent crime. Theoretical explanations of criminal behavior and a critique of selected aspects of the American criminal justice system are discussed. Programs for crime prevention and rehabilitation are examined. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
SOCI 337 A
Title: Environmental Sociology
Instructor: Dr. Daniel SarabiaBlock: 5
Time: M/W/F 1:10PM-2:10PM
Room: TRT 306
Units: 1
Catalog Description: An examination of the interrelationships between societies and their environments, and an analysis of sociological aspects of environmental problems. This course will focus on the population and organizational aspects of environmental problems as well as elements of social change involved with environmental social action. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
SOCI 353 A
Title: Social Theory
Instructor: Dr. M. Gilbert DunnBlock: 11
Time: T/TH 1:10PM-2:40PM
Room: TRT 106
Units: 1
Catalog Description: An examination of the ideas and important contributions of major sociological theorists to the discipline of sociology. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
SOCI 365 A
Title: The Information Society
Instructor: Dr. M. Gilbert DunnBlock: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room: TRT 106
Units: 1
Catalog Description: An examination of theory, research, and debate concerning the nature of and change in information in contemporary society. Topics covered will include traditional and critical theory, information theory, theories of mass communication andmass society, innovation and diffusion as well as postindustrial and post modern perspectives. Media ethics, privacy controversies, and policy implications arealso considered. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
SOCI 405 A
Title: Independent Study & Research
Instructor: Dr. Shannon L. AndersonBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1/2
Comments: take soci-353
Catalog Description: A supervised research project or extensive literature review.
SOCI 405 C
Title: Independent Study & Research
Instructor: Dr. Chad T. MorrisBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1/2
Comments: take soci-353
Catalog Description: A supervised research project or extensive literature review.
SOCI 406 A
Title: Independent Study & Research
Instructor: Dr. M. Gilbert DunnBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: take soci-353
Catalog Description: A supervised research project or extensive literature review.
SOCI 406 B
Title: Independent Study & Research
Instructor: Dr. Shannon L. AndersonBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: take soci-353
Catalog Description: A supervised research project or extensive literature review.
SOCI 416 A
Title: Community Internship
Instructor: Ms. Diane V. BroganBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Catalog Description: Practical experience in a social service agency, correctional facility, health institution, business, or other community setting in which sociology is applied. May not be used to fulfill the 300-level or above requirement for the major or minor.
SOCI 416 B
Title: Community Internship
Instructor: Dr. Chad T. MorrisBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Catalog Description: Practical experience in a social service agency, correctional facility, health institution, business, or other community setting in which sociology is applied. May not be used to fulfill the 300-level or above requirement for the major or minor.
SOCI 416 C
Title: Community Internship
Instructor: Dr. M. Gilbert DunnBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Catalog Description: Practical experience in a social service agency, correctional facility, health institution, business, or other community setting in which sociology is applied. May not be used to fulfill the 300-level or above requirement for the major or minor.
SOCI 416 D
Title: Community Internship
Instructor: Dr. Marit A. BerntsonBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Catalog Description: Practical experience in a social service agency, correctional facility, health institution, business, or other community setting in which sociology is applied. May not be used to fulfill the 300-level or above requirement for the major or minor.
SOCI 454 A
Title: Seminar
Instructor: Dr. Kristi L. HoffmanBlock: 11
Time: T/TH 1:10PM-2:40PM
Room: TRT 207
Units: 1
Comments: SOCI 353 and senior status.
Catalog Description: A capstone course for the sociology major that includes an in-depth review and analysis of major themes within sociology.
SOCI 496 A
Title: Honors Project
Instructor: Dr. M. Gilbert DunnBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Catalog Description: A program of independent study culminating in a paper, artistic creation, or performance.
