The study of social psychology by focusing on friendship. We will study friendships between individuals and groups, applying social psychological theories of interaction processes. By the end of this course, students should be able to apply social psychological ideas to analyze the real-life friendships they encounter.

Every Year - Scheduling unknown.

Fundamental principles of social science research and related research design. Structured to develop students' abilities to think clearly, critically, and logically about social science issues through the scientific evaluation of empirical issues and evidence.

This version of the course will be taught as writing intensive, which means that the course will include substantial and ongoing writing assignments that a) relate clearly to course learning; b) teach the communication values of a discipline—for example, its practices of argument, evidence, credibility, and format; and c) prepare students for further writing in their academic work, in graduate school, and in professional life. The written assignments will result in a significant and diverse body of written work (the equivalent of 6000 words or 25 pages) and the instructor (and/or the teaching assistant assigned to the course) will be closely involved in student writing, providing opportunities for feedback and substantive revision.

Course will not be offered on a regular basis.

An introduction to the logic, interpretation, and estimation of quantitative methods as they are commonly used in sociology and the other social sciences. The course begins with hypotheses and measurement and ends with correlation and regression analysis. Emphasis is on interpretation, application, and the hands-on use of statistical software.

Every Year - Scheduling unknown.

An introduction to the main research methods used in sociology and the other social sciences. Exploration of surveys, experiments, qualitative interviews, fieldwork, and mixed- methods approaches. Emphasis is placed on basic logic, general strengths and weaknesses, and a critical analysis of applications of each method in published sociological research.

Every Year - Fall Spring.

The social factors that shape behavior and self-concept; theories such as behaviorism, symbolic interactionism, Freudian psychology, cognitive social psychology, and critical approaches. Topics include emotions, human development, and authenticity and sincerity in the postmodern age.

Every Year - Scheduling unknown.

Overview of higher education as an institution. Focuses on students, faculty, and the organizational characteristics of colleges and universities. Topics cover the structure and culture of higher education and range from socialization and stratification to achievement, attrition, and athletics.

Writing intensive. This course requires a significant amount of writing and provides students with feedback on their writing.

Every Year - Scheduling unknown.

Pivotal sociological theorists from classic theorists such as Marx, Weber, and Durkheim to the present.

This version of the course will be taught as writing intensive, which means that the course will include substantial and ongoing writing assignments that a) relate clearly to course learning; b) teach the communication values of a discipline for example, its practices of argument, evidence, credibility, and format; and c) prepare students for further writing in their academic work, in graduate school, and in professional life. The written assignments will result in a significant and diverse body of written work (the equivalent of 6000 words or 25 pages) and the instructor (and/or the teaching assistant assigned to the course) will be closely involved in student writing, providing opportunities for feedback and substantive revision. (This is an example of the range and kinds of writing assignments.)

Scheduling for this course has not yet been determined.

Examination of sociological theories and research about non-routine collective behavior such as panics, riots, crazes, cults, fashions, fads, legends, rumors, protests, disasters, and social movements. It examines the role of resources, emotions, identities, social networks, and technology in shaping non-institutionalized collective action.

Course will not be offered on a regular basis.

The relationship between society and the nature and extent of American punishment over time. Theories of and justifications for punishment.

This course will be taught 95% or more online.

Scheduling for this course has not yet been determined.

Topics include doctor-patient interactions; complementary and alternative medicine; the training and work of physicians; the work of allied health fields (e.g., nurses); hospitals, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes; the problem of pricing health care and the role of markets; and efforts to reform health care in the United States.

Every Year - Scheduling unknown.