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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Introductory-level course focusing on the American family system; includes comparison of family systems through history and across cultures. Uses social research findings, key sociological concepts, and social theory to examine various patterns of family behavior. Particularly examines current trends, functions, and dysfunctions of family relationships. Satisfies core requirement. (SHF)
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Multidisciplinary exploration of the biological, psychological, and social domain of the lives of adults. Includes theoretical perspectives on changes in adult experience beginning in late adolescence. See PSYC 207.
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3.00 Credits
Exploration of processes by which societies attempt to maintain social order and limit deviant behavior. Dynamics of how societies label some behavior as deviant and respond to this definition. In-depth study of selected areas of behavior labeled and treated as deviant in our society, including violent crime, alcohol and drug addiction, sexual deviance, and suicide.
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Analysis through reading and discussion of the physiological, social, emotional, and cultural correlates of gender. Expectation for gender-typed behavior is contrasted with the realities of men's and women's lives. See PSYC 210. Satisfiescore requirement.
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3.00 Credits
Introductory-level course about diversity of people based on social class, racial and ethnic identity, and gender. Examines cultural diversity and multiculturalism within the context of structured inequality. Focuses on the structures and processes through which difference becomes disadvantage.
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3.00 Credits
This course offers an examination of the legal, procedural, sociological, psychological, and economic effects experienced by people who fall victim to crime. The course focuses on an analysis of the patterns, trends, and categories of crime victims. Students will critically assess victim-blaming arguments, such as victim provocation, facilitation, and precipitation, as well as the Criminal Justice system's procedures, treatment, and resources for victims of crime. See CRJU 219.
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3.00 Credits
Courses on specialized topics or current issues not yet established as regular offerings. Includes topics such as sports and leisure, sociology of childhood, and population studies.
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3.00 Credits
Examines sport from the perspective of the social and behavioral sciences. Emphasizes the societal context of sport as a social institution, as well as the psychological aspects of involvement in the world of sports. Includes discussion of the relationship between societal values and culture and the behavior of men and women participating in sport in diverse activities. See PSYC/SPMM 275.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to social gerontology. Study of the social, psychological, and cultural approaches and problems related to aging; focuses on the meaning and experience of growing old in American culture.
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3.00 Credits
Sociological approach to studying the historical development of cities as a form of social organization and a particular lifestyle. Analysis of some of the major urban problems in the United States. Examination of many of the social, economic, and political issues facing a largely urbanized society today.
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