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3.00 Credits
This course explores the social factors that influence the delivery and consumption of medical and health care in the United States. The roles of medicine and of the health care provider and the patient are examined in a variety of settings. Specific issues confronting American medicine are considered, and the health care delivery system is compared with systems from other countries. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: SOC201 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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3.00 Credits
This course, primarily for Sociology Majors, surveys the development of the major concepts and schools of sociological theory, emphasizing the origins of theory in the works of the "classical" European writers of the 18th and 19th century. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: Junior standing and 12 hours of Sociology; or permission of Department Chairperson.
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3.00 Credits
This course, primarily for Sociology Majors, surveys the development of the major concepts and schools of sociological theory, emphasizing recent and contemporary theory in the works of modern European and American writers. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: Junior standing and 12 hours of Sociology; or permission of Department Chairperson.
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3.00 Credits
Course analyzes the dynamics and characteristics of complex organizations (i.e., public and political structures, corporations, schools, hospitals, churches) and their impact upon individuals and society. The following topics are explored: Theories and history of organizations, organizational role behavior, formal and informal structure, class, power, motivation, control, bureaucracy, organizational success, pathology, and case studies. Prerequisite: SOC201 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an introduction to the general principles of research methods in the social sciences. The major steps in the social science research process are used as the basis for the course outline. Guidelines for the assessment and utilization for social research are discussed. Research theory is combined with practical exercises in research methods. The writing of a research proposal is one of the major course requirements. Three lecture hours per week. Requirement for Sociology and Political Science majors. Prerequisites: Junior standing and 12 hours of Sociology; or permission of Department Chairperson.
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3.00 Credits
The objective of this course is to provide students with skills in data analysis and interpretation as crucial steps in the research process. Knowledge of social science theory; research methods, statistics, and computer programs gained in previous courses is applied by working with available data. Three lecture hours per week. Requirement for B.S. Sociology, Computer Science and Research options, B.S. Criminal Justice, Research and Planning Concentration. Prerequisites: Junior standing and 12 hours of Sociology including SOC206; or permission of Department Chairperson.
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3.00 Credits
This course will provide students with two important sets of skills that are basic to the proficiency required by professional sociologists as well as students in such fields as education and human services. Course will set forth the fundamentals of grant writing and the process of obtaining federal, state and foundation grants. The second focus will be to provide students with the fundamental skills and concepts needed to conduct evaluation research. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: SOC201 or SOC206 or by permission of the Department Chairperson.
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3.00 Credits
This capstone class for students with a child studies cognate will provide them the opportunity to focus on a particular area of inquiry for the term. They will read a core set of materials, discuss them, conduct research on the seminar topic and present their findings to the class in both written and verbal form. When completed, students will have demonstrated skills that will prepare them for the marketplace or for further educational pursuits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: SOC201 or SOC220 or permission of the Department Chairperson.
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3.00 Credits
Academic credits may be earned for community service projects as approved by the Sociology Department Chairperson. Normally restricted to Sociology, Social Work, Nursing and Political Science majors in their Junior or Senior year. Other students who have specific community projects may be admitted with the permission of Department Chairperson. Graded on a Pass/Fail basis unless prior and specific arrangements are made. Fieldwork and appointments with instructor replace lectures. A maximum of six credits may be earned with no more than 3 credits taken in any given semester.
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3.00 Credits
An in-depth exploration of the fundamentals of African-American studies. The course is designed to help students explore, in their own style, the major theories and issues in the study of the Black experience. A final paper is required in addition to weekly meetings and discussions. Prerequisites: Four courses in African-American Studies. Open to African American Studies minors and to others by permission of Department Chairperson.
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