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4.00 Credits
Study of congregational ministry through supervised experience in church congregational or church-related settings. Prereqs: UCBP 101, UCCA 102, and UCCP 102, or permission of the instructor. Offered: Spring.
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4.00 Credits
Introduction to the way sociologists view society. Questions explored include: Why is society organized the way it is How and why do different societies establish different patterns of organization How does society influence individuals How and why does society change or remain the same over time What factors in society influence occurrences such as social conflict, violence, crime, sexual deviance, social inequity, gender relations, religious practices, etc.
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4.00 Credits
Study of how sociological theory applies to the many types of families that exist in society. Critical questions include: What are the constraints of society on the family What purpose does the family serve in the larger society What roles do people play in the family Who and what determines the assignment of those roles What part does intimacy and sexuality play in family life How do persons become involved in conflict and violence in families
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4.00 Credits
Study of today's most pressing problems from the sociological perspective. Topics covered include alcohol and drug abuse, access and availability to health care, homicide, poverty, racism, rape, sexism, and sexual deviance, with a goal to understanding how personal limitations and expectations can sometimes cloud our perceptions and beliefs about these problems.
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4.00 Credits
Exploration of historic social forces that shaped specific definitions, rivalries, prejudices and outcomes of race and ethnicity in North America. Examples of other racial and ethnic stratification provide critical/analytic comparisons with North America. Examination of the future of race and ethnicity through analysis of the socially constructed pathways that led to contemporary society.
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4.00 Credits
Investigation of world archaeology from the framework of major prehistoric cultural innovations. Discussion of the history of archaeology, theory, and methods of modern-day archaeologists and the significance of archaeological research to modern- day problems. Prereq: SOCI 100, or permission of the instructor. Offered: Summer.
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4.00 Credits
Review of methodologies and skills used by sociologists. Introduction to the logic of scientific inquiry, and the relationship between development of theoreticallybased research questions and the process for seeking answers. Focus on two methodologies: 1) qualitative field investigation techniques, such as participant observation and narrative/content analysis; and 2) quantitative techniques such as survey procedures. Introduction to the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS-PC), a software program for statistical analysis. Sociology majors should take this course as early in their academic program as possible. Prereq: SOCI 100 or permission of department chair.
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4.00 Credits
Examination of biological, spiritual, psychosocial, and cultural dimensions associated with sexuality. Discussion of beliefs and values that influence individual health and well-being, especially how these relate to the sexual aspect of what makes us human. Students gain insight into their own sexual natures and learn how to live responsibly in a society that often promotes the idea of sex rather than sexuality. Co-listed as PSYC 324. Prereq: SOCI 100 or permission of department chair.
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4.00 Credits
Study of the social, psychological, and biological changes that occur with aging, and how these changes affect interactions between older people and their family, friends, home, community, and society. This multidisciplinary approach, known as gerontology, addresses such issues as demography of aging, social theories of aging, social consequences of biological and psychological changes, social supports, living arrangements, economic status, populations at risk, and social policies. Course includes opportunities to discuss these issues with professionals who provide services for older people. Prereq: SOCI 100 or permission of department chair.
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4.00 Credits
Exploration of the social context of religion, including an introduction to theories and methods used in the sociological investigation of religion. Questions include: How does religion impact our sense of meaning and belonging in society What social processes relate to the formation and evolution of churches, sects, and cults How are religious institutions in American society undergoing change Do gender, race and social class influence religious order and behavior What is the relationship between state and church in American society Co-listed as RELG 333. Prereq: SOCI 100 or permission of department chair.
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