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@SECD 210 - Computer Applications in Middle/Secondary Education
1 Credit(s)
To provide an introduction to the use of microcomputers in education. The course will present general knowledge about personal computers, the Internet and an overview of their use in secondary education. The course will emphasize general software applications of computer technology in education. Students will also have the opportunity to examine resources available through the Internet in specific educational areas. Fall and Spring.
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@SECD 316 - Technology and Media in Middle/Secondary School Mathematics
3 Credit(s)
This course will provide students the opportunity to learn how technology and media can enhance the understanding of mathematics when used appropriately. Students will explore appropriate uses of the calculator, graphing calculator, spreadsheets, and software such as Geometer’s Sketchpad. They will review the state regulations related to the use of calculating devices on the NYS Regents examinations and learn how to use technology for adapting instruction to special needs students. Students will study the use of the internet to support secondary mathematics education. In addition, they will review the use of other multimedia devices and products.
Pre/Corequisite(s): EDLS 349 .
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@SECD 340 - Classroom Management in Secondary Education
1 Credit(s)
This course is designed to develop the skill necessary to address student behavior in the classroom. The focus will be on effective practices and techniques for behavior management and classroom teacher leadership. Participants will be provided opportunities to practice and observe different approaches through various activities and in the practicum for the English Language Arts Learning Communities and Foreign Language education programs. Current issues and problems will also be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): EDLS 349 .
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@SECD 356 - Reading in the Middle/Secondary Schools
3 Credit(s)
Explores the skills, strategies, and diverse text structures for reading across the disciplines. Application of teaching methods in the Secondary Education curriculum to support reading development of native English speakers and students who are English language learners. Fall, Spring and Summer.
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@SECD 357 - Writing in the Middle/Secondary Schools
3 Credit(s)
Explores the skills, strategies, and diverse text structures for writing across the disciplines. Application of teaching methods in the Secondary Education curriculum to support writing development of native English speakers and students who are English language learners. Fall and Summer.
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@SECD 361 - English Language Arts: Grades 5-12
4 Credit(s)
Introduction to teaching literacy (reading, writing, speaking and listening) in the English Language Arts classroom, grades 5-12. Focused studies will include: developmental considerations of middle childhood (grades 5-9) and adolescence (grades 7-12) and their relationship to language acquisition, English language arts curricula, and state and national standards at the two development levels. Common threads in the two areas of focused studies will include 1) student-centered literacy and 2) language arts curriculum and instruction which integrate the literacy skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening to provide for the learning needs, interests, and abilities of all students, including learners acquiring the English language arts as a second language and students with special learning needs. Resources for teaching ELA available through computer technology will be explored and criteria for evaluating these resources and software will be reviewed and applied. Fall.
Prerequisite(s): ANTH 203 , COMM 201 , COMP 202 , EDLS 349 , and SECD 210 and 12 credits in Literature/Writing major.
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@SECD 370 - Teaching Mathematics in Middle School
3 Credit(s)
This course will introduce students to current research and issues related to teaching mathematics in the middle school. The students in this course will learn how to engage middle school students in meaningful mathematics, how to work with middle school students who are not meeting minimum standards and how to prepare middle school students for the abstract world of algebra. They will become knowledgeable about the current NYS Learning Standards for Mathematics and the NCTM Standards. Students will concurrently take @SECD 390 . Spring.
Prerequisite(s): EDLS 349 & @SECD 316 .
Corequisite(s): SECD 390 .
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@SECD 371 - Teaching Writing Language/Communication: Grades 5-12
4 Credit(s)
Second course in the sequence in teaching literacy in English Language Arts classroom, grades 5-12. This course will extend study of literacy for all learners, including students acquiring the English language arts as a second language and students with special learning needs, in middle childhood and adolescence English Language Arts classrooms. The course will provide focused studies on the teaching of writing, language, and communication. Infused throughout this focused study at both the middle childhood and adolescence levels will be teaching strategies for integrating reading, writing, speaking and listening. Students will also examine media and technology applications, resources, software, computer-based multimedia programs, and non-print “texts” for teaching writing, language and communication. Spring.
Prerequisite(s): SECD 361 .
Corequisite(s): @SECD 391 .
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@SECD 372 - Science Instruction and Assessment: Grades 5-12
3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to enable future teachers to examine their own beliefs about science, learning, and teaching, as well as to develop understanding of the tenets upon which the National Science Education Standards and National Science Teacher Association Teacher Preparation Standards are based. The course will focus on standards for teaching and assessment in grades 5-8 and 9-12. Students will use technology in support of active learning throughout this course. Fall.
