Heather McLaughlin

Associate Professor

Sociology

  • Associate Professor
    Sociology
  • 405-744-6124 (Work)
  • Oklahoma State University, Sociology, 469 Social Sciences & Humanities Building, Stillwater, Oklahoma, 74078

TEACHING SUMMARY

Undergraduate courses: Sociology of Gender; Social Research Methods; Introductory Sociology; Introduction to Sociology (Honors); Social Stratification;

Graduate Courses: Gender and Society; Gender, Sexuality, and Law

TEACHING

  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Gender, Sexuality, and the Law
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Special seminar; topics vary from semester to semester.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 25 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Introductory Sociology (S)
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Coming to terms with the requirements for living in a complex social world. Sociological concepts used to assist students in understanding the social influences in day-to-day life.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Social Research Methods
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Applying sociological theory to designing quantitative and qualitative research; methods of data collection, processing and analysis; basic skills in computer analysis of social data. Research project included.Prerequisite(s): SOC 1113. Past completion of or concurrent enrollment in SOC 3113.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Social Research Methods
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Applying sociological theory to designing quantitative and qualitative research; methods of data collection, processing and analysis; basic skills in computer analysis of social data. Research project included.Prerequisite(s): SOC 1113. Past completion of or concurrent enrollment in SOC 3113.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Introductory Sociology (S)
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Coming to terms with the requirements for living in a complex social world. Sociological concepts used to assist students in understanding the social influences in day-to-day life.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Sociology of Gender (S)
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Explores the social organization of gender from diverse theoretical and empirical perspectives using a global experience.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Social Research Methods
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Applying sociological theory to designing quantitative and qualitative research; methods of data collection, processing and analysis; basic skills in computer analysis of social data. Research project included.Prerequisite(s): SOC 1113 and SOC 3113.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Social Research Methods
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Applying sociological theory to designing quantitative and qualitative research; methods of data collection, processing and analysis; basic skills in computer analysis of social data. Research project included.Prerequisite(s): SOC 1113 and SOC 3113.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Advanced Problems and Issues in Sociology
    10 Jun 2024 - 2 Aug 2024
    Group enrollment or individual research enrollment as needed. Graduate level analysis of special problems and issues in sociology not covered in other department offerings. May not be used for degree credit with SOC 4990.Offered for variable credit, 1-9 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Exploration of Sociological Issues
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Examines sociologically significant topics and issues. May not be used for degree credit with SOC 5990.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Sociology of Gender (S)
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Explores the social organization of gender from diverse theoretical and empirical perspectives using a global experience.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Thesis in Sociology
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Gender and Society
    21 Aug 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
    This course provides an overview of current theoretical and empirical research in the sociology of gender. Topics include (1) how best to theorize, conceptualize, and analyze gender; (2) how gender is socially constructed and enacted in individuals' lives; (3) how gender intersects with other identities (e.g., race, social class, sexuality) to shape our experiences and life chances; and, (4) how gender is embedded within institutional processes.Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Introduction to Sociology: Honors
    21 Aug 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
    A supplemental Honors experience in Sociology to partner concurrently with designated Sociology course(s). This course adds a different intellectual dimension to the designated course(s).Offered for fixed credit, 1 credit hour, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Honors Program participation and concurrent enrollment in a designated SOC course.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Social Research Methods
    21 Aug 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
    Applying sociological theory to designing quantitative and qualitative research; methods of data collection, processing and analysis; basic skills in computer analysis of social data. Research project included.Prerequisite(s): SOC 1113 and SOC 3113.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Exploration of Sociological Issues
    17 Jan 2023 - 5 May 2023
    Examines sociologically significant topics and issues. May not be used for degree credit with SOC 5990.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Social Research Methods
    17 Jan 2023 - 5 May 2023
    Applying sociological theory to designing quantitative and qualitative research; methods of data collection, processing and analysis; basic skills in computer analysis of social data. Research project included.Prerequisite(s): SOC 1113 and SOC 3113.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Sociology of Gender (S)
    17 Jan 2023 - 5 May 2023
    Explores the social organization of gender from diverse theoretical and empirical perspectives using a global experience.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Social Research Methods
    22 Aug 2022 - 9 Dec 2022
    Applying sociological theory to designing quantitative and qualitative research; methods of data collection, processing and analysis; basic skills in computer analysis of social data. Research project included.Prerequisite(s): SOC 1113 and SOC 3113.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Sociology of Gender (S)
    22 Aug 2022 - 9 Dec 2022
    Explores the social organization of gender from diverse theoretical and empirical perspectives using a global experience.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Seminar in Gender, Sexuality, & Law
    10 Jan 2022 - 29 Apr 2022
    Special seminar; topics vary from semester to semester.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 25 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Sociology of Gender (S)
    10 Jan 2022 - 29 Apr 2022
    Explores the social organization of gender from diverse theoretical and empirical perspectives using a global experience.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Introductory Sociology (S)
    16 Aug 2021 - 3 Dec 2021
    Coming to terms with the requirements for living in a complex social world. Sociological concepts used to assist students in understanding the social influences in day-to-day life.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Introductory Sociology (S)
    16 Aug 2021 - 3 Dec 2021
    Coming to terms with the requirements for living in a complex social world. Sociological concepts used to assist students in understanding the social influences in day-to-day life.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Social Research Methods
    16 Aug 2021 - 3 Dec 2021
    Applying sociological theory to designing quantitative and qualitative research; methods of data collection, processing and analysis; basic skills in computer analysis of social data. Research project included.Prerequisite(s): SOC 1113 and SOC 3113.