SOC 400: Internship. The internship offers experiential learning wherein students are assigned to research and agriculture extension mentors. The objective is to encourage careers in agriculture through direct experience. Credit: 3 semester hours.

SOC 403/PSY 403: Social Psychology. A study of social and individual dynamics, social roles, attitude formation and change with emphasis on behavioral variation and social control. Prerequisite(s): PSY 200 and SOC 203, or consent of instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours.

SOC 405: Sociological Theory. The social, cultural, and intellectual foundations of sociological theory. Prerequisite: Junior classification in Sociology. Credit: 3 semester hours.

SOC 423: Criminology. The latter prerequisite may be taken concurrently. A study of criminology from the classical schools to the present, with special units on the professional criminal and white collar crime. Prerequisite: SOC 203. Credit: 3 semester hours.

SOC 428: Applied Sociology. Prerequisite: Junior classification in Sociology. Examination of a broad range of perspectives for the application of sociological principles and techniques to human environmental problems and conditions. Credit: 3 semester hours.

SOC 430: Child Welfare Services. An historical analysis of child welfare as an institution and an in-depth study of programs, policies, practices and their impact on children, youth and families. Credit: 3 semester hours.

SOC 431: Social Change. A seminar in which students present and defend independently developed projects on the dynamics of change. Prerequisites: SOC 203. Open to seniors only. Credit: 3 semester hours. SOC 490, 491, 492: Sociological Practicum I, II, III. A directed reading, research, or pre-professional working-learning experience for selected students in sociology. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Credit: 1-6 semester hours.

SOC 490: Sociology Practicum I. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. A directed reading, research, or pre/professional working/learning experience for selected students in sociology. Credit: 1 semester hours.

SOC 491: Sociology Practicum II. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. A directed reading, research, or pre/professional working/learning experience for selected students in sociology. Credit: 1 semester hours.

SOC 492: Sociology Practicum III. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. A directed reading, research, or pre/professional working/learning experience for selected students in sociology. Credit: 1 semester hours.

SOC 499: Senior Colloquium. Prerequisite: Senior Classification. This course is designed to develop analytical skills, interpretation and research; and to nurture intellectual self/reliance and critical thinking. Credit: 3 semester hours.

SOW 201: Career Choices in Social Work. An overview of professional practice for potential Social Work majors. Exposes students to various professional roles and encourages examination of Social Work as a career. Credit: 3 semester hours.

SOW 210: Alcohol and Substance Problems. This course addresses issues relating to alcohol and other substances. Special emphasis is placed on cultural and socio-economic facts that impact substance abuse. Credit: 3 semester hours.