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@SECD 373 - Middle and Secondary School Social Studies Curriculum
3 Credit(s)
Introduction to role of social studies in curriculum of junior and senior high school. Emphasizes philosophical bases for social studies in high school program, changing roles of social studies in American high schools (including New York State) since the 1920s, and various current schools of thought as to nature of secondary social studies. Explores contributions of social studies to a liberal secondary school education within democratic society. Spring.
Corequisite(s): @SECD 393 .
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@SECD 374 - Introduction to First and Second Language Acquisition Grades 5-12
3 Credit(s)
Introduction to theory, research, and practice in the fields of first and second language acquisition; understanding of language acquisition at various developmental levels, both within and outside the classroom; and application of language acquisition theories to instructional practice in grades 5-12. Spring.
Corequisite(s): @SECD 394 .
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@SECD 390 - Practicum in Middle School Mathematics
2 Credit(s)
Students will observe, tutor and teach mathematics in a middle school (grades 5-8). Spring.
Prerequisite(s): EDLS 349 .
Corequisite(s): @SECD 370 .
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@SECD 391 - Practicum 1: Teaching the English Language Arts: Grades 5-12
1 Credit(s)
Field based experience in which students observe, tutor, and teach in middle school, junior high, and high school classrooms.
Prerequisite(s): Learning Community I.
Corequisite(s): @SECD 371 .
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@SECD 393 - Classroom Observation in Middle and Secondary Social Studies
1 Credit(s)
Students will observe the teaching of social studies in the middle and secondary school. Spring.
Corequisite(s): @SECD 373 .
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@SECD 394 - Observation in Foreign Language Classroom Grades 5-12
1 Credit(s)
Pre-student teaching field experience involving classroom observation of foreign language teachers and learners in grades 5-12. Spring.
Corequisite(s): @SECD 374 .
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@SECD 410 - Middle or Secondary Science Field Experience
3 Credit(s)
This course provides pre-student teaching field experience in secondary science in the B.A. and B.A./M.S.T. programs, or middle school (grades 5-8) pre student teaching field experience for students in the B.A./M.S.T. program leading to certification for Middle School and High School. Under the supervision of mentor teachers and the SUNY Potsdam course instructor, students will observe, design and deliver lessons in an assigned public school classroom. They will spend a minimum of six hours in the public school each week, and meet with the course instructor on campus one hour per week. After two weeks of observations and as approved by the mentor teacher, students will lead small group learning activities in the classroom. After one month and as approved by the mentor teacher, they will teach a minimum of two hours in the classroom each week. Partnership schools have been selected with three criteria in mind: 1) They have been selected because they provide mentor teachers who are actively involved in the current school reform movement; 2) They have been selected because they include diverse student populations representing multiple ethnic groups and/or include groups that traditionally have been underserved by schools; 3) They have been selected because for each, the school-college partnership is mutually beneficial, enabling the school district to progress in its school improvement plan, and enabling the College to provide a special opportunity to apply pedagogical learning in a meaningful context. Given these criteria, by enrolling in this course students are assuming a new level of responsibility in their education. They will be engaged by participating public school teachers in a manner to enhance the education provided to their students. This course is an opportunity to begin, in a small way, assuming responsibility to provide for the educational needs of students in the pre-college classroom.
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@SECD 411 - Middle School Science Field Experience
3 Credit(s)
This course provides pre-student teaching field experience in middle school science education. Under the supervision of mentor teachers and a SUNY Potsdam course instructor, students will observe, design and deliver lessons in an assigned public school classroom. Students will spend a minimum of six hours in the public school each week, and meet with the course instructor on campus one hour per week. After two weeks of observations and as approved by the mentor teacher, students will lead small group learning activities in the classroom. After one month and as approved by the mentor teacher, students will teach a minimum of two hours in the classroom each week. Partnership schools are selected with three criteria in mind. 1) Mentor teachers are actively involved in the current school reform movement. 2) Partnership schools include diverse student populations representing multiple ethnic groups and/or include groups that traditionally have been underserved by schools. 3) The school-college partnership is mutually beneficial, enabling the school district to progress in its school improvement plan, and enabling the college to provide students with a special opportunity to apply pedagogical learning in a meaningful context. Given these criteria, by enrolling in this course students are assuming a new level of responsibility in their education. They will be engaged by participating public school teachers in a manner to enhance the education provided to their students. This course is an opportunity to begin, in a small way, assuming responsibility to provide for the educational needs of students in the pre-college classroom.
