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Course Criteria
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Individual or small group study on a selected topic in the field of sociology May be repeated as long as the topic is different from earlier studies Prerequisite: SOC 119.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the major methodological procedures and strategies associated with social research conceptualization and operations, including research design, data collection, and data analysis and interpretation; selected computer applications are utilized where appropriate Statistical methodologies will address probability, sampling, measures of association, tests of statistical significance, and constructing and evaluating hypotheses Both quantitative and qualitative research techniques are examined. Prerequisites: SOC 253 or SOC 271 or consent of Instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Human behavior viewed as individual and his or her sociocultural environment - that is, such cultural groups as the family in its various forms, the school, the church, the political party, the lodge or service club, the sports crowd, the mob, and the military unit Prerequisite: SOC 119 or PSY 110 Cross-listed as PSY 315.
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3.00 Credits
Study through theory and experiential activities of how and why groups work Includes attention to educational support, self-help, growth, and therapy groups as well as informal groups with which one might interact Prerequisite: Combined 15 hours from Criminal Justice, Psychology, and/or Sociology.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the Appalachian culture and social systems, including family structure, social class, religion, and education Some attention given to Appalachian folklore in dance, food, and story-telling Cross-listed as ANT 350.
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3.00 Credits
The course begins with an overview of sociological theories of deviance which attempt to define the sociological significance of deviant behavior Social conditions and processes associated with careers of deviants will be explored, as well as the relationship of deviancy to problems of social control Offering a more complex way of understanding and defining deviance in relation to social expectations, substantive readings and selected media will offer examples of the nature of deviant behavior. Prerequisite: CJ 152, PSY 110, or SOC 119 Cross-listed as CJ 355.
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3.00 Credits
The purpose of this is to inquire into the phenomenon of family violence In order to most effectively respond to individuals experiencing domestic violence, students will be given a framework for an understanding of family violence by reviewing the theories, definitions, causes and issues related to victims and perpetrators of domestic violence. Topics will include the exploration of social, personal, and policy implications of various types of domestic violence, including, but not limited to spousal violence, stalking, domestic violence in the work place, sexual abuse, and issues related to the abused elderly Prerequisite: CJ 152, PSY 110, or SOC 119 Cross-listed as CJ 360.
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3.00 Credits
Social-scientific investigation of majority/minority group relations with particular emphasis on racial and ethnic groups within American society Cross-listed as ANT 393.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of theoretical problems, strategies and controversies in modern approaches to intellectual and social problems in American culture; review of contemporary thinkers in light of classical theoretical and policy statements. Prerequisite: Senior status Cross-listed as CJ 452 and PSY 452.
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3.00 Credits
This course explores the costs of destructive thinking patterns and the possibility for change An honest investigation into the key role that thoughts play in our actions, several social-psychological perspectives of behavior are presented Through a selfconscious approach, the student will have the opportunity to participate in small groups, develop the ability to identify irresponsible thinking, and engage an inmate in a local facility about his thinking errors Prerequisite: CJ 152, PSY 110 or SOC 119 Crosslisted as CJ 475.
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