SO

Subject

SO

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

1997-1999

Source

www.fredonia.edu

equivalent)

Subject

SO

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

1997-1999

Source

www.fredonia.edu

Review of the causes, nature, dynamics, and modes of alleviating some major social prob- lems in contemporary U.S. Among the prob- lems which may be reviewed are poverty, de- viance, crime and delinquency, discrimination (racism, sexism, ageism), ecological-environ- mental threats, over-population, as well as problems of vital institutions (familial, medi- cal, political, economic). 3 hours credit

Subject

SO

Type

course

Edition

1997-1999

Source

www.fredonia.edu

Prerequisite

SO 116.

Subject

SO

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

1997-1999

Source

www.fredonia.edu

The forms of social interaction that relate people to each other in everyday life and the consequences for individuals of their social experiences. Theoretical models applied and evaluated for their explanatory power in illuminating such issues as socialization into roles, attitude formation, development of self concept, conflict resolution, etc. 3 hours credit

Subject

SO

Type

course

Edition

1997-1999

Source

www.fredonia.edu

Prerequisite

SO 116.

Using biographies, explores how key socio- logical factors such as age, gender, race, marital status, socio-economic status, occu- pation, religion and health affect the every- day life of people, their life chances and life choices, their perspectives on themselves and on their world, their values and their beliefs. 3 hours credit

Subject

SO

Type

course

Edition

1997-1999

Source

www.fredonia.edu

Prerequisite

SO 116.

Subject

SO

Type

course

Edition

1997-1999

Source

www.fredonia.edu

Subject

SO

Type

course

Edition

1997-1999

Source

www.fredonia.edu

Subject

SO

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

1997-1999

Source

www.fredonia.edu

Subject

SO

Type

course

Edition

1997-1999

Source

www.fredonia.edu

Sociological insight using examples from a wide range of contemporary societies, how they see themselves and others, and into the lives and perspectives of their peoples. Focus on development, on fundamental val- ues and basic institutions, and on the prob- lems and challenges they face. 3 hours credit

Subject

SO

Type

course

Edition

1997-1999

Source

www.fredonia.edu

Prerequisite

SO 116.

Description and analysis of sex and gender roles and relationships from a variety of so- cieties at different levels of socio-cultural complexity. Note: Also listed as AN 300. 3 hours credit

Subject

SO

Type

course

Edition

1997-1999

Source

www.fredonia.edu

Prerequisite

SO 116.

Alias

AN 300

Subject

SO

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

1997-1999

Source

www.fredonia.edu

Subject

SO

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

1997-1999

Source

www.fredonia.edu

3 Behavior 3 SO 311 Sociology of Addiction* 3

Subject

SO

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

1997-1999

Source

www.fredonia.edu

Examination of all that behavior which has come to be identified as addiction including tobacco smoking, alcoholism, substance abuse, eating disorders and gambling. An analysis of competing theories of addiction and treatment. The political, economic and social ramifications of addiction control. 3 hours credit

Subject

SO

Type

course

Edition

1997-1999

Source

www.fredonia.edu

Prerequisite

SO 116.

This course explores the impact of disease on human populations in terms of demo- graphic, cultural and social changes. The rise of health care delivery systems is ad- dressed as a response to epidemics. Exam- ples include the bubonic plague of the 14th and 17th centuries, cholera, influenza, po- lio and AIDS. Note: Also listed as AN 301. 3 hours credit

Subject

SO

Type

course

Edition

1997-1999

Source

www.fredonia.edu

Prerequisite

SO 116.

Alias

AN 301

Structure and change within contemporary Africa. Emphasis on understanding inter- action between global and local processes and their impact on life on the continent. Considers African economies, health and medical care, gender relations, politics, re- ligion, education and family life. 3 hours credit

Subject

SO

Type

course

Edition

1997-1999

Source

www.fredonia.edu

Prerequisite

SO 116.

An examination of the nature of society s environmental problems and their links to its institutional structure (dominant cul- tural themes, political and economic bases). Problems can include land use, energy, food, transportation, air pollution, water pollu- tion, conservation, waste disposal (solid, ra- dioactive, toxic) and population dynamics. 3 hours credit t Fredonia

Subject

SO

Type

course

Edition

1997-1999

Source

www.fredonia.edu

Prerequisite

SO 116.

Study of discrimination against ethnic groups (race, religion, national origins); major groupings within the U.S. such as blacks, Jews, Native Americans, Hispan- ics, and Asian Americans. Ethnic relations in countries throughout the world, with an emphasis on the impact of colonialism on ethnic relations. 3 hours credit

Subject

SO

Type

course

Edition

1997-1999

Source

www.fredonia.edu

Prerequisite

SO 116.

