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3.00 Credits
An analysis of the city as a unique form of social organization. From a multi-disciplinary perspective, the course presents the nature of urbanization and the impact of urbanism on contemporary society. Prerequisite: SOC 110. 3 credits.
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An examination of women's contributions to the world, their roles in social institutions, and issues arising from their uniqueness and social situations. Topics will include images of women and their writings; biology and health; issues of sexuality and gender identity; and women's roles in the family, religion, education, and in the worlds of work and politics. Prerequisite: SOC 110, junior standing or permission. Disciplinary perspective. 3 credits.
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The city provides a setting for cultural events, commerce, innovative services, and the arts. The city is also associated with crime, poverty, and environmental problems. Throughout the course a variety of approaches to urban life will be considered by combining theories of the urban world, empirical study, and urban field experience. Topics include city growth and decline, urban life-styles, and the impact of city life on individuals, families, neighborhoods, and government. Prerequisites: SOC 110 plus 6 credits of 200-level or above sociology course, or permission. 3 credits.
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An examination of the causes of crime. The question of whether or not victimless crimes such as pornography, prostitution and drug use should be considered crimes is explored.This is primarily a theory course for criminal justice majors. Prerequisites: SOC 110, SOC 245, and 6 additional credits in sociology and junior. Writing Process. 3 credits.
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A sociological, historical, and philosophical examination of punishment and the criminal justice system. Rights of the accused, victimology, prisons, and the death penalty are studied. Prerequisite: SOC 110, junior standing or permission. Writing process. 3 credits.
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An overview of the theory and research on small group organization and process including issues related to leadership, effective communication in groups, conformity and influence. Application of basic principles to practical situations. Exercises designed to improve group leadership and participation skills. Prerequisite: SOC 110, junior standing or permission. 3 credits.
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Exploration of the basic legal, medical, ethical and social issues related to contemporary understanding of death and dying. Examines the stages of dying, the grief process, euthanasia, suicide, the hospice movement and life after death. Prerequisite: SOC 110, junior standing or permission. 3 credits.
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An examination of the patterns of structured inequality in American society, including a variety of minority, racial and ethnic groups. Prerequisite: SOC 110, junior standing or permission. 3 credits.
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This course will focus on populations involved in adoption, including birth parents, adoptees, foster and adoptive families and agencies, in both domestic and transnational adoptions. Special consideration will be given to recent policies and vehicles that have been put into place to facilitate the permanency placement of children. A consideration of ethics in adoption will be a central theme of the course. An examination of cultural, economic and policy factors in countries involved in transnational adoption will be included. The health (both physical and psychological) and cultural issues of adoptees and services that address these will be addressed. Prerequisites: SOC 110 and 6 credits of sociology at the 200-level or above, or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.
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The study and analysis of child abuse in its various expressions with additional focus on physical and sexual abuse. Emphasis will be on models and theories of causation, dynamics, treatment and research. 3 credits.
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