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3.00 Credits
A field-based internship experience providing social science majors an opportunity to combine their internship experience in a human service setting. Students will be required to combine their internship experience with written work to process their experience. Prerequisite: SOCS 108 and permission of instructor 1 credit for each unit, fall or spring semester [Offered at Norwich Campus]
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This course surveys the broad sweep of Latin American and Caribbean history from Amerindian cultures before Columbus to the 21st century. The volatility of the multi-cultural societies of these lands, spilling over sometimes into fractious violence and brilliant creativity, will be a recurrent theme. Emphasis may vary between key personalities, social change, culture, conflict or gender. Students will be exposed to the main themes of Latin American and Caribbean history. 3 credits (3 lecture hours) fall or spring These credits count towards the Social Sciences (list C) requirements for graduation. This course satisfies SUNY General Education Requirements for "Other World Civilizations".
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Examines factors that contribute to the development of gender, explores internal and external pressures that mold and modify male/female behavior and personality. Cultural and ethnic differences between men and women are also studied. Prerequisite: SOCS 105 3 credits These credits count towards the Social Sciences (list C) requirements for graduation.
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3.00 Credits
This course will focus on the general principles and theories of development during the adolescent period. Topics included are biological and cognitive processes, psychosocial development, identity and other special issues and concerns in adolescence. Prerequisite: SOCS 105 or equivalent, or permission of instructor 3 credits These credits count towards the Social Sciences (list C) requirements for graduation.
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3.00 Credits
Designed for students who want to gain perspectives on the evolution and current state of marriage and family relations in the United States. There will also be a focus on alternatives to the traditional notion of marriage and family. Discussion of issues such as nontraditional relationships, mate selection and dating, gender roles, love and sexuality, family planning, separation and divorce, families in crisis, etc. Prerequisite: SOCS 106 3 credits (3 lecture hours), fall or spring semester These credits count towards the Social Sciences (list C) requirements for graduation.
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This course will focus on tracing African American history from its African origin through the experience of slavery to the present condition in the United States. Some of the objectives will be: to explore the rich African traditions and culture that were in place before slavery; to provide the analytical tools necessary to fully appreciate the Black struggle in its various dimensions; to critically assess the contributions of African Americans to American society from an economic, political and social viewpoint. Prerequisite: SOCS 101 or 102 3 credits (3 lecture hours), fall semester These credits count towards the Social Sciences (list C) requirements for graduation.
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Analysis and survey of the history, personalities and events that lead to United States involvement in Vietnam from 1945 to the present. The course is an overview of early Vietnamese history and its impact on the twentieth century French and American wars in Indochina. It will seek to answer the questions: why was the US in Vietnam? What was accomplished? What are the lessons of Vietnam? Prerequisite: SOCS 101 or 102, or permission of Instructor 3 credits (3 lecture hours) fall or Spring Semester These credits count towards the Social Sciences (list C) requirements for graduation.
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3.00 Credits
This course will explore and analyze the role of women in the U.S. from 1607 to the present. It will critically assess women's experiences and contributions to our nation-politically, socially, economically, and culturally using the tools of social science and historical analysis. Prerequisite: SOCS 101, 102 or 106 3 credits (3 lecture hours), spring semester This course satisfies SUNY General Education Requirements for "American History" for students scoring above 84 on NYS Regents American History. These credits count towards the Social Sciences (list C) requirements for graduation.
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3.00 Credits
An in-depth treatment of world history since 1914. Topics will include: the dynamic character of Western civilization and the West's impact on the world; world war, revolution, colonialism and anti-colonial reaction. Attention will focus on the post-World War II era involving the economic and political aspects of the "Cold War" and its aftermath. Attention also will be given to dominantsocial, cultural, and technological characteristics of the twentieth century. Prerequisites: SOCS 101 and SOCS 102, or SOCS 103 and SOCS 104, or permission of instructor 3 credits (3 lecture hours), fall or spring semester These credits count towards the Social Sciences (list C) requirements for graduation.
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3.00 Credits
Social, psychological, and physiological changes experienced in aging and the responses of our society to problems faced by older people. Role changes in work and family relationships, economic and health problems, planning adjustment to retirement and beyond, institutionalization. Training of those responsible for care and management of older people. Prerequisite: SOCS 105 or 106 3 credits (3 lecture hours) [Offered at Norwich Campus] These credits count towards the Social Sciences (list C) requirements for graduation.
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