Spring 2026 Sociology

Location: 4112 BSB; Phone: (312) 996-3005.

Last generated: Tuesday, October 21 2025 08:30 AM CDT

NOTE: 500 level courses require graduate standing

SOC 100

Introduction to Sociology

3 hours. Individual and Society, and US Society course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture-Discussion.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
30139DIS - AD111:00 AM - 11:50 AMF1042SHKaiser, D; Luhr, SMeet on campus
16112DIS - AD303:00 PM - 03:50 PMF1042SHLuhr, S; Yoo, JMeet on campus
16114DIS - AD411:00 AM - 11:50 AMF1162SHColeman, C; Luhr, SMeet on campus
16115DIS - AD501:00 PM - 01:50 PMF1042SHLuhr, S; Yoo, JMeet on campus
16131DIS - AD603:00 PM - 03:50 PMF1162SHJeong, I; Luhr, SMeet on campus
28564DIS - AD701:00 PM - 01:50 PMF1152SHArikan, E; Luhr, SMeet on campus
30140DIS - AD804:00 PM - 04:50 PMF1032SHLuhr, S; Yoo, JMeet on campus
30141DIS - AD904:00 PM - 04:50 PMF1042SHArikan, E; Luhr, SMeet on campus
34322DIS - ADA09:00 AM - 09:50 AMF1152SHLuhr, S; Rodriguez Rico, MMeet on campus
28563DIS - ADC08:00 AM - 08:50 AMF1072LHLuhr, S; Rodriguez Rico, MMeet on campus
16119DIS - ADD02:00 PM - 02:50 PMF1152SHArikan, E; Luhr, SMeet on campus
16120DIS - ADE10:00 AM - 10:50 AMF1162SHLuhr, S; Rodriguez Rico, MMeet on campus
28566DIS - ADF10:00 AM - 10:50 AMF1042LHKaiser, D; Luhr, SMeet on campus
30138DIS - ADH09:00 AM - 09:50 AMF3072AHKaiser, D; Luhr, SMeet on campus
16126DIS - ADI02:00 PM - 02:50 PMF1042SHJeong, I; Luhr, SMeet on campus
16128DIS - ADJ10:00 AM - 10:50 AMF2122SHColeman, C; Luhr, SMeet on campus
38708DIS - ADL09:00 AM - 09:50 AMF1612BSBColeman, C; Luhr, SMeet on campus
38709DIS - ADM04:00 PM - 04:50 PMF1162SHJeong, I; Luhr, SMeet on campus
48850DIS - ADN08:00 AM - 08:50 AMF1192BSBMeet on campus
48851DIS - ADO09:00 AM - 09:50 AMF1192BSBMeet on campus
48852DIS - ADP11:00 AM - 11:50 AMF2072LHMeet on campus
16134LCD - AS110:00 AM - 10:50 AMMW2502BSBLuhr, SMeet on campus

SOC 105

Social Problems

3 hours. May be substituted for SOC 100 as a prerequisite for other sociology courses. Individual and Society, and US Society course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
39785LCD02:00 PM - 03:15 PMTR1452BSBClarno, AMeet on campus

SOC 120

Introduction to Asian American Studies

3 hours. Same as GLAS 120. Previously listed as SOC 125. Individual and Society, and US Society course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion and one Lecture.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
39131DIS - AD02:00 PM - 02:50 PMFA0032LCALee, LMeet on campus
39130LEC - AL02:00 PM - 02:50 PMMWA0032LCALee, LMeet on campus

SOC 201

Introductory Sociological Statistics

4 hours. Prerequisite(s): SOC 100 or SOC 105; and either MATH 090, MATH 105, or MATH 108 or the equivalent; or consent of the instructor. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Laboratory and one Lecture-Discussion.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
21313LAB - AB10:00 AM - 11:50 AMF41332BSBRudd, EMeet on campus
25359LAB - AB202:00 PM - 03:50 PMF41332BSBMeet on campus
16143LCD - AS03:00 PM - 04:15 PMMW41052BSBSomashekhar, MMeet on campus

SOC 224

Gender and Society

3 hours. Same as GWS 224. Prerequisite(s): SOC 100 or GWS 101 or GWS 102. Individual and Society, and US Society course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
29685LCD03:30 PM - 04:45 PMTR2082BHMeet on campus

SOC 225

Racial and Ethnic Groups

3 hours. Same as BLST 225 and LALS 225. Prerequisite(s): SOC 100; or consent of the instructor. Individual and Society, and US Society course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
27602LCD03:00 PM - 05:45 PMMA0052LCAMacias, PMeet on campus

