Historical grades cover up to five years through the selected term. Grade sorting prioritizes courses with at least 100 letter grades.
SURVEY OF SOCIOLOGY introduces American sociology, its subfields, theoretical traditions, and research methods.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Chad Goldberg, Jason Nolen : The course requires significant writing as a Comm B class. Workload is manageable if you attend lectures and complete readings, with three exams and no quizzes.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026C&ESOC/SOC 211 introduces basic sociological principles and discusses key perspectives on society, groups, and social change.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course is lecture and reading-heavy, requiring students to take notes on verbal content not found on slides for tests.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Covers classical sociological theory including Marx, Durkheim, and Weber.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course requires significant reading, with some texts described as confusing. Grading typically includes attendance, reading reflections, and take-home exams that demand consistent engagement with the assigned material.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026SOCIOLOGY OF LAW examines the social origins, processes, and effects of law and legal institutions.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Alfonso Morales: Reviewers reported excessive reading and writing requirements initially, though the actual workload was reduced by reading only three books.
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Spring 2022–Fall 2025SOC 134 examines inter-group relations, racism, discrimination, and white privilege, covering historical backgrounds and contemporary challenges of racial and ethnic minorities in the US.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course typically involves three to four papers and three to four non-cumulative exams with no final. Readings can be lengthy, and success requires attending lectures and completing assigned readings to prepare for tests.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026SOC 441 covers theoretical explanations of criminal behavior, crime measurement, and evaluation of criminological research and policy.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Tests cover lecture content rather than the textbook, making readings optional for exam preparation, though they may aid understanding.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026SOC 681 is a mentored individual research and study course for students completing Honors in the Major.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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SOC 691 is a mentored individual research course for students completing a senior thesis.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history