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4.00 Credits
Historical and philosophical background, structure, functions, and operation of the criminal justice system in the United States. Introduction to and principles of formal behavior control mechanisms. Prerequisite: SOC 118. Fall.
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4.00 Credits
The institutions of marriage and family are explored. Special consideration is given to the social, cultural, and economic forces that influence trends in family structure and family functioning. Cross-cultural and subcultural comparisons are often made to show the socially constructed aspects of family. Prerequisite: SOC 118. Fall, odd academic years.
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4.00 Credits
An analysis of the nature, causes, and responses to social and cultural problems such as overpopulation, minority groups, mental illness, drug addiction, and crime. Appropriate as an exploratory course for junior and senior non-majors. Prerequisite: sophomore standing or consent of instructor. Spring.
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4.00 Credits
In this course, students will: (1) study the history of sports; (2) examine how people use sports to socialize adults and children; (3) investigate corruption in sports (e.g., cheating, gambling, and winning at all costs); and (4) study stratification in sports, particularly racial, class, and gender inequalities in American athletics. By taking this critical approach, students will learn a great deal about progress, inside and outside of sports. Spring, even academic years.
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3.00 Credits
A topic of current interest in sociology will be taught. Topics will vary depending on faculty interest. Course will be offered upon the request of a faculty member and with approval of the vice president of academic affairs. Prerequisite: SOC 118.
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4.00 Credits
An examination and analysis of historical and contemporary research findings and theoretical explanations regarding U.S. racial and ethnic relations. Topics will include ethnic subcultures, social mobility, discrimination, and affirmative action. Satisfies intercultural exploratory requirements. Prerequisites: SOC 118 or consent of instructor. Spring, even academic years.
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4.00 Credits
The social construction of gender categories is explored and this course will deconstruct monolithic categories of masculine and feminine from a multicultural perspective. Students will learn some basic concepts in multicultural theories of gender and explore the ways that masculinity and femininity interact with race, class, sexual orientation, etc. to produce fundamentally different experiences for men and women of diverse backgrounds. Same as SOC 319. Satisfies intercultural exploratory requirement. Prerequisite: SOC 118. Fall, even academic years.
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4.00 Credits
A study of the social, cultural, and psychological process involved in the creation of deviance; attention is given to the nature of criminal law, to the various forms of social control which society uses in itsattempts to cope with and prevent crime, and to the consequences of social typing on those so typed. Prerequisite: SOC 118 or consent of instructor. Spring.
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the study of formal or complex organizations; the variables which affect the structure of formal organizations; types of organizations, the relationship between formal and informal organization and alternative organizations. Prerequisite: SOC 118 or consent of instructor. Spring.
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4.00 Credits
An examination and analysis of major concepts, theories, methods, and research findings in the field of social stratification. Stratification is presented as a result of unequal distribution of everyday life necessities such as social and political power, land, food, and shelter. Prerequisite: SOC 118. Spring, odd academic years.
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