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@SECD 455 - Student Teaching in the Middle/Jr. High School
6 Credit(s)
Gen Ed: SI credit.
Half semester of student teaching in student’s academic major in grades 7-9, under guidance of sponsor teacher and college supervisor.
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@SECD 456 - Student Teaching in the Senior High School
6 Credit(s)
Gen Ed: SI credit.
Half semester of student teaching in student’s academic major in grades 10-12, under the guidance of sponsor teacher and college supervisor.
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@SECD 457 - Student Teaching 7-12
6 Credit(s)
Gen Ed: SI credit.
Half semester of student teaching in student academic major in grades 7-12 under guidance of sponsor teacher and college supervisor. For Theatre Education students only.
Prerequisite(s): DRAM 361 and DRAM 362 .
Corequisite(s): EDLS 415 and EDUC 419 .
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@SECD 470 - Teaching Mathematics in the Secondary School
3 Credit(s)
This course will introduce students to current research and issues related to teaching mathematics in grades 9-12. The students in this course will learn how to engage high school students in meaningful mathematics and how to work with high school students who are not meeting minimum standards. They will prepare high school students to use mathematics as an everyday citizen and to move successfully into programs that require the study of mathematics at the college level. They will become knowledgeable about the current NYS Learning Standards for Mathematics and the NCTM Standards. Fall.
Prerequisite(s): @SECD 370 .
Corequisite(s): @SECD 490 .
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@SECD 471 - Teaching Reading and Literature: Grades 5-12
4 Credit(s)
Third course in the sequence in teaching literacy in English Language Arts classrooms, grades 5-12. This course will extend study of literacy for all learners, including students acquiring the English Language Arts as a second language and students with special learning needs, in middle childhood and adolescence English Language Arts classrooms. The course will provide focused studies on the teaching of literature and reading, grades 5-12. Infused throughout this focused study at both the middle childhood and adolescence levels will be teaching strategies for integrating reading, writing, speaking and listening. Students will also work in the computer lab using and locating resources on teaching reading and literature, constructing reading databases and examine instructional uses of power point and electronic communication. Fall.
Prerequisite(s): @SECD 361 .
Corequisite(s): SECD 491 .
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@SECD 472 - Science Curricula: Programs and Standards
3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to introduce future teachers to school science curricula and programs in grades 7-12. Students will be made aware of current trends in science education as defined by the New York State Department of Education, the National Science Education Standards, Project 2061, and NSTA’s Science Scope and Sequence Project. This course will integrate study of educational technology with the study of curricula and programs.
Prerequisite(s): SECD 371 .
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@SECD 473 - Middle/Secondary School Social Studies Instruction
2 Credit(s)
Emphasizes methods and materials of instruction in junior and senior high school social studies. Opportunity to design lesson plans. Classroom observations, protocol observations or other instructional experiences included. Connections between curriculum and instruction emphasized. Fall.
Prerequisite(s): @SECD 373 & @SECD 393 .
Corequisite(s): @SECD 493 .
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@SECD 474 - Foreign Language Instruction, Curriculum & Assessment: Grades 5-12
3 Credit(s)
Introduction to history of foreign language education and teaching; understanding of the role of foreign language in junior high/middle and senior high school programs; understanding and application of the national and state foreign language learning standards; introduction to and application of approaches, methods, strategies, and techniques of foreign language instruction; utilization of assessment tools to obtain information about foreign language learners’ learning as well as assist them in reflecting on their own progress; selection, evaluation, development, and modification of foreign language curricula; practice in instructional planning through interdisciplinary lesson and unit development which is developmentally and proficiency level appropriate and incorporates four language skills, culture, and technology; and creation of a community of learners, including students with special needs, in the foreign language classroom. Fall.
Prerequisite(s): @SECD 374 & @SECD 394 .
Corequisite(s): @SECD 494 .
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SECD 484 - Secondary Social Studies Content Portfolio
1 Credit(s)
In this course students prepare a portfolio designed to allow them to demonstrate their content knowledge of social studies as aligned with the National Council for the Social studies (NCSS) ten thematic standards. In addition, a reflective essay for each standard is required in which students discuss how they integrated this content knowledge into their student teaching. For BA Social Studies 7-12 5-6 Ext students only.
Prerequisite(s): @SECD 373 & @SECD 393 .
Corequisite(s): @SECD 473 & @SECD 493 .
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@SECD 490 - Practicum in Secondary School Mathematics
2 Credit(s)
Students will observe, tutor and teach mathematics in a secondary school (grades 9-12). Fall.
