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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
This course is an arranged class where the student does a major project at their employment site that is not a portion of their regular job assignment. They must write objectives of their project and have these signed off by the instructor and a manager of higher rank than themselves at their job site. A full description of the project must be given to the instructor by the end of the semester. (This is a Pass/No Credit course) (Prerequisite: None) (4 credits: 0 lecture/0 lab/4 OJT)
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5.00 Credits
This course is an arranged class where the student does a major project at their employment site that is not a portion of their regular job assignment. They must write objectives of their project and have these signed off by the instructor and a manager of higher rank than themselves at their job site. A full description of the project must be given to the instructor by the end of the semester. (This is a Pass/No Credit course) (Prerequisite: None) (5 credits: 0 lecture/0 lab/5 OJT)
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3.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to develop in students an understanding of basic sociological issues, concepts, terminology, and applications of these understandings with current societal events. Students will become conscious of societal influences in relationship to human and cultural dynamics in our world. This course will call for the development of reflective and critical thinking skills. (MnTC Goal 5) (Prerequisite: none) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab)
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3.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to offer a comprehensive study of the forces external to and within the contemporary Western social institution that we call 'the family'. Current sociological theories and research will be used to study American family structure and functions. Cross-cultural comparisons; family dynamics; disorganization; and change will be included. The course will provide a forum to expose the students to the vast changes that have taken and continue to take place in marriages and family enabling them to make choices in a diverse society. (MnTC Goals 5 & 7) (Prerequisite: none) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab)
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3.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to develop in students an understanding of history, methods, social issues, impact of family, meaningful work and barriers of work. Additionally, the course will focus on industries, technologies, factories, high-technology workplaces, and general services. Lastly, the student will be exposed to work in the twenty-first century to include the future of work. Basic sociological issues, concepts, terminology and applications of these understandings with current societal events will be examined. The course will call for the development of reflective and critical thinking skills. (Fulfills MnTC Goal 5) (Prerequisite: none) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab)
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3.00 Credits
Sociology of deviant behavior will use sociological perspective to examine how society has defined deviance; in addition, how laws and sanctions have been adopted to discourage deviant behavior. Another goal of the course is to understand the various theories of deviance developed by professionals such as sociologists and criminologists; comparing and contrasting each disciplines interpretation as they explain the causes and effects of deviant behavior. Deviance such as terrorism, political crime, and cultural and social reactions to deviance will also be explored utilizing the most current scientific research methodologies to examine the direct and indirect societal cost of these forms of behavior. (Meets MnTC Goals 5 and 7) (Prerequisite: none) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab)
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3.00 Credits
This course empowers exploration and understanding of areas of diversity, including individual, institutional, and societal racism, sexism, classism, heterosexism, and others. Topics include development of skills in combating these forms of oppression and in effecting social change for a just society, as well as skills in forming respectful relationships across group differences. (MnTC Goals 5 & 7) (Prerequisite: none) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab)
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3.00 Credits
This course examines popular culture from a sociological perspective. Particular attention is paid to how individual and group thinking and behavior shape, and are shaped by popular culture, how its industries work, and the consequences of popular culture's continual evolution. (Meets MnTC goals 5 and 9) (Prerequisite: none) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab)
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2.00 Credits
This course will focus on basic Spanish pronunciation, vocabulary, and language functions to better enable students to orally communicate at a very basic level. Listening, reading, writing, and cultural skills will also be incorporated. Basic grammatical structures will be used to communicate needs, desires, preferences, and basic personal information. This course is ideally for students who have had very little or no prior Spanish experience. (Prerequisite: none) (2 credits: 2 lecture/0 lab)
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3.00 Credits
Taught in English, Intro to Hispanic Cultures will acquaint the students with the concepts of culture and cultural identity, and bring them an awareness of the skills necessary to achieve successful cross-cultural communication, especially as it pertains to work with Hispanic clients. Students will compare and contrast their own culture with that of Spanish-speaking peoples. The course will also look at the "high" culture and civilization of Spanish-speaking countries, examining the arts, history, architecture, and literature. (MnTC Goals 6 & 8) (Prerequisite: None) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab)
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