SOC 100. Principles of Sociology. (3)
Available as a 9-month or 10-week course
Description: An introduction to sociology. Gives an understanding of theories and research on social structures, processes, and problems.
Course Requirements: 10 assignments, 1 examination
Instructor: Melinda Messineo, associate professor of sociology

SOC 228. Globalization and the Third World. (3)
Available as a  10-week course
Description: Examines t he process of globalization especially as it occurs in the Third World. Social problems affecting the Third World, social change models,
and ideologies are also discussed.
Course Requirements: 9 assignments, 1 exam
Instructor: Ione Y. DeOllos, associate professor of sociology

SOC 241. Deviance. (3)
Available as a 9-month or 10-week course
Description: Overview of theory and research on deviance.
Course Requirements: 9 assignments, 2 examinations
Instructor: Ione Y. DeOllos, associate professor of sociology

SOC 242. Social Problems. (3)
Available as a 9-month course or 10-week course
Description: Discussion and analysis of current social problems within American society. Examines political, economic, and social dimensions of problems, their causes, and possible solutions.
Course Requirements: 6 assignments
Instructor: David C. Morris, emeritus professor of sociology

SOC 260. Society and the Individual. (3)
Available as a 9-month course
Description: Analysis of the interaction between people and their social environment. Examines the effects of groups and society of individuals. Prerequisite: SOC 100 or permission of the instructor.
Course Requirements: 7 assignments, 1 examination
Instructor: David C. Morris, emeritus professor of sociology

SOC 312. Leisure.  (3)
Available as a 9-month or 10-week course
Description: Focuses on recreation, hobbies, media consumption, sports, folk arts, high culture, travel, and leisure industries. Quality of life issues and effects on the natural environment are also discussed. Prerequisite: SOC 100 or permission of the instructor.
Course Requirements:10 assignments, 1 project, 1 exam
Instructor: Melinda Messineo, associate professor of sociology

SOC 380. Sociological Research Methods. (3)
Available as a 9-month course
Description: Examines the basic principles of conducting and analyzing sociological research. Prerequisite: SOC 100 or permission of the instructor.
Permission: Course requires permission. The ILP office will attempt to obtain the permission for you. Make sure to indicate why you want to take this course via Independent Learning in the appropriate section of your online registration form.
Course Requirements: 8 assignments, final project
Instructor: David C. Morris, emeritus professor of sociology

SOC 382. Applied Social Statistics. (3)
Available as a 9-month course or 10-week course
Description: Calculation, application, and interpretation of statistics used in social and behavioral sciences. Prerequisite: SOC 100 or permission of the instructor.
Permission: Course requires permission. The ILP office will attempt to obtain the permission for you. Make sure to indicate why you want to take this course via Independent Learning in the appropriate section of your online registration form.
Course Requirements: 10 assignments, 3 examinations
Instructor:  Lisa Pellerin, Associate Professor of Sociology

SOC 402. Sociological Theory. (3)
Available as a 9-month course
Description: Focuses upon sociological theories of the 19th and 20th centuries. Modern society, contemporary events, and probable future trends are examined in terms of major sociological theories. Prerequisite: SOC 100 or permission of the instructor.
Permission: Course requires permission. The ILP office will attempt to obtain the permission for you. Make sure to indicate why you want to take this course via Independent Learning in the appropriate section of your online registration form.
Course Requirements: 14 assignments, 1 paper
Instructor: Ione Y. DeOllos, associate professor of sociology

SOC 421. Racial and Cultural Minorities in the United States (3)
Available as a 10-week course
Description: Examines the causes and consequences of prejudice and discrimination toward minority groups in America.
Prerequisite: SOC 100 plus 6 SOC hours, or permission of the instructor.
Course Requirements: 9 assignments, 2 exams
Instructor: Ione Y. DeOllos, associate professor of sociology

SOC 424. Family. (3)
Available as a 9-month or 10-week course
Description: Advanced topics in the sociology of the family.
Prerequisite: SOC 100 plus 6 SOC hours, or permission of the instructor.
Course Requirements: 8 assignments, 1 paper
Instructor: Mellisa Holtzman, associate professor of sociology

SOC 431. Aging and the Life Course. (3)
Available as a 9-month course
Description: Examines the effects of social and cultural factors on the aging process including an analysis of policies and programs designed to meet the needs of older adults. Prerequisite: SOC 100 or permission of the instructor.
Course Requirements: 8 assignments, 1 book review and final paper
Instructor: David C. Morris, emeritus professor of sociology