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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: SOC 121 An analysis of the historical development of the principal racial and ethnic groups in American soci-ety, with emphasis on minorities, such as African-Americans, Mexican-Americans, Puerto Ricans, Asian Americans, and Native Americans. Offered fall semester.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to cultural anthropology and an application of anthropological principles, data, and concepts, combined with the cross-cultural perspective, to a disciplined examination of other cultures and U.S. culture and its social problems. The course emphasizes that knowledge gained from an understanding of other cultures can contribute to the solution of those societal problems. Also, em-phasis is placed on learning to appreciate cultural diversity. Offered spring semester in odd years.
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3.00 Credits
An interdisciplinary examination of the nature of commonly used psychoactive substances with the human nervous system. Included are the history and patterns of their use, as well as the medical, legal, psychological, and sociological consequences of their abuse. Current practices and strategies for drug education and treatment are covered. Offered spring semester.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: SOC 121 An examination of the forces of social change, issues of social policy, and the dynamic manner in which they interact and influence each other. Special emphasis is placed on helping students under-stand how they can become agents of change. Offered fall semester in even years.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of how individuals interact in interpersonal, work, and family situations. Further-more, an examination of the effects of culture and social structure upon the behavior, thoughts, and identities of individuals, including a consideration of how the individual exists in society and how society exists in the individual. Offered fall semester of odd years.
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3.00 Credits
A comprehensive examination of the socio-historical position of women and of the changing roles of men and women in American society. Major emphasis is placed on socialization of women; cross-cultural comparison of women; women in United States socio-history; women in contemporary United States; women of color; women and economy; family life and motherhood; women and law.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Senior standing in Social Work or by permission of instructor This course is designed to provide knowledge and skills for working with diverse populations, focus-ing on economically disadvantaged and oppressed people, including ethnic minorities of color, women, people with disabilities, gay and lesbian people, and poor people. Students participate in community service for 20 hours to better understand the nature of diversity in society and learn the importance of providing service to the community. Offered annually.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: Permission of faculty member and school dean A variable-content course in social work that is designed for a specific class level: freshman (100) through senior (400). A study and discussion of the characteristics and problems of a specific group, such as the aged, the addicted, the mentally retarded, or the handicapped; school-related problems; or the broad study of human services in mental health. Topic to be covered is announced in advance of registration. Offered as needed.
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3.00 Credits
An introductory study of major areas of practice to provide understanding and appreciation of social work. The course includes a brief history and philosophy of social welfare and social institutions. The student is introduced to career opportunities within the field of social welfare. Offered annually.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: One course in mathematics (MAT 128 or above) Descriptive and inferential methods of statistical analysis emphasizing measures of central tendency, measures of variability, frequency distributions, correlation, and parametric and nonparametric tests of statistical significance. Inferential techniques include z and t-tests for single samples, t-tests for independent and correlated samples, confidence intervals, ANOVA, Pearson r, Spearman r, and Chi Square.
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