Corequisite(s): @SECD 470 .
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@SECD 491 - Practicum II: English Language Arts: Grades 5-12
2 Credit(s)
Field based experience in which students observe, tutor, and teach in middle school, junior high, and high school classrooms.
Prerequisite(s): Learning Community I and II.
Corequisite(s): @SECD 471 .
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@SECD 493 - Practicum: Middle/Secondary School Social Studies Instruction
2 Credit(s)
Students will observe and give instruction in social studies in the middle and secondary school. Fall.
Prerequisite(s): @SECD 373 .
Corequisite(s): @SECD 473 .
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@SECD 494 - Practicum in the Foreign Language Classroom: Grades 5-12
1 Credit(s)
Pre-student teaching field experience involving classroom instruction and assessment of and curriculum development for foreign language learners in grades 5-12. Fall.
Prerequisite(s): @SECD 374 & @SECD 394 .
Corequisite(s): @SECD 474 .
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Sociology and Criminal Justice Courses are offered each semester unless otherwise designated.
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SOCI 101 - Introduction to Sociology
3 Credit(s)
Gen Ed: SA credit.
Sociology as study of human behavior, social groups, socialization, stratification and social change; a consideration of basic social institutions. Fall and Spring.
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SOCI 102 - Contemporary Social Problems
3 Credit(s)
Gen Ed: SA, FC credit.
American capitalism; nature of sexual, racial and economic inequality; contemporary American institutions: family, educational systems and systems of social control; and American culture. Fall and Spring.
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SOCI 103 - Intro Criminal Justice Studies
3 Credit(s)
This course will introduce students to the debates, theories, and research methodologies that help us understand the organization and relationships that created and continue to maintain the criminal justice system.
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SOCI 104 - Introduction to Homeland Security
3 Credit(s)
This course provides a broad overview of homeland security and homeland defense as undertaken in the United States since September 11, 2001. The course focuses on four areas: security risks to the United States posed both by social issues and natural disaster; the policies and procedures enacted since 9/11; the key players at the federal, state, and local levels; and legal issues critical to the conduct of homeland security and defense activities by the federal government. Fall.
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SOCI 105 - Introduction to Social Justice
3 Credit(s)
In this introductory course, we consider the meanings and dimensions of social justice, we critically examine various forms of injustice, and we engage in social justice work through participation in a service-learning project with a campus partner. We will begin by defining social justice and describing conceptual frameworks for thinking about social justice, then we explore various issues of inequality and oppression, examining their historical background, reading personal descriptions or narratives and finally, considering people’s efforts to challenge inequality and oppression. Throughout the course, you will be engaged in a service learning project with the Center for Diversity that will allow you to gain experience and sills working to create social justice in our campus community. Fall and Spring.
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SOCI 110 - Introduction to Africana Studies
3 Credit(s)
A survey of the historical, economic, cultural, and social experiences of African peoples (i.e., the peoples of Africa and those peoples of the Americas who are descendants of Africans), and the knowledge of their presence, roles, and cultural contributions in the American historical milieu. By focusing on the life experiences of African peoples, this course seeks to provide knowledge and skills necessary to understand institutional arrangements and cultural construction that impact upon the current conditions of black communities in Africa, the U.S., the Caribbean, South America and elsewhere. As warranted.
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SOCI 150 - Introduction to Women’s and Genders Studies
3 Credit(s)
Gen Ed: FS credit.
This course provides an introduction to the interdisciplinary field of women’s and gender studies. It explores the biological, cultural, and structural debates surrounding issues such as gendered violence, gay vs. straight parenting, the gendered workplace, pornography, and the role of media in the social construction of masculinity and femininity. While the focus is primarily on the U.S., it does include a global perspective as well.
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SOCI 195 - Special Topics
1-12 Credit(s)
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SOCI 198 - Tutorial
1-3 Credit(s)
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SOCI 201 - Introduction to Social Stratification
3 Credit(s)
This course takes a sociological approach to the study of social stratification in the United States, orienting students to patterns of privilege and inequality in contemporary society. Particular emphasis is on the ways that race, class, gender, and other systems of inequality intersect and support each other, providing advantages from some and disadvantaging others. The structural and cultural factors by which social reproduction occurs are examined as are the ways that people actively challenge and change systems of social stratification. Fall and Spring.
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SOCI 202 - Inequalities and Crime
3 Credit(s)
Crime in any society reflects the power relationships between different social groups. This course provides an introductory examination of crime in the Unites States via an overview of current theory, research, and trends within the context of specific inequalities faced by groups. We will examine how inequalities shape the experience of individuals and groups with the criminal justice system as both offenders and victims of crime. We will engage in many of these topics with a context of current events.
