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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to teach individuals the importance of cultural differences so that they can adapt to living, working and studying abroad or to living and working in a multicultural environment in the United States. 3 credits. AY
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics and its application to sociological research; focusing on measures of central tendency, variance, association, characteristics of normal curves, hypothesis testing, and principles of survey sampling. Prerequisites: SOC 101,102, 317. 3 credits. N
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3.00 Credits
The goals of this guided independent study course are: (1) to expose the student to a range of basic concepts, terms and scholarly discussion about some aspects of social behavior: socialization, social interaction and attitudes and beliefs; (2) to assist students in developing an appreciation for the nature of social science, its theory and application to the social aspects of the world; and (3) to permit a structured opportunity for students to develop skills in analysis from a social-scientific perspective, as well as personal study skills, particularly in critical reading, thinking and writing. Major theorists to be studied include Marx, Weber, Durkheim and Freud. Prerequisite: SOC 101, SOC 1010 or SOC 2401. 6 credits. N
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3.00 Credits
An interdisciplinary approach to the issues of both peace and justice in the contemporary world. This team-taught interdisciplinary course will involve lectures, readings and discussion from the disciplines of economics, political science and sociology. Topics to be explored include causes of poverty, economics of discrimination; causes of political tension, conflict and war; political approaches to conflict resolution and problem solving; theories of social conflict, prejudice and discrimination; and the nature and variety of power. Same course as ECO 360, POL 360. 3 credits. F
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3.00 Credits
Religion is a social phenomenon and is in an interactive relationship with the other social units that constitute a society. The sociology of religion concerns itself with this phenomena and its relationship to the rest of society. 3 credits. AY
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4.00 Credits
This course will investigate the social and cultural sources, processes and contexts of religion (ideas, practices, organizations) and the influences of religion on individuals and other spheres of social life (government, economy, ideology, class structure, etc.). Particular attention will be given to religious encounter with the modern world (pluralism, secularization, technology) and the role of religion in social change and social integration. 4 credits. N
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3.00 Credits
An analysis of the role of sport in society and how sports are a reflection of society. Areas examined include socialization, deviance, racism, sexism, economics, mass media and the future of American sport. 3 credits. AY
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3.00 Credits
A study of different types of criminal behavior-violent, property, organized, business and political crime. The relationship between theory and research in studying crime and their implications for prevention and rehabilitation. Same course as CRJ 330. 3 credits. F
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3.00 Credits
A study of different types of criminal behavior - violent, property, organized, business and political crime. The relationship between theory and research in studying crime and their implications for prevention and rehabilitation. Not open to students who have taken SOC 407. 4 credits. N
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3.00 Credits
A study of what constitutes delinquency, a survey of some of its causes, the effect of societal reaction, the problems of measurement and prevention. An emphasis will be placed on contemporary issues and current research in such areas as gang behavior and methods of rehabilitation. Not open to students who have taken SOC 3315. 3 credits. S
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