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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
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SN 471 Senior Research Project in Spanish (1)
Student development and completion of a research project and accompanying
bibliography. Students will work independently to write a significant research paper in
MLA style. Topics of research will vary according to the interests of the students and
sponsoring professor. Prerequisite: senior standing.
SN 495 Special Topics in Literature (1)
An in-depth study of a faculty-selected topic in literature, either from Spain, Latin
America, or the Latino United States. Topics may concentrate on the works of a
particular author or on a common theme running through the selected works of several
authors. Prerequisite: SN 400, SN 401, or SN 402.
SO - Sociology
SO 101 Introduction to Sociology (1)
The study of human society: the processes of social interaction and organization.
Emphasis is placed on learning the basic concepts, principles, and theoretical
perspectives of sociology. Fall, Spring, Summer.
SO 190 Drugs and Society (1)
An exploration of drug using behavior as viewed from a sociological perspective.
Emphasis is on understanding historical and current U.S. drug use trends and theoretical
approaches regarding drug use; social correlates of drug use; societal responses to drugs
use, including treatment, prevention, and policy. Fall.
SO 202 Contemporary Social Problems (1)
The application of sociological principles and perspectives in the analysis of current
issues. The impact of social change, deviations from norms, and conflicts between social
structures and social goals and values are considered in relation to social problems.
Prerequisite: SO 101.
SO 204 Survey Data Analysis and Statistics (1)
Theory and practice in formulating hypotheses and evaluating them by analyzing
secondary sources of data with statistical analysis software. Emphasis is placed on data
management, data analysis, the use of appropriate statistics, and the interpretation of
statistical output. Though intended as a prerequisite for EC 304, GCS 304, PS 304, or SO
304, this course can help any student develop analytical skills. Laboratory required. (Also
listed as EC 204, GCS 204, and PS 204, this course may be counted for credit in
economics, global and comparative studies, political science, or sociology.) Fall.
SO 205 Sociology of the Family (1)
A study of the relationship between the family and the changing external environment as
well as the dynamic processes within the family. Historical and cross-cultural
perspectives are considered along with alternatives to the traditional family. Prerequisite:
SO 101.