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4.00 Credits
Gender is explored as a central, organizing concept in society. The course focuses on the social construction of gender and the effect of gender-role differentiation on social institutions including the family, politics and the economy as well as the impact of social change and the women's movement on gender roles in contemporary society.
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4.00 Credits
Focuses on the application of a sociological perspective to the analysis, design, and implementation of interventions that assist individuals, couples, families, small groups, organizations, and communities. Primary emphasis is based upon students learning and practicing basic skills used in sociological practice.
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4.00 Credits
No course description available.
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4.00 Credits
Using a micro-sociological approach to social psychology, this class examines the ways in which people's "humanness" (e.g. thoughts, embodiment, feelings, positionality, interpretations/meaning-making, performances, subjectivities, identities, interactions, and lived experiences) shape and are shaped by social forces (i.e. culture, history, and social structure). This involves an overview and critical analysis of concepts, theories, epistemologies, and methods/methodologies central to the principles, processes, and practices of a sociologically informed social psychology.
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4.00 Credits
A survey of major trends in social thought. Interpretive skills, logic, good writing, and critical thinking will be emphasized in a review of the major classical and contemporary schools of sociological thought. (*fall semester)
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to statistics, covering the basics of probability and a variety of statistical tests, from t-tests to regression. The course is taught using examples from the social sciences and has a heavy emphasis on applied data analysis. Students will get hands-on experience analyzing data.
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4.00 Credits
This writing intensive course enables students to build skills in exploratory and inductive research methods, including field work, interviewing, content analysis, and focus groups. Emphasis is placed on ethical and responsible research and data analysis methods.
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4.00 Credits
Applies the scientific method to the analysis of society. Includes elements in scientific logic, problem formation, research designs, methods of data collection and analysis, and interpretation of data. (*spring semester)
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
A series of directed readings and short research projects on a topic of interest to the student. Materials covered must be different from those included in current courses. Independent studies may be taken with any full-time professor in the sociology area. Subject matter must be determined through student-faculty consultation.
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4.00 Credits
Involves a major research paper planned and written with possible publication in mind. A senior thesis can be written under the guidance of any full-time professor in the sociology department. Subject matter must be determined through student-faculty consultation.
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