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SOCI 210 - Quantitative Research Methods
3 Credit(s)
This course explores the various quantitative approaches to research design, data collection and analysis, hypothesis formulation, sampling, measurement of variables, data-gathering techniques (experiments, surveys, secondary analysis of existing data, content analysis), and statistical analysis. Will include practical work with data collection and statistical software. Required for the Sociology major. Fall and Spring.
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 101 or SOCI 103 and STAT 100 or MATH 125 or CIS 125
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SOCI 220 - Qualitative Research Methods
3 Credit(s)
Qualitative approaches to research design, data collection, and analysis: formulation of research questions, sampling, data-gathering techniques (field research and ethnography, qualitative interviewing, focus groups, historical research, textual analysis and visual sociology) and qualitative analysis. Includes hands-on fieldwork experiences and work with qualitative analysis software. Fall and Spring.
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 101 or SOCI 103 .
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SOCI 295 - Special Topics
1-12 Credit(s)
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SOCI 298 - Tutorial
1-3 Credit(s)
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SOCI 300 - Sociological Theory
3 Credit(s)
Explores the origin and development of classical sociological theories in the 19thand 20thcenturies, their expression in contemporary sociological theorizing, and their relevance in the global society of the 21stcentury. Six sociology credits at SUNY Potsdam required.
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SOCI 305 - Sociology of the Family
3 Credit(s)
Family as social institution. Emphasis on structure and function of family; cross-cultural comparisons; analysis of contemporary American family systems.
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 101 .
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SOCI 309 - Sociology of Culture
3 Credit(s)
Investigates the relationship between social structures and cultural expressions from a cross-cultural and interdisciplinary perspective. Emphasis will be on the arts, media and popular culture. As warranted.
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SOCI 310 - Racial and Ethnic Relations
3 Credit(s)
Factors involved in intergroup relations; principal minority groups in United States, research findings in prejudice and discrimination; programs aimed at amelioration of intergroup tensions. Fall.
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 101 .
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SOCI 313 - Global Cultures
3 Credit(s)
Gen Ed: XC credit.
This course introduces students to cultural variation and fragmentation among the areas of the world referred to as the Third World. Geographically, the notion is identified with non-western cultures of Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Latin America. As warranted.
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 101 .
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SOCI 320 - Work and Complex Organizations
3 Credit(s)
An examination of change in organization of work influenced by workers, management and global economic forces. Topics include: scientific management, human relations, employee involvement, deindustrialization, occupational hazards, gender and race relations, underground economy, influences of work in Japan, Sweden and Mondragon on U.S. As warranted.
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 101 .
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SOCI 325 - Sociology of Human Services
3 Credit(s)
Organized and emerging public and private social service and social welfare efforts in terms of sociological and social science literature. Fall.
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 101 .
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SOCI 330 - Death and Dying
3 Credit(s)
Sociological and social-psychological aspects of dying and death; demography of death and its consequences for society; changing attitudes toward dying and death; medical personnel and dying; suicide and euthanasia; problems in defining when death has occurred; and functions of funerals. Spring.
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 101 .
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SOCI 333 - Technology and Society
3 Credit(s)
Pessimistic assessment of the technological society, its threat to the core values of western civilization that looks to extend individuality, freedom, equality and toleration. Attacks misuse of scientific and technological reason in the area of the social. As warranted.
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 101 .
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SOCI 335 - Sociology of Aging
3 Credit(s)
Social processes and problems of aging. Changes in age structure of society and how it affects societal institutions. Issues of older individuals; health, finances, work, sex, death and social policy. Fall.
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 101 .
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SOCI 336 - Caring for America
3 Credit(s)
This course will examine the issue of caregiving across the life span from micro, macro, and global perspectives. Spring.
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 101 .
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SOCI 337 - Music and Society
3 Credit(s)
The purpose of this course is to provide students with insight into the various functions popular music has in constructing, influencing, and maintaining human life. As a form of secondary socialization, media presentations of popular music from the Big Band era to the present will be examined through the lenses of the theoretical perspective of Symbolic Interactionism. An historical retracing of the rise of popular music will be provided as grounding for examinations of current styles. As warranted.
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SOCI 340 - Environment and Society
3 Credit(s)
Gen Ed: SA credit.
An examination of worldwide environmental crisis. Topics: energy, non-renewable resources, hazardous wastes, the ecological implications of technological change, agricultural and food issues, in the context of social systems, beliefs and institutions. As warranted.
