Division of Social Sciences

BASIC COURSES

Socio 101
General Sociology
This course introduces you to the promise and excitement of Sociology. Sociology explores all social relations and seeks to understand why people create the societies they inhabit, behave as they do, and what they can do to take charge of their common destiny more effectively. This course explores the central paradox of sociological analysis: how human social life is shaped by relatively enduring and stable social institutions, and how these institutions are created by human beings.

Socio 114
Philippine Contemporary Social Issues
A critical discussion of contemporary social issues in the Philippines using sociological perspectives, theories, and social science research methods.
Prerequisite: Socio 101

Socio 122
Rural Sociology
The course highlights the link between the organization of resource-based industries and the social characteristics of rural communities. It also brings into focus rural-urban differences in aspects such as healthcare and development.
Prerequisite: Socio 101

Socio 126
Urban Sociology
This course deals with the comparative studies of urban communities, the nature and consequences of urbanization.
Prerequisite: Socio 101

Socio 102
Social Organization
Analysis of the main forms of social organization in simple and complex societies; principles of integration and disintegration of social groups
Prerequisite: Socio 101

Socio 160
Population Studies
Description and analysis of population aggregates; world population growth; population problems and theories; the inter- relation of population and social structure.
Prerequisite: Socio 101

Socio 181
Quantitative Methods in Social Science Research
Introduction to the principles and methods of quantitative research; the different techniques and skills in generating, handling and analyzing quantitative data.
Prerequisites: Socio 101, Stat 102

Socio 182
Qualitative Methods in Social Research
Introduction to variety of qualitative approaches in investigating the social world; the underlying principles and methods of qualitative research; the different techniques of generating qualitative data (i.e., textual analysis, participant observation, focus group discussions, and in-depth interviews); different qualitative data analyses; and other necessary skills in handling qualitative data (ethical concerns and researcher bias).
Prerequisites: Socio 101 or CO1 for nonmajors

Socio 183
Course Title: Survey Methods of Social Research
Introduction to the skills and resources needed to design and conduct a survey.
Prerequisites: Socio 101 or CO1 for nonmajors

Socio 193
Sociological Theories 1
Introduction to the major classical social theorists and their works.
Prerequisite: Socio 101

Socio 194
Sociological Theories II
Introduction to the works of major contemporary sociologists.
Prerequisite: Socio 193

Socio 197
Sociology of Health (Special Topics in Sociology)
Introduction to medical sociology concepts and in analysis of contemporary medical issues using the different sociological perspectives
Prerequisite: Socio 101

Socio 197
Media Sociology (Special Topics in Sociology)
Analysis of Media as a social institution
Prerequisite: Socio 101

Socio 199.1
Course Title: Sociological Research 1
Exploration to the strategies and techniques for sociological research, including the planning and formulation of research design.
Prerequisites Socio 101

Socio 199.2
Sociological Research II
Integrative course in which students undertake an approved research proposal including the conduct of data collection and analyses, research results presentation, and writing of a research paper.
Prerequisite: Socio 199.1

SOCIOLOGY ELECTIVES

Socio 103
The Family
Theories and research on the family as a social institution.
Prerequisite: Socio 101

Socio 140
Socialization and Group Interaction
The course emphasizes the relationship of socialization to social control and how these phenomena impact social groups and organizations.
Prerequisite: Socio 101

Socio 142
Sociology of Deviant Behavior
Introduction to the world of deviance and the analysis of contemporary deviant-related issues using the different sociological perspectives
Prerequisite: Socio 101

Socio 149
Race and Ethnic Relations
The nature and problem of racial and ethnic contracts. Study of intersocietal majority-minority relation, group conflict, prejudice and cooperation.
Prerequisite: Socio 101