Courses
Sociology

PVCC cannot guarantee course frequency; however, to aid in student planning, courses typically are offered as indicated below.

F = Offered fall semester   Sp = Offered spring semester
Su = Offered summer cr = Credit/credits
 
SOC 200 Principles of Sociology (F, Sp, Su, 3 cr)

Introduces fundamentals of social life. Presents significant research and theory in areas such as culture, social structure, socialization, deviance, social stratification and social institutions.

Lecture 3 hours per week.

SOC 252 Sociology Through Visual Media (F, 3 cr)

Demonstrates the complex intersection of social institutions and structures and individual behavior as portrayed through visual media by focusing on economics, education, class, race, gender, the justice system, the media and politics. Shows how social structures and behavior can result in forms of social stratification.

Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

3 credits

SOC 266 Race & Ethnicity (F, Sp, 3 cr)

Considers race and ethnicity as social constructs that deeply affect our personal experience and our social institutions. Examines the relationships of racial and ethnic groups with each other and with the larger society and the ways in which these relationships are constantly changing. Explores the experience of different groups and examines ideas of racial justice and equality. Introduces significant theoretical approaches to the study of race and ethnicity.

SOC 268 Social Problems (F, Sp, Su, 3 cr)

Applies sociological concepts and methods to analysis of current social problems. Includes delinquency and crime, mental illness, drug addiction, alcoholism, sexual behavior, population crisis, race relations, family and community disorganization, poverty, automation, wars and disarmament.

Lecture 3 hours per week.

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