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3.00 Credits
A discussion of general ethical concepts and issues in society and the role ethics plays in business. The course examines the ethical responsibilities of the corporate entity to local, national and global communities and explores the micro and macro cultural effects which Western democratic business practices have upon these communities. Legal versus ethical issues of truthfulness in accounting, fair play, collaboration and competition between corporations, as well as ethical matters between co-workers, are analyzed. Ethical codes of conduct applicable to non-management positions, mid-level through executive management positions, and Human Resources departments are studied for their importance to the corporate identity. Prerequisite: SOCL 101 Introduction to Sociology, or with approval from Program Director. 3 sem. hrs., 3 crs.
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This course examines the sociological analysis of religion’s relation to politics and the state, at home and abroad. With the War on Terrorism, the fate of Afghanistan and Iraq, and the religious conflicts raging in places like India, Israel, Northern Ireland or the former Soviet Union, there are critical issues that need to be addressed. Religion in its various forms will be subject to myriad interpretations in such contexts as: immigration, globalization, race, religious freedom, tolerance, democratization and gender politics. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs
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This course analyzes the causes and control of deviant behavior. There is a survey of social problems along with an analysis of the causes and nature of these problems. Topics include: how definitions of deviance change, how people become deviant, how deviant groups are organized, and how transactions among deviants occur. 3 sem. hrs, 3 crs.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines physiological, psychological and cultural factors in human sexuality. Topics include: socialization of the sexes through the life cycle; normal and deviate sexual behavior, sexual dysfunction and therapy. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
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Cultural and demographic factors in the definition of gender roles, “femininity,” and “masculinity.Topics include: socialization of the sexes in childhood, adolescence, and adulthood; current redefinitions of roles; and projections for the future. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
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This course will examine research and theory that explores the sociological aspects of the metropolis. Topics include: urban history, communities, suburbia, immigration, social networks, spatial studies, studies that connect specific places to general forces, urban movements, virtual communities, and studies that examine the core concepts of “place” and“community.” 3 sem. hrs, 3 crs.
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A study of behavior, attitudes, and emotions shaped by interpersonal influences and social structures. Topics include: aggression, altruism, persuasion, leadership, the self, conformity, human relations, and group processes. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
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This course will discuss the various issues surrounding the death penalty as a punishment in the United States. Areas covered will include the history of the death penalty and legal and Constitutional questions. Social, psychological, and philosophical issues will also be explored. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
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This course examines the historical development of ethnic and race-based cultural complexes, the emergence and persistence of stereotypes, the character of ethnic, racial and religious beliefs, and current problems in groups in American society. There is an emphasis on understanding individual attitudes and behaviors in relation to the structure of social institutions. 3 sem, hrs. 3 crs.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the student to the field of conflict analysis and resolution through the examination of theory and role play. Major theories of conflict studies are considered and the student will explore whether these theories are useful in the resolution of conflict. The student will be introduced to the resolution of conflict. The student will be introduced to the various forms of conflict resolution such as negotiation, mediation and arbitration. Prerequisite: SOCL 101 or PSYN 101. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
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