Sociology (SOCL)
SOCL 1100 Principles of Sociology. (Formerly 100) Fundamental concepts in the scientific study of human society, culture and personality, with special study of the social organization of groups and institutions. IAI S7900. 3 semester credit hour/s.
Designation: Individuals, Organizations, and Societies (QIO)
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer Terms)
MESA
MESA
SOCL 1195 Research Practicum. (Formerly 195) Participation in on-going departmental research. 1-3 semester credit hour/s.
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer Terms)
SOCL 2000 Cultural Anthropology. (formerly ANTH 2200) This course is a survey course of the world's diversity of cultures. This diversity includes values, norms of behavior and, ultimately, the meaning of "human nature." By examining the wide range of cultures and cultural behavior we can learn that there are different ways of being human. Often, because our way of life seems so natural and "fits" us so well, we mistakenly assume that all people should be some sort of variation of what/who we as Americans are. But, as this course will demonstrate, there is tremendous variation yet commonality in the way humans solve problems, organize themselves and place meaning on life and the unknown. IAI S1901N. 3 semester credit hour/s.
Designation: Individuals, Organizations, and Societies (QIO); Global
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Periodically)
MESA (Typically Offered: Periodically)
MESA (Typically Offered: Periodically)
SOCL 2100 Sex and Gender in Society. Explores the social construction of gender in U.S. society. The course examines how gender structures and is reproduced through our social interactions, institutions, and policies. Special attention will be given to the construction and contestation of femininities, masculinities, and multiple gender identities in conjunction with social factors such as race, class, and sexuality. 3 semester credit hour/s.
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Periodically)
MESA (Typically Offered: Periodically)
MESA (Typically Offered: Periodically)
SOCL 2205 Racial and Ethnic Groups. (Formerly 205) The nature of prejudice. Studies of ethnic relations in America and other societies. Cross-listed as CJUS 2205/SOCL 2205. Students may not earn credit in both CJUS 2205 and SOCL 2205. IAI S7903D. 3 semester credit hour/s.
Designation: Individuals, Organizations, and Societies (QIO)
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Spring Term)
MESA (Typically Offered: Periodically)
MESA (Typically Offered: Periodically)
SOCL 2213 Health Aspects of Aging. (Formerly 213) Focuses upon the normal aging process in American Society including biological, psychological and health aspects. Emphasis is placed on health services, health maintenance, and contemporary issues with respect to the elderly population. 3 semester credit hour/s.
Designation: -
Campus: LISLE
MESA (Typically Offered: Periodically)
MESA (Typically Offered: Periodically)
SOCL 2231 Medical Sociology. (Formerly 231) Analysis of social factors in relation to health and disease. Organization of health professions and institutions. 3 semester credit hour/s.
Designation: Individuals, Organizations, and Societies (QIO)
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Periodically)
MESA
MESA
SOCL 2234 Sociology of Sport. (Formerly 234) Examines social and cultural factors affecting organized sport, including gender, race, the role of money and media coverage in athletics, and the importance of athletics to small communities. 3 semester credit hour/s.
Campus: LISLE
SOCL 2235 Sociology of Popular Culture. (Formerly 235) Studies the role of popular culture in communicating ideas about society, including deviance, gender, social class, and race. Examples that will be studied include films, tattoos and body piercing, and myths, legends, and popular fiction. 3 semester credit hour/s.
Campus: LISLE
MESA (Typically Offered: Periodically)
MESA (Typically Offered: Periodically)
SOCL 2240 Social Problems. (Formerly 240) Effects of social change, disorganization and value conflict on family life, mental health, ethnic relations, crime and delinquency, related topics. Prerequisite: SOCL 1100. IAI S7901. 3 semester credit hour/s.
Designation: Individuals, Organizations, and Societies (QIO)
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Spring Term)
MESA (Typically Offered: Periodically)
MESA (Typically Offered: Periodically)
SOCL 2250 Basic and Applied Statistics. (Formerly 250) Acquaints students with descriptive statistical techniques (including measures of central tendency and variability, correlation, regression and large and small sample estimation) as well as inferential statistical procedures (t, z and ANOVA designs, nonparametric tests and multiple regression). Focus will be on how these statistical procedures can be directly applied to real-life situations. Prerequisite: "C" or better in MATH 1105, MATH 1108 or MATH 1110. Students may not earn credit in both CJUS 2250, PSYC 2250, and SOCL 2250. 3 semester credit hour/s.
Designation: Computational, Mathematical, and Analytical (QCM)
Campus: MESA (Typically Offered: Periodically)
SOCL 2252 Research Practicum. (Formerly 252) Goal of the course is to develop the student's research skills in a particular field (Psychology, Sociology or Criminal Justice) by involving him/her in an actual research project under the direction of a faculty member. Students will meet with the instructor on a regular basis and will write both a preliminary proposal and final paper in APA style, the latter to include identification of the subject of the study, a review of the literature, statement of a working hypothesis, construction of necessary operational definitions, delineation of variables, a description of the population (and sample) and statistical tests if appropriate. Prerequisite: Successful completion of basic skills courses. 3 semester credit hour/s.
