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[Courses are three semester hours (SCH) unless
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Undergraduate
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314. Social Psychology.  |
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Social Psychology investigates
how social factors influence the individual’s personality,
perception, attitudes, and behavior. The course will teach the relevant
theories and methods, and learn about current research on topics such as
culture, gender, relationships, aggression, and group behavior.
Prerequisite: Intro to Sociology |
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320.
Deviance and Deviant Behavior. |
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Introduction to the general
phenomenon of social deviance with primary emphasis given to non-criminal
deviants and deviations and victimless crimes including mental disorders,
drug use, prostitution, homosexuality. Attention is given to the scope of
the field and other theoretical issues. Prerequisite: Intro to Sociology.
(Cross-listed with CJ 320.) |
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323.
Social Stratification |
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The study of social
stratification involves examination of the historical and contemporary
systems of stratification, problems of class and caste, and trends in class
system and social mobility. In
addition, it explores the different concepts and theories of social
stratification and their global relevance. Prerequisite: Intro to Sociology |
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325.
Crime and Delinquency. |
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A study of the meaning,
nature, and extent of crime and delinquency, including analysis and
evaluation of preventive and treatment methods. Emphasis will be on
theories of crime and delinquency causation. Prerequisite: Intro to
Sociology. (Cross-listed with CJ 325.) |
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380.
Ethnic and Cultural Minorities |
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ways in which ethnicity, culture, race, class, and gender organize
people’s individual and social life. It will teach the relevant
theories in the field, and survey several ethnic and cultural minorities in
the United States.
Prerequisite: Intro to Sociology |
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Managing Cultural Differences |
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A study of critical
sensitivities one must exhibit in various parts of the world as related to
the demands of business for a repertoire of style, a respect for diversity,
and understanding of cultures. (Cross-listed with GBUS 420.) |
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423.
Sociology of Health and Illness |
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life-style choices, work environment, family context, and the legislative,
economic, and environmental processes influence health and wellness. Students
will learn how wellness of the individual is inseparable from societal
well-being, and the class will examine this connection at the national and
global levels. Prerequisite: Intro to Sociology or Human growth and
development or Clinical nursing V & VI |
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Sociology of Correction |
Examination of the historical
development of corrections including concepts on punishment and
rehabilitation; emphasis on institutional corrections from conviction to
release. Prerequisite: Intro to Sociology. (Cross-listed with CJ 330.)
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Religion and Society |
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This course reviews the major
lines of classical and contemporary sociological thinking on religious
consciousness and practice. How does society influence religion? How does
religion influence society? What is religion’s social significance in
contemporary society? The course will consider these and other questions by
exploring a variety of social expressions of religion. It will also examine
the social bases of churches, sects, cults and other types of religious
organizations around the world. The course will be taught at an advanced
level, but does not require previous work in Sociology. Prerequisite:
Junior or Senior standing.
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489.
Individual Study |
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Individual instruction. May be
repeated when topics vary. |
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Graduate
Courses |
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589.
Individual Study |
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Individual instruction. May be
repeated when topics vary. |
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597.
Special Topics |
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Organized class. May be
repeated when topics vary. Special courses designed to cover areas of specific
interest. (1-4 semester hours) |
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