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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Major historical, political, social and cultural events taking place between 1950 and 1980 are explored. The identification and development of dominant ideological themes and trends are considered, as well as transformations of values, beliefs, behavior patterns and institutions. Prerequisite: SO 101; Every Other Year
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3.00 Credits
The impact of ethnic and racial identity in the United States is examined with particular consideration of the processes of prejudice and discrimination, social class identity and mobility, and the distribution and exercise of social, economic and political power. Prerequisite: SO 101; Every Year, All
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3.00 Credits
The impact of ethnic and racial identity in the United States is examined with particular consideration of the processes of prejudice and discrimination, social class identity and mobility, and the distribution and exercise of social, economic and political power. Prerequisite: SO 101; Every Year, Fall
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3.00 Credits
In this course, students explore the intersections of race, crime and law in terms of the historical context, the present-day situations, and finally, future directions. Participants examine race, crime and law from the viewpoints of the offender, the victim and the criminal justice practitioner within the various aspects of the criminal justice process -from law enforcement to courts to corrections. In addition, the course focuses on the interrelationship between theory, policy and practice. Prerequisite: SO 101; Every Year, Fall
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3.00 Credits
The evolution of social class in America from pre-industrial times through the industrial era and into the present postindustrial era is explored. Topics include class conflict and interclass mobility; the relation of wealth, prestige and position; and differing styles of life of different social classes. Prerequisite: SO 101; Every Year, All
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3.00 Credits
This course considers the sense of community, the community, suburbia and complex urban society; problems of conflict and cohesion, power structure and grass roots community organization; problem solving on the local level and problems beyond the scope of the local community. Prerequisite: SO 101; Every Other Year
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3.00 Credits
Although young people are processed through a different system of criminal justice than adults, theories of criminal behavior address motivations for both juvenile and adult crime. Of interest is the ongoing tendency to treat serious crimes committed by young people as if they were committed by adults. This course examines the consequences for problematic behavior in the criminal justice system, including incarceration and alternative programming for juveniles. Prerequisite: SO 101; Every Year, Spring
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3.00 Credits
Students are introduced to the sociology of the American family using comparative and interactional materials. Changing sex roles and socialization patterns, as well as economic and political factors that affect the family are considered in the family cycle. Prerequisite: SO 101; Every Year, All
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3.00 Credits
The ways in which normative behavior is determined, delineated and controlled are examined. Also considered are factors that produce deviant behavior and social mechanisms for defining and dealing with deviance. Prerequisite: SO 101; Every Year, All
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3.00 Credits
This introduction to gerontology focuses on the myths and realities of aging explored through historic, demographic and sociological analyses of the conditions of old people in our society. The ways in which social and cultural factors enter into the aging process are also considered. Prerequisite: SO 101; Every Year, All
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