Texas: A Multicultural Society (3) Study of selected ethnic groups and their contributions to the development of Texas and the nation. Three hours of lecture per week.

Black Perspectives in Sociology / Ethnic Studies in Society (3) Presentation and discussion of the nature and character of society and the presence of ethnic groups within the social order. Three hours of lecture per week.

School Sociology (3) Critical analysis of the character and nature of education in complex societies: relationship to political, economic, and cultural processes; impact on individual and community behavior and development; the learning process; and the classroom as a social system. Three hours of lecture per week.

Social Psychology (3) Basic concepts of social psychology with emphasis on the interrelations among individuals, society, and its sociocultural subsystems. Three hours of lecture per week.

Presentation of theoretical perspectives that influence family studies and a discussion of the forces external and internal to the family that impact its structure, process, and function. Emphasis placed on Black families and the establishment and development of a family unit.

Ethnic Groups in Society (3) Presentation of the works and critical analysis of a variety of issues that concern the group life of African Americans. Three hours of lecture per week.

Designed to take stock of the knowledge accumulated regarding the social and psychological consequences of community life. Examination of the historical background of cities and the three main sociological theories of urbanism with speculations about the urban future.

Social Stratification (3) Examination of the various types of social stratification and their effects on human behavior and life chances. Three hours of lecture per week.

Descriptive and simple inductive statistics, selected mathematical topics, and orientation to computer applications in the analysis of sociological data.

Study of selected social theories and their major contributions to the field of Sociology.

Study of quantitative and qualitative research techniques for data collection and analysis.

Juvenile Delinquency and Juvenile Justice (3) Discussion of the major theoretical notions which attempt to explain juvenile delinquency; the development of the juvenile justice system; and various strategies of delinquency, including diversion programs. Three hours of lecture per week.

Study of human societies and culture. Emphasis placed on ethnographic anthropological research.

Consideration of the requirements specified by the scientific method and the hazards encountered when this method is not followed. Examination of common purpose of research, alternative research designs, sampling, and several techniques for collecting data.

Sociology of Work (3) Presentation and analysis of the social and cultural determinants of the experiences of Mexican-Americans in society. Three hours of lecture per week.

Independent study in theoretical and applied sociology designed to allow juniors and seniors to work independently on topics of special interest not covered in depth in course offerings.

Critical analysis and evaluation of the major theoretical perspectives (structural functionalism; conflict Marxian; and symbolic interactions, exchange, and ethnomethodology) that dominate the field of sociological explorations.

Designed for seniors who will demonstrate their knowledge and skills in the discipline of sociology by developing a publishable work applying sociological knowledge and experience systematically to a specific social issue.

Women in Society (3) Examination of changing gender roles and the effects on the social and cultural status of women. Three hours of lecture per week.