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This course introduces the study of social problems in contemporary society and highlights the application of sociological concepts and methods to understand their nature, origins, and possible solutions.

A systematic and in-depth review of criminal justice in America from a sociological perspective. Course evaluates the historical development of policing, the judiciary, and corrections, and examines the culture and organizations of criminal justice institutions. Significant attention is paid to examining public policy issues in criminal justice.

Views the variety of lifestyles and belief systems with which humans live and have lived.

Examination of historical and recent changes and role expectations for men and women. Included is an analysis of real vs. percieved differences and biological vs. socially induced differences. Discussion focuses on the consequenses of gender roles and work and family including responses to changing gender roles.

Examines from a sociological perspective, the growing interest and participation in sports activities in the U.S. and around the world. Special attention will be given to the importance of sports in the socialization of children, the growth of women's participation in sports, and the American approach of integrating sports with the education system.

This course considers issues of human diversity focusing on cultural pluralism and race and ethnic relations. Students will explore concepts of privilege, oppression, prejudice, and discrimination in the context of U.S. communities and human service professions and learn strategies for dismantling oppression and promoting socially just practices. Other dimensions of diversity (e.g., gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, ability) are explored.

Examination of inequality in the distribution of wealth, power, and prestige. Focus will be on stratification within societies and on the nature, extent, and significance of inequality of wealth and power between societies.

This course examines race and ethnic relations from a sociological perspective, with particular emphasis on social institutions such as employment, education, and criminal justice. Students will apply sociological theories and concepts to understand the contours of intergroup relations, contemporary issues, and the socio-political processes of social change in American society.

Study of behavior which differs from cultural expectations. This course is concerned with social deviance and will consider the history of the concept of deviance, the legal aspects, social aspects, deviant subcultures, self images, social organization, causes of deviance, and strategies for response.

Psychological behavior of an individual as a member of a group; the influence of culture and society on attitudes, personality, and behavior; the dynamics of group interaction.

This course explores perspectives on human sexuality, body image, body change (e.g., disability, illness, aging), and body variations. Students explore the social construction of gender, body image, and sexuality and the consequences that differing meanings of "body" and "sex" can have on individuals in our society.

Criminology is the body of knowledge regarding delinquency and crime as social phenomena. Includes the development of a body of general and verified principles and of other types of knowledge regarding process of law, crime, and reaction to crime. Focus is on the adult offender.

Comprehensive study of sociological theories from the late nineteenth century to the present; the relationship between theory and research. Required of majors in sociology.

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