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SOC |
5517 |
Minorities
in the U. S. Social Structure (3) |
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An analysis of the role of
racial and cultural minorities in American
society. Contributions of anthropology,
sociology, and psychology to theories of
minority/majority group relations. |
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SOC |
5520 |
Sociological
Theory (3) |
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An introduction to the area of
sociological theory with emphasis on theorists,
their works and contributions to modern
sociological theory. |
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SOC |
5530 |
Social
Problems in Contemporary Society (3) |
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A study of the changing social
structure, urban and rural problems, self-help and citizen
participation, indigenous leadership and urban-rural fringe
problems. |
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SOC |
6625/ |
Specialized
Study in Area of Sociology (3) |
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6626/
6627 |
A
study of a problem or problems using research techniques.
Selection of problem must be approved by the professor under
whom the study is to be made and the Dean of the Graduate
School. The study should contribute to the student’s
program. Preparation of a scholarly paper is required and
may involve oral defense. Total credit for any combination
of enrollments in these courses may not exceed six semester
hours. A specialized study may be substituted for a
required course only once in a student’s program. See
semester hour limits listed under Course Restrictions in
General Regulations section. |
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SOC |
6630 |
Advanced
Gerontology (3) |
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|
A graduate seminar on practical
and methodological aspects of modern gerontology. Special
emphasis is placed upon interdisciplinary, agency, and
social intervention techniques for administrative and
service workers with aged populations. The practical
orientation of the seminar is designed to promote the
development of professional skills in applied gerontology.
Prerequisite: SOC 3350. |
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SOC |
6631 |
Social
Deviation (3) |
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|
A graduate seminar which
focuses upon the social and cultural factors as they apply
to deviance. The work of other disciplines in the study of
deviation is reviewed and evaluated. Special emphasis is
given to the different sociological approaches in the area
of deviance; selected types of social deviation are examined
and analyzed through these different sociological
perspectives. The course is structured as a service course
that has a pragmatic and interdisciplinary appeal to people
in education, business, counseling, criminal justice and
agency work, as well as to those who wish to further their
training in sociology. |
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SOC |
6650 |
Educational
Sociology (3) |
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|
The school is one of the chief
agencies of socialization and a requisite of
social order in complex societies. Special
consideration is given to the works of
anthropologists. |
