Rural Sociology

Rural Sociology Courses

105 Introduction to Rural Sociology U 5: Principles of society, major social institutions, and social change; emphasizes social changes in rural life, rural organizations, population, and family living.
Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 5 cl. Not open to students with credit for Sociol 101 or 201. This course is available for EM credit. BER/GEC/LAR course. SS Admis Cond course.

378 Social Groups in Developing Societies U 5: Discussion of different life experiences, statuses, and behavior of people in major social groupings in developing societies.
Sp Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 5 cr hrs in rural soc, sociol, or related social science; or permission of instructor. BER/GEC/LAR course.

489 Internship in Rural Sociology U 3-5: Supervised experience with an approved firm or organization; written comprehensive report required.
Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: Permission of major adviser. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs. Open only to dept majors.

622 Amish Society U G 5: Analysis of the historical, social, religious, economic and cultural dimensions of the Amish.
Sp Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 10 cr hrs in Rurl Soc, Sociol, or related social sciences, or permission of instructor.
662 Diffusion of Innovations U G 5: Examines the sociological processes involved in the dissemination of new ideas and technologies in developing nations and U.S. Assesses the consequences of new technologies for farmers, peasants, communities, and public well-being.
Au Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. Not open to students with credit for 421.
666 Rural Poverty U G 5: Evaluation of the factors which tend to create and perpetuate social and economic deprivation; the socio-economic conditions of poverty subgroups are analyzed in depth.
Au Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 15 cr hrs in rur soc or related social science.
678 Women in Rural Society U G 5: Women's role in rural society from a comparative perspective, focusing on agriculture, rural industry, and household activities, both in developing and developed countries.
Sp Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 15 cr hrs in rur soc, sociol, or related social science, or permission of instructor.

693 Individual Studies U G 2-5: Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: 2.50 cumulative pt-hr ratio and written permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs in any or a combination of decimal subdivisions. These courses are graded S/U.
693.01 Rural Social Problems
693.02 Rural Formal Organizations
693.03 Rural Sociology in Foreign Areas
693.04 Research Methods in Rural Sociology
693.05 Rural Community and Institutions
693.06 Community Development
693.07 Diffusion of Technology
693.08 General Rural Sociology

694 Group Studies U G 2-5: An intensive study of a selected area in rural sociology appropriate to the needs of the group not provided in other courses.
Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 8 cr hrs.

697 Study at a Foreign Institution U G 1-15: An opportunity for students to study at a foreign institution and receive Ohio State credit for that work.
Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: Written permission of dept chairperson. Repeatable to a maximum of 25 cr hrs. Students will pay Ohio State fees and any fees in excess of Ohio State tuition, as well as all travel and subsistence costs.
733 Sociology of Agriculture and Food Systems U G 5: Overview of sociological theory and research related to agricultural change and food system development, focusing on individual, family, community and environmental impacts.

742 Concepts and Theories in Rural Sociology U G 5: A comparative analysis of rural-urban social systems; analysis of the decline of rural-urban differences and the development of interdependency among rural-urban subsystems.
Sp Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 15 cr hrs in rur soc and/or sociol at the 300-level or higher. Not open to students with credit for 600.

766 Environmental Sociology U G 5: Exploration of sociological approaches to the study of society and its physical environment and analysis of major issues relating to the survival base of human societies.
Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 15 cr hrs in rurl soc and/or sociol at 400 level or above.
788 Sociological Theory Applied to Domestic Development U G 5: Application of general sociological theories and development research findings to the analysis of domestic rural development; emphasis upon consensus and conflict models.
Sp Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. Prereq: 15 cr hrs in rur soc or sociol or related social science. Not open to students with credit for 796.06.
789 Survey Research Practicum G 5: Hands-on applications for students interested in the planning, implementation, and analysis of a scientific sample survey.
Sp Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. Prereq: Admission to grad interdisciplinary specialization in survey research or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 789 in AED Econ, Agr Educ, Bus-Mktg, Econ, Edu P&L, Geog, J Com, Polit Sc, Psych, Pub Hlth, PubPol&M, Sociol, or Stat. Cross-listed in AED Econ, Agr Educ, Bus-Mktg, Econ, Edu P&L, Geog, J Com, Polit Sc, Psych, Pub Hlth, PubPol &M, Sociol, and Stat.
888 Social Action in Community Development G 5: An analysis of the steps and conceptual areas in the social action process and its application to rural community development.
Sp Qtr. Arr.

892 Rural Sociology of Development and Social Change U G 5: Overview of sociological principles, theories, and practice applied to international development and social change in rural settings.
Wi Qtr. 2 21/2-hr cl. Prereq: 15 cr hrs in sociology, rural soci, related soci sc, or international studies courses; or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 662: Rural Sociology of Developing Societies. Open to students with credit for 662: Diffusion of Innovations.

999 Research G Arr: Research for thesis and dissertation purposes only.
Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. This course is graded S/U.