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3.00 Credits
This course includes a presentation of the structural principles necessary in all kinship systems with brief treatment of the most important ranges of variations and a survey of marriage and the family in various societies. The main emphasis will be on courtship, marriage, and the family in the United States and their basic structural characteristics, trends of change, and practical problems insofar as sociology can illuminate them. Prerequisites: Preparing for College Reading II (ENGL092) and Introductory Writing (ENGL099) and Fundamentals of Mathematics (MATH010), or waiver by placement testing results, or Departmental Approval
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3.00 Credits
Law and Society affords a perspective of law which permeates all aspects of social behavior. Basic principles of sociology and concepts of society are introduced. The course provides a window to the "legal culture" ... a panorama of ideas, ideals, and ideologies characterizing United States legal values and institutions. Primary focus is upon specific aspects and concepts of civil and criminal law and their respective functions and procedures of the legal system in regulating behavior and resolving conflict. Prerequisites: Preparing for College Reading II (ENGL092) and Introductory Writing (ENGL099) and Fundamentals of Mathematics (MATH010), or waiver by placement testing results, or Departmental Approval
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the principle issues associated with modern international and domestic terrorism, efforts to counter them, and the effects of both on a democratic society. This course will use a sociological approach to address the nature, roots, evolution, objectives, tactics, and organization of terrorism and terrorist groups. Focus is placed on the vulnerability of a democratic society to both the reality and perception of danger associated with terrorism. Prerequisite: Principles of Sociology (SOCI104) or Departmental Approval
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3.00 Credits
Recognizing that human and cultural diversity are important factors deserving increased sensitivity and awareness, this course is structured to provide a socio- historical account of various groups making up the "melting pot" of America and a sociological analysis of intergroup processes. An overview of the interaction between dominant and minority groups is presented as well as comparisons and contrasts of various racial/ethnic minority group experiences and concerns that may be similar or dissimilar to the dominant culture. Particular attention is paid to differences in power, race, culture, and social class. Prerequisite: Principles of Sociology (SOCI104) or Departmental Approval
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3.00 Credits
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3.00 Credits
Topics include patterns and evolution of criminal behavior, the social forces involved, and development of the individual criminal; administration of criminal justice, laws, courts, police, and prisons. Prerequisite: Principles of Sociology (SOCI104) or Departmental Approval
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3.00 Credits
This course will provide an analysis of deviant behavior through examination of current theories and research in the field. Attention will also be given to those institutions which most frequently deal with deviancy. A variety of forms of deviant behavior will be analyzed including drug abuse, alcoholism, juvenile delinquency, sexual deviance, suicide, and mental disorders. Prerequisite: General Psychology (PSYC101) or Principles of Sociology (SOCI104) or Departmental Approval
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