2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog

SOC 100 Principles of Sociology

Some sections offered in the format (2 lecture, 1 recitation) Overview of basic theories, methods, concepts and issues central to the discipline of sociology. Examine the relationship between social behavior and society. (LAC, gtP)

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SOC 120 Introduction to Family Studies

Survey the characteristics, issues and problems of the family as a social institution. Topics discussed include: marital satisfaction, conflict, mate selection, alternatives and social change. (LAC, gtP)

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SOC 170 Social Problems

Analysis of selected social problems, both domestic and global. Exploration of why social problems occur, how different value premises and theoretical perspectives lead to distinctive ways of addressing social problems. Issues such as poverty, crime, homelessness, intergroup conflicts are examples of the types of issues examined. (LAC, gtP)

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SOC 195 Sociology Topics

Topics which are not regularly offered in the program focus on expertise of available instructors and the needs and interests of students. Repeatable under different subtitles. S/U graded or letter graded. Access online schedule of classes for specific topics and syllabi.

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