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3.00 Credits
3 HRS. The course will examine the concepts and the processes of love, dating, sexual behavior, mate selection, marriage, divorce, parenting, etc. in the context of social expectations of American culture and ongoing social change in the values, attitudes and the roles of men and women. The students will come to understand themselves and their interpersonal relationships in the context of their group affiliations, such as family, school, peers, workers, socioeconomic class and the religious organization, etc. It will provide the kind of information that will make the students more aware of the factors that might be causing marriage and family problems and also various skills and techniques of coping with and resolving the problems. (Prerequisite: SOC 101) On demand.
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3.00 Credits
3 HRS. Sociological and anthropological perspectives on death and dying. Examines sociopsychological and structured factors supporting the beliefs and practices associated with the institution of death, both historically and in contemporary society. (Prerequisite: SOC 101)
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3.00 Credits
3 HRS. Three-pronged approach to crime and crime control, covering definitions and explanations of crime, typology of criminals and criminal behavior, and examination of the criminal justice system, from the police officer to the courts to imprisonment and beyond. (Prerequisite: SOC 101) S
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3 HRS. A study of racial and ethnic groups in the United States with special emphasis upon understanding the cause of the prejudices and the reason for antagonisms between the majority and minority groups. Area of concentration will include problems in education, demographic factors, prejudice and discrimination, conflict and change, racial identity and the social structure of racism. A look at theories and techniques of eliminating prejudices will be made. Students will investigate all structural, institutional and systemic problems as they relate to minority groups and race relations. (Prerequisite: SOC 101)
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3.00 Credits
3 HRS. Sociological study of the concepts of scientific study and society and social behavior of an international culture. The foundations of beliefs, values, behaviors, symbols, knowledge, language, norms, and elements of material and nonmaterial culture. (Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in study abroad program)
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3.00 Credits
3 HRS. Course examines, within a sociological framework, deviance within society. Explanations, descriptions, and societal reactions are examined, with emphasis on mental illness and mental hospitals, suicide, drug addiction, sexual deviations, crime and delinquency. (Prerequisites: SOC 101, ENGL 102) S
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3.00 Credits
3 HRS. Logic of social research, elements of research design, and problems of measurement, with emphasis on survey research methodology and data analysis. (Prerequisite: SOC 101, MATH 211, ENGL 102 or consent)
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3.00 Credits
3 HRS. Social aspects of rural living. Characteristics of rural population, social structure, and institutional arrangements: family, community, education, religion, recreation, health, welfare, and local government. (Prerequisite: SOC 101, ENGL 102, or consent) F
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3.00 Credits
3 HRS. This course is a comprehensive examination of the prevalence and impact of white collar crime. It will explore the history of the phenomenon and will focus on "occupational" and"organizational/corporate" criminality. Issues will include those "socially injurious acts" corporations and formal organizations against their employees, consumers, the public or the environment. Students will concentrate on the deviant and illegal acts of individuals in the course of their occupational activity. (Prerequisite: SOC 101, ENGL 102 admitted to RBA) F-S
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3.00 Credits
3 HRS. Systematic study of the phenomenon of terrorism and the problem of developing an effective analytical framework to study terrorism. Through the examination of a wide variety of strife incidents, the students will evaluate and discuss various topics including types, groups, responses by public authorities, and tactical and strategic crisis management techniques. (Prerequisite: SOC 101, ENGL 102) F-S
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