Religion in sociological perspective: the so- cial functions of religion, its interaction with other social institutions and with social change processes and its organizational structure in America and other societies. 3 hours credit

Subject

SO

Type

course

Edition

1997-1999

Source

www.fredonia.edu

Prerequisite

SO 116.

Study of unusual, dramatic, or extraordinary social behavior and of processes influencing that behavior. Such typical forms of collec- tive behavior as disaster behavior, protest, repressive outbreaks, and revivalism. 3 hours credit

Subject

SO

Type

course

Edition

1997-1999

Source

www.fredonia.edu

Prerequisite

SO 116.

the Future A sociological perspective on the future in- cluding the nature and impact of popula- tion growth and the emergence and impact of new problems among the industrialized nations and the Third World nations. Pros- pects for developing a long-range planning view of the future which will allow people to cope effectively with the rapid pace of social change. 3 hours credit

Subject

SO

Type

course

Edition

1997-1999

Source

www.fredonia.edu

Prerequisite

SO 116.

Overview of sociological perspectives on the family; emphasis on current state of the family in society. Topics include premarital sexual behavior and attitudes; dynamics of mate selection; marriage as an institution; marriage and sex roles; family dynamics (parenthood, childhood, family politics, vio- lence in the family, divorce, etc.); marriage and the family as a subjective reality; alter- native family forms; and the future of the family. Relationship between family and other social institutions. 3 hours credit

Subject

SO

Type

course

Edition

1997-1999

Source

www.fredonia.edu

Prerequisite

SO 116.

Basic introduction to causes and conse- quences of such demographic processes as fertility, mortality, and migration. Exami- nation of issues such as adequacy of world food supply, relationship of population growth to environmental problems (pollu- tion, resources, etc.), and effect of popula- tion density on social behavior illustrates role that population-related factors play in contemporary social problems. 3 hours credit

Subject

SO

Type

course

Edition

1997-1999

Source

www.fredonia.edu

Prerequisite

SO 116.

Work as an essential form of human behav- ior; division of labor, labor force, techniques of occupational analysis; impact of work on individual; professions; careers; work as a social problem. 3 hours credit

Subject

SO

Type

course

Edition

1997-1999

Source

www.fredonia.edu

Prerequisite

SO 116.

Comparative nature of rural, urban, and suburban communities. Emphasis on diff- culties in getting to roots of many commu- nity problems and nature of political proc- ess in dealing with these problems. 3 hours credit

Subject

SO

Type

course

Edition

1997-1999

Source

www.fredonia.edu

Prerequisite

SO 116.

Requirements for Transfer Credit For a transfer course to be counted toward the minimum hours re- - quired for a major or a minor, the course must be evaluated as equivalent to a course taught in the Department of Psychology. 35 For a major, a limit of 12 transfer credits may be counted towards the 35 required, i.e., a minimum of 23 hours must be taken in the depart- ment at the College at Fredonia. For a minor, a minimum of 9 hours must be taken in the department at the College at Fredonia. The psychology department partici- pates in the Cooperative Agricul- ture and Cooperative Engineering programs. (See pages 5 and 49, re- spectively.) In the list of courses below, to the right of each course name will be a letter indicating how often the par- ticular course is offered. The key to course frequency codes is as follows: A - Course offered every semester B - Course offered every year C - Course offered every other year D - Course offered on occasion

Subject

SO

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

1997-1999

Source

www.fredonia.edu

Subject

SO

Type

course

Edition

1997-1999

Source

www.fredonia.edu

Introduction to sport as a social institution; social function of sport; sport and culture, schools, and socialization; sport and women, race, and ethnic groups; sport and mass media; sport and stratification and social change. 3 hours credit

Subject

SO

Type

course

Edition

1997-1999

Source

www.fredonia.edu

Prerequisite

SO 116.

An examination of the cultural assump- tions, institutional structures, interac- tional patterns, and modes of self-under- standing that shape such emotions as jealousy, shame, anger, boredom, trust, joy, envy, satisfaction, etc. 3 hours credit

Subject

SO

Type

course

Edition

1997-1999

Source

www.fredonia.edu

Prerequisite

SO 116.

In-depth overview of social gerontology, fo- cusing on aging in modern societies. How major institutional changes affect the aged. Review of major problems: status as a mi- nority, retirement adjustment, income, so- cial attitude towards the aged, kinship and other roles. 3 hours credit

Subject

SO

Type

course

Edition

1997-1999

Source

www.fredonia.edu

Prerequisite

SO 116.

