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SOC-101 |
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY |
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An introduction to the basic
concepts, principles |
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and processes in sociology
with materials relating |
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to culture, social
interaction, institutions
and |
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social change.
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SOC-102 |
CURRENT SOCIAL PROBLEMS |
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Students develop a
sociological frame of
reference |
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for understanding some of
the complex problems of |
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our society. Problems
examined include poverty, |
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racism, violence, substance
abuse, mental illness |
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and sexism in the context of
American society. |
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SOC-275 |
PRIN OF INTERVIEWING AND
CASE STUDIES |
3 |
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Behavioral sciences theory
as applied to |
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interviewing and case
studies is examined in this |
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course in order to
understand the effects of |
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setting, interview stages,
and levels of |
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communication during the
interviewing process. |
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SOC-290 |
DIRECTED STUDY IN SOCIOLOGY |
1 |
3 |
Graded P/F only. |
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SOC-291 |
WORKSHOP IN SOCIOLOGY |
1 |
3 |
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SOC-292 |
SPECIAL TOPICS IN SOCIOLOGY |
1 |
12 |
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SOC-295 |
PRACTICUM IN SOCIOLOGY |
1 |
9 |
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SOC-296 |
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN
SOCIOLOGY |
1 |
12 |
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SOC-299 |
RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP |
1 |
12 |
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SOC-310 |
RELIGION IN CONTEMPORARY
SOCIETY |
3 |
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Students study religion as a
social phenomenon by |
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examining the functions and
organization of |
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religions. The reciprocal
relationship between |
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religion and other social
institutions is |
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illuminated by historical
examples and current |
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trends in religion.
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SOC-315 |
MARRIAGE AND THE FAMILY |
3 |
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A study of the institutions
of marriage and the |
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family in a cross-cultural
perspective, and an |
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analysis of the various
factors and forces at work |
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in our time which are
affecting relationships |
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within the family.
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SOC-320 |
JUVENILE DELINQUENCY |
3 |
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Theories of causation,
prevention, control, and |
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treatment of delinquency in
contemporary society |
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are presented. Modes of
treatment, methods of |
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diverting youth-related
problems from juvenile |
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courts to other community
resources are studied |
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along with factors in
post-treatment adjustment. |
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Cross-listed with JS 320.
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SOC-325 |
SOCIAL STRATIFICATION |
3 |
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Students study the major
dimensions of social |
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stratification systems,
including class, prestige |
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and power and how
inequalities manifest
themselves |
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in everyday life. |
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