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SOCIOLOGY (SOC)
151 PRINCIPLES OF SOCIOLOGY (3 s.h.)
The science of human society with emphasis on description and analysis
of society, culture, the socialization process, social institutions,
and social change. This course is offered every fall and spring
semester. SOC 151 may be used to meet the Social Science core requirements.
220 APPLIED STATISTICS (3 s.h.)
This course will include descriptive and inferential statistics,
the logic of probability and hypothesis testing with emphasis on
applications in social research. This course includes an introduction
to SPSS for Windows (comprehensive software for data analysis).
This course is offered every fall and summer semester.
253 GLOBAL SOCIAL PROBLEMS (3 s.h.)
From global warming to global capitalism, from international drug
cartels to international terrorism, it is apparent that neither
causes or solutions to most social problems can be addressed simply
within one country. This course will address such issues as work,
poverty, crime, health, environment, war, and terrorism within a
global perspective. This course is offered as needed. This course
is designated as a Writing Enrichment course.
256 CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY (3 s.h.)
A cross-cultural survey and an analysis of social institutions,
religion, art, beliefs, values, and political and economic systems
in a variety of societies with emphasis on non-industrial societies.
This course is offered as needed.
301 INTRODUCTION TO GERONTOLOGY (3 s.h.)
Aging, including historical perspectives; demographic trends; psychological
and physiological processes of later life; and social role behavior
in such areas as retirement, politics, religion, family life, housing,
death, and dying. Cross-listed as GRN 301 and SWK 301. This course
is offered as needed.
305 DEATH AND DYING (3 s.h.)
Personal and societal reaction to death with emphasis on euthanasia
and suicide and the experience of the dying individual in relation
to self, family, and care-providing institutions. Cross-listed as
GRN 305 and SWK 305. This course is offered as needed.
309 CRIMINOLOGY (3 s.h.)
The nature and types of delinquent and criminal behavior; the nature
of the criminal and the crime; social, cultural, and psychological
factors involved in illegal behavior; control and prevention; police,
courts, probation, and correctional institutions. Cross listed as
JUS 309. This course is offered every fall and spring semester.
311 JUVENILE DELINQUENCY (3 s.h.)
The nature and causes of juvenile delinquency, including individual,
community, and labeling theories with attention to such social responses
as prevention programs, juvenile courts, probation, correctional
institutions, and rehabilitation. Prerequisite: SOC 309 or consent
of instructor. Cross listed as JUS 311. This course is offered as
needed.
332 METHODS OF SOCIAL RESEARCH (3 s.h.)
The scientific method, research design, including single systems
design and program evaluation, data-gathering techniques, and data
analysis. The student will develop and conduct an original research
project. Cross listed as JUS 332 or SWK 332. This course is offered
every fall semester.
345 PHYSIOLOGY OF AGING (3 s.h.)
This course will examine changes with aging in various body systems,
diseases found primarily among the aging, and maintenance of health
in aging, especially through nutrition and exercise programs. Prerequisite:
None. Cross listed as GRN 345 and SWK 345. This course is offered
as needed.
360 MINORITY RELATIONS (3 s.h.)
All racial, ethnic and religious groups, particularly in the United
States, will be analyzed. As well as, emphasis on current patterns
in intergroup relations, dynamics and patterning of prejudice, discrimination,
and majority/minority relations. This course will be offered in
the fall semester.
361 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY (3 s.h.)
The influence others have on an individual’s mental processes and
behavior. Topics include the social self, person perception, attitudes,
interpersonal attraction, social influence, prosocial behavior,
aggression, group dynamics, and applied social psychology. Prerequisite:
PSY 101. Cannot receive credit if credit received for SOC 393. Cross
listed as PSY 361. This course is offered in the fall semester.
372 MARRIAGE AND THE FAMILY (3 s.h.)
Love, sexuality, mate selection, marriage, divorce, and child-rearing
in a changing society. This course is offered as needed.
375 SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION (3 s.h.)
This course examines communication theories, issues, and practices
applicable to group dynamics involved in the small group decision
making process. Topics covered include the decision-making process,
effects of group size, leadership/followership, trust, cohesiveness,
relationship building and maintenance, communication culture, and
problem solving. Prerequisites are OCL 151 or permission of instructor.
Cross-listed as OCL 375. This course is offered in the fall semester.
380-399 SPECIAL TOPICS IN SOCIOLOGY/ANTHROPOLOGY
(3 s.h.)
Courses on fields of special interest.
381 WORK AND LEISURE (3 s.h.)
The study of social aspects of work and leisure. The sociology of
work includes consideration of such topics as work roles and subcultures,
types of occupations, occupational prestige, job satisfaction, unemployment,
work and family, career patterns, and retirement. The study of leisure
includes leisure styles and experiences, leisure throughout the
life course, economic and political aspects, media, deviant leisure,
sport, art, outdoor and community recreation, travel and tourism.
This course is offered as needed.
383 GENDER AND SOCIETY (3 s.h.)
A study of the impact of gender on society and the individual. Examines
sources of gender identity. Considers effects of gender in such
areas as social stratification, politics, work, religion, and the
family. Reviews the history and impact of the women’s movement.
This course is offered as needed.
386 DRUGS AND SOCIETY (3 s.h.)
Examines the impact of various types of psychoactive drugs on society.
