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  • 3.00 Credits

    Designed to give students an interdisciplinary experience in the study of social ethics from the perspectives of theology, religion and philosophy. Students will explore the theory and practice of social ethics and develop the knowledge and skills for philosophical and theological critique of ethical systems and social policy. Students will demonstrate an understanding of: 1) social and individual dynamics; 2) the relevance of multicultural studies to contemporary public issues; 3) how societal and social structural factors influence individual behavior and the development of the self. .Cross-listed as PH/RE 338. Course offered annually. Fulfills interdisciplinary course requirement. Prerequisites: RE 103 or RE 205 or PH 105, or permission of instructor.
  • 3.00 Credits

    An interdisciplinary course on gender from the perspective of the social sciences, philosophy and the humanities. Students will evaluate arguments which view gender as a cultural construct or as corresponding to an essential reality. The nature of masculinity and femininity will be explored as will major issues of public policy. Students will demonstrate an understanding of: 1) social and individual dynamics; 2) the relevance of multicultural studies to contemporary public issues; and 3) how societal and social structural factors influence individual behavior and the development of the self. Cross-listed as PH 360. Fulfills interdisciplinary course requirement. Course offered annually. Prerequisites: PH 100 or SO200.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Selected topics in sociology to be offered, such as Social Issues in Hawaii. Past offerings include Urban Sociology. Prerequisites vary according to topic.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Concept and current theories of race. Causes and results of race and group prejudices. The position of races and minority groups in the United States. The effects of interracial contacts. Students will demonstrate an understanding of: 1) how to critique inequalities within and/or between social systems; 2) the relevance of multicultural studies to contemporary public issues; 3) how the self develops socially; and 4) how societal and social structural factors influence individual behavior and the development of the self. Course offered annually. Prerequisites: SO 200, junior or senior status or permission of instructor.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Definition and classification of mental disorders; theoretical overviews of neurotic reactions and functional psychoses; description of personality and sexual disorders; the role of society and culture in epidemiology and control of the mental patient. May be substituted for PSY 424 with approval of program advisor. Students will demonstrate an understanding of: 1) social and individual dynamics; and 2) the relationship between the self and the group. Course offered annually. Prerequisites: SO 200, junior or senior status, or permission of instructor.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Analysis of sport as a social institution, its structure and function throughout history. Examines male and female roles, race and sports, economics and politics and sport, the role of coaches, athletes, fans, and the media, and deviance and violence in sport. Students will demonstrate an understanding of: 1) social and individual dynamics; 2) the relevance of multicultural studies to contemporary public issues; and 3) how societal and social structural factors influence individual behavior and the development of the self. Course offered annually. Prerequisites: SO 200, junior or senior status, or permission of instructor.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Designed to give students an interdisciplinary experience in the study of social ethics from the perspectives of theology, religion and philosophy. Students will explore the theory and practice of social ethics and develop the knowledge and skills for philosophical and theological critique of ethical systems and social policy. Students will demonstrate an understanding of: 1) social and individual dynamics; 2) the relevance of multicultural studies to contemporary public issues; 3) how societal and social structural factors influence individual behavior and the development of the self. Cross-listed as PH 438/RE 338. Offered alternate years. Fulfills interdisciplinary course requirement. Prerequisites: RE 103 or RE 205 or PH 105, or permission of instructor.
  • 3.00 Credits

    The different social roles based on sex and gender will be examined in the major world religions. This course will analyze how women and men are treated in religious and social contexts. Utilizing sociological theories and religious doctrines, students will be able to understand how women have been inspired by their faith to attempt to achieve equal recognition in churches, mosques, synagogues, and temples and in society at large. Students will demonstrate an understanding of: 1) how to critique inequalities within and/or between social systems; and 2) how societal and social structural factors influence individual behavior and the development of the self. Cross-listed as RE 446. This course satisfies the interdisciplinary course requirement. Offered alternate years. Prerequisites: RE 103, RE 205, or RE 211. This course may not be used to satisfy the 300-level Religious Studies General Education Core requirements.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Selected topics in sociology to be announced. Past offerings include Sociology of Health and Sociology of Occupations. Future topics include Asian American Experience and American Culture. Student learning outcomes met by this course will vary according to the topic and focus of the course. Prerequisites vary according to topic.
  • 1.00 - 3.00 Credits

    This course is composed of fieldwork in a community services agency. Students will demonstrate an understanding of: 1) the scientific method and its application; 2) human and cultural diversity; 3) social and individual dynamics; 4) the relationship between the self and the group. Crosslisted as AN 487. Course offered annually. Course offered as an IS (Individualized Study) Prerequisites: SO 200, junior or senior status, or permission of instructor.
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