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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Examine the construct of juvenile delinquency focusing on causation, prevention, and intervention. Specific attention will be given to how various explanations/theories of delinquency influence social policy, social agencies, intervention strategies, and the administration of juvenile justice. Prerequisites: ANSO 1010, ANSO 1070, or PSYC 1100, and 6 hours of social science; or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Examine the works of the classic producers of ideas about society and culture, and about being a social and cultural product (Marx, Weber, Durkheim, Simmel, Freud, Mead, etc.) as each continues to influence the ideas of contemporary theorists in the social sciences. Reviews classic explanations of how society works, following major streams of social theories through to present-day approaches. Prerequisites: ANSO 1010 or ANSO 1070, and 6 credit hours of social science; or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Examines the processes whereby people gather to accomplish some goal that requires a coordinated division of labor. Provides an understanding of social behavior, inasmuch as we spend a significant proportion of our lives functioning within complex organizations. Discusses the major theoretical and empirical positions in order to understand the dynamics of complex organizations. Prerequisites: ANSO 1010, ANSO 1070, and 6 credit hours of social science; or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Examines how people influence and are influenced by their social setting. Examines the social nature of individuals (attitudes, attitude change, prejudice), dyads (human relations), and small groups (conformity, decision making, leadership). Students are encouraged to apply theories and research to issues of personal concern. Prerequisite: ANSO 1010, ANSO 1070, or PSYC 1100, ANSO/PSYC 2825, and 6 credit hours of social science; or permission of the instructor.
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1.00 - 5.00 Credits
Designed for individual student exploration of a given body of knowledge or a specific area of interest. Selected topics agreed upon between student and a member of the departmental faculty. Topic of the course, detailed learning outcomes, and means of evaluation to be negotiated between student and faculty member. Intended for majors. Prerequisites: junior standing and permission of the instructor. May be repeated for credit if content differs,
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3.00 Credits
Examines the essential features, principles, facts, and theories that surround stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination. Theoretical approaches considered will include those from psychology, sociology, and international human rights. Consequently, discussion of intergroup relations as they pertain to different racial and ethnic groups throughout the world. In addition, the course examines discrimination based on appearance, gender, age, ability, and sexual orientation. Prerequisites: ANSO 1010, ANSO 1070, or PSYC 1100, and 6 hours of social science; or permission of the instructor.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Lab is designed to complement a 3000-level core course allowing the instructor and student to work collaboratively towards the development of a course related project. Prerequisites: ANSO 1010, ANSO 1070, or PSYC 1100, and 6 hours of social science; or permission of the instructor. May be repeated for credit if content differs.
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3.00 Credits
Examines patterns of family life in the context of the larger society. Organized around major questions, such as: What are the universal functions of the family and kinship in society? How do families differ in various societies? Prerequisites: ANSO 1010 or ANSO 1070, and 6 credit hours of social science, or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Examines and compares the problems and issues surrounding ethnicity and minority group status in various areas of the world. Explores the historical perspective of present issues confronting the United States and other Western countries. Prerequisites: ANSO 1010 or ANSO 1070, and 6 credit hours of social science, or permission of the instructor. 4000 Level Courses: Advanced courses for majors, with significant writing or research components and capstone courses.
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3.00 Credits
Designed for in-depth study of a specific area or issue in anthropology/ sociology. Students may petition the department to consider offering the course on specific topics of current concern. Prerequisite: 12 credit hours of social science or permission of the instructor. May be repeated for credit if content differs.
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