Includes recreational and psychotherapeutic drugs available both
legally and illegally. The effects of various drugs and the history
of governmental regulations of controlled substances are considered
as well as current social problems associated with drug use and
various attempts to deal with the drug problem. This course is offered
as needed.
388 MEDICAL SOCIOLOGY (3 s.h.)
A study of the health care system and social factors in health and
illness, including the social demography of health, epidemiology,
health and illness behavior, health care professions, the hospital
as a social system, the sick role, medical ethics, and health care
policy. This course is offered as needed.
390 SPORT IN SOCIETY (3 s.h.)
A study of sport as a social institution, including its relationships
with such other institutions as education, the economy, and the
media. Examines such topics as the functions of sport, sport as
a career and as a business, the role of minorities and gender differences
in sport, and such ethical issues as cheating, drug use and violence
within the world of sports. This course is offered as needed.
391 THE UTOPIAN VISION (3 s.h.)
The search for utopia or a perfect society has been conducted through
literature as well as experiments in communal living. This course
examines such issues as what would be characteristics of the ideal
society and whether such a society is possible. Includes an examination
of utopian literature as well as the history of several American
communal societies past and present. This course is offered as needed.
392 HUMAN SEXUALITY (3 s.h.)
A study of historical, biological, cultural, legal and ethical issues
relating to human sexuality. Includes such issues as conception,
pregnancy, birth control; heterosexual and homosexual patterns of
sexual expression; gender roles; sexual dysfunctions and therapy;
sexually transmitted diseases; and laws and norms regulating sexual
expression. This course is offered as needed.
393 SOCIETY AND SELF (3 s.h.)
A study of the interrelationship of the social and cultural environment
and individual attitudes and behavior. Topics include symbolic interaction,
role theory, conformity, deviance, attitudes and attitude change,
attraction, cooperation, aggression, group dynamics, intergroup
relations, and collective behavior. A student may not receive credit
for both PSY/SOC 361 and SOC 393. This course is offered as needed.
420 SOCIAL CHANGE (3 s.h.)
The causes and types of social change, strategies of change, and
the impact of change on society and the individual with emphasis
on change within a variety of social institutions of modern society
and on the process of modernization in less developed societies.
This course is offered as needed.
431 SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY (3 s.h.)
Historical and analytical study of sociological thought with emphasis
on the ideas and assumptions of key theorists. Prerequisite: 12
s.h. of sociology and junior standing. Designated writing enrichment
course for sociology majors. This course is offered every spring
semester.
450 RESEARCH SEMINAR (3 s.h.)
Students will develop an actual study by conducting a literature
review, a theoretical framework, methodology (collection of original
data), data analysis (analyze findings), seeking a conclusion of
findings, and indicating the significance of study. The student
will present an oral and written report on their report. Prerequisites:
Junior or senior standing, Sociology major, and consent of instructor.
This course is offered as needed.
470 INTERNSHIP (3 s.h.)
Student placement in an approved community setting for supervised
learning experience. Minimum requirement of 100 hours in the agency
and a weekly on-campus seminar. Prerequisites: senior standing,
Sociology major, and consent of instructor. This course is offered
as needed.
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN SOCIOLOGY (1-3
s.h.)
An opportunity for a well-qualified upper-division student to engage
in special research in his/her major. Requires approval by the faculty
advisor, supervising professor, and the department head prior to
being approved by the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Credit
to be determined.
Gerontology (GRN)
301 INTRODUCTION TO GERONTOLOGY (3 s.h.)
Aging, including historical perspectives; demographic trends; psychological
and physiological processes of later life; and social role behavior
in such areas as retirement, politics, religion, family life, housing,
death, and dying. Cross listed as SOC 301 and SWK 301. This course
is offered as needed.
305 DEATH AND DYING (3 s.h.)
Personal and societal reaction to death with emphasis on euthanasia
and suicide and the experience of the dying individual in relation
to self, family, and care-providing institutions. This course is
offered as needed. Cross listed as SOC 305 and SWK 305.
345 PHYSIOLOGY OF AGING (3 s.h.)
This course will examine changes with aging in various body systems,
diseases found primarily among the aging, and maintenance of health
in aging, especially through nutrition and exercise programs. Prerequisite:
SWK 235 or BIO 306. Cross listed as SOC 345 and SWK 345. This course
is offered as needed.
380 SOCIAL WORK WITH OLDER ADULTS (3
s.h.)
This course provides foundation knowledge and skills for working
with older individuals, their families, and the community. Skills
in helping such as interviewing, assessment and planning, intervention
and evaluation, are presented and practiced as applicable to older
adults. Systems providing services to older adults such as income
maintenance, health care, nutrition, housing, mental health, social
and institutional care are presented. Students learn strategies
to act as advocates and change agents on behalf of older adults.
Prerequisites: SWK 231 and GRN 301. This course is offered as needed.
Cross listed as SWK 380.
450 RESEARCH SEMINAR (3 s.h.)
Students will design and conduct a research project on some aspect
of aging. Prerequisites: Senior standing, completion of 12 s.h.
within the Gerontology Program including GRN 301, and consent of
the instructor. Cross listed as SOC 450. This course is offered
as needed.
470 INTERNSHIP (3 s.h.)
Student placement in an approved community setting for supervised
learning experience. Minimum requirements of 100 hours in the agency
and a weekly on-campus seminar. Prerequisites: senior standing,
completion of 12 s.h. within the Gerontology Program including GRN
301, and consent of the instructor. Cross listed as SOC 470. This
course is offered as needed.
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