SOC 1452 Crime and Delinquency (3 Lec; 3 Cr) Goal 5 Students will study crime and delinquency from both the social and psychological view. Emphasis will be placed upon the definition, nature, causes, and degree of criminal and delinquent behavior and its effect upon society. An overview of the juvenile justice system will also be presented. Prerequisites: College level reading and writing
SOC 1551 Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 Lec; 3 Cr) Goals 5 & 9 This course is an analysis of the criminal justice system in the United States. It deals with criminal law and the roles and relationships of the four institutions in the criminal justice system: law enforcement, criminal bar, courts, and corrections. Prerequisites: College level reading and writing
SOC 1555 Introduction to Sociology (3 Lec; 3 Cr) Goals 5 & 7 This course is a survey of characteristics of human group life with emphasis on the structure of the social environment and its influence upon the individual. Prerequisite: CPT score 72, or “C” or better in READ 0082
SOC 1556 Introduction to Community Organizing and Development (3 Lec; 3 Cr) Goals 5 and 9 This course will introduce students to community-based organizing and the development and maintenance of community-based development organizations. The class covers the history of organizing, the role of community organizing in a democratic society, solving social problems through community organizing, the concept of empowerment, and the structure of community-based organizations.
SOC 1557 Courtship, Marriage and Family (3 Lec; 3 Cr) Goals 5 & 7 This course is a sociological study of dating, mate selection, and marital and non-marital relationships. Special emphasis is placed on gender and diversity in family arrangements: race, class, ethnicity, and sexual preference. Prerequisite: CPT score of 72, or “C” or better in READ 0082
SOC 1558 Human Relations (3 Lec; 3 Cr) Goals 5 & 7 This course is a study of the contributions and lifestyles of the various racial, cultural, and economic groups in our society; recognizing and dealing with dehumanizing biases, discrimination and prejudices; learning to respect human diversity and personal rights; developing positive feelings toward all humanity. Prerequisites: College level reading and writing (writing intensive)
SOC 1559 Human Sexuality: Sex, Romance and Relationships (3 Lec; 3 Cr) Goals 5 & 7 This course explores psycho-social sexual development with emphasis on developing and maintaining meaningful, enjoyable and responsible sexual relationships throughout life. Students will explore childhood, adolescent and adult sexual behavior; dating and mate selection; marital, extramarital sex; sexual variation; and cultural, religious and societal influences on sexual values and behavior. Prerequisite: CPT score of 72, or “C” or better in READ 0082
SOC 1565 Social Problems (3 Lec; 3 Cr) Goals 5 & 7 This course is a sociological study of causes, consequences, and solutions of major social problems such as racism, crime, poverty, mental and physical illness, and environmental issues. Prerequisite: CPT score of 72, or “C” or better in READ 0082, writing intensive