HIS-102 Modern Western Civilization (3 credit hours)
The rise of industrialism, nationalism, socialism, and science. The role of imperialism, Fascism, and Communism as challenges to traditional Western culture. The study of contemporary Western culture and its role in the modern world.

  

HIS-214 American History to 1876 (3 credit hours)
The emergence of the federal system, democracy, states’ rights, nationalism, territorial expansion, slavery and civil war, reconstruction.

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POL-210 International Politics (3.00 credit hours)

An introduction to world politics. A survey of current issues and trends in major regions and the principles of interactions among nations,

blocs, international organizations, and multinational corporations.  

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RES-104 Religious Ethics and Social Issues (3 credit hours)

This is an introductory course in ethical reflection which explores contemporary social issues from a variety of religious and philosophical traditions. Issues covered pertain to personal concerns such as sexuality, marriage, and reproduction, as well as broader societal issues regarding our economic lives and the environment.  

 

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SOC-332 Human Sexuality (3credit hours)

The research literature on sexual interests, behaviors and relationships is reviewed through study of the changing practices and perceptions of sexuality in America. Topics include the cultural construction of sex, the process of learning to be sexual, sexual deviance, the influence of marriage, and the interplay between sex and power in our society. Recognition of both risks and rewards associated with sexuality provides the context for studying controversial policies in society. Also offered as HED 332. 

SOC-335 Race and Ethnic Relations (3 credit hours)

Patterns of relationship among racial and ethnic groups in the United States are analyzed. This course explores inequalities of wealth, power, and status along with the persistence of racism, movements to advance civil rights and efforts by groups to maintain social boundaries. Current trends in intergroup relations are discussed to explore how changing demographic racial patterns may affect future definitions of race and ethnicity. Prerequisite: At least 3 credit hours in 200-level SOC. 

SOC 446 Drugs and Society (3 credit hours)  

Selected topics in sociology.  For more information, click here.

SOC 448 Sociology of Zombies

SOC-496 Applied Research (3 credit hours)

This capstone course for the Sociology or Criminology major is an opportunity for students to use their sociological imaginations to formulate solutions to the problems that face our world today. Students in Criminology will complete a placement with a community or government agency in law enforcement or a related field. Students in Sociology may complete a placement with a community or government agency or complete a significant research project on a topic approved by the instructor. All students will utilize sociological or criminological theories, literature, methods and data to explore a macro-level social problem related to their field experience or to write a final paper on their research. Findings of the semester long project will be presented to sociology faculty, students, and the broader Meredith Community. Prerequisites: SOC 280, 374, and either MAT-245 or MAT-248 or PSY-200.

 

Term	Section Name	Title	Faculty	Cred.	Bldg.	Rm.	Days	Start Time	End Time
Full Summer	SOC-496-A	Applied Research	Brown	3
First Six Week	HIS-214-A	American History to 1876 (Online)	Varley	3	Online
First Six Week	RES-104-A	Religious Ethics (Online)	Benko	3	Online
First Six Week	SOC-332-A	Human Sexuality (Online)	Brown	3	Online
First Six Week	SOC-446-A	Drugs and Society (Online)	Brown	3	Online
First Three Week	HIS-102-A	Modern Western Civilization (Online)	Varley	3	Online
Second Six Week	POL-210-A	International Politics (Online/ hybrid course)	Martinson	3	JOY	234
Second Six Week	RES-104-B	HN Religious Ethics (Online)	Benko	3	Online
Second Six Week	SOC-335-A	Race & Ethnic Relations	Brown	3	Online
Second Six Week	SOC-448-A	Sociology of Zombies (Online)	Brown	3	Online

 

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Visit the Religious and Ethical Studies website: http://www.meredith.edu/religion/

Visit the Sociology website: http://www.meredith.edu/sociolog/default.htm