ANTHROPOLOGY

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AN 101. INTRODUCTION TO ANTHROPOLOGY 3 HRS. An introduction to the basic assumptions and objectives of anthropology. 4 91 101 0 4502--01

AN 110. INTRODUCTION TO CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY 3 HRS. Students will be introduced to Cultural Anthropology--the study of the cultural diversity of contemporary societies and the factors that influenced their development. 4 91 110 0 4502--01

AN 300. TOPICS IN ANTHROPOLOGY 1-3 HRS. Investigations into selected areas of anthropological thought. Can be repeated with the permission of the instructor. 4 91 300 0 4502--01

AN 320. INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY 3 HRS. An introduction to physical anthropology. Focus will be to explore the causes and consequences of human evolutionary history. 4 91 320 0 4502--01

AN 355. ARCHAEOLOGICAL ANALYSIS 3 HRS. A research participation course in which the student analyzes and interprets archaeological data. 4 91 355 1 4503--01

AN 356. ARCHAEOLOGICAL FIELD METHODS 1-3 HRS. A research participation course in which the student gathers archaeological data in the field. Field techniques such as excavation, note-taking, mapping and photography are taught. Students are expected to gain an understanding of the problems of archaeological research strategies. 4 91 356 2 4503--01

AN 410. CROSS-CULTURAL STUDIES 3 HRS. The application of cross-cultural methods to the explanation of cultural differences and similarities. 4 91 410 0 4502--01

AN 445. CULTURE AND PERSONALITY 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, AN 101.) An investigation of the relationship between personality and culture. 4 91 445 0 4502--01

AN 471. INDEPENDENT STUDY 1-3 HRS. (Prerequisites, six hours of anthropology, plus consent of instructor.) Special project or reading on a topic initiated by the student and approved by the instructors. 4 91 471 3 4502--01

AN 540. TOPICS IN ANTHROPOLOGY 3 HRS. A course in Anthropology offered periodically to cover topics which are important to the discipline but which cannot be taught on a regular basis. 4 91 540 0 4502--01

AN 701. ANTHROPOLOGY OF THE GREAT PLAINS 1-3 HRS. This course examines prehistoric and historic Great Plains cultures. The special focus of the course is on how different groups viewed the Great Plains, and how this influenced their adaptations to the environment. Content and assignments will vary according to the number of credit hours for which the course is being offered. 4 91 701 0 4502--01

AN 750. SEMINAR IN ANTHROPOLOGY 1-3 HRS. (Prerequisites, six hours of anthropology and permission of instructor.) In-depth concentration of specialized areas in anthropology for more advanced students. 4 91 750 0 4502--01

AN 810. RESEARCH PROBLEM IN ANTHROPOLOGY 1-6 HRS. (Prerequisites, six hours of anthropology, plus consent of instructor.) Special research problem or readings on a topic initiated by the student and approved by the instructor. 4 91 810 4 4502--01

SOCIOLOGY

SO 101. INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY 3 HRS. A study of the factors in the social life of people, such as culture, groups, collective behavior, communities, social institutions, and social change. 4 92 101 0 4511--01

SO 125. INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE 3 HRS. This course provides an introduction to law enforcement and the criminal justice system. Focus is on the American criminal justice system including law enforcement, criminal justice agencies and their administration, and corrections. 4 92 125 0 4504--01

SO 202. SOCIAL PROBLEMS 3 HRS. An analysis of contemporary American issues, as well as a review of the traditional perspectives from which social scientists have viewed American problems; an emphasis is placed on a review of the issues, i.e., racism, sexism, welfare, mental illness, alcoholism, drug addiction, as well as a review of the process through which individuals and situations become defined as social problems. 4 92 202 0 4511--01

SO 261. MARRIAGE AND FAMILY 3 HRS. Emphasizes the relationships in marriage and family living both theoretically and anecdotally. A study of individual differences, family structures and functions, external forces affecting the family, and changes over the family life cycle will be addressed. 4 92 261 0 1907--04

