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Patterns of social organization in modern societies; organizational structures and processes; interrelation of social institutions; problems of an organizational society and its consequences for individual life experiences. Topics include current trends in U.S. crime rates; media coverage of crimes; patterns of victimization; characteristics of property crimes, violent crimes, corporate crimes, political crimes, and victimless crimes. Critical examination of current law enforcement and correctional policies and practices is included. Prerequisite: junior standing.
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Theories concerning the nature, cause, control, treatment, and prevention of crime. Prerequisite: junior standing.
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The study of parametric and nonparametric statistics commonly used in the behavioral sciences. Included is analysis of relationship and variance, as well as effect sizes associated with each. Cross-listed as BIOL/PSYC 324. Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in MATH 150 or higher level math course (excludes MATH 200). Students majoring in Psychology must earn a grade of C or higher.
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The study of applied research in the behavioral sciences, with an emphasis on design, methodology, results, interpretation, and theory building. Both qualitative and quantitative approaches are addressed with the latter employing both parametric and nonparametric analysis. Cross-listed as PSYC 325. Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in BIOL/PSYC/SOCI 324 and junior standing. Students majoring in Psychology must earn a grade of C or higher.
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Understanding qualitative research and developing qualitative research skills, examining examplars in the field, exploring the various qualitative research methodologies such as participant-observation and indepth interviewing and the theoretical and ethical dilemmas associated with each. Data collection, writing field notes and transforming such data into written ethnographic documents are emphasized.
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Nature and extent, competing models and theories, prevention, control, treatment and research in juvenile delinquency. Prerequisite: junior standing.
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Critical analysis of the history and discourse surrounding development with special emphasis on how the development process has affected women across the globe. Attention will be paid to the often invisible connections between Western women and women in non-Western societies, including the perspectives and experiences of women across the globe. Topics include globalization, women, work and poverty within a global society; women, development and health; women and the state; the global sex trade; and motherhood across the globe. Cross-listed as WMST 336. Course meets the multicultural graduation requirement. Prerequisite: junior standing.
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Theories regarding the sources and roles of religion in society. Sociological principles and concepts apply to religions and religious movements. Examination of current trends in religious movements. Religious perspectives on, and experiences of, women, homosexuals, and ethnic minorities. Topics include paganism and secular humanism. Prerequisite: junior standing.
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Social, psychological, and physical aspects of aging, including the consequences of the societal demographic shifts toward an increasing aged society. Investigate the research on death and dying and the role of the elderly in our society. Additionally, generate an understanding of the theoretical perspectives on aging. Cross-listed as HUMS 350. Prerequisite: junior standing.
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Theories, methods, and research on the nature and causes of individual behavior in social situations. Cross-listed as PSYC 360. Prerequisite: Six hours PSYC and/or SOCI courses.
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