Designation: -
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms)
SOCL 2265 Introduction to Social Work and Social Services. (Formerly 265) Values and history that underlie social work issues; discussion of the profession of social work and its concern with human welfare areas and field of service. IAI CRJ901. 3 semester credit hour/s.
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Fall Term)
MESA
MESA
SOCL 2270 Marriage and the Family. (Formerly 270) Family system and its changing relationships to contemporary society. Structures, value orientation and personality patterns, role and status interrelationships. Cross listed as PSYC 2270/SOCL 2270. Prerequisite: SOCL 1100. Students may not earn credit in both PSYC 2270, and SOCL 2270. IAI S7902. 3 semester credit hour/s.
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Annually)
MESA (Typically Offered: Periodically)
MESA (Typically Offered: Periodically)
SOCL 2290 Social and Cultural Change. (Formerly 290) Analysis of large scale historical change, the succession of types of societies and the emergence of the contemporary world. Evolution of social institutions (the family, religion) and speculation about significant future change. 3 semester credit hour/s.
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Annually)
MESA (Typically Offered: Periodically)
MESA (Typically Offered: Periodically)
SOCL 2291 Selected Topics in Sociology. (Formerly 291) According to the interests of the sociology majors. 1-3 semester credit hour/s. Course Repeatable. Maximum number of units allowed: 15.
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Periodically)
MESA (Typically Offered: Periodically)
MESA (Typically Offered: Periodically)
SOCL 2400 Serial Killers. The course examines theoretical explanations, social factors and evolution of serial killers. 3 semester credit hour/s.
Campus: MESA (Typically Offered: Periodically)
SOCL 3246 Alcoholism and Substance Abuse. Introductory course regarding the effects of substance abuse on the individual, family, and society. Examines concerns related to the identification, treatment, and prevention of substance abuse in the United States. Students may not earn credit in both PSYC 3246, and SOCL 3246. 3 semester credit hour/s.
Designation: Writing Intensive
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Periodically)
MESA (Typically Offered: Periodically)
MESA (Typically Offered: Periodically)
SOCL 3301 Social Welfare Services and Policies. (Formerly 301) Survey of social work agencies. Application of social systems to public and voluntary social welfare services. Prerequisite: SOCL 2265. 3 semester credit hour/s.
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Annually)
MESA (Typically Offered: Periodically)
MESA (Typically Offered: Periodically)
SOCL 3306 Correctional System. (Formerly 306) Theory and research relating to treatment, incarceration and rehabilitation of the offender. Prerequisite: CJUS 2260. Students may not earn credit in both CJUS 3306, and SOCL 3306. IAI CRJ911. 3 semester credit hour/s.
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Annually)
SOCL 3310 Social, Psychological and Cultural Aspects of Aging. (Formerly 310) This course examines social, psychological and cultural aspects that impact the aging process. An analysis of the individual and society, explorations of changes in roles and status, intergenerational relationships, sociocultural differences and intrapsychic dynamics will be explored. Students may not earn credit in both PSYC 3310, and SOCL 3310. 3 semester credit hour/s.
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Fall Term)
MESA (Typically Offered: Periodically)
MESA (Typically Offered: Periodically)
SOCL 3320 Gender, Crime & Justice. (Formerly 320) Studies how gender shapes experiences of victimization, participation in criminalized behavior, and interactions with the criminal legal system. Cross-listed as CJUS/CRIM/SOCL 3320. Students may not earn credit in both CRIM 3320 and SOCL 3320. 3 semester credit hour/s.
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms)
MESA (Typically Offered: Periodically)
MESA (Typically Offered: Periodically)
SOCL 3321 Crime and Delinquency. (Formerly 321) Social and psychological factors related to crime, theories of crime and delinquency, police and court systems and correctional institutions. Pre-requisite: CJUS 2260. Students may not earn credit in both CJUS 4321 and SOCL 3321. IAI CRJ912. 3 semester credit hour/s.
Designation: Writing Intensive
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Fall Term, Even Years)
SOCL 3340 Inside/Out Transformative Justice. The Inside-Out Transformative Justice course brings together students from Benedictine University and students from Sheridan Correctional Center for a semester-long class at Sheridan Correctional Center. Throughout the semester, Benedictine students will learn as peers alongside incarcerated students as we study issues related to crime, harm, and models of justice. 3 semester credit hour/s.
Designation: Learning Community
Campus: LISLE
SOCL 3344 International Criminology. A comparison of criminology and the Criminal Justice System in the United States with that of other countries. Cross-listed as CJUS/CRIM/SOCL/PSYC 3344. 3 semester credit hour/s.
Designation: Global
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Spring Term, Odd Years)
SOCL 3352 Research Practicum. (Formerly 352) Goal of the course is to develop the student's research skills in a particular field (Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, or Criminal Justice) by involving him/her in an actual research project under the direction of a faculty member. Students will meet with the instructor on a regular basis and will write a scholarly paper in APA style, the latter to include identification of the subject of the study, a review of the literature, statement of a working hypotheses, construction of necessary operational definitions, delineation of variables, a description of the population (and sample) and statistical tests if appropriate, results of the study and a discussion on the results of the study. Student will present the results of the study at a scholarly meeting. Cross-listed as CRIM/CJUS/PSYC/SOCL 3352. 3 semester credit hour/s.
