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3.00 Credits
3 Cr. Human interaction as a function of the social environment. Interpersonal perception, attitudes, motivation, communication, formation of group norms, role theory, socialization, and interaction processes in achieving group goals. Prerequisites: 125; PSYC 100 or 171. G8, G9 (See PSYC 250)
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3.00 Credits
1-3 Cr. Courses offered on topics of interest to sociology students offered on the basis of need, interest, or timeliness. Prerequisite: 125. Restricted to students with freshman or sophomore standing. May be repeated for credit.
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3.00 Credits
1-3 Cr. Independent readings and/or research under the supervision of a faculty member. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy. Independent study contract is required. Prerequisite: 125. May be repeated for credit.
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3.00 Credits
3 Cr. Distinguishes between sex as the biological difference between females and males and gender as socially constructed masculinity and femininity. Examines the impact of gender on human culture, social identity, and patterns of social organization. Attention is given to the ways that race, ethnicity, social class, sexual orientation, and age intersect with gender. Prerequisite: 125. D, G8, G9
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3.00 Credits
3 Cr. Major ethnic, racial, and religious groups of the United States; majority-minority relations; confl icts and changing relations with the dominant culture; nature of prejudice and discrimination and their effects; alternative policies and strategies in contemporary America; exploration of personal attitudes regarding human relations issues. D, G8, G9
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3.00 Credits
3 Cr. Culture of pre-literate and contemporary societies. Concept of culture; elements of culture, including technology, economic and political organization, family and kinship, associations, ideology, arts, and language; dynamics of culture stability and change. D, G8, G9
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3.00 Credits
3 Cr. This course surveys policies, programs, and social work services for the older persons. Students will gain an understanding of aging persons in contemporary society, the social service delivery system, diverse needs of aging persons, social policies and issues impacting the elderly, and social work practice with the elderly. Restricted to students with sophomore standing or higher. (See SOWK 332)
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3.00 Credits
3 Cr. This course surveys the fi eld of child welfare. Students will acquire an understanding of the issues involved in providing services to children who have been affected by child abuse and neglect, unplanned pregnancy, foster care, institutional care and mental health concerns. The student will acquire knowledge relevant to working with children, biological parents, foster parents, adoptive parents, and other systems involved in the welfare of children. Restricted to students with sophomore standing or higher. (See SOWK 333)
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3.00 Credits
3 Cr. This course provides an introduction to the scientifi c methods of conducting social research. Students will develop skills in conducting literature reviews, deducing hypotheses, selecting a research design, measuring variables, drawing samples, and analyzing data. Students will become profi - cient in the elementary use of SPSS. Ethics in research, as well as critical analysis of the research of others will also be addressed. Prerequisites: 125; MATH 130.
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3.00 Credits
3 Cr. Marriage-family complex as a social institution: variations, interrelationship of family to other social institutions, dating, marriage, childraising, divorce, death, and remarriage, contemporary issues in marriage and family life, and future of marriage and family. This course will empower the student to make more informed decisions about marriage and family life choices. G8, G9
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