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3.00 Credits
A mounting body of research showing that religion is playing a signifi cant role in society has forced researchers to more seriously consider the impact of religion on politics, economics, family life, and deviance, among other things. Contemporary events such as 9/11, the Israeli-Arab confl ict and the culture wars are all helping to drive the reemerging sociology of religion fi eld. In this class we will read and discuss different sociological perspectives related to the sociology of religion. We will explore the validity of secularization theory and examine why people believe in religious things. We will also consider what impact religion has on individual and social life and the dynamics of religious groups and markets. (Fall, Winter, Spring)
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3.00 Credits
A sociological approach to the dilemma of power, economic and status differentiations in American society. (Fall, Winter, Spring)
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Soc 111 or Soc 112 recommended The nature, extent, causes, treatment and prevention of delinquency as well as the adjudication process will be considered. Social causes and solutions are emphasized. (Winter, Fall, Spring)
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1.00 Credits
Develop further understanding of special interest topics in sociology. Sociological topic chosen by student and approved by instructor. (Upon Request)
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Math 108 or Math 221, Soc 340 Sociologists are interested in identifying and understanding patterns in society. Unfortunately, most of the patterns of interest to sociologists are impossible to verify through simplistic personal observations. Consequently, in order to better understand society, sociologists use various methods of data collection which often involve large samples of certain populations. Once collected these datasets can be analyzed in a number of different ways which tell us useful things about the populations we are curious about. The primary focus of this course will be to help you understand and apply certain quantitative tools that sociologists regularly use to identify, verify and interpret specifi c patterns among individuals, groups and societies. You will also have the opportunity to see fi rst-hand how the statistical analysis can be used to learn about your own sociological questions of interest. (Fall, Winter, Spring)
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3.00 Credits
This course explores the place drugs have in American Society. It includes society's use of and attitude towards drugs as it explores the history of drugs. The power and infl uence of drugs, the acceptance and rejection of drugs, an understanding of the classifi cation of drugs, legal responses, and treatment programs for drug abuse are also addressed. (Fall, Winter, Spring)
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3.00 Credits
An overview of the role of corrections in our justice system and critical analysis of contemporary correctional theory and practice. Historical, traditional, innovative, and future aspects of corrections as well as critical issues such as prisoners' rights, death penalty, unions, and institutions, and correctional careers will be discussed. (Fall, Winter, Spring odd years)
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Soc 300 An examination of social inequality in the United States and comparisons to other countries. Focus on the sources of consequences of inequality for both individuals and social institutions. (Fall, Winter, Spring)
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Soc 111 This course is designed to explore the social bases of self-concept and defi nition. The social nature of the SELF is key to self-understanding and adoption to the social world of which we are all ultimately a part. The imprint of socialization, e.g. (the process whereby individuals learn and internalize their attitudes, values, and behaviors to function as social beings and responsive participating members of society), ensures that the individual will develop an identity, or self. (Fall, Winter, Spring)
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3.00 Credits
Examine phenomena related to death and dying utilizing the sociological perspective. (Fall & Winter Odd years, Spring even years)
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