May 21, 2024  
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Listings


SUNY Oneonta offers students more than 1,700 courses to choose from. Requirements for majors and minors and course descriptions are listed under the departments that offer them, and these departments are arranged in alphabetical order.

Please note that requirements, courses, and course descriptions are subject to change after publication of this catalog. Contact the appropriate departments for updated information. 

Key to Course Listings

Abbreviation   Meaning
(LA)   Liberal Arts (course is a Liberal Arts offering)
OCS   Oral Communication Skills
SUSF   Sustainability Focused Courses
s.h.   Semester Hour(s)
SoS   Sophomore standing
JrS   Junior standing
SrS   Senior standing

Course Numbering System

0001 - 0099   Developmental Coursework/Non-Credit Courses
1000 - 1999   Courses appropriate for undergraduate students in their first year of study
2000 - 2999   Courses appropriate for undergraduate students in their second year of study
3000 - 3999   Courses appropriate for undergraduate students in their third year of study
4000 - 4999   Courses appropriate for undergraduate students in their fourth or fifth year of study
5000 - 6999   Graduate-level coursework
 

Science Education

  
  • SCED 4092 - Research, Theory and Practice in Middle and High School Science Education 4 s.h.


    A study of the methods and materials appropriate for the teaching of the sciences in the secondary schools. Experiences in area schools. Open only to qualified students in secondary education programs. Course includes a minimum of 52 hours field placement in a middle or high school Science classroom. A-E Only. Offered Fall only.
    Prerequisite(s): Candidate status in Education required.
  
  • SCED 4096 - Student Teaching in Secondary Science 12 s.h.


    One half semester of guided teaching at a middle school and one half semester of guided teaching at a high school. Students must register and successfully complete both SCED 4096A and SCED 4096B in the same semester to receive credit for either. Pass/Fail Only. Offered Fall and Spring.
    OCS
    BC3
    Prerequisite(s): SCED 4092  and student teaching eligibility and permission from the Office of Education Advisement and Field Experience.
    Corequisite(s): SCED 4098 .
  
  • SCED 4098 - Seminar in Middle and High School Science Education 3 s.h.


    A capstone course that overlaps and/or follows student teaching and includes a review of recent developments in content education at the local, state, national, and international levels as reflected in current educational theory, research, and practice; reflection on curriculum and assessment in light of student teaching experiences; discussion of the professional Code of Ethics for educators and role of the educational professional leader; as well as the development and presentation of a professional educational portfolio. Students will also present their professional educational portfolio. Pass/Fail Only. Offered Fall and Spring.
    Prerequisite(s): SCED 4092 .
    Corequisite(s): SCED 4096 .

Self-Instructional Language Program

  
  • SILP 1001 - Introduction to Spoken I 3 s.h.


    The Foreign Language Department offers many less-commonly taught languages through a nationally approved program designated as Self Instructional Language Program (SILP). Students work with recorded language materials and texts and have regular practice sessions with native tutors. Availability of courses is dependent on the availability of a qualified tutor. Students are tested at the end of the semester by qualified testers. Pass/Fail Option.
    LA
  
  • SILP 1002 - Introduction to Spoken II 3 s.h.


    The Foreign Language Department offers many less-commonly taught languages through a nationally approved program designated as Self Instructional Language Program (SILP). Students work with recorded language materials and texts and have regular practice sessions with native tutors. Availability of courses is dependent on the availability of a qualified tutor. Students are tested at the end of the semester by qualified testers. Pass/Fail Option.
    LA
  
  • SILP 2001 - Spoken I 3 s.h.


    The Foreign Language Department offers many less-commonly taught languages through a nationally approved program designated as Self Instructional Language Program (SILP). Students work with recorded language materials and texts and have regular practice sessions with native tutors. Availability of courses is dependent on the availability of a qualified tutor. Students are tested at the end of the semester by qualified testers. Pass/Fail Option.
    LA
  
  • SILP 2002 - Spoken II 3 s.h.


    The Foreign Language Department offers many less-commonly taught languages through a nationally approved program designated as Self Instructional Language Program (SILP). Students work with recorded language materials and texts and have regular practice sessions with native tutors. Availability of courses is dependent on the availability of a qualified tutor. Students are tested at the end of the semester by qualified testers. Pass/Fail Option.
    LA
  
  • SILP 3099 - Independent Study 1 s.h. - 6 s.h.