SO 300. TOPICS IN SOCIOLOGY 1-3 HRS. (Prerequisite, SO 101.) Investigations into selected areas of sociological thought. 4 92 300 0 4511--01

SO 301. SPORT IN SOCIETY 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, SO 101.) A sociological analysis of sport in contemporary American Society. Focus is upon sport as a form of social interaction which reflects, reinforces, and helps create basic societal norms, values, attitudes, and beliefs. The impact of sport on the basic social institutions of family, church, school, government, and economics is analyzed from a sociological perspective. 4 92 301 0 4511--01

SO 303. SOCIAL DEVIANCE 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, SO 101.) A comprehensive treatment of deviant behavior from the sociological perspective. Focus is upon the social processes involved in defining deviance, becoming deviant, and reacting to deviance and deviants. Selected specific areas of deviant behavior in American society will be explored and analyzed. 4 92 303 0 4511--01

SO 310. INTRODUCTION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, SO 101, SO125) This course studies the evolution of law enforcement in the United States; law enforcement as a career; criminal law; police operations; critical issues in law enforcement and; the criminal justice system in action. 4 92 310 0 4301--04

SO 315. INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, SO 101, SO125) This course studies the purposes and goals of criminal investigations, crime scene and follow up investigations, physical evidence, interview techniques, criminal law and the investigator's role in the judicial process. 4 92 315 0 4301--04

SO 320. SOCIAL STRATIFICATION 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, SO 101.) Comparative analysis of inequalities of wealth, power and prestige in contemporary societies; class aspects of community structure and social mobility. 4 92 320 0 4511--01

SO 325. MEDICAL SOCIOLOGY 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, SO 101.) Relationship of sociology to the science of medicine; sociological analysis of the role and status of medical and paramedical personnel in the United States; relationships of medicine to the basic institutions. 4 92 325 0 4511--01

SO 330. VICTIMOLOGY 3HRS. (Prerequisite, SO 101) Exploring victimization, responses to victimization, offenders, victim relationships, violence, crime prevention and crime victim programs. Relationships to the law, sociology, psychology, and criminology will also be examined. 4 92 330 0 4504--01

SO 335. CRIMINAL COURT PROCESS 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, SO 101) Covering law enforcement, courts, and corrections. 4 92 335 0 4504--01

SO 340. COMMUNITY CORRECTION 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, SO 101, SO125) Studying the evolution of community corrections in the United States Diversion and pretrial programs aspects of probation and parole economic sanctions and intermediate sanctions and the future of probation will also be explored. 4 92 340 0 4504--01

SO 350. ADULT DEVELOPMENT AND AGING 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, SO 101.) Current social theory and research related to human development during the adult life cycle from young adulthood through old age. 4 92 350 0 4511--01

SO 351. INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WELFARE 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, SO 101.) An introductory course designed to familiarize the student with the field of social welfare, its concepts, methods, and basic processes. Further attention is given to present organization and practices of contemporary agencies and the professional opportunities they offer. 4 92 351 0 4407--01

SO 352. SOCIOLOGY OF EDUCATION 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, SO 101.) A sociological analysis of education, the school as a social institution, the culture of the school and the interrelationship of society and education. 4 92 352 0 4511--01

SO 353. CRIMINOLOGY 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, SO 101.) An analysis of the legal system and the legal process through which individuals become defined as criminal; discussion of the possible causes of criminal behavior; analysis of the effectiveness of the present penal system, i.e., methods of rehabilitating and attempts to deter future crimes. 4 92 353 0 4504--01

SO 354. INFORMATION, TECNOLOGY AND SOCIETY. (Prerequisite, SO 101.) This course will provide students with information and preparation needed to understand how human relationships and social institutions are being altered by information technologies. The impact of information technologies on personal relationships, the family, education, medicine, entertainment, religion, politics, warfare, the economy, and criminal justice will be explored.

