SOC-338 |
Global Perspectives on Women |
This course explores women ' s issues in international law and policy , in third world development , and in crosscultural and multi-cultural contexts . |
3.00 |
SOC-341 |
Social Psychology of Aging |
Study of the social definitions of and responses to aging as they relate to personal adaptation , changing family patterns , quality of life issues , retirement , and reactions to loss and death . ( May be taken for psychology credit .) |
3.00 Take PSY-100 SOC-100 . ( Required , Previous ).
SOC-400
Social Work Research Methods
A critical examination of research methods found in both quantitative and qualitative sociology . Foundations of research , including research design , ethics , conceptualization , measurement and the logic of sampling , leading to the creation of a proposal for original research by the student . Outside exercises also familiarize students with different research methods , techniques of observation and the reading and evaluation of published research . ( Offered Fall semester only .)
SOC-437 |
Special Topics |
Investigation of a selected topic designed to integrate and deepen the students ' comprehension and application of sociology . |
SOC-439 |
Independent Study |
Qualified advanced students may arrange independent |
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study in areas not covered by existing courses . |
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Registration is with consent of the involved faculty and |
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permission of the Division Chairperson , the Dean of Arts |
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and Sciences , and the Vice President for Academic |
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Affairs . |
SOC-442
Gerontology Field Placement I
With the permission of the chairperson , senior students will participate , under supervision , in a direct experience in selected facilities / programs / agencies serving older adults . The field experience aims at increasing the student ' s knowledge of facilities , programs and agencies serving older persons , developing the student ' s interpersonal relations with co-workers and supervisors and enhancing the student ' s personal and professional growth .
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3.00 Take 90 credits . ( Required , Previous ).