    The Foreign Language Department offers many less-commonly taught languages through a nationally approved program designated as Self Instructional Language Program (SILP). Students work with recorded language materials and texts and have regular practice sessions with native tutors. Availability of courses is dependent on the availability of a qualified tutor. Students are tested at the end of the semester by qualified testers. Pass/Fail Option.
    LA
    Prerequisite(s): SILP 2002 . 

Social Studies Education

  
  • SSED 4092 - Research, Theory and Practice in Middle and High School Social Studies Education 4 s.h.


    Presents a variety of instructional strategies for teaching secondary social studies (7-12). Course includes discussion of such topics as the history and philosophy of the discipline, curriculum and assessment at the secondary level, integration of content from a variety of social science and humanities disciplines, middle school philosophy and organization, classroom management strategies, applications of technology, diversity and exceptionality issues, constructivism, leadership, and service learning. Course includes a minimum of 52 hours field placement in a middle or high school Social Studies classroom. A-E Only. Offered Fall only.
    Prerequisite(s): Candidate status in Education required.
  
  • SSED 4096 - Student Teaching in Secondary Social Studies 12 s.h.


    One half semester of guided teaching at a middle school and one half semester of guided teaching at a high school. Students must register and successfully complete both SSED 4096A and SSED 4096B in the same semester to receive credit for either. Pass/Fail Only. Offered Fall and Spring.
    OCS
    BC3
    Prerequisite(s): SSED 4092  and student teaching eligibility
    Corequisite(s): SSED 4098 .
  
  • SSED 4098 - Seminar in Middle and High School Social Studies Education 3 s.h.


    A capstone course that overlaps and/or follows student teaching and includes a review of recent developments in content education at the local, state, national, and international levels as reflected in current educational theory, research, and practice; reflection on curriculum and assessment in light of student teaching experiences; discussion of the professional Code of Ethics for educators and role of the educational professional leader; as well as the development and presentation of a professional educational portfolio. Pass/Fail Only. Offered Fall and Spring.
    Prerequisite(s): SSED 4092 .
    Corequisite(s): SSED 4096 .

Sociology

  
  • SOC 1001 - Introduction to Sociology 3 s.h.


    An overview of the structure and functioning of contemporary society, with emphasis on major conceptual areas of sociology as a discipline; social organization, culture, socialization, social stratification, social institutions, social control and deviance, social change and modernization. A-E Only. Offered Fall and Spring.
    LA
    SS3
  
  • SOC 1010 - Social Problems 3 s.h.


    An analysis of persistent and developing problem areas in American society: family, education, racial and ethnic relations, inequality, violence, economic dislocation, and varieties of social deviance in the context of the alienating character of mass society. Includes major sociological concepts and perspectives. A-E Only.
    LA
    SS3
  
  • SOC 2008 - Social Science Journal 3 s.h.


    This course is primarily focused on operating and maintaining the student-run undergraduate social science journal, SOAR (SUNY Oneonta Academic Research). Enrolled students will occupy various roles on the editorial board, and be evaluated based on the performance within those roles. The secondary focus of this course is on developing and improving social science writing, editing, and proofreading skills. Pass/Fail Only. Offered Fall and Spring.
    Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. in one of the following: ANTH, CRJ, ENSS, GEOG, HISA, HISE, HIST, HISW, POLS, PSYC, SOC. 
  
  • SOC 2009 - Social Research Methods 3 s.h.


    A survey of the various methods of gathering, analyzing and interpreting data with special attention to what particular styles of research imply in terms of alternative, sociological theories. Specific topics include: research design, sampling, methods of observation and interviewing, questionnaire construction and quantitative as well as qualitative analysis. A-E Only. Offered Fall and Spring.
    LA
    SS3
    Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. SOC and COMP 1000 .
  
  • SOC 2030 - Introduction to Social Work 3 s.h.


    An overview of the profession of social work and the methods of social work practice, i.e., casework, groupwork, community organization, research, and administration. Focus will be on developing awareness and sensitivity to the impact of contemporary social problems on individuals, families and communities. A-E Only.
    LA
    Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. SOC and SOCL major.
  
  • SOC 2200 - Sociology of Gender 3 s.h.


    This course introduces students to sociology of gender, including theories and empirical studies about gender, and core issues such as inequality, sexuality, labor, family, social change, and the human body.  This class will consider similarities and differences among women and men as well as between women and men, with some emphasis on race and class. A-E Only. Offered Fall only.
    LA
    Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. SOC.
  
