• SOC 3111: Research Methods

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Introduces the research methods and designs by which Sociologists father and analyze data, including the common research methods of interviews, surveys, and observation, among others. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain the choices available to social researchers. 2. Explain 'do s' and 'don'ts' when employing a particular approach to collecting or analyzing data. 3. Identify how research methods connect with research questions. 4. Explain how adopted skills from training in research methods are transferable. 5. Describe the seriousness and ramifications of social research that is incorrectly employed. 6. Identify the contrast between quantitative, qualitative, and mixed method research. 7. Investigate research methods associated with social class, race, ethnicity, and/or economic issues. Prerequisite: SOC 1010 OR CJ 1010 AND MATH 1040 (Grade C- or higher).
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• SOC 3112: Social Statistics

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Students will learn to use and interpret statistical analysis. Includes descriptive statistics (i.e., frequency distributions, graphs, central tendency, variability), examination of relationship between variables (bivariate regression, correlation), and a discussion of inferential statistics (t-test, ANOVA, chi-square). **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain key statistical concepts such as logic of statistical influence, estimation with intervals, and testing for significance. 2. Interpret basic statistics and statistical output correctly, effectively, and in different contexts. 3. Compute basic statistics. 4. Conduct introductory-level data analysis using SPSS. 5. Think critically about data-based claims within and beyond academia. Prerequisites: SOC 1010 AND MATH 1040 (both Grade C or higher). SP
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• SOC 3113: Survey Research and Data Analysis

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Survey Research is designed to prepare students to understand, conduct, and analyze surveys and present the findings. This course will be particularly useful to assist students who are considering, planning or currently working on research projects with a survey component. Upon the completion of the course, students should be able to decide whether and when surveys are appropriate means of data collection, have a good idea of how to put together a survey, conduct basic quantitative analysis of survey data, and report the findings. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain the fundamentals of regression analysis, including dummy variables and interactions; nonlinear relationships; and indirect effects. 2. Exhibit the ability to diagnose and remedy issues in regression models. 3. Exhibit ability to apply appropriate regression techniques to study a research topic of their own interest. Prerequisite: SOC 1010 (Grade C or higher). SP
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• SOC 3114: Qualitative Research Methods

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Introduces students to the many types of qualitative research methods within sociology. Students will learn about and actively administer field work and interview techniques among other types of methods. The collection, analysis, and interpretation of gathered data will be emphasized. Course offered in rotation. Consult class schedule. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the place of qualitative methods in the overall canon of sociological research. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of the ethics surrounding the use of qualitative research methods. 3. Demonstrate an understanding of qualitative research methods as ways of gathering and analyzing empirical data in a systematic fashion. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of objects, symbols, self, mind, and society as the major concepts used by symbolic interactionists for understanding human behaviors. 5. Demonstrate an ability to apply the above symbolic interactionist concepts to specific empirical arenas. Prerequisite: SOC 1010 (Grade C or higher).
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• SOC 3140: Sociological Theory

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Examines the variety of perspectives and theories unique to Sociology as a discipline which provide differing perspectives of social structure, culture, and interaction. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the ideas, people, and events that are generally thought to be important by theoretical sociologists. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of the sociology not only as a scientific discipline but as a theoretical one as well. 3. Demonstrate an understanding of the various theoretical perspectives sociologists use to understand the human condition. Prerequisite: SOC 1010. FA
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• SOC 3435: Globalization

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Examines and critiques the historical origins, economic and technological foundations, institutional arrangements, ideological underpinnings, collective movements, and controversial outcomes of 'transnationalism', and 'globalization.' Sociological analysis emphasizes macro-level institutions that shape globalization and social conflicts arising from its effects. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain the theories of globalization. 2. Explain the basic elements of a global economy. 3. Exhibit the ability to Identify the significance of political globalization: power, transnational politics, global governance and the state. 4. Explain how the relationship between globalization, culture, and global communications are interrelated. 5. Exhibit the ability to describe the seriousness and ramifications of transnational social movements/transnational civil society---transnationalism, transnational communities, and transnational families. 6. Exhibit the ability to identify how globalization is influencing women/gender issues. 7. Illustrate the ability to analyze social problems that are being realized---transnational migration/globalization and race/ethnicity. 8. Exhibit the ability to investigate global-local linkages: the new global inequalities---global supernumeraries. Prerequisite: SOC 1010 (Grade C or higher). FA (odd)
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• SOC 3440: Sociology of Religion

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  This course is designed to familiarize students with important sociological theories and empirical research on religion. Students will learn how religion intersects with other major social institutions such as family, politics, and education. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain the classical and contemporary theories in the sociology of religion. 2. Explain how religion is measured and studied in sociological research. 3. Critically analyze sociological research on religion and apply their knowledge to address questions of their own interest. Prerequisites: SOC 1010 (Grade C or higher). FA
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• SOC 3520: Sociology of Mental Health and Illness

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  This course provides an in-depth overview of sociological approaches to mental health and illness and helps students understand how mental health and illness is created and shaped by social forces. The course explores various conceptualizations of mental health and illness with an emphasis on the measurement of mental disorders, how social factors such as social class, ethnicity, gender, marital status, and age influence the causes and responses to mental distress, and various aspects of mental health systems and policies. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Compare sociological theories on mental health and illness and compare them to biological and psychological perspectives. 2. Identify the methodological issues with measurement of mental health and illness. 3. Demonstrate an understanding of social correlates and risk factors associated with mental health and illness. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of mental health systems and policies in the United States and how labeling and stigma shape social responses to mental illness. Prerequisites: SOC 1010 (Grade C or higher).
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• SOC 3550: Organizations in Society

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Examines the culture and structure of formal organizations: organizational forms; bureaucracies; coordination of work; organizational control, autonomy and control, culture, conflict, diversity, and change. Sociological theories about modern organizations and the impact of new technologies will be examined. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Exhibit the ability to explain the basic components of the theoretical perspectives in a given societal organizational form. 2. Explain the Relational Organizational Form. 3. Explain the Bureaucratic Organizational Form. 4. Explain the Coordination of Work. 5. Exhibit the ability to describe the autonomy and control that exists in a given society. 6. Exhibit the ability to identify the variables that are present in a given organizational culture. 7. Exhibit the ability to analyze organizational conflict and what and why certain factors encourage disruption in an organization. 8. Explain how to investigate diversity within organizations associated with social class, race, ethnicity, and/or economic issues. 9. Explain how organizational learning and change are utilized in a given society. 10. Explain how new technologies, social media, and emerging communities will likely effect current and future organizations. Prerequisite: SOC 1010. FA
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• SOC 3560: Deviance and Social Control

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Introduces the various perspectives and theories dealing with deviance and social control, including an examination of the ways in which people perceive and deal with what are seen as cultural norms. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate an ability to identify the ideas, people, and events that are generally thought to be important by sociologists of deviance and social control. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of sociology as a scientific discipline i.e. the gathering and analyzing of empirical data in a systematic fashion and how such a science is used to study deviant behavior. 3. Demonstrate an understanding of basic sociological theoretical concepts relating to deviance such as conflict, functionalism, symbolic interactionism, labeling, and differential association. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of the major creators of sociological theories. Prerequisite: SOC 1010.
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