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SOCIAL SCIENCES PROGRAM
courseS
| SSC 312. Urban Politics |
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3 hours |
Focuses on the impact of an urban society upon the forms, structures,
and functions of city and county government agencies. The course will
also examine the political problems associated with urban growth, and
city government’s response to policy issues such as employment,
education, housing, social welfare and social inequality.
Prerequisites: PLS 220
Cross-listed: PLS 312
| SSC 316. Social Problems |
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3 hours |
In this course, students will study social problems
facing contemporary society. Students will explore the concept of "social
problems" and such issues as street crime, poverty, drug use,
racism, sexism, loss of jobs, and family disorganization within urban
and rural settings. The use of different perspectives promotes a
broad understanding of the study of social problems.
Prerequisite: SOC 210
Cross-listed: SOC 316
| SSC 320. Social Psychology |
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3 hours |
The course provides a unified view of the field of social psychology organized
around the concepts of social influence and power and exchange in social
life and explores in-depth human thoughts, feelings, and actions as influenced
by other people. Specific topics include socialization, perception of self
and others, pro-social and anti-social behavior, attitudes, interpersonal
attraction, social influence, and group behavior.
Prerequisites: PSY 100 and PSY 210 or permission of program director.
Cross-listed: PSY 320
| SSC 324. The Immigrant Experience |
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3 hours |
This course traces international immigration to the United States from
all regions of the world. This course will describe the causes of immigration,
immigrant occupations, immigrant social institutions, and immigrant adjustment
to American life.
Prerequisites: HST 230-240
Cross-listed: HST 324
| SSC 350. Social Structure and Conflict
in American Society |
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3 hours |
This course is a historical survey and theoretical analysis of the changing
social and psychological foundations of conflict in American society with
special attention given to the social structure and culture as generative
of civil strife and violence. Comparative methods and scientific models
are used in search for an explanation of violence and rebellion, particularly
in the contemporary setting.
Prerequisite: SOC 210
Cross-listed: SOC 350
| SSC 420. Civil Rights and CivilLiberties |
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3 hours |
A study of the politics of civil rights and civil liberties in the United
States focusing upon the Constitution, legislation, court decisions and
executive implementation.
Prerequisites: PLS 220
Cross-listed: PLS 420
| SSC 431. American Urban History |
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3 hours |
This course surveys the history of urban America from colonial times to
the present. It emphasizes urban political, economic, social, and cultural
factors and their impact on the historical development of American cities.
Prerequisites: HST 230-240
Cross-listed: HST 431
| SSC 480. International Business |
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3 hours |
The content of this course, an integrated treatment of theory, policy,
and enterprise in international trade and investment, will provide the
student with an understanding of the economic dynamics and policy issues
of trade and investment flows among nations.
Prerequisites: ECN 210-211, MTH 160 (or equivalent), or consent of program
director.
Cross-listed: ECN 480
| SSC 497. Internship |
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3 hours |
The internship course enables students to acquire practical experience
in a variety of professional settings that draw on the skills and knowledge
obtained in the Social Sciences disciplines. Work settings include government,
legal, economic, political or social agencies and/or organizations. The
program director will coordinate the internship. This course may be repeated
for up to a total of 6 hours. Prerequisite: Senior status needed before
application can be made.
Approval of the class through the program director must be obtained at
least one semester before enrollment.
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