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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the basic sociology concepts and theories, with emphasis on application of these concepts to the understanding of American institutions: politics, economics, religion, education, marriage and the family.
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3.00 Credits
This course is intended to engage and educate students about topics and issues relating to drugs in society. Students will be encouraged to examine the motivation for drug use, the social implications of drug use, legal ramifications and factors affecting how drugs interact with the human body (psychologically and physiologically). The history and culture surrounding drug use and abuse, key information regarding specific types of drugs, and reviews of drug treatment, education and prevention approaches will also be explored throughout the course.
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3.00 Credits
This course is taught seminar style and focuses on the theoretical constructs and the analysis of social problems at local and national levels. The ability to distinguish and identify social issues and analyze their impact on the community serves as the course objective.
Prerequisite:
SOC 100
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3.00 Credits
This course examines some of the ways societal systems operate to construct our ideas, beliefs, values, behaviors, and attitudes toward ourselves and others, as well as how differences between and among people are created and maintained. Attention will be drawn to differences within society and how hierarchies are established from such perceived differences. Students will examine the concept of social construction and how it can help us see the ways systems of race, class, gender, and sexuality function to establish the boundaries of our lives. The power of words, of definitions, of language itself is explored for students to consider the multiple ways they might participate in or be impacted by structures of domination from a historical and sociological perspective. Topics will be explored through reading original empirical research and review; and utilize APA style research.
Prerequisite:
SOC 100
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3.00 Credits
This course studies the foundations of Spanish grammar with exercises in speaking, and an introduction to Spanish culture and history through selected readings. Open to students with no previous training.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of SPA101 with increased emphasis on reading and conversational skills.
Prerequisite:
SPA 101 or Placement
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3.00 Credits
Spanish III combines the review of Spanish grammar with intensive practice in reading, writing, speaking and listening. The student will develop cultural sensitivity through contact with authentic materials such as videos and readings by famous Hispanic writers and personalities. The student will respond by speaking, reading, writing and understanding on a level commensurate with his emerging proficiency level. He/she is expected to improve his/her skills weekly so as to complete the course with an advanced-mid designation in accordance with established ACTFL guidelines.
Prerequisite:
SPA 101 or Placement
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to introduce students to the field of social work and social welfare as an institution and a discipline. Students survey the social, political, economic and historical dimensions of poverty and welfare services in the United States. This course is intended to help students think critically, to develop an analytical approach to the value judgments made by social institutions and to broaden the understanding of human diversity and the human condition in the United States.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on important introductory skills such as interviewing, report writing, and service documenting. These skills are explored and practiced in the classroom. Students will learn about attending behaviors, basic interviewing skills and reflection of feelings. Special attention will be given to applying these essential skills in order to work effectively with diverse client groups.
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3.00 Credits
This course will cover basic medical and therapeutic terminology for the direct care professional. It is designed to introduce the student to medical and therapeutic terms, the origins and meanings so that students become comfortable with hearing, saying, and being knowledgeable of a word's meaning.
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