Oklahoma State University

735

SOC 5213 Techniques of Population Analysis Prerequisites: Graduate standing.

SOC 5283 Advanced Qualitative Sociological Research Prerequisites: SOC 5273 or consent of instructor.

Description: Examination of primary techniques and statistics employed in studies of population characteristics. Examination of sources of demographic data, methods employed in the collection and analysis of data on population characteristics, composition and change. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Sociology SOC 5223 Culture, History and World Systems Prerequisites: Admission to Graduate College and international studies program. Description: The modern world system and its new social formations resulting from increasing globalization. Examination of cultural, socio- economic, and political changes in developed and developing societies. Modern societies, their historical developments, the cultural politics of difference, and the re-emergence of ethnic groups worldwide. Existing theoretical models of change for profit and non-profit organizations. Same course as INTL 5223. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Sociology SOC 5243 Social Research Design Prerequisites: SOC 3113; SOC 4133 or equivalent; graduate standing. Description: Techniques in design, data collection, and interpretation of data for sociological research. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Sociology SOC 5263 Quantitative Analysis of Social Research Prerequisites: SOC 3133; SOC 4133 or equivalent; graduate standing. Description: Advanced techniques in sociological research and data analysis focusing on the formulation of substantive research questions and application of a variety of research procedures to answer such questions. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Sociology SOC 5273 Qualitative Research Methods Description: Examination of ethnographic studies and implementation issues connected with qualitative research. Research project required. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Sociology

Description: Intensive examination of advanced qualitative research in sociology. Requires students to design and implement their own qualitative sociological research projects under the guidance of the instructor. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Sociology SOC 5323 Seminar on Collective Behavior and Social Movements Prerequisites: Graduate standing. Description: Examination of major theoretical and empirical approaches employed in the study of social movements. Exploration of problems on the nature and current theories of social movements including individual versus group approaches. Grassroots resistance, community organizing, political conflicts, and revolutions. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Sociology SOC 5333 Global Population and Social Problems Prerequisites: Graduate standing. Description: Study in world, regional and national population characteristics, changes and associated problems and cultural influences. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Sociology SOC 5343 Sociology of Law and Punishment Description: Advanced study in the sociology of law and punishment. Focus on both classical and contemporary sociological and legal research. An interdisciplinary and comparative approach is also emphasized. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Sociology SOC 5463 Seminar in Environmental Sociology Description: Critical overview of contemporary developments in environmental sociology. Environment concern, disasters, health issues, risk assessment, and environmental conflict. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Sociology