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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the basic principles of the study of human behavior in society, including culture, social structure, analysis of social interaction, socialization and social change (3 Credits).
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3.00 Credits
SSC 110 is a comparative and contextual study of marriage and family institutions, including couples, gender roles, marriage, divorce, sexuality, parenting, working, multicultural orientations and other contemporary issues (3 Credits).
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to increase students' understanding of individual, group, community and societal needs; the organization and structure of the human service system; and the availability of community resources to help meet human needs. The needs of target populations are studied in relation to broader social, economic and cultural issues and problems (3 Credits).
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3.00 Credits
This course provides a sociological analysis of the behavior patterns outside the society's normative standard, including both criminal and non-criminal. It examines the variety of causes of such behavior, societal and individual, and the impact of the behaviors upon society. Prevention and treatment will also be discussed (3 Credits).
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3.00 Credits
This course examines crime and delinquency, family problems, race relations, health and medical needs, poverty and unemployment, urban and rural problems, religious differences, over-population, under-education and social pathologies. Emphasis is on understanding the implications of social problems and their possible amelioration (3 Credits).
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3.00 Credits
This intensive course provides an in-depth examination of the major drugs used in American society today. The course concentrates on the effects of the various street and prescription drugs on human health and behavior (3 Credits).
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the current complexities of social and cultural issues in the United States and internationally. It intends to provide insight into the role of racial, ethnic, cultural and other factors in the development of relationships. Human development in a multicultural society will be examined and the basic objectives and dimensions of multicultural intervention will be defined. An important focus in this course is on the individual participant (student) as a cultural being who brings to his or herrelationships a network of personal identities and group affiliations that can serve as both barriers and resources. Students' self-awareness of values, attitudes, and beliefs regarding multiculturalism will be explored. This course will focus primarily on race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, disabilities and socio-economic factors (3 Credits).
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide basic understanding of the central historical developments and social processes that explain the widely popular yet disparate sporting experience of amateur and professional athletes in today's global community. While considerable emphasis is given to socialization and stratification issues, the course also considers the relationship of sport and recreation to media, ethics, economics and politics (3 Credits).
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3.00 Credits
This course studies cultural and social institutions among pre-literate societies as well as some contemporary societies, focusing on the way of life, value system, religion, authority system, family, art, music and literature, and language development in particular cultures. It also provides an analysis of how each society adapts itself to its environment, including change from within and from the outside world through such means as the advancement of knowledge (3 Credits).
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an analytical study of the adjustment process between the dominant group and minority groups, as well as among minority groups, with a primary focus on American society. Situations in other parts of the world will also be reviewed. Societal implications of prejudice and discrimination are examined (3 Credits).
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