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 101 OR ENVR 110
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SOCI 341 - Environmental Justice
3 Credit(s)
This course will examine the relationship between social inequality and environmental issues. How are environmental goods and bads distributed across social groups? Course topics will include the citing of hazardous waste sites, the degradation of Native environmental amenities, among other topics. This course will explore the role of knowledge production, gender, and grassroots activism in environmental justice issues. The course will also provide students with a history of the Environmental Justice movement in the United States. A minimum of Sophomore standing required. Fall.
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SOCI 345 - Criminology
3 Credit(s)
This course introduces the concepts of criminology, focusing on definitions and different approaches to understanding these phenomena. Social and psychological explanations of criminal acts as well as the topologies of crimes will be included. Fall.
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 101 or SOCI 103 .
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SOCI 350 - Social Movements
3 Credit(s)
This course presents a sociological and historical examination of the major theoretical perspectives on social movements. The goal is to acquire an understanding of the processes of social movement emergence, development, and outcomes. We will investigate such movement dynamics as recruitment, organizational structure, leadership, tactics, and counter movements. Through our exploration of social movement theory we will examine a variety of specific movements, past and present. A minimum requirement of Junior standing. As warranted.
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SOCI 353 - Comparative Criminology
3 Credit(s)
Gen Ed: XC & WI credit.
An introduction to the major topics and issues in comparative criminology - the nature, causes, and responses to crime from a comparative perspective. Emphasis on comparative (2 or more societies) and cross-national studies of criminological phenomena. A minimum of Junior standing required.
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 103 .
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SOCI 355 - Individual and Society
3 Credit(s)
Social influences on individuals. Socialization and development of the self. Authoritarianism, symbolic interactionism, dramaturgy. Shaping of identity in post-modern society. As warranted.
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 101 .
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SOCI 365 - Sociology of Gender
3 Credit(s)
A critical examination of gender and its consequences from global, macro and micro perspectives. Spring.
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 101 .
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SOCI 366 - Sociology of Sexualities
3 Credit(s)
This course takes a sociological perspective on sexuality, beginning from the premise that sexuality-sexual desire, preference, behavior and identity is shaped through social interaction and within the context of multiple social institutions. The course focuses on sexuality as a site of power struggles, struggles over the definition of which identities and behaviors are normative and which are deviant. Emphasis is on the ways in which sexuality and other social categories, such as gender, race and class intersect and overlap, creating different life experiences for individuals and their families. The course explores the connections between larger sociopolitical and economic processes and changing sexual beliefs, norms and identities. Contemporary sexual politics are analyzed, emphasizing topics about which there is significant public debate.
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 101 or SOCI 150 or WMST 100 .
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SOCI 367 - Feminist Perspectives
3 Credit(s)
Popular conceptualizations of feminism in contemporary U.S. society suggest that feminists share a unified set of priorities, interests and political goals. This course seeks to deconstruct popular and academic constructions of a singular feminist perspective and explore the diversity of feminist viewpoints that have emerged over time and within/across different cultures in the US. We will begin by exploring feminist theories spanning the first, second, and third wave women’s movements. We will focus on the social conditions and movements from which feminist scholarship emerged and pay special attention to the dialogic nature of feminist perspectives. In the second half of the course we will draw on these theories and other feminist perspectives with the goal of applying theory to understand a diversity of social issues, including the body, technology, sexuality, violence, work and popular culture. The ultimate goals of this course are to (1) examine what constitutes feminist thought, (2) explore current debates among contemporary feminist scholars and activists, and (30 apply feminist perspectives to explain issues that impact our lives and society. Fall.
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 101 or SOCI 150 .
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SOCI 368 - Reproductive Justice
3 Credit(s)
Reproduction is biological and social, local and global, personal and political. In this course we will ask: how does society shape people’s options and experiences of reproduction? We will examine the relationship between self, body, and society though topics such as contraception, sterilization, pregnancy, infertility, abortion, birth, surrogacy, and reproductive technology. We will analyze these through a reproductive lens, noting how intersecting inequalities such as gender, race, class, ability and sexuality affect the politics of reproduction and reproductive governance. This course will primarily focus on the U.S. but will also include a global perspective. Fall.
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 101 .
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SOCI 370 - Field Research/Practicum
1-12 Credit(s)
Fieldwork or placement at an agency of student’s choice under supervision of faculty member. A field study of sociologically significant situations, problems and/or issues will be completed. Pre-requisites: Appropriate upper-division sociology coursework in consultation with sponsoring faculty member and permission. May be taken twice, but no more than 6 semester hours counted for major.
