2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

SP 250 Research Methods and Careers in Communication 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall
• Prerequisites: Completion of EN 111 with a grade of “C” or better and SP 110 with a grade of "C-" or better.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

An introduction to the research and writing requirements of the field of speech communication. Career options in the field are also considered.

SP 200 Argumentation 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall Summer (Depending on Enrollment)
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Study of argumentation stressing research, reasoning, organization, composition and presentation.

SP 120 Small Group Process 4 cr.

• Offered: Winter
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Development of participation and decision-making skills in small groups. Classes combine lectures on group theory with laboratory application and practical experience.

SP 110 Interpersonal Communication 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter Summer (Depending on Enrollment)
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.
• General Education: This course applies towards the following general education requirement(s):
  • Integrative Thinking (INTT)

Study of theories of interpersonal communication and human resources to make students aware of major problems in communicating with others and to enable them to improve their understanding of themselves and others.

SP 100 Public Address 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter Summer (Depending on Enrollment)
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.
• General Education: This course applies towards the following general education requirement(s):
  • Effective Communication (EFFC)

Theory and practice of public address as found in formal and informal speaking situations that confront people in business and other professions. Course requirements include presenting original speeches.

SO 498 Directed Study in Sociology 1-4 cr.

• Offered: Contact Department.
• Prerequisites: Two sociology courses, a "B" average in sociology courses, junior standing and instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Study of content not available in the regular course offerings.

SO 495 Special Topics in Sociology 1-4 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Prerequisites: SO 101, junior standing or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

The study of a significant topic or problem in sociology that is not regularly offered as part of the curriculum or not otherwise emphasized in undergraduate courses. Notes:

May be taken more than once if topic varies.

SO 491 Internship in Sociology 4-12 cr.

• Offered: Contact department for information.
• Graded: S/U
• Prerequisites: SO 308, senior standing and department permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Students interested in doing a sociology internship should contact the department’s internship coordinator during the second semester of their junior year. Internships usually involve working with a client agency or a research need. The nature of the project, as well as the credit hours earned is negotiated with the internship coordinator. Notes:

Can be taken for two consecutive semesters, but not for more than a total of 12 credits.

SO 408 Survey Research, Design and Analysis 4 cr.

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: SO 208 and SO 308 or equivalent courses, junior standing or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Course builds on the competencies established in SO 208 and SO 308. Students design and carry out a large-scale survey research project, culminating in the presentation of the results. Stresses skills in advanced computer usage for data collection and analysis, interviewing, techniques for data manipulation and transformation and report preparation and presentation.

SO 407 Sociological Theory 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall
• Prerequisites: SO 101 and eight credit hours in other sociology courses, junior standing or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Emphasis on the development of theory in the discipline and its application in solving problems. The modern schools of theory are also examined.