Courses

Sociology of the Family

SOC 207

Social Science & Education

Credits: 3

Students will learn about and better understand family structure and its relation to society by using sociological methods and concepts. This course examines the diversity of U.S. families, using cross-cultural views to encourage students to analyze contemporary issues such as gender roles, the formation and dissolution of families, employment and family conflicts, domestic violence, and social policies. Prerequisite: SOC 101. Prerequisite or Corequisite: ENG 101