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 101 and SOCI 300 .
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SOCI 370 - Sociology of Film
4 Credit(s)
Gen Ed: AC credit.
Explores the theoretical and practical concerns of sociology through film representation. Constructs critical sociological theories of film making and film viewing. As warranted.
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SOCI 371 - Globalization and the Environment
3 Credit(s)
This course examines the socio-environmental consequences of globalization. The course begins with a discussion of general understandings of globalization and the major social institutions involved (e.g. corporations, intergovernmental policy agencies before moving to an analysis of the socio-environmental consequences of globalization (e.g. climate change, biodiversity loss, infectious disease, urbanization). The course examines the connections between international political and economic policies, local environmental and social conditions, and international and intra-national inequality. Further, the course explores international policy responses to global environmental problems, as well as local and transnational social movements resisting globalization and its environmental consequences.
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SOCI 375 - Women and Work
3 Credit(s)
This course will examine different issues concerning “women’s work:” biological determination of the division of labor; the origin of women’s subordinate role in the workplace; the work experience of women of different classes and races; occupational sex segregation; sexual harassment; the gender gap in wages; and women in the professions. Spring.
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 101 .
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SOCI 376 - Women and Crime
3 Credit(s)
This course focuses on the the reciprocal relationship between gender and the criminal justice system. The criminal justice system acts as a major system of “gendered” social control, reinforcing the boundaries of socially appropriate femininity and masculinity.
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 101 or SOCI 103 .
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SOCI 380 - Family Violence
3 Credit(s)
Violent phenomena in families. Theories of violence and extant research findings. Emphasis on child, spouse and elder abuse. Policies and programs which respond to family violence. Spring.
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 101 or SOCI 103 .
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SOCI 384 - Crime and the Media
3 Credit(s)
This course offers an examination of the role of the media in reporting crime and the extent to which media coverage of crime and the criminal justice system impacts the commission of crimes and the operation of the system. The course also will explore the impact the media has on public perception of crime and society, criminals, and the criminal justice system. Fall and Spring.
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SOCI 385 - The Sociology of Troubled Youth
0-4 Credit(s)
This course explores, describes and analyzes various societal influences that shape young people toward or away from criminal and deviant involvements. Substantive topics include processes of subcultural formation, various meanings of style, influences of popular culture, media and technology, the family, school experiences, peer influences, part-time jobs, sports involvement, youth gangs, correctional facilities, and selected case studies. Fall and Spring.
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 101 or SOCI 103 .
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SOCI 386 - Victimology
3 Credit(s)
Victimology provides an examination of criminal victimization in the United States via an overview of current theory, research, and trends within the context of specific victimization types. We will examine specific types of crime on victims and society, the role of victims within the criminal justice system, specifiec remedies, and victim rights and services. As warranted.
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 101 or SOCI 103 .
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SOCI 387 - Sociology of Policing
3 Credit(s)
Examines the processes and structures of policing in North America. Attention will be paid to the development of an analytic framework that incorporates historical, legal, economic and sociological perspectives. As warranted.
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 101 or SOCI 103 .
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SOCI 388 - Violent Crime
3 Credit(s)
This course examines the patterns, causes and prevention of violent crime in the United States. By examining violence as both a behavior separate from criminal activity as well as a criminal act, we will examine how violence is transformed into criminal voilence as a social process. Through an examination of the social construction of violence throughout history and various cultures, this course will explore various categories of violent crime. Fall & Spring.
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 101 or SOCI 103 .
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SOCI 390 - Sociology of Mental Illness
3-4 Credit(s)
Poor mental health and mental illness are often attributed to biology, genetics, and “poor choices”. In this course, we will apply a sociological lens in our study of mental health, examining how mental illness is socially constructed, and exploring how mental health is impacted by social conditions. We will discuss how mental health is defined and measured, look at the prevalence and patterns of mental illness in US society, and think about how both mental health and illness are social constructs. We will discuss social responses to mental illness, social policy, and mental health care. Spring
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 101 OR SOCI 325
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SOCI 395 - Special Topics
1-12 Credit(s)
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SOCI 398 - Tutorial
1-3 Credit(s)
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SOCI 420 - Rich and Poor in America
3 Credit(s)
Examines the causes, consequences and dimensions of inequality in the U.S. Course evaluates dimensions of educational, environmental, racial, and gender inequality. Looks at different interpretations to explain unequal control over power and wealth in the U.S. As warranted.
