Social Sciences
Sociology 101 - Introduction to Sociology
This one semester course is a study of sociology as a science of social organization and interaction with contemporary reality. The course includes analysis of certain conditions of our social environment that we often ignore, neglect, or take for granted; development of a sociological consciousness, emphasizing ethics and human dignity, thorough scrutiny of group dynamics; social stratification; causes of inequalities of race, ethnicity and gender; political and economic power; education from the functionalist, conflict, and bureaucratic perspectives; concluding with examination of social change and process in the world.
Three hours per week; three semester-hours credit
Psychology 101 - Introduction to Psychology
This one semester course serves as an introduction to the study of behaviors and mental processes. It covers the major contributors, theories, and concepts significant to the development of the field, both historical and contemporary. Major areas of investigation include heredity and environment, sensation and perception, motivation, learning and social behavior.
Three hours per week; three semester-hours credit.
Sociology 201 - Multiculturalism/Cultural Diversity
The United States is a cultural work of art: a mosaic of cultural diversity. Despite many successes in the area equal rights and equal protection under the law, many struggle with the challenges brought on by the cultural differences that exist within many American communities. This course will focus on the many issues, problems and conflicts related to race, ethnicity, class, gender, religion and sexual orientation. Intervention and solution strategies will be discussed.
Three hours per week; three semester-hours credit.
Sociology 208/CJ 208 - Criminology
Prerequisite: SO-101or CJ-101
This course builds on a social policy theme by asking questions about the source of crime and criminality. Specific attention is given to various forms of crime in our society: white collar crime, delinquency, organized crime, and violent crime. A focus on crime and delinquency patterns, their causes, and remedial measures emphasizing the social, economic, and psychological forces involved, including the role of treatment and enforcement.