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May 14, 2024
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2017-2018 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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If you’re seeking individual course requirements pertaining to electives, the Course Filter below will assist in narrowing your search.
Variable Courses
Credit Hours-Lecture-Lab
X=Variable
FLI - Foreign Language Institute Courses
VAR - Variable Credit Courses
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SOC-101 Introduction to Sociology
Credits: 3
Contact Hours: Lec 3
This course is an inquiry into the nature of society, the foundation of group life, institutions, structure of society and the role of the individual as a group member. Emphasis on implications for social change is encouraged.
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SOC-210 Urban Sociology
Credits: 3
Contact Hours: Lec 3
This course is an inquiry into the origin and practice of urban sociology. The course explores theories of urbanization, urbanization of the United States, contemporary urban problems, and global urban development. This course partially fulfills Social/Behavioral Science requirement. Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 .
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SOC-215 Deconstructing Social Problems
Credits: 3
Contact Hours: Lec 3
This course is a critical examination of social problems that exist in modern societies. Social problems will be addressed through an analysis of how they are constructed, the sociological approach to problems, and an exploration of why problems persist. Policies related to reducing social problems will be discussed with an emphasis on what we can do in our community to decrease the negative consequences of social problems. Prerequisite(s): SOC 101
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SOC-219 Cultural Diversity
Credits: 3
Contact Hours: Lec 3 Lab 0 Practicum 0
This course is designed to broaden the student’s awareness of the cognitive knowledge and skill necessary to effectively interact with and/or serve a culturally diverse population. This course focuses on contemporary issues of gender, class, race, sexual orientation, religious and ethnic experiences in American life. The course develops skills in recognizing diversity within social systems from a tridimensional perspective: individual, group and organizational. This course requires students to understand the organizational and managerial aspects of cultural diversity in order to compete within the workplace and within our global world. Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 .
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SOC-225 Sociology of Family
Credits: 3
Contact Hours: Lec 3
This course is an exploration into the structural diversity of family including social construction and historical change, social location, current issues in marriage and family, and the family as a primary group of interpersonal relationships structured by gender roles. Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 .
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SOC-250 Service Learning In Community
Credits: 3
Contact Hours: Lec 1 Lab 4
This course combines community service with classroom instruction to develop the student’s critical and reflective thinking skills. Students are involved in a process of volunteering, journaling and reflecting that is meaningful for advancing sociological understanding as well as making a difference in the community and the student’s personal life. Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 .
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