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 101 .
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SOCI 435 - Correction & Punishment
3-4 Credit(s)
Programs, processes, changing orientations and resistance to innovation in corrective system. Adjudication through probation, incarceration and parole; reintegration of offender; effects on inmates, administrations, policy makers and general public. Annually, Fall or Spring.
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 101 or SOCI 103 .
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SOCI 440 - The Sociology of Food
3 Credit(s)
This course is an examination of social and cultural forces shaping the production, distribution, preparation, and consumption of food with an emphasis on the envirronmental and social impacts of the predominant global, industrialized agricultural system. Topics will range from the local to the global and will include consumption practices, food access, and social problems related tot the food system. Fall.
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 101 or ENVR 110 .
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SOCI 450 - White Collar Crime
3 Credit(s)
Sociological examination of two pervasive forms of illegal behavior; focus: complex interrelationship of crime patterns to social, economic and political structures and cross-national aspects. Major emphases: analyses of recent research related to organizational facets of white-collar crime in corporate, professional and political dimensions; three major areas of organized criminal patterns, myths and reality of this aspect of the crime problem. As warranted.
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 101 or SOCI 103 .
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SOCI 451 - Organized Crime
3 Credit(s)
While most crime is committed by individuals, the collaboration that occurs between offenders ranges from the simple exchanging of ideas to complex criminal networks that span the world. This course provides an introductory examination of organized crime in the United States via an overview of current theory, research, and trends within the context structural conditions. We will examine how organized crime groups operate in their various forms. We will engage in many of these topics within a context of current events. Fall & Spring.
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SOCI 455 - Deviance and Social Control
3 Credit(s)
ocial definitions of deviance, i.e., changing perspectives and concepts related to legal and non-legal conformity. Relevant changing justifications and arrangements for social control. Socio-historical case-study approach analyzes and describes various types of deviant behavior. Fall & Spring.
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 101 and SOCI 103 .
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SOCI 465 - Sociology of Health and Illness
3 Credit(s)
Aspects of Illness behavior and interface of individuals and health care system. Epidemiology of diseases, approaches to wellness, and health care policy are also examined.
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 101 .
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SOCI 470 - Field Research/Practicum
1-12 Credit(s)
Fieldwork or placement at an agency of student’s choice under supervision of faculty member. A field study of sociologically significant situations, problems and/or issues will be completed. Pre-requisites: Appropriate upper-division sociology coursework in consultation with sponsoring faculty member and permission. May be taken twice, but no more than 6 semester hours counted for major.
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 101 , and SOCI 103 , and SOCI 300 , and SOCI 345
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SOCI 475 - Senior Seminar
3 Credit(s)
Gen Ed: SI & WI credit
Methodology of sociological research; individual and cooperative investigation of selected topics; presentation and critique of findings. Fall and Spring.
Prerequisite(s): (SOCI 101 or SOCI 103 ) and (SOCI 300 or SOCI 345 ) or SOCI 210 and SOCI 220 .
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SOCI 480 - Sustainable Communities
3 Credit(s)
Sustainable Communities explores sustainable communities and leadership skills for generating them. Emphasis will be placed on the ecovillage model, transition initiatives, and assorted public sector solutions (from neighborhood scale to city/state/nation level) and will apply the UN SDG (sustainable development goals) framework. cross listed with ENVR 480. Spring Odd Years
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 101 OR ENVR 110 OR ENVR 120
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SOCI 495 - Special Topics
1-12 Credit(s)
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SOCI 498 - Tutorial
1-3 Credit(s)
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SOCI 510 - Readings in Sociological Theory
3 Credit(s)
Individualized study consisting of a critical review of major works in sociological theory.
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SOCI 520 - Readings in Sociological Methods
3 Credit(s)
Individualized study consisting of a critical review of major works in research methods.
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SOCI 540 - Readings in Urban Sociology
3 Credit(s)
Individualized study consisting of a critical review of major works in the field of sociology.
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SOCI 550 - Readings in Sociology of the Family
3 Credit(s)
Individualized study consisting of a critical review of major works in the field of sociology of the family.
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SOCI 560 - Readings: Deviance and Corrections
3 Credit(s)
Individualized study consisting of a critical review of major works in the fields of sociology of deviance and corrections.
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SOCI 570 - Readings in the Sociology of Education
3 Credit(s)
Individualized study consisting of a critical reviews of major works in the area of sociology of education.
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SOCI 600 - Readings in Sociology
3 Credit(s)
Individualized study consisting of a critical review of major works in a subfield of sociology.
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