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3.00 Credits
This course is a basic study of group interaction and its effects on the individual. This course will also examine the influence of the individual on the group. It will explore the psychological and sociological interactions and relationships, power structures, and conformity in the context of social movements and sub-groups. Prerequisite: BEH 100 or SOC 213.
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3.00 Credits
This course will focus on the sociological approach to the ascribed statuses of race, class, and gender in American Society. Also explores how these social concepts are perceived, reinforced, and altered through social institutions, social interaction, media influence, and the dynamics of social change. Prerequisites BEH 100 or SOC 213.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the way in which macro institutions and micro institutions structure gender relations in society, and how gender in turn structures and stratifies the social order. From the perspective of personal identity, we will ask how it is that we experience ourselves as male and female. The social consequences of gender stratification are considered including such substantive topic areas as the sexual division of labor, sexual politics, and sexual violence.
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3.00 Credits
This course will critically look at aging as a social process in addition to its biological and psychological components.Additionally, it will identify the aging population in our present society, the various social experiences associated with aging as well as the socioeconomic issues related to aging.
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3.00 Credits
As social scientists we explore the separation of the cultural constructs of religion and theology.We will apply social science theories and perspectives to the understanding the human and social side of religion. Investigation of the social side of religion involves examining the organization of religious groups, their cultural settings, their political and economic correlates, and their capabilities as agents of social change. In general, we examine the interrelations between religions and other institutions in society. In addition, we will explore the intersections between the secular social construct of religion, the cultural-Christian expression of religion, and the Biblical model of kinship relations, community, inheritance, and the appropriate relationship of these elements.
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3.00 Credits
This course explores the development, patterns, structures, and consequences of social inequality, with emphasis on social progress, how American institutions are affected, and how social interactions react to institutionalized inequality. Dynamics of resistance and social change are also discussed. Prerequisites BEH 100 or SOC 213.
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3.00 Credits
The theoretical constructs of Sociology are examined in light of the historical development of the discipline. Prerequisite: BEH 100 or SOC 213.
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3.00 Credits
An opportunity for students who have demonstrated the ability to do independent work to pursue in depth a topic of particular interest. Courses listed in the catalog may not be taken by independent study. Prerequisite: BEH 100 or SOC 213.
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3.00 Credits
An in-depth seminar on a selected topic within the Behavioral Sciences. Course is repeatable for credit with a change in topic. Prerequisite: BEH 100 or SOC 213.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to introduce the non-native Spanish speaking nursing student to basic vocabulary, phrases, and cultural considerations necessary to communicate effectively with Spanish speakers in a health care setting. The course will prepare nursing students to perform daily activities and tasks such as collecting and assessing a medical history, assessing health risks, making appointments, etc. with Spanish speaking patients. There is no language prerequisite for the course, but students may find prior language learning experience useful. Students wishing to acquire general conversational skills or fluency in Spanish should enroll in traditional Spanish language classes.
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