10 courses with the subject SOC, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
An introduction to the sociological approach to under- standing human behavior and society. Introduces fun- damental ideas and concepts of sociology, including culture, norms, status, roles, socialization, organiza- tions, social institutions and social inequalities such as social class, race/ethnicity, and gender. General Edu- cation: S.
This course is an introductory course designed to ex- plore the concept of human rights through an interdis- ciplinary approach including but not limited to personal, economic, political, and environmental rights. Human rights are fundamental rights which all human beings are entitled to, without discrimination, regardless of race, sex, nationality, ethnicity, religion, or any other status. Some of these rights include the right to: life, liberty, freedom of speech, freedom of religion, free- dom from slavery, education, equality before the law, information, movement, and nationality. Students will explore various definitions of human rights, the devel- opment over time of human rights, and instances of hu- man rights violations in a variety of contexts. Students will also develop solutions to human rights issues on a theoretical and practical level. General Education: D.
An introductory course designed to explore the con- cept of health and happiness through an interdisci- plinary approach including but not limited to personal, cultural, economic, workplace, political, and environ- mental rights. Some of the questions we will address include how our perceived happiness affects our men- tal, physical, and spiritual health and how happiness and health outcomes vary among different racial, eth- nic, religious, gender, age, and social class groups. Students will also develop and implement approaches 167 to improve happiness and health on a theoretical and practical level. Hours of class per week: 3. General Education: D.
An examination of sexual development, with a view toward patterns that are self‑actualizing. Some of the areas of study are human sexuality as one expression of personality, functions of the anatomy involved in re- production and sexuality, birth control, family planning, pregnancy and childbirth, STDs, HIV, coercive behav- ior, courtship, relationship, marriage, parenthood, and sexuality, through the life cycle.
This course examines the sociological concepts and principles that help determine the nature of intergroup relations, especially the outcomes of dominant‑subor- dinate relationships. These concepts and principles are then applied to the American experiences of eth- nic, religious, and racial minority groups. Prerequisite: None. SOC 101 recommended. General Education: D.
A survey of the nature and scope of prevalent forms of criminology. The course considers the major theories of criminal conduct drawn from psychological, social, and cultural modes of explanation. It includes a discus- sion of various classifications and topologies, the role of crime statistics, and the relevance of these factors for understanding, prevention, control, and prediction.
This course is an inquiry into the relationship between morality and the rule of law. A wide range of moral di- lemmas, within the fields of applied social sciences and criminal justice, will be examined. This track will famil- iarize the student with the history and philosophy of the Criminal Justice System as well as the culture and be- haviors within its major components: police, court, cor- rections, and human services personnel. The lessons will examine a variety of ethical controversies associ- ated with the contemporary Criminal Justice System, in order to develop a critical perspective on the nature of justice and the key decision-making processes that individuals face as part of their professional responsi- bilities. Current ethical issues will be brought into the classroom throughout the semester.
and Practice 3-0-3 This course is designed to explore the concept of peace, with emphasis on the rich history, theory, and successful practice of peace through nonviolent action. Students will explore conditions that lead to peace and/ or conflict, with a focus on structural violence as well as inequities in economic, political, and social conditions, which contribute to the manifestation of either war or peace. Students will explore and develop solutions to these issues on both theoretical and practical levels. General Education: D.
Society 3-0-3 As our society changes and becomes more diverse, the professional ethics of the human service worker and addictions counselor become more complex. This course will review specific treatment needs and the de- velopment of skills necessary for counseling and pro- viding human services to diverse populations including those defined by race, minority/protected status, eth- nicity, gender, religion, legal status, HIV/AIDS status, age and other characteristics. This class will review methods and provide opportunities to increase the abil- ity to understand, communicate with and effectively in- teract with people across diverse cultures. Individual physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual de- velopmental theories will be explored and applied to the client population of human service and addiction service fields. The course will provide opportunities to practice cultural competence through exploration of ethics, values, confidentiality and other legal issues with a variety of client populations. General Educa- tion: D.
This course explores what is seen as feminine and masculine in a contemporary world. The focus is on the social construction of masculinity and femininity (i.e. gender) and how these constructed definitions be- come institutionalized into culture. The course investi- gates how gender norms are constructed, maintained, and challenged in language, personal relationships, popular culture, the family, education, work arrange- ments, and other social institutions. Emphasis is on a 168 sociological analysis of gender issues but also draws upon areas of anthropology, biology, history, and psy- chology, for a broader perspective. General Education: D.
Source: Fulton-Montgomery Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