SOC 231

Criminology

3 hours. Same as CLJ 220. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
24231DIS - AD11:00 AM - 11:50 AMF1852BSBHagan, AMeet on campus
33390DIS - BD111:00 AM - 11:50 AMM1042SHMarsh, AMeet online at set times
Restricted to Sociology or Criminology, Law, and Justice major(s).
40178DIS - BD311:00 AM - 11:50 AMW1042SHMota, CMeet on campus
Restricted to Sociology or Criminology, Law, and Justice major(s).
40179DIS - BD410:00 AM - 10:50 AMW2122SHMota, CMeet on campus
Restricted to Sociology or Criminology, Law, and Justice major(s).
40180DIS - BD509:00 AM - 09:50 AMF2152LHHagan, AMeet on campus
Restricted to Sociology or Criminology, Law, and Justice major(s).
40181DIS - BD601:00 PM - 01:50 PMF3672BSBHagan, AMeet on campus
Restricted to Sociology or Criminology, Law, and Justice major(s).
43182DIS - BD709:00 AM - 09:50 AMM2152LHMarsh, AMeet on campus
43183DIS - BD809:00 AM - 09:50 AMW2152LHMota, CMeet on campus
43184DIS - BD910:00 AM - 10:50 AMM2122SHMarsh, AMeet on campus
33391LEC - BL01:00 PM - 01:50 PMMWARR2ONLSchuck, AMeet online at set times
Restricted to Sociology or Criminology, Law, and Justice major(s).

SOC 245

Marriage and Family

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): SOC 100. Individual and Society, and US Society course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
34272LCD09:30 AM - 10:45 AMTR2082BHVargas, Y; Volpintesta, HMeet on campus

SOC 251

Health and Medicine

3 hours. Individual and Society, and US Society course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
28548LCD11:00 AM - 12:15 PMTRF0012LCFHansen, C; Tabrizi, KMeet on campus

SOC 258

Race and Urban Life

3 hours. Same as BLST 258.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
34698LCD05:00 PM - 06:15 PMTR1012LHForman, TMeet on campus

SOC 265

Sociology of Politics

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): SOC 100. Individual and Society course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
36888LCD02:00 PM - 03:15 PMTR3852BSBSaid, AMeet on campus

SOC 280

Data and Society

3 hours. Extensive computer use required. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture-Discussion and one Laboratory.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
47521LAB - AB11:00 AM - 11:50 AMF2202SHKennedy, IMeet on campus
47520LCD - AS11:00 AM - 11:50 AMMW2202SHKennedy, IMeet on campus

SOC 290

Sociology Major Orientation and Success

2 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. Students are advised to enroll in the course within one or two semesters after declaring the major. Prerequisite(s): SOC 100 or SOC 105; or consent of the instructor. Advisor Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
42180LCD11:00 AM - 12:50 PMM41052BSBKrysan, MMeet on campus

SOC 296

Supervised Study or Research

1 TO 3 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 hours with approval. Students may register in more than one section per term. Approval to repeat course granted by the department. Prerequisite(s): 9 hours of sociology, consent of the instructor, and approval of the department prior to registration. Instructor Approval Required This course counts toward the limited number of independent study hours accepted toward the degree and the major.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
25421C1ARRANGEDGarcia, L
13601CNFARRANGEDBailey, A
13588CNFARRANGEDClarno, A
13593CNFARRANGEDDecoteau, C
13592CNFARRANGEDKennedy, I
13597CNFARRANGEDKrysan, M
13596CNFARRANGEDLewis, A
32840CNFARRANGEDLuhr, S
36024CNFARRANGEDMacias, P
13589CNFARRANGEDMcInerney, P
13603CNFARRANGEDPopielarz, P
13586CNFARRANGEDRudrappa, S
13591CNFARRANGEDSaid, A
13606CNFARRANGEDSomashekhar, M

SOC 298

Internship in Sociological Applications

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): SOC 201 and SOC 202; and approval of the department. Instructor Approval Required This course counts toward the limited number of independent study hours accepted toward the degree and the major.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
36026CNFARRANGEDBailey, A
13609CNFARRANGEDClarno, A
13610CNFARRANGEDDecoteau, C
13614CNFARRANGEDForman, T
25429CNFARRANGEDGarcia, L
32735CNFARRANGEDKennedy, I
13613CNFARRANGEDLewis, A
13619CNFARRANGEDMacias, P
13611CNFARRANGEDMcInerney, P
13626CNFARRANGEDPopielarz, P
13616CNFARRANGEDRudrappa, S
25430CNFARRANGEDSaid, A
13629CNFARRANGEDSomashekhar, M