SO 356. SOCIAL WELFARE ISSUES 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, SO 101, SO 202.) In-depth exploration of a limited number of timely social issues, examining each in historical, political and social context to fully understand the problems and possible solutions. 4 92 356 0 4407--01

SO 361. RURAL SOCIETY 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, SO 101.) Rural life environments, the characteristics of rural people, their institutions, agencies and activities. Special emphasis placed upon the home, school, church, health, economics, leisure, and other forms of community life. 4 92 361 0 4511--01

SO 370. RACE AND ETHNIC RELATIONS 2-3 HRS. (Prerequisite, SO 101.) An analysis of relationships among ethnic and racial groups, recent social trends, and the nature and causes of prejudice and discrimination. Emphasis upon intergroup education, methods of research, programs designed to reduce intergroup tension. 4 92 370 0 4511--01

SO 375. HOMELESS AND RUNAWAY YOUTHS. (Prerequisite, SO 101) Examining historical perspectives, politics, causes, housing, special populations, and solutions among the homeless and runaway youths. 4 92 375 0 4511--01

SO 400. SOCIOLOGY OF THE FAMILY 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, SO 101.) Examining the American family as a primary social institution: its historical background, social dynamics and current issues affecting contemporary family life. 4 92 400 0 4511--01

SO 401. SOCIOLOGY AND RELIGION 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, SO 101) Presents the sociological treatment of different religions, in terms of how different religions are defined, their major structural features, and their role in the lives of individuals and in the social system as a whole. The course will also look at how different religions begin, how they function as a source of social cohesion or social conflict, and how religion can lead to social change. 4 92 401 0 4511--01

SO 402. SOCIOLOGY OF SLAVERY 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, SO 101) Examining the nature of slavery in the ancient world vs. the structure of modern slavery and to examine the material and the cultural aspects of life under slavery in the American continent. 4 92 402 0 4511--01

SO 403. SOCIOLOGY OF CORRECTIONS 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, SO 101.) Analysis and investigation of origins, processes, organization and contemporary trends of both adult and juvenile corrections in America. Focus will be placed on management, control and treatment of adult and juvenile offenders in both institutions and community based programs. 4 92 403 0 4511--01

SO 405. URBAN SOCIETY 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, SO 101.) Nature, extent and causes of urbanization; ecology of cities and metropolitan regions; urban types and institutions. 4 92 405 0 4512--01

SO 406. POPULATION 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, SO 101.) An analysis of the United States and world population trends with special attention to the problems arising from technology and urbanization. 4 92 406 0 4512--01

SO 410. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, SO 101.) An interdisciplinary examination of domestic violence as a social problem. The course will address characteristics of family violence by examining child abuse and neglect, spousal and partner abuse, sexual assault, and elder abuse. 4 92 410 0 4511--01

SO 418. JUVENILE DELINQUENCY 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, SO 101.) Covers the causes and extent of delinquency along with identifications, treatment, and prevention. Included are topology and case history concepts. 4 92 418 0 4504--01

SO 420. SOCIOLOGY OF DIVORCE 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, SO 101.) This course will focus on the effects of divorce on parents and children by defining divorce as a process rather than a singular legal event. Included will be discussion of post-divorce parenting, one-parent household, step family relationships and public policy. 4 92 420 0 4511--01

SO 430. SOCIOLOGY OF GENDER. (Prerequisite, SO 101.) The course consist of readings, lecture, perhaps guest speakers, videos, whole class and group discussion, structured observation, individual or group assignments and projects. Gender issues and conflicts. 4 92 430 0 4511--01

SO 450. RESEARCH METHODS 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, SO 101.) Providing students with advanced training in Social Research Methodologies. It will focus primarily on survey research techniques, including instrument construction, sampling, coding, and data analysis. Computer and statistical technologies will be utilized. Other methodologies such as observation and the use of existing data sources will also be covered. 4 92 450 0 4511--01

