(3 crs.) Sociological approaches to inequality and contemporary social issues regarding race, ethnicity, class, gender. Exploration of group norms, values, and dynamics; intergroup relations; multicultural diversity; social justice and change; social institutions. (Lec. 3/Online) (A2) (C3)

(3 crs.) Honors Section of SOC 100: Intro to Soc Perspective. Sociological approaches to inequality and contemporary social issues regarding race, ethnicity, class, gender. Exploration of group norms, values, and dynamics; intergroup relations; multicultural diversity; social justice and change; social institutions. (Lec. 3/Online) Pre: Overall GPA of 3.4 or higher. (A2)

(1 cr.) Cross-listed (SOC), APG 140X. Examine key causes and consequences of anti-black racism and white supremacy in the United States. Reflect and engage with a learning community on these issues. (Online) S/U only.

(3 crs.) Critical study of selected topics from a sociological perspective. Subject will vary according to the expertise of instructor. (Lec. 3) May be repeated with a different topic for a total of 6 credits.

(3 crs.) Examination of the social basis of self and behavior; emphasis on identity, motivation, attitude, social role, and the symbolic in social life. (Lec. 3)

(3 crs.) Examines the role of families in maintaining and changing society. Emphasis on demographic and historical changes in families, diversity of family structures and connections between the family and other institutions. (Lec. 3/Online) (A2)

(3 crs.) Introduction to social factors in the occurrence, distribution, and treatment of illness in society; critical analysis of the social organization of medicine in contemporary American society. (Lec. 3) (A2) (C3)

(3 crs.) Honors Section of SOC 224: Health, Illness, and Medical Care. Introduction to social factors in the occurrence, distribution, and treatment of illness in society; critical analysis of the social organization of medicine in contemporary American society. (Lec. 3) (A2) (C3)

(3 crs.) Cross-listed as (SOC), CCJ 230. Introduction to the study of crime and delinquency. Examines the meanings, perceptions, and measurement of crime. Survey of major theoretical explanations and their role in understanding crime patterns and policies. (Lec. 3/Online) (A2)

(3 crs.) Honors Section of SOC/CCJ 230: Crime and Delinquency. Cross-listed as (SOC), CCJ 230. Survey of the extent, distribution, trends and costs of delinquency and crime in the United States; examination of selected types of crime and delinquency; policy implications. (Lec. 3/Online) (A2)

(3 crs.) Cross-listed as (SOC), AAF 240. Relations among the various ethnic, religious, racial, and political minorities and majorities, with special reference to the United States. (Lec. 3) (C3) (A2)

(3 crs.) Explores sex and gender through a critical lens focused on social construction and institutions. Critically analyzes how gender organizes and impacts everyday life in the US. (Lec. 3/Online) (A2) (C3)

(3 crs.) A foundational course that examines theoretical and empirical explanations for social change through social movements, collective action and policy. Focus is on contemporary and historical inequalities and social justice. (Lec. 3/Online) Pre: Completed two 100-200 level Sociology courses, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit in SOC 250. (C3)

(3 crs.) Bridges introductory content with the more advanced theoretical and methodological content of upper-level courses. Reinforces academic skills for success in later courses. Introduces major and career options. (Lec. 3/Online) Pre: Two 100-200 level SOC courses, open only to SOC majors, or permission of instructor. (A2)

(3 crs.) Scientific method in sociological research; learn to construct and evaluate data-based arguments; topics include the nature of evidence, research design, principles and techniques of sampling, data collection and interpretation. (Lec. 3) Pre: Two 100-200 level SOC courses, open only to SOC and CCJ majors, or permission of instructor. Students may not take SOC 301 and SOC 440.

(3 crs.) Experiential course explores social and legal justice for juveniles in RI. Practice applying sociological concepts to analyze agency goals and programming efforts, exploration of career and internship opportunities. (Practicum) Pre: Permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Cross-listed as (APG), SOC, GWS 308. Comparative study of sustainable food systems and cultures focusing on the sociocultural dynamics of production, distribution, and consumption. Areas include comparative food systems, indigenous food cultures, gender and food, food equity, and food movements. (Lec. 3) Pre: sophomore standing.

(3 crs.) Honors Section of APG/SOC/GWS 308: Sustainable Agriculture and Food Cultures. (Lec. 3) Pre: 3.40 overall gpa and sophomore standing.

(3 crs.) Cross-listed as (SOC), APG 329. Examines the social, political, economic, and cultural dimensions of contemporary Mexico. Demographic composition, economic and political development, civil society and women's political participation, indigenous issues and rights, U.S.-Mexico relations and bilateral issues, and human rights. (Lec. 3) Pre: SOC course at the 200-level or APG 203.

(3 crs.) Cross-listed with (SOC) AAF 336. Examines dimensions and dynamics of inequality and implicit bias in social systems. Foundational theories of class, status, race, ethnicity, gender, citizenship, sexuality, and intersectionality. (Lec. 3) Pre: Two 100-200 level SOC courses, or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Cross-listed as (MAF) SOC 340. Introduction to environmental sociology, which studies the human-nature relationship and underlying causes of environmental problems. Particular attention given to applications of theory to marine and coastal issues. (Lec. 3) Pre: SOC 100 or MAF 100.

