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3.00 Credits
To do well in college or on the job, individuals must understand their own strengths, interests, and priorities, and be able to adjust to academic or job demands. This course is designed to help students create greater success in college and in life by using proven strategies to develop a better understanding of themselves and their choices. Coursework includes guided journal writing, small group discussion, and career exploration. Topics will include self-motivation, personal responsibility, study skills, and emotional intelligence. Open to all students as an elective.
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A basic course in sociology. Overview of principles of sociology using empirical knowledge and the application of the scientific method. Review of basic principles of social interaction, social roles, organization, processes, stratification, social change, group dynamics, and valuation.
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3.00 Credits
Review of basic principles of anthropology, with special consideration given to the application of social laws and principles as they have affected the development of different cultures. Selected representative cultures are studied with a view to analyzing and contrasting their differences. An examination of the dynamics of simple and complex cultures.
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An introductory course which examines human society from an interdisciplinary and experiential perspective, utilizing concepts from psychology, sociology, social work, human services, criminal justice, and political science. It is intended for students interested in pursuing further studies in the social and behavioral science disciplines. Topics include: personal self-assessment, human relationships, group interaction, cultural diversity, value clarification, workforce trends, and historical and contemporary forces that shape human society. Basic interpersonal teamwork skills are studied and practiced and opportunities for workplace observation provided.
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The analysis of problems growing out of group conflicts, population growth and distribution, ecological structure, the impact of changing technologies, and the impact of these matters on social and cultural patterns. Emphasis is placed upon possible solutions.
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The family as a biological, psychological, and cultural unit. A review of the problems associated with courtship and marriage, the changing function of the parent-child relationship, divorce, and second marriage. Family interaction, adjustment, and stability, with emphasis on the contemporary and historical setting.
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This course explores sex-roles from a sociological perspective in order to improve our awareness and understanding of this important area of human existence. It will examine such topics as the origins of sex-roles, male and female scripts, romantic love, socialization of males and females, social class and role expectations, and other related topics.
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A general course, which provides an overall perspective of the field of gerontology. In addition to examining population trends and demographic information, the course examines the process of aging from psychological and sociological points of view. A first course in the study of the elderly in our social system.
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An introduction to the sociology of criminal and delinquent behavior. Emphasis will be placed on the theories of the causes of such behavior, the legal differences between them, and the responses of the criminal justice system to them.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the history, philosophy, objectives, and social work methods in the United States. A beginning study of social welfare and social work policy and services, and the activities and perceptions of social workers and others in the human services. This is the first course in social work, which is intended as an introduction to the field. The role of the social work professional in the development and delivery of services, and the structure of the personal social services in the community will be examined.
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