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SOCI 3312 Marriage and Family

A study of a basic social institution with an emphasis on its background and various cultural forms and functions.

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SOCI 3315 The Community

An analysis of the structure and function of community organization as it relates to both rural and urban communities. Prerequisite: SOCI 1311.

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SOCI 3317 American Ethnic Relations

A study of the social development of contemporary minority groups with emphasis on the psychological and sociological processes involved in prejudice. Prerequisite: SOCI 1311. (Same as CRIJ 3317)

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SOCI 3318 Juvenile Delinquency

A survey of the delinquent as a person and delinquency as a social problem. Emphasis is on the extent, causation, prevention, treatment, and theories of delinquency. Prerequisite: SOCI 1311. (Same as CRIJ 3318)

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SOCI 3325 Human Diversity

This course provides the opportunity to understand how diversity characterizes and explores the dimensions through the intersections of multiple factors that shape human experiences including age, class, color, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, and religion. Topics will provide the opportunity to begin the process to eliminate the influence of personal biases and values in working with diverse groups; as well as recognize and communicate the importance of understanding how differences shape life experiences. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or above (same as SOCW 3315)
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SOCI 3330 Sociology of Gender

A societal level study of gender relationships, interactions, and circumstances. Emphasis will be placed on understanding each other and exploring problems related to gender. Prerequisite: SOCI 1311.

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