Subject

SO

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

1997-1999

Source

www.fredonia.edu

6 SO 346 Mental Health and 3

Subject

SO

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

1997-1999

Source

www.fredonia.edu

Subject

SO

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

1997-1999

Source

www.fredonia.edu

Subject

SO

Type

course

Edition

1997-1999

Source

www.fredonia.edu

3 B. Administration of Services: 6 credit hours 3 Two courses required from the following:

Subject

SO

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

1997-1999

Source

www.fredonia.edu

Subject

SO

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

1997-1999

Source

www.fredonia.edu

Special topics in sociology not covered in detail by regular courses and not offered on a regular basis. 3 hours credit

Subject

SO

Type

course

Edition

1997-1999

Source

www.fredonia.edu

Prerequisite

SO 116.

Subject

SO

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

1997-1999

Source

www.fredonia.edu

III. Law, Philosophy and Human Behavior (12 credit hours)

Subject

SO

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

1997-1999

Source

www.fredonia.edu

Plus 9 credit hours of courses from each of two of the three groups described below. Within each of the two groups selected, courses 3 must be in at least two different disciplines. 3 Group A: Law, Crime and Society 3 AN 330 Comparative Law and 3 Politics

Subject

SO

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

1997-1999

Source

www.fredonia.edu

IIIA. Administrative Studies

Subject

SO

Credits (min)

6

Credits (max)

6

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

1997-1999

Source

www.fredonia.edu

IV. Skill Requirements (12 credit hours)

Subject

SO

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

1997-1999

Source

www.fredonia.edu

II. Human Behavior

Subject

SO

Credits (min)

15

Credits (max)

15

Credit unit

credit hours

Type

course

Edition

1997-1999

Source

www.fredonia.edu

Capstone course for sociology majors; peer review of a piece of research work by each student and participation in a collective class project. Recommended but not re- quired for majors. 3 hours credit

Subject

SO

Type

course

Edition

1997-1999

Source

www.fredonia.edu

Prerequisite

18 credit hours of sociology.

Group discussions designed to coordinate and integrate values, knowledge, and skills associated with classroom and internship experiences. Analysis of current issues in social work. To be taken concurrently with Social Work Placement. instructor. 1 hour credit

Subject

SO

Type

course

Edition

1997-1999

Source

www.fredonia.edu

Prerequisite

SO 218 and permission of

Subject

SO

Type

course

Edition

1997-1999

Source

www.fredonia.edu

One to 3 credit hours of credit for individu- alized study under guidance of a member of the faculty. department chairperson. l-3 hours credit

Subject

SO

Type

course

Edition

1997-1999

Source

www.fredonia.edu

Prerequisite

approval of instructor and

One to 3 hours credit assisting faculty members in research. May involve content analysis, interviewing, data processing, and gaining familiarity with computer op- erations. department chairperson. l-3 hours credit

Subject

SO

Type

course

Edition

1997-1999

Source

www.fredonia.edu

Prerequisite

approval of instructor and

Supervised internship involving eight hours/week working in local social service organization, providing students with op- portunity to observe and participate in day- to-day activities of an agency, develop and practice beginning-level social work skills, and arrive at appraisal of social work pro- fession. structor. 3 hours credit

Subject

SO

Type

course

Edition

1997-1999

Source

www.fredonia.edu

Prerequisite

SO 218; permission of in-

Supervised placement in legal and/or crimi- nal justice work settings. On a limited ba- sis, opportunity to observe and engage in various facets of criminal justice system. 3 hours credit

Subject

SO

Type

course

Edition

1997-1999

Source

www.fredonia.edu

Prerequisite

permission of instructor.

to elect this minor should include the appropriate prerequisites in their General College program. ege at Fredonia Preparation for Graduate Study: Students who expect to pursue graduate work should consult the program coordinator for advice on other relevant courses. In the list of courses below, to the right of each course name will be a letter indicating how often the par- ticular course is offered. The key to course frequency codes is as follows: A - Course offered every semester B - Course offered every year C - Course offered every other year : D - Course offered on occasion

Subject

SO

Type

course

Edition

1997-1999

Source

www.fredonia.edu

Prerequisite

Students who expect

B. Perspectives on Aging: 6 credit hours required

Subject

SO

Type

course

Edition

1997-1999

Source

www.fredonia.edu

Subject

SO

Type

course

Edition

1997-1999

Source

www.fredonia.edu