SOC 300

Introduction to Sociological Research Methods

4 hours. Previously listed as SOC 202. Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above; and one 100 or 200-level course in Sociology; or consent of the instructor. Restricted to Liberal Arts & Sciences. Restricted to Sociology major(s). To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture and one Discussion.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
26716DIS - AD102:00 PM - 02:50 PMF1172BSBSchmisek, SMeet on campus
31347DIS - AD204:00 PM - 04:50 PMF2152LHZhao, NMeet on campus
Departmental Approval Required
39605DIS - AD309:00 AM - 09:50 AMF1852BSBFritz, MMeet on campus
Departmental Approval Required
39606DIS - AD410:00 AM - 10:50 AMF1852BSBSchmisek, SMeet on campus
31346LEC - AL11:00 AM - 12:15 PMTR3652BSBPopielarz, PMeet on campus

SOC 385

Introduction to Sociological Theory

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above and two 200-level elective courses in sociology or consent of the instructor. Restricted to Liberal Arts & Sciences. Restricted to Sociology major(s). To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture and one Discussion.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
38014DIS - BD110:00 AM - 10:50 AMF3152BSBJohnson, T; Smith, SMeet on campus
Departmental Approval Required
38016DIS - BD201:00 PM - 01:50 PMF1172BSBJohnson, TMeet on campus
38017DIS - BD304:00 PM - 04:50 PMF1652BSBFleming, CMeet on campus
Departmental Approval Required
38018DIS - BD409:00 AM - 09:50 AMF2062LHJohnson, TMeet on campus
38011LEC - BL02:00 PM - 02:50 PMMW41052BSBDecoteau, C; Johnson, TMeet on campus
Instructor Approval Required

SOC 405

Writing in the Social Sciences

3 OR 4 hours. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): 6 hours of upper-division social science courses. Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
45045LCD02:00 PM - 04:45 PMW41022BSBDowling, JMeet on campus
4 hours

SOC 407

Seminar in Comparative Racialization

3 OR 4 hours. Same as BLST 407. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): BLST 207 or SOC 207 or BLST 225 or SOC 225 or LALS 225; and senior standing or above; or consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
33795DIS11:00 AM - 12:15 PMTR1172BSBClarno, AMeet on campus
3 hours Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
33796DIS11:00 AM - 12:15 PMTR1172BSBClarno, AMeet on campus
4 hours Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.

SOC 425

Race and Ethnicity

3 OR 4 hours. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): SOC 225 an additional 200- or 300- level elective in Sociology; or consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
40513LCD03:30 PM - 06:15 PMW3192BSBForman, TMeet on campus
3 hours Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
40514LCD03:30 PM - 06:15 PMW3192BSBForman, TMeet on campus
4 hours Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago. Instructor Approval Required

SOC 433

Latin American Migration to the U.S.

3 OR 4 hours. Same as LALS 433. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): One course in LALS or SOC; or consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
39924LCD03:00 PM - 05:30 PMM1042SHBada, XMeet on campus
3 hours Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
39925LCD03:00 PM - 05:30 PMM1042SHBada, X
4 hours Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.

SOC 447

Organizations

3 OR 4 hours. Same as MGMT 447. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): SOC 241 or MGMT 340 or SOC 244 and an additional 200 or 300-level elective in sociology; and junior standing or above; or consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
28812LCD09:30 AM - 10:45 AMTR24172ETMSWMeet on campus
4 hours Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.
28550LCD09:30 AM - 10:45 AMTR24172ETMSWMcInerney, PMeet on campus
3 hours Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago. Instructor Approval Required

SOC 455

Topics in Medical Sociology

3 OR 4 hours. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): SOC 451 or consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
30213LCD12:30 PM - 01:45 PMTR2892BSBRudrappa, S
3 hours Food Sovereignty Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
30214LCD12:30 PM - 01:45 PMTR2892BSBRudrappa, S
4 hours Food Sovereignty Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.

SOC 490

Igniting Sociological Futures: Senior Capstone Experience

4 hours. Previously listed at SOC 400. Field work required. Prerequisite(s): SOC 300 and SOC 385; and senior standing or above; and one 400-level elective in sociology; and consent of the instructor. Enrollment is restricted to sociology majors in their last year of study. Class Schedule information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture and one Discussion. Restricted to Liberal Arts & Sciences. Restricted to Sociology major(s). Advisor Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
32768DIS - AD310:00 AM - 11:50 AMF41052BSBBrockett, VMeet on campus
26755LEC - AL10:00 AM - 11:50 AMW41052BSBBrockett, V; Garcia, LMeet on campus

SOC 496

Independent Study or Research

1 TO 9 hours. May be repeated with approval. Students may register in more than one section per term. Approval to repeat course granted by the department. Undergraduate students may repeat course for maximum of 9 hours of credit. Prerequisite(s): 18 hours of sociology, excluding SOC 296 and SOC 299, consent of the instructor, and approval of the department. Instructor Approval Required This course counts toward the limited number of independent study hours accepted toward the degree and the major.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
13671CNFARRANGED
35106CNFARRANGEDBailey, A
13657CNFARRANGEDClarno, A
13660CNFARRANGEDDecoteau, C
13663CNFARRANGEDGarcia, L
13661CNFARRANGEDKennedy, I
13666CNFARRANGEDKrysan, M
38741CNFARRANGEDLewis, A
13664CNFARRANGEDMacias, P
13667CNFARRANGEDMcInerney, P
13672CNFARRANGEDPopielarz, P
13659CNFARRANGEDRudrappa, S
13658CNFARRANGEDSaid, A
13654CNFARRANGEDSomashekhar, M

