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3.00 Credits
An examination of the aging process, both for individuals and the nation, as it influences and is influenced by the social context. Topics include socialization, economics, health, social relations, housing, retirement, institutionalization, and policy. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk. Prerequisite: Sociology 101 or permission of the instructor.
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Analysis of the historical development, structure, and functions of contemporary social welfare agencies. Observation of local agencies. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk. Prerequisite: Sociology 101 or permission of the instructor.
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An examination of the research techniques used by sociologists. Attention is given to research design, survey research, sampling, field research, experimental research, and the ethics of research. Understanding the basics of research and mastery of research skills are both emphasized. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk. Prerequisite: Sociology 101 and one 200-level sociology course.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the basic skills involved in the analysis of social research data, including an introduction to the computer. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk. Prerequisite: Sociology 251 or permission of the instructor.
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1.00 Credits
An examination of special topics in sociology, with topics selected on the basis of faculty and student interest. (1/2, 1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk. Prerequisite: Sociology 101 or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
An analysis of power, politics, the state, and international entities from a sociological perspective. Topics include power and authority, political and economic systems, inequality, political parties, social movements, nation-states, and globalization. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk. Prerequisite: One 200-level sociology course or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
An analysis of the social context of health, illness, and healing including the influence of the social environment on disease and illness patterns, interaction among health care providers and patients, and types of health care systems. Special focus is given to social inequalities in the American health care system. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk. Prerequisite: One 200-level Sociology course, or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
An analysis of the distribution of power, prestige, and wealth in the United States and the societies of other countries. Topics include social classes and their effects on behavior and social mobility. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk. Prerequisite: One 200-level Sociology course, or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
A study of community life, including theoretical and methodological approaches to both rural and urban communities. Topics include social relationships in community, community structure and organization, historical development of urban community, urbanism as a way of life, the impact of social change on community, comparative communities, and social planning in communities. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk. Prerequisite: One 200-level Sociology course, or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the relationship between religion and society. Topics include definitions and theories of religion; analysis of historical and contemporary religious groups; the influence of religion on attitudes and behaviors; and the role of religion in social change. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk. Prerequisite: One 200-level Sociology course, or permission of the instructor.
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