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3.00 Credits
A capstone course that examines the methods and theories of religious studies as well as how religion is understood and practiced in contemporary America. Attention will also be given to the relationship between religion, race, and social power. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS
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A study of the origin development, and functioning of culture; an examination of the variations of social structure and social behavior in various societies around the world; an analysis of the relationship between culture and personality. Offered alternate years. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.
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3.00 Credits
Consideration will be given to the nature, methods, principles, and techniques of scientific social research. The application of statistical techniques, (both descriptive and inferential) to various kinds of research problems and methodologies will be delineated. Students will be expected to conduct a group sociological research project as well as be familiar with the use of computers in research. Prerequisite: SSD 215. Co-requisite: SOC 341. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.
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A survey of social problems which are of current concern to American Society, with attention given to major contributing factors, potential solutions, and research needs. Prerequisite: SOC 111. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.
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3.00 Credits
Surveys types, rates, and trends in juvenile offenses in the United States and selected other nations. Explores a wide range of theories explaining juvenile delinquency. Examine past, present, and emerging procedures for reducing antisocial behavior and administering juvenile justice and rehabilitation programs. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.
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3.00 Credits
Focuses on the processes underlying aging. Psychiatric, psychological, and economic perspectives will be discussed as will the effects of aging on family and other social relations. Lecture seminars, and experience in homes for the aged, three hours per week. Co-requisite: PSY 111 or SOC 111. Offered each spring. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.
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3.00 Credits
An introductory analysis of the causes and consequences of crime and delinquency and an examination of society's reaction to criminal behavior, including the legal, judicial and penal system. Co-requisite: SOC 111 or POL 101. CREDIT THREE SEMESTER HOURS.
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3.00 Credits
The relationship of sociological variables such as race, class and income to the quality of health services and to the prevalence of disease is examined. Additional topics include the organization and financing of medical care in the United States and cultural factors in the definition of illness. CREDIT THREE SEMESTER HOURS
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3.00 Credits
This course will deal with the structure and functions of all systems of the human body as they are affected by aging. Some attention will be devoted to the health characteristics of aging populations with variations by race and other social variables. Co-requisite is SOC 321. Offered once per year. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.
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3.00 Credits
This is an interdisciplinary lecture-seminar course focusing on topical issues in rural studies. The first part of the course will survey the distinctive cultural milieu of rural America by examining demographic and ethnographic descriptive materials. The second part of the course will explore the impact of economic changes on traditional rural communities and life-styles, especially on Southern rural Blacks. Perspectives from history, sociology, political science, economics, psychology will be presented to demonstrate a multi-disciplinary framework for alleviating rural poverty and enhancing economic development. Prerequisites: SOC 111, PSY 111, POL 111, HIS 221, or 222 or ECO 211 or 212. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.
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