(3 crs.) Linkages between economic and family institutions. Effects of work on family and of family on work. Historical development of the linkages. Contemporary effects due to men's decreasing and women's increasing labor force participation. (Lec. 3) Pre: Two 100-200 level SOC courses, or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Introduces students to the basics of quantitative methods in sociology. Teaches techniques that sociologists and other social scientists use to summarize quantitative data obtained from empirical research. (Seminar) Pre: Two 100-200 level SOC courses, open only to SOC majors, or permission of instructor.

(1-3 crs.) Cross-listed as (APG), SOC 377. Introduces students to various aspects of college level teaching while working under the supervision of course instructors and/or faculty members in Anthropology or Sociology. (Practicum 1-3) Pre: Permission of instructor. Not for major credit. S/U only.

(3 crs.) Examination of the basic questions and issues that have been the focus of sociological thought; critical analysis of theoretical sociology with an emphasis on the contributions of sociological theory to understanding the structures and problems of modern society. (Lec. 3) Pre: SOC 290 and one 300 level SOC course, open only to majors, or permission of instructor

(3 crs.) Critical study of advanced selected topics. Subject varies according to the expertise of instructor. (Lec. 3) Pre: SOC 301 and 395, or permission of instructor. May be taken 3 times with a different topic for a maximum of 9 credits.

(3 crs.) Examine development of gender inequality. Critique of various theories explaining inequality. Sociological interpretation of theories of gender and intersectionality. (Seminar) Pre: SOC 242 and one 300 level SOC course, or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Cross-listed as (APG), SOC 415. Contemporary trends with a focus on migratory Latin Americans to the United States. Migration theories, unauthorized migration, anti-immigration discourses, gender dynamics, transnationalism, the internally displaced, and immigration policies. (Lec. 3) Pre: One 300 level SOC or APG course, or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Surveys the extent, distribution, trends, and costs of physical, emotional, and economic forms of family violence, state neglect, and victimization/trauma at individual, dyadic, and cultural levels. Approach is multidisciplinary. (Seminar) Pre: One 300 level SOC course, or permission of instructor. Approved for graduate credit.

(3 crs.) Cross-listed as (SOC), AAF 428. Critically examines the origin, nature, and consequences of institutional racism in the US. (Seminar) Pre: one 300-level sociology course or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Cross-listed as (SOC) PSY 430. Examination of cultural, social, and psychological processes on development, maintenance, and dissolution of intimate relationships. Emphasis on friendship patterns, dating and marital relationships, intimacy in nontraditional relationships. Emphasis on research. (Lec. 3) Pre: One 300 level SOC or 300 level PSY course, or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Cross-listed as (HDF), SOC 431. An analysis of families and interpersonal relationships of older adults. With attention to social, psychological, cultural, economic, and political factors. (Lec. 3) Pre: HDF 202 or SOC 301, or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Cross-listed as (SOC), LHR 432. Explores workplace and employment relations from a sociological perspective. Topics include work systems, worker alienation and organization, occupational identity, and the impacts of immigration, diversity, and globalization on the workplace. (Lec. 3) Pre: One 300 level SOC course, or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Cross-listed as (HDF), SOC 437. Seminar to investigate family roles, relationships, rights, and responsibilities as defined by the law. Emphasis on explicit and implicit family policy revealed in the various branches of law. (Seminar) Pre: HDF 200 and 230 or SOC 212.

(3 crs.) The use of age in assigning roles, age changes over the life course, and the implications of demographic changes; theories of aging, status and power, and relations between age groups. (Lec. 3) Pre: One 300 level SOC course, or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Critically analyzes class-based identities and inequalities in contemporary societies. (Lec. 3) Pre: One 300 level SOC course, or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Cross-list with (SOC), APG, GWS 475G. Explores the impact of inequalities of race, class, age, gender and sexuality on global variations in contraception, fertility, childbirth, and parenthood, and the ethical issues and social forces affecting reproduction. (Seminar) Pre: 300-level coursework in sociology, anthropology, gender and women's studies, or health studies; or permission of the instructor. (A2) (C2)

(3-6 crs.) Field experience in an approved government agency or non-profit; apply sociological concepts and methods to problems faced by the agency and/or its clients, exploration of career opportunities (Practicum) Service Learning. Pre: By permission of instructor only. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. S/U only.

(3 crs.) Integration/application of students' sociological knowledge and skills by examining their education from a sociological perspective. Reflexive analyses of higher education and students' preparation for participation in work and democracy. (Lec. 3/Online) Pre: SOC 290 and one 300 level SOC course, open only to SOC majors, or permission of instructor. (D1)

(3 crs.) Areas of special research not covered in other courses. May be taken as honors courses. (Independent Study) Pre: one 300-level sociology course and permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Areas of special research not covered in other courses. May be taken as honors courses. (Independent Study) Pre: one 300-level sociology course and permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Cross-listed as (PSC), SOC 505. Research design and methodologies associated with the evaluation of governmental programs and activities. (Lec. 3) Pre: STA 308 or equivalent or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Cross-listed as (EEC), MAF, PSC, SOC 595. Application of economic principles and research methods to understand the economics of environmental and natural resource management and poverty alleviation. (Lec. 3) Pre: EEC 528 or permission of instructor.