This course is an introduction to the scientific study of society and human social behavior. It focuses on the concepts of research methods, research findings, sociological theories, society, institutions, groups, social structure, culture, social interaction, socialization, social problems, social inequality, and social change. This course is transferable. Reading assessment and college-level reading skills are recommended for success in this course.
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This course is a systematic attempt to relate sociological concepts to the fields of physical and mental health and illness. It provides an overview of socio-cultural aspects of health and includes community and healthcare, medical education, and the hospital as social institutions. Reading assessment and college-level reading skills are recommended for success in this course.
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This course introduces the myths, rituals, life-ways and world views that comprise the diverse cultural traditions of Native American peoples and includes both historical and contemporary experiences.
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This course provides an introduction to the study and methods of anthropology and the methodologies used to study human societies and cultures. It covers ancient to present societies. Reading assessment and college-level reading skills are recommended for success in this course.
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This course provides an introductory consideration of several major current social issues. It improves students' ability to understand and systematically investigate concerns vital to everyday life. Issues treated include poverty, pollution, and population as well as conflict, institutional problems, social change, and alienation. Reading assessment and college-level reading skills are recommended for success in this course.
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This course is the study of diversity in the United States and other societies. It emphasizes value systems, power relationships, forms of societal organization, and cultural contributions of selected racial, ethnic, or cultural minorities. In addition, the course explores such emerging minorities as those based on ability, gender, sexual orientation, and age. It pays special attention to sociological theories of subordinate and dominant group relations. Reading assessment and college-level reading skills are recommended for success in this course. NOTE: SOCI 1010 or SOCI 2050 is recommended prior to taking SOCI 2060.
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This course provides an introduction to the social aspects of aging. It places special significance on issues such as family relationships, socialization to retirement and old age, perceptions and stereotypes of the aged, bereavement and loss, and other physical and psychological consequences of this stage of development. Reading assessment and college-level reading skills are recommended for success in this course.
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This course is a survey of the topic of human sexuality. It presents materials concerning the biological, psychological, and socio-cultural facets of sexual behavior. (Cross-listed as PSYC 2150)
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This course develops an understanding of the social role of marriage and family living. Topics covered include courtship and preparation for marriage, conflict situations and adjustments between spouses, parent-child relationships, the family in the community, and the disintegration of the family unit. Reading assessment and college-level reading skills are recommended for success in this course.
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This course examines crime and criminology from a broad social perspective. Topics include definitions of crime, the various causes of criminal behavior, and systems of criminal justice.
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This course examines juvenile delinquency from a social and practical perspective. Topics include definitions of juvenile delinquency, the various causes of juvenile delinquency, and methods of prevention, treatment, and control.
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This is an introductory course in social psychology that demonstrates the interaction of social groups and individual behavior. (Cross-listed as PSYC 2450)
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This course explores the psychological and sociological authenticity of selected popular psychology, social issues, and self-help books. It emphasizes theoretical foundation, sociological conditions and variables, and therapeutic or pseudo-therapeutic advantages and disadvantages of each book. Reading assessment and college-level reading skills are recommended. (Cross-listed as PSYC 2550)
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This is an introductory course in research methods and design. The course is comprehensive, and, as such, students examine the entire research process including formulating research questions; sampling; measurement (surveys, scaling, qualitative, and quantitative); research design (experimental and quasi-experimental); data analysis; and research writing. It also addresses the major theoretical and philosophical underpinnings of research including the idea of validity in research, reliability of measures, and ethics. The course materials and text use an informal, conversational style to engage both the beginning and the more experienced students of research methods in several areas of study (e.g., psychology, business, nursing, social work, political science, and education).
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This course permits instruction in special content areas that are not included in other Sociology courses.