SOC 499

Senior Thesis

1 TO 4 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours, with approval of the department. Students may register for more than one section per term. Previously listed as SOC 299. Prerequisite(s): SOC 490; and senior standing or above; and consent of the instructor. Restricted to Liberal Arts & Sciences. Restricted to Sociology major(s). Instructor Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
34938C1ARRANGEDBailey, A
32444C1ARRANGEDClarno, A
34318C1ARRANGEDDecoteau, C
34319C1ARRANGEDGarcia, L
27388C1ARRANGEDKrysan, M
38742C1ARRANGEDLewis, A
32629C1ARRANGEDMcInerney, P
34320C1ARRANGEDPopielarz, P
27408C1ARRANGEDRudrappa, S
32493C1ARRANGEDSaid, A

SOC 501

Sociological Research Methods II

4 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours. Prerequisite(s): SOC 500. Restricted to Graduate College. Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
25010LCD09:30 AM - 12:15 PMR41022BSBSaid, AMeet on campus
Sociological Research Methods

SOC 503

Intermediate Sociological Statistics

4 hours. Previously listed as SOC 402. Prerequisite(s): SOC 502. Restricted to Sociology major(s). To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Laboratory and one Lecture-Discussion.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
47074LAB - AB11:00 AM - 12:50 PMF2249F2SELEKhan, MMeet on campus
47073LCD - AS10:00 AM - 12:45 PMM41022BSBSomashekhar, MMeet on campus
Intermediate Statistics Departmental Approval Required

SOC 540

Seminar: Social Institutions

4 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. Restricted to Graduate College.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
40521LCD02:00 PM - 04:45 PMT41022BSBPopielarz, P
Organizational Dynamics

SOC 587

Contemporary Sociological Theory

4 hours. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. Restricted to Graduate College. Instructor Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
30132LCD09:00 AM - 11:45 AMW41022BSBDecoteau, CMeet on campus

SOC 593

Colloquium on College Teaching of Sociology

4 hours. May be repeated. Restricted to Sociology major(s). Restricted to Master of Arts or Doctor of Philosophy.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
28554LCD09:30 AM - 12:15 PMT41022BSBGarcia, LMeet on campus

SOC 595

ProSeminar

1 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Restricted to Sociology major(s). Restricted to Master of Arts or Doctor of Philosophy.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
34317DIS11:00 AM - 12:50 PMM41132BSBLuhr, S

SOC 596

Independent Study

1 TO 12 hours. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor and approval of the department. Instructor Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
13692CNFARRANGEDBailey, A
13681CNFARRANGEDClarno, A
13684CNFARRANGEDDecoteau, C
13685CNFARRANGEDDowling, J
13679CNFARRANGEDForman, T
13690CNFARRANGEDGarcia, L
32494CNFARRANGEDKennedy, I
13688CNFARRANGEDKrysan, M
38743CNFARRANGEDLewis, A
13687CNFARRANGEDMacias, P
13689CNFARRANGEDMcInerney, P
13694CNFARRANGEDPopielarz, P
13686CNFARRANGEDRudrappa, S
13682CNFARRANGEDSaid, A
13678CNFARRANGEDSomashekhar, M

SOC 599

Thesis Research

0 TO 16 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. Restricted to Sociology major(s). Restricted to Doctor of Philosophy.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
13730CNFARRANGEDBailey, A
Instructor Approval Required
13739CNFARRANGEDClarno, A
Instructor Approval Required
13727CNFARRANGEDDecoteau, C
Instructor Approval Required
13725CNFARRANGEDDowling, J
Instructor Approval Required
13729CNFARRANGEDForman, T
Instructor Approval Required
13736CNFARRANGEDGarcia, L
Instructor Approval Required
13744CNFARRANGEDKennedy, I
Instructor Approval Required
13734CNFARRANGEDKrysan, M
38745CNFARRANGEDLewis, A
Instructor Approval Required
13733CNFARRANGEDMacias, P
13726CNFARRANGEDMcInerney, P
13740CNFARRANGEDPopielarz, P
22370CNFARRANGEDRisman, B
Departmental Approval Required
13731CNFARRANGEDRudrappa, S
Instructor Approval Required
13728CNFARRANGEDSaid, A
13735CNFARRANGEDSomashekhar, M