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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
An overview of the sociological perspective. The course emphasizes an understanding of everyday social reality and develops the student's ability to use sociological concepts to interpret social situations and social change. An urban diversity fieldtrip is included in this course. This is a Communication Intensive course. CORE-II. FA, SP.
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3.00 Credits
A survey of world cultures, both past and present. Of particular importance will be an examination of cultural universals and cultural variations throughout the world. The theoretical basis and methods used in cultural anthropology will also be covered throughout the course. CORE-II. SP.
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3.00 Credits
Examination of the major aspects of the family as a social institution; the current trends, changing nature, and possible developments of the family in the future. FA, SP.
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3.00 - 12.00 Credits
A survey of the cultural and social processes that influence human behavior with comparative examples from different ethnic groups around the world. The course will focus on a comparative analysis of economic, political, religious, and family structures in Africa, the Americas, Oceania, and the Orient. May be repeated for credit, not to exceed course maximum credit of 12 credit hours. FA or SP.
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3.00 Credits
An introductory course in applied statistical techniques used in the social and behavioral sciences. Topics include descriptive statistics such as measures of central tendency and measures of dispersion. Special attention will be given to a systematic discussion of some widelyused inferential statistics such as Chisquare, analysis of variance, and regression. Statistical analysis, using SPSS, will be used throughout the course. Prerequisite: Any college level course in mathematics. FA, SP.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Seminar on topics of current interest in minority life. Some selected topics include: Race and Racism, Minority Families in American Society, The Civil Rights Era, Asian-Americans, The Jewish Experience in America, The RSA and Northern Ireland. May be repeated for credit, not to exceed course maximum credit of 3 credit hours. FA or SP, alternate years.
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3.00 Credits
Study of the sociological aspects of growing older to gain a better understanding of what aging is all about. Detailed look at social psychological problems associated with aging in American society. SP, alternate years.
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3.00 Credits
This course explores the status and roles of women across the life cycle including child/adult socialization as well as the effect of cultural values and stereotypes on status attainment for women. Issues relevant to mid- and later-life women will also be addressed.
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3.00 Credits
Study of the nature and causes of individuals' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in social situations. Topics include social cognition, perception of others' intentions, attitudes, interpersonal relationships, and the power of a group to influence individual behavior. Prerequisites: SO 101 or PY 101. FA, SP.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
This course examines the status of women in a variety of work settings: domestic, blue-collar, and professional. Structural issues and socio-cultural themes which facilitate/inhibit the participation of women in the work force will be examined through specific issues: gender inequality/segregation in the workplace, the "glass ceiling," sexual harassment,stress/burnout, and minority status. May be repeated for credit, not to exceed course maximum credit of 4 credit hours.
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