SO 460. SOCIETY AND PERSONALITY 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, SO 101.) A study of the concepts, theories and experimental evidence related to the behavior of the person to group factors, including the interaction process, socialization process, social roles and social stresses, and attitude organization and changes. 4 92 460 0 4511--01

SO 471. INDEPENDENT STUDY 1-3 HRS. (Prerequisites, six hours of sociology and consent of instructor.) Special project or readings on a topic initiated by the student and approved by the instructor. 4 92 471 3 4511--01

SO 472. SOCIOLOGY PRACTICUM 1-3 HRS. (Prerequisites, 6 hours of sociology and consent of instructor.) A practical experience working in criminal justice, social welfare, or other agencies. 4 92 472 2 4511--01

S0 473. INTERNSHIP IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE 1-3 HRS. (Prerequisite, SO 101 and 6 hours of criminal justice course work.) The student is placed with a criminal justice agency to gain practical experience in criminal justice activities, planning and leadership. 4 92 473 2 4301--04

SO 480. COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, SO 101.) A comprehensive study of the community mental health model from its inception to present day operation and a look toward the future. Social factors, philosophy of early intervention, local control, and services offered will be reviewed, and career selection will be included. 4 92 480 0 4511--01

SO 501. SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY: CLASSICAL 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, SO 101.) A survey of the development of sociological thought from the enlightenment period in the 18th Century to the beginning of the 20th Century. Emphasis will be given to the social theorists who have pioneered the principal movements of sociological theory, i.e., August Comte, Karl Marx, Max Weber, and Emile Durkheim. 4 92 501 0 4511--01

SO 540. TOPICS IN SOCIOLOGY 3 HRS. A course in Sociology offered periodically to cover topics which are important to the discipline but which cannot be taught on a regular basis. 4 92 540 0 4511--01

SO 550. RESEARCH METHODS AND STATISTICS IN SOCIOLOGY 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, SO 450.) This course will provide students with advanced training in social research methodologies. It will focus primarily on survey research techniques, including instrument construction, sampling, coding, and data analysis. Computer and statistical technologies will be utilized. Other methodologies such as observation and the use of existing data sources will also be covered. 4 92 550 0 4511--01

SO 553. COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION AND DEVELOPMENT 3 HRS. (Prerequisites, SO 101 and junior/senior standing, and/or graduate credit, or permission of instructor.) A multi-dimensional, interdisciplinary study of the community--including resources, problems, surveys, and social action models in the development of effective task-group organization and leadership. 4 92 553 0 4511--01

SO 565. SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY: CONTEMPORARY 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, SO 501.) This course builds on the survey of the classical tradition. It examines current (20th Century) theoretical developments in sociology, including structural functionalism, symbolic interactionism, conflict theory, and phenomenology. 4 92 565 0 4511--01

SO 709. SEX EDUCATION 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, courses in general biology and sociology.) A cross- disciplinary course which will focus on the physiology of sex, venereal disease, socio-psychological aspects of sexuality and the methods applicable to instruction, counseling, and communication in sex education. 4 92 709 0 3099--99

SO 750. SEMINAR IN SOCIOLOGY 1-3 HRS. (Prerequisites, six hours of sociology and permission of instructor.) In-depth concentration of specialized area in sociology for more advanced students. 4 92 750 0 4511--01

SO 752. EDUCATIONAL SOCIOLOGY 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, SO 101 or permission of instructor.) An interpretation of education from the sociological point of view. Institutionalized education of schooling distinguished from the broader concept of education, which is a continuous process arising out of various institutions and groups, both formal and informal. 4 92 752 0 4511--01

SO 810. RESEARCH PROBLEM IN SOCIOLOGY 1-6 HRS. (Prerequisites, six hours of sociology, plus consent of instructor.) Special research problem or readings on a topic initiated by the student and approved by the instructor. 4 92 810 4 4511--01

 

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