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This course provides a socio-historical view of street gangs in the United States and will provide the student with a general overview of the nature of street gangs including: theoretical and socio-economic explanations of why gangs exist; the gang structure and process; female gangs; criminal activities of gangs; gang prevention, suppression and treatment techniques; and implications for the future study of gangs. Prerequisites: Nine hours of social or behavioral sciences including Soc 100 and either Soc 370, 371 or 372. Sp-3-
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This course examines the complex of violence in the family setting; incest, spouse abuse, and child abuse. It also examines the continuing relationship among these acts. These problems are approached from a sociological and legal perspective. Prerequisites: junior standing, Soc 370, and nine hours of social and behavioral sciences including Soc 100. Sp-3-
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Sociological analysis of establishment, maintenance, and current reorganization of sex roles; social ramifications and institutional consequences of changing sex roles. Prerequisites: nine social and behavioral science hours including Psy 100 and Soc 100. Ir-3-
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A survey of the social conditions that affect human aging, with a special emphasis on the research in the area of social gerontology. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing and at least nine social and behavioral science hours including Psy 100 and Soc 100. Sp-3-
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Prerequisite: See the section ACADEMIC INFORMATION, of the Catalog for college wide guidelines for Independent Study. The department also requires completion of all eighteen hours of "Basic Requirements" listed for a sociology major and preparation by a superior student (usually well over a 3.0 GPA) of a written plan of study within a professor's area of specialization and not available as a regular course. The plan of study will specify the topic, objectives, and approach through a semester-long program, the number of credit hours sought, and the methods by which the professor will supervise and evaluate it for an appropriate letter grade, A through E. After the professor is satisfied that the student is qualified and that the plan of study has academic merit, the student will seek similar approval from the student's academic advisor and then from the department chair.Additional prerequisite: substantial bibliography and junior standing. Fl, Sp, SS-1 to 3-
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This course is designed to introduce students to a variety of different advanced topics related to the various areas of sociology. These topics will change because they serve to introduce current and new courses to the students. Each topic syllabus will contain a specific description. Prerequisite: fifteen hours of social and behavioral sciences; included in the fifteen hours are Soc 100, and completion of nine hours of sociology courses, and senior standing; or permission of the instructor. Fl-3-
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Majority-minority relations; biology of race, stratification variables of power, prestige, wealth; emphasis on development, function, and institutionalization of prejudice and discrimination. Prerequisites: junior standing and fifteen social and behavioral science hours including Soc 100. Ir-3-
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The nature of law, its evolution, response to social change, and impact on society. Prerequisites: senior standing, Soc 370, and fifteen social and behavioral science hours including Soc 100 or Ant 100. Fl-3-
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Political, religious, and other revitalization movements; emphasis on life history, membership, success in handling change, and societal impact. Prerequisite: junior standing and fifteen social and behavioral science hours including Soc 100, or permission of instructor. Ir-3-
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Historical, theoretical, and practical perspectives on noninstitutional treatment of offenders, current status of probation and parole, needs, directions, and community relations. Prerequisites: junior standing and fifteen social and behavioral science hours including Soc 100; recommended are Pbj 201, Soc 371, or Soc 473. Fl, Sp-3-
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