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Course Criteria
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Six to fifteen hours credit. (See program description on page 54.)
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Required research and writing on a topic that integrates knowledge and skills obtained from previously taken courses in the Religion and Philosophy majors. A scholarly paper will be written under the direction of a faculty mentor and presented at the end of the course in a seminar setting involving faculty, students, and guests. Three hours credit. Prerequisites: Completion of PHL/REL 299 with a grade of C or higher and 27 credit hours in religion or 24 credit hours in philosophy by the beginning of the semester in which the senior seminar is taken.
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This course takes a community and problem- based approach to investigate the causes and consequences of problems associated with health care, education, crime, substance abuse, poverty, homelessness, urbanization, social inequality, immigration, and the environment. Case studies will be used to examine the impact of select problems on communities and how various groups have sought to resolve these problems through innovative and creative solutions. Three hours credit.
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A study of the nature of culture, with an emphasis on contrasting different cultures to uncover similarities and differences. Video material is used to focus on various aspects of cultures, such as marriage and family, religion, ways of making a living, and political structures. Three hours credit. Spring.
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Variable credit. May be repeated.
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The course provides an overview of key axioms and principles in social thought and their importance in the development of classical and contemporary sociological theory. Emphasis will be placed on the practical application of past and present theoretical insights to understanding select facets of modern life. Three hours credit. Fall. Prerequisite: SOC 201 or permission of the instructor.
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A study of the various factors that both contribute to and reduce social and global inequalities. Emphasis is placed on the intersection of race, ethnicity, class, and gender as a basis for inequality. The effects of globalization on inequality are also considered and various theoretical explanations for inequality are examined. Three hours credit. Prerequisite: SOC 201 or permission of the instructor.
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An exploration of religious beliefs, rituals, and communities across cultures and focusing on the role of religion in society and its meaning for individuals. Emphasis is given to religious beliefs, institutions, changes in religious attitudes, and emerging cults in U.S. society. Three hours credit. Spring. Alternate (odd) years.
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Exploration of the quantitative methods and goals of conducting sociological research through existing research reports and small projects. Focus will be on framing research questions as well as addressing problems of measurement, survey construction, sampling, inferential statistics and ethical issues. Short writing projects will be integrated into the course. Statistical software will be used to illustrate multiple issues that arise in quantitative research. Three hours credit. Fall. Prerequisite: SOC 201 and the completion of MTH 131 or higher with a grade of "C" or better.
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Exploration of qualitative methods and goals of conducting research through existing research reports and development of a data-based research report. Students will learn to develop interview guides, conduct semi-structured interviews, engage in field observation, and be introduced to qualitative software and ethical issues. The final project will require that students develop a research question, gather data, analyze their data, and present their study in written and oral format. Three hours credit. Spring. Prerequisite: SOC 201.
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