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3.00 Credits
History of racial and ethnic relations in the United States analyzed interms of sociological theories, concepts, and research findings. Critical study of patterns of intergrouprelations including conflicts, discrimination, and ethnic and racial identity formation.
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3.00 Credits
Despite greater levels of absolute wealth, socialinequality in both the United States and throughout the world is more severe than it was 40 years ago. Thiscourse explores patterns of inequality in America, patterns of inequality among nations of the globe, andalso examines how processes of globalization are tied to inequality in America and the world.
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3.00 Credits
For the first time in human history, most people are now living in urbanareas. However, the nature of cities, and the degree of urbanization still varies within the United Statesand throughout the world. This course explores how cities influence the structures, cultures, and wellbeing of societies around the globe. Additionally, it will consider how contemporary cities act as lynchpinsfor processes of globalization. New York City will be used as a prominent example of both an Americanand global city, and consideration will be given to cities around America and the world. Field trip may beincluded in the course. This course spends about 50% of its content on international issues.
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3.00 Credits
The nature and structure of the family as a group and a social institution. Cross-cultural, historical and contemporary variations in family structure and interaction. Patterns in mateselection, marriage, parenthood and divorce, and their correlations to such variables as income, ethnicity,religion and education.
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3.00 Credits
This course will examine the scientific method both in termsof its abstract structure and the technical details required to carry out research. Special emphasis is placedon survey research design as well as the development of a research design to actually be applied in theSOC 416, Senior Seminar. Additionally, the class will be a survey class that also provides acomprehensive background of methodological knowledge. Required Pre-requisite for SOC 416.
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3.00 Credits
Sociological perspectives on the nature, causes, and treatment ofdelinquency.
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3.00 Credits
A sociological examination and analysis of crime and theories of crimecausation. Topics also include the extent of crime, types of crimes, indices of crime, and societalresponses to crime.
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3.00 Credits
Study of stigmatized social behavior, including areas such asdrug dependence, prostitution, swinging, homosexuality, and violence. Sociological theories to explaindeviance are analyzed.
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3.00 Credits
The influence of social structure, social processes and social changeon individual attitudes and behavior. Topics include socialization and the development of self, attitude,organization and change, social influence processes and social power, group structure and processes, andthe effects of variables such as ethnicity, class, and religion on personality behavior.
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3.00 Credits
Students will be introduced to the theories used in social workpractice. Issues such as helping people in crisis will also be discussed. The focus will be on generalistpractice and the different roles and methods social workers use in working with groups and communities.3 creditsSOC 315, 316 SPECIAL TOPICS IN SOCIOLOGY/ANTHROPOLOGY. New course offerings in any areaof sociology. Topics will be listed in the pre-registration booklets. Course outlines will be posted in thedepartment before pre-registration period.
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