Sociology (SOC)
Sociology
Sociology (SOC)
The mission of the sociology courses within the Social Science Department at Ozarks Technical Community College is to educate students in the science of sociology, a “human” science that places the study of human behavior in the context of groups, cultures and societies. The intent of the mission is to enable students to incorporate social context in understanding and responding to events that occur globally, in the U.S. and in their everyday lives, now and in the future
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| SOC-101 Introduction to Sociology
This course is an inquiry into the nature of society, the foundation of group life, institutions, structure of society and the role of the individual as a group member. Emphasis on implications for social change is encouraged.
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3-3-0 |
| SOC-200 Cultural Diversity
This course is designed to broaden the student’s awareness of the cognitive knowledge and skill necessary to effectively interact with and/or serve a culturally diverse population. This course focuses on contemporary issues of gender, class, race, sexual orientation, religious and ethnic experiences in American life. The course develops skills in recognizing diversity within social systems from a tri-dimensional perspective: individual, group and organizational. This course requires students to understand the organizational and managerial aspects of cultural diversity in order to compete within the workplace and within our global world. Prerequisite: SOC 101. |
3-3-0 |
| SOC-210 Urban Sociology
This course is an inquiry into the origin and practice of urban sociology. The course explores theories of urbanization, urbanization of the United States, contemporary urban problems, and global urban development. This course partially fulfills Social/Behavioral Science requirement. Prerequisite: SOC 101. |
3-3-0 |
| SOC-225 Sociology of Family
This course is an exploration into the structural diversity of family including social construction and historical change, social location, current issues in marriage and family, and the family as a primary group of interpersonal relationships structured by gender roles. Prerequisite: SOC 101. |
3-3-0 |
| SOC-250 Service Learning in the Community: Making Sociology Real
This course combines community service with classroom instruction to develop the student’s critical and reflective thinking skills. Students are involved in a process of volunteering, journaling and reflecting that is meaningful for advancing sociological understanding as well as making a difference in the community and the student’s personal life. Prerequisite: SOC 101. |
3-1-4 |