Jonathan Coley

Associate Professor

Sociology

TEACHING SUMMARY

Undergraduate courses: Collective Behavior and Social Movements; Religion, Culture, and Society; Theoretical Thinking in Sociology

Graduate courses: Advanced Qualitative Research Methods; Collective Behavior and Social Movements; Contemporary Sociological Theory; Proseminar

TEACHING

  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Advanced Problems and Issues in Sociology
    8 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    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.
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    Advanced Problems and Issues in Sociology
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    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.
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    Collective Behavior and Social Movements
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Analyzes panics, crazes, riots and social movements emphasizing institutional and social psychological origins and consequences.
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    Thesis in Sociology
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.
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    Advanced Problems and Issues in Sociology
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    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.
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    Graduate Proseminar
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Introduction and orientation to the graduate program in the Department of Sociology.Prerequisite(s): Admission to Sociology graduate program.
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    Seminar on Collective Behavior and Social Movements
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Examination of major theoretical and empirical approaches employed in the study of social movements. Exploration of problems on the nature and current theories of social movements including individual versus group approaches. Grassroots resistance, community organizing, political conflicts, and revolutions.Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
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    Advanced Problems and Issues in Sociology
    9 Jun 2025 - 1 Aug 2025
    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.
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    Dissertation
    9 Jun 2025 - 1 Aug 2025
    Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 18 credit hours.
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    Dissertation
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 18 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Thesis in Sociology
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.
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    Advanced Problems and Issues in Sociology
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 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.
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    Dissertation
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 18 credit hours.
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    Exploration of Sociological Issues
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 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.
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    Graduate Proseminar
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Introduction and orientation to the graduate program in the Department of Sociology.Prerequisite(s): Admission to Sociology graduate program.
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    Dissertation
    10 Jun 2024 - 2 Aug 2024
    Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 18 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Collective Behavior and Social Movements
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Analyzes panics, crazes, riots and social movements emphasizing institutional and social psychological origins and consequences.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Dissertation
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 18 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Thesis in Sociology
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.
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    Advanced Problems and Issues in Sociology
    21 Aug 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
    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
    Dissertation
    21 Aug 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
    Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 18 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Graduate Proseminar
    21 Aug 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
    Introduction and orientation to the graduate program in the Department of Sociology.Prerequisite(s): Admission to Sociology graduate program.
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    Religion, Culture and Society
    21 Aug 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
    An introduction to the scientific study of religion. Religious activity in both tribal and technological societies studied in the light of contemporary interpretations of culture and of social behavior. Same course as REL 3713.Prerequisite(s): Recommended: SOC 1113, ANTH 2353, REL 1103.
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    Seminar on Collective Behavior and Social Movements
    21 Aug 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
    Examination of major theoretical and empirical approaches employed in the study of social movements. Exploration of problems on the nature and current theories of social movements including individual versus group approaches. Grassroots resistance, community organizing, political conflicts, and revolutions.Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
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    Contemporary Sociological Theory
    17 Jan 2023 - 5 May 2023
    Critical examination of significant theoretical formulations, 1920 to the present. Relation between theoretical development and current research emphasis.Prerequisite(s): SOC 3113 or equivalent.