Designation: Engaged Learning
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms)
MESA (Typically Offered: Periodically)
MESA (Typically Offered: Periodically)
SOCL 3356 Clinical Practicum/Lab. Focus is on teaching interpersonal and primary-level skills of empathy, listening, and interviewing to the introductory-level helping professional. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior in Psychology or Sociology program. Students may not earn credit in both CJUS 3356, PSYC 3356, and SOCL 3356. 4 semester credit hour/s.
Designation: Writing Intensive; Engaged Learning
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer Terms)
MESA
MESA
SOCL 3371 Death and Dying. (Formerly 371) Dynamics of the grief process, the care of the terminally ill and the needs of survivors in the sociological and psychological context of death. 3 semester credit hour/s.
Campus: MESA (Typically Offered: Periodically)
SOCL 3373 Group Processes. (Formerly 373) Introduces theory and components of group process. Opportunities to participate in functioning groups for decision making and practicing of newly developed skills. Prerequisite: SOCL 3356. Students may not earn credit in both PSYC 3373 and SOCL 3373. 3 semester credit hour/s.
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Periodically)
MESA
MESA
SOCL 3375 Violence in America. (Formerly 375) The threat of violence is a significant concern for individuals in many societies. In this course, violence will be studied as a social phenomenon. Topics of particular concern include: family violence, gang violence, terrorism, and homicide. Students may not earn credit in both CJUS/CRIM 3375 and SOCL 3375. 3 semester credit hour/s.
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Periodically)
MESA (Typically Offered: Periodically)
MESA (Typically Offered: Periodically)
SOCL 3391 Topics in Sociology. (Formerly 391) Relevant topics according to the needs and interests of the criminal justice students. Prerequisite: SOCL 1100. 1-3 semester credit hour/s. Course Repeatable. Maximum number of units allowed: 15.
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Periodically)
MESA (Typically Offered: Periodically)
MESA (Typically Offered: Periodically)
SOCL 4350 Social Theory. (Formerly 3350) Origin and development of sociology through a study of the classic works of the 19th and 20th centuries. Prerequisite: SOCL 1100. 3 semester credit hour/s.
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Fall Term)
MESA (Typically Offered: Fall Term)
MESA (Typically Offered: Fall Term)
SOCL 4351 Research Methods in the Social Sciences. An analysis of various theoretical approaches to the study of social sciences as well as discussion and completion of the first two chapters of an original research design. Prerequisite: PSYC 2250 or SOCL 2250 or CJUS 2250 and Junior/Senior status. Students may only earn credit in one of the following: CJUS 4351, PSYC 4351, SOCL 4351. 3 semester credit hour/s.
Designation: Writing Intensive
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms)
MESA (Typically Offered: Periodically)
MESA (Typically Offered: Periodically)
SOCL 4392 Social Work Internship. (Formerly 392) This internship provides experience in practice in a professional agency under the supervision of a trained practitioner. Each semester. Prerequisite: SOCL 3356, Consent of the program director and field placement director prior to the 10th week of the semester preceding the field placement, and GPA of 2.5 or better. 3-6 semester credit hour/s.
Designation: Engaged Learning
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms)
MESA (Typically Offered: Periodically)
MESA (Typically Offered: Periodically)
SOCL 4395 Senior Thesis. (Formerly 395) Completion of an original research project under faculty supervision, involving either an original survey design, case study, qualitative study, content analysis, or experimental analysis. Prerequisite: CJUS/SOCL/PSYC 4351 and senior status. Students who are double majoring can earn credit in any two of the following courses: CRIM 4395, PSYC 4395, SOCL 4395. Repeatable for up to 6 credits for students double majoring in two of PSYC/SOCL/CJUS/CRIM. Engaged Learning. 3 semester credit hour/s. Course Repeatable. Maximum number of units allowed: 6.
Designation: Engaged Learning
Campus: LISLE
MESA (Typically Offered: Periodically)
MESA (Typically Offered: Periodically)
SOCL 4397 Sociology Internship. (Formerly 397) Supervised experience in an on or off-campus setting related to the student’s interest in sociology. Prerequisite: SOCL 3356, Consent of the program director and Internship director prior to the 10th week of the semester preceding the field placement, and GPA of 3.0 or better. 3-6 semester credit hour/s.
Designation: Engaged Learning
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms)
MESA (Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms)
MESA (Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms)
SOCL 4398 Life Span Services Internship. (Formerly 398) Supervised experience in an off-campus assisted/independent living setting. Each semester. Prerequisite: SOCL 3356, and a GPA of 3.0 or better, consent of the program director and field placement director prior to the 10th week of the semester preceding internship. 3-6 semester credit hour/s.
Designation: Engaged Learning
Campus: LISLE (Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms)