| 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. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 5 cl. Not open to students with credit for Sociol 101 or 201. 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. Open only to dept majors. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. |
| 542 Leadership and Community Development U 5 |
| | The application of leadership principles and best practices to community development. |
| | Sp Qtr. 5 cl. Prereq: Sociol 101 or Rurl Soc 105 or 5 cr hrs of related social sciences, or permission of instructor. |
| 622 Amish Society U G 5 |
| | Analysis of the historical, social, religious, economic and cultural dimensions of the Amish. |
| | Wi 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. 2 120 minute classes. Prereq: 10 cr hrs in rurl soc, sociol, or related social science. Not open to students with credit for 562. |
| 666* Rural Poverty U G 5 |
| | Evaluation of the factors which create and maintain poverty and inequality, with focus on the rural U.S., developing nations, and the comparative analysis of spatial inequalities. |
| | Sp 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, the environment, informal sector, and household production, 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 |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: 2.50 cumulative pt-hr ratio and written permission of instructor. |
| | 693.01 Rural Social Problems Individual Studies U G 2-5 |
| | | Prereq: 2.5 cphr and permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. |
| | 693.02 Rural Formal Organizations Individual Studies U G 2-5 |
| | | Prereq: 2.5 cphr and permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. |
| | 693.03 Rural Sociology in Foreign Areas Individual Studies U G 2-5 |
| | | Prereq: 2.5 cphr and permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. |
| | 693.04 Research Methods in Rural Sociology Individual Studies U G 2-5 |
| | | Prereq: 2.5 cphr and permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. |
| | 693.05 Rural Community and Institutions Individual Studies U G 2-5 |
| | | Prereq: 2.5 cphr and permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. |
| | 693.06 Community Development Individual Studies U G 2-5 |
| | | Prereq: 2.5 cphr and permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. |
| | 693.07 Diffusion of Technology Individual Studies U G 2-5 |
| | | Prereq: 2.5 cphr and permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. |
| | 693.08 General Rural Sociology Individual Studies U G 2-5 |
| | | Prereq: 2.5 cphr and permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. |
| 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. 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 G 5 |
| | Overview of sociological theory and research related to agricultural change and food system development, focusing on individual, family, community and environmental impacts. |
| | Sp Qtr. Prereq: 15 cr hrs in rurl soc or social or related social science. |
| 742^* Concepts and Theories in Rural Sociology U G 5 |
| | Examines the sociological significance of "rurality" and the conceptual perspectives applied to major substantive areas in rural sociology, such as community, environment, and agriculture. |
| | 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 642. |
| 766 Environmental Sociology U G 5 |
| | Sociological approaches to the study of environmental policy. Analysis of major issues relating to the use and abuse of natural resources. |
| | 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. |
| | Au 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 |
| | Analysis of the social action process and its application to rural community development. |
| | Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. |
| 892^* Rural Sociology of Development and Social Change G 5 |
| | Overview of sociological principles, theories, and practice applied to international development and social change in rural settings. |
| | Wi Qtr. 2 2.5-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing. Not open to students with credit for 792. Offered even numbered years. |
| 999 Research G 1-18 |
| | Research for thesis and dissertation purposes only. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable. This course is graded S/U. |