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SOCS 1010 – General Sociology - 3 Credits
An introductory course presenting a description and analysis
of the structure and dynamics of human society. It focuses on social norms, groups,
intergroup relations, social change, stratification and institutions. Social interaction
and the values which orient behavior in groups are examined. Contemporary society
and its problems are discussed. Lecture: 3 hours
SOCS 2020 – Marriage and Family - 3 Credits
A survey of the basic factors of courtship, mate selection, engagement,
marriage and rearing children in preparation for successful marriage and parenthood.
Marital values and problems are discussed. The course studies the family as the
basic unit in society and its relationship to society as a whole. Current changes
in family life and their causes are examined. Lecture: 3 hours
SOCS 2040 – Cultural Diversity - 3 Credits
This course uses the sociological perspective in the analysis
of the formation and development of selected minority groups (including, but not
limited to: Asian-Americans, Native Americans, African Americans, Cape Verdeans,
Dominicans, Haitians and Liberians). Contemporary issues regarding racial, ethnic,
religious and gender minority groups are explored. May be taken as an alternative
to SOCS 1010 in Human Services programs. Lecture: 3 hours
SOCS 2050 – Social Problems - 3 Credits
A survey of the sociological aspects of major contemporary social
problems in the United States. Emphasis is placed on personal pathologies (alcoholism,
drug addiction, sexual pathology, suicide) population problems, educational problems,
racism, sexism, ethnic problems, family problems and crime. Lecture: 3 hours
SOCS 2070 – Sociology of African-American Religions -
3 Credits 
A look at the many ways in which religious practice and faith
have contributed to the development of contemporary African-American society and
culture. Christian and non-Christian doctrines may be considered, including African
and African-American Catholicism, conventional and Evangelical Protestantism (particularly
Pentecostalism) as well as Islam, African traditional spirituality, syncretic traditions
of the Caribbean such as Vodou, Santeria, Obeah and Rastafarianism. The course will
also investigate the influence of Rap, Rhythm and Blues, Rock and Roll, etc. on
African-American spirituality. Lecture: 3 hours
SOCS 2110 – Introduction to Anthropology - 3 Credits
An introduction to the basic principles and methods of cultural
anthropology. Emphasis is placed on the concept of culture as a way of explaining
human behavior, with illustrations from selected preliterate societies. This course
includes the biocultural evolution of mankind. Lecture: 3 hours
SOCS 2300 – Criminology (formerly Sociology of Crime and Delinquency) - 3 Credits
Consideration of the nature of crime and of the criminal who
commits social infractions. Emphasis focused equally on theoretical and applied
criminology. Lecture: 3 hours
SOCS 2310 – Introduction to Corrections (formerly Penology) - 3 Credits
A survey of the past, present and possible future of the process of correction
and correctional institutions in American society. Visits to a penal setting maybe
included. Lecture: 3 hours
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