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Social pressures on children in our society that push them toward deviant behavior are focused on in this course. Power structure, class and caste urbanization, minority groups, and the effects of technological change concurrent with urban growth. Family, peer group, gang and slum subcultures as influences in development of the delinquent role. Methods of prevention, treatment and correction. Prerequisite: SOCS 105 or 106 3 credits [Offered at Norwich Campus] These credits count towards the Social Sciences (list C) requirements for graduation.
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A consideration of problems confronting 21st century civilization. Topics include institutional problems within family, economic, political, religious and educational systems, as well as the effect of these problems on individuals. Globalization is a central organizing theme of the course. Prerequisite: SOCS 101, 102 or 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 examines the impact of dying and bereavement on individuals, families, groups, social institutions and cultures. Prerequisite: SOCS 105 or 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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Analysis of the contemporary urban area as a regional social system. Basic sociological concepts used to analyze demographic and organizational patterns and trends with discussion of urban problems and planning techniques. Prerequisite: SOCS 106 3 credits (3 lecture hours), fall semester [Offered at Norwich Campus] This course satisfies SUNY General Education Requirements for "Social Sciences". These credits count towards the Social Sciences (list C) requirements for graduation.
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The years between 18 and 50 are the center of life, a time of growth, opportunity, and crisis. Examines what philosophers, social scientists, psychologists and other human beings have theorized about the process of living and aging. Moral as well as personality insight, strategies for survival will be explored so that future coping with life's changes will not be as isolated or overwhelming. Prerequisite: SOCS 105 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 examines personal growth and adjustment throughout the life span, encompassing theory research and practical applications. Topics include: theories of adjustment, characteristics of the healthy personality, interpersonal relationships, adjustments to school, work, and retirement, understanding and managing stress, human sexuality, and strategies for coping and adjustment. Prerequisite: SOCS 105 3 credits (3 lecture hours) These credits count towards the Social Sciences (list C) requirements for graduation.
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This course examines psychological disorders from a variety of perspectives. In addition to the usual survey of psychological disorders across diagnostic categories, it also considers the possible causes of psychological problems and a wide variety of therapeutic techniques used to treat them. The history and scientific underpinning of psychological diagnosis and treatment is also covered. Prerequisite: SOCS 105 or equivalent, 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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This course examines human behavior in small groups. The emphasis will be on participation in face-to-face small groups focusing on the group's behavior and each individual's behavior, including interaction style and skills. Prerequisite: SOCS 105 3 credits (3 lecture hours), fall semester Junior-level status (or permission of instructor) These credits count towards the Social Sciences (list C) requirements for graduation.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to help students develop an understanding of human behavior in work settings, the variables which impact workers and their productive efficiency and strategies to improve productive human relations in such settings. Prerequisite: SOCS 105 3 credits (3 lecture hours) Junior-level status (or permission of instructor) These credits count towards the Social Sciences (list C) requirements for graduation.
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3.00 Credits
Urban studies analyzes both the historical roots of urban development as well as the contemporary urban area as a regional social system. Basic sociological research concepts are used to discover demographic and organizational patterns and relate those patterns to urban problems and planning techniques. Prerequisite: SOCS 106 3 credits (3 lecture hours) These credits count towards the Social Sciences (list C) requirements for graduation.
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