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3.00 Credits
An original research program is planned and executed under the direction of a faculty member. Prerequisites: PSY 302 and approval of instructor. ( 1-9)
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Topics of special interest to advanced undergraduates in Psychology. Prerequisite: PSY 200-level course. ( 3)
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3.00 Credits
This capstone course in Psychology is designed for students nearing the end of their undergraduate program. It is designed to help students integrate their knowledge and apply the skills they have acquired in the program to think critically about important issues in psychology and society. It is also designed to help students use their undergraduate training and experiences to help them understand personal issues and formulate career goals and directions. Prerequisites: PSY 302 and senior status. ( 3) (See also Criminal Justice)
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3.00 Credits
Focuses on learning and life skills required for academic success. Emphasis is placed on time management, reading, note taking, test taking and preparation, study skills, use of campus resources, and general academic and career decision-making skills. Offered fall semester only. ( 1)
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3.00 Credits
Introduces students to the field of law in our contemporary society by exploring different types of legal careers. In addition, students will gain an understanding of the origin, development, and role of law in American society. Liberal Arts Core/University Requirements Designation: SS- 1, ETH. (3)
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3.00 Credits
Often, common myths and stereotypes are challenged by the findings of sociological research. This course helps students develop a sociological understanding of contemporary social problems in American society, such as poverty, crime and violence, gender and racial inequalities, or drug and alcohol abuse. Students will identify the characteristics of a societal problem, summarize the existing research and statistical data, and critically examine proposed solutions toward the goal of developing an informed opinion. Liberal Arts Core/University Requirements Designation: SS- 1, ETH. ( 3)
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Globalization refers to the increasing connectedness of people around the world and has resulted from economic, political, and cultural exchanges that transcend national boundaries. Corporate growth, modern transportation, and technological innovation facilitate this connectivity. In this course, a sociological perspective will be used to examine how this increasing global interdependence impacts daily life. The degree to which social life still takes place within national borders will be analyzed and the meaning of citizenship in the new global village will be discussed. Liberal Arts Core/University Requirements Designation: SS- 1, GP. ( 3)
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3.00 Credits
Provides an overview of the relationships of mass media, crime, criminal justice, and culture. In particular, the course will address the social construction of crime, crime and justice in the mass media, the media's effects on attitudes toward crime and criminal justice, the media as a cause of crime, the media's influence on the judicial system, etc. Such topics will be addressed using a sociological perspective, thus necessitating the analysis of the media's relationship to sociological and criminological theories. ( 3)
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3.00 Credits
Current theories of the genesis and distribution of deviant behavior and implications for a general theory of deviance. Definitions of deviance, social control, labeling theory, and secondary deviance are explored. Prerequisite: SOC 131. ( 3)
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3.00 Credits
Introduces students to the mainstreams of social thought from 19th-century Europe to the present and examines the relevance of historical theory to contemporary social issues. This course is open to juniors and seniors and is designed primarily for majors. Prerequisite: SOC 131, SOC 202, or SOC 203. ( 3)
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