  • SOC 2260 - Sexuality Studies 3 s.h.


    In this course, we will look at sexual desire, behavior, romance, and identity from a sociological perspective. We are not interested in acts but in the social, cultural, and political significance attached to the acts.  Topics may include hierarchies of behavior; how different ethnic, cultural, and religious groups conceptualize sexual identity the history of heterosexual, gay/lesbian, and other sexual subcultures; the commercialization of sexual practices; the body and performance; political issues of reproductive rights and criminalization and stigmatization of sexual deviance; and how globalization is affecting contemporary sexual behaviors. Finally, we will see how studying sexuality informs us about society more generally. A-E Only.
    LA
    Prerequisite(s): SOC 1001  or SOC 1010 .
  
  • SOC 2300 - Social Class 3 s.h.


    Theories of social stratification and social class; an examination of the concept of class, caste, status, and position in several social structures; an analysis of significant studies of class in America. A-E Only. Offered Fall and Spring.
    LA
    Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. SOC.
  
  • SOC 2320 - Sociology of Ethnic Relations 3 s.h.


    Studies interracial and interethnic relations as national and transnational phenomena, with emphasis on the changing nature of contacts and the problems generated between groups within the social institutions of multi-racial and multi-ethnic societies. A-E Only. Offered Fall and Spring.
    LA
    Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. SOC.
  
  • SOC 2330 - Aging and the Life Course 3 s.h.


    Introduces sociological theories and research on aging and the aged, exploring influences on the meaning of the experience of aging and the ways in which age and aging are socially constructed. Considers the sociology of aging within the matrix of three kinds of time: the life cycle, the aging of a generation and historical time. A-E Only. Offered Fall only.
    LA
    Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. SOC.
  
  • SOC 2410 - Sociology of Popular Culture 3 s.h.


    An investigation into forms of pop culture such as music, magazines, films, television, literature, sports, and games; the relationships between particular contents and styles of pop culture and the audiences they appeal to; the symbols, images, and moods generated and their relationships to attitudes, values, and behavior of specific social classes, subcultures, generations, and changes in American society. A-E Only.
    LA
    Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. SOC.
  
  • SOC 2422 - Society and the Individual 3 s.h.


    As an introduction to sociological social psychology, this course examines the relationship between the individual and society by exploring the various ways that individuals interact with one another and how they affect and are affected by society as a whole. Students will learn about the theories and research methods involved in the scientific study of sociological social psychology from both historical and contemporary perspectives. Students will become familiar with many of the concepts and ideas involved in the study of sociological social psychology, such as socialization, selves and identities, groups, romantic love, friendships, and interpersonal attraction, social perception, attitudes, aggression, persuasion, prejudice, and altruism. A-E Only.
    LA
    Prerequisite(s): SOC 2009 .
  
  • SOC 2512 - Sociology of Religion 3 s.h.


    A survey of concepts and analysis of the dynamics of religions. Topics include religious groups; socialization into religious roles and communities; cults, sects, and churches as religious forms of social organizations; ideology, science, and religion; religion and its connection to economic and political institutions; religion as an element of social change and social stability; and functions of religion in society. A-E Only.
    LA
    Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. SOC.
  
  • SOC 2514 - Sociology of Islam 3 s.h.


    This course will cover the social life of Islam and how its fundamental beliefs are translated into practices and insti- tutions. There will be a focus on the regional as well as theological variations within the Islamic world. Attention will be paid to the connections between Islamic faith and contemporary socio-political movements. This is not specifically a course about Islamic theology, but will discuss the terminology of Muslim belief systems in order to better understand the experiential aspects of religious and social practices. A-E Only.
    LA
    SS3
  
  • SOC 2525 - Sociology of Play 3 s.h.


    Play allows individuals to use their creativity while developing their imagination, dexterity, and physical, cognitive, and emotional strength. It is a normal part of healthy brain development and teaches children how to engage/interact with the world around them. This course will examine play throughout history and its effects on human growth/development, culture, socialization, and the changes ahead. A-E Only. Offered annually.
    LA
    Prerequisite(s): SOC 1001 .
  
  • SOC 2540 - The Family 3 s.h.


    This course covers the major theoretical frameworks and empirical works in family sociology. Changing structures and ideologies of family are covered from pre-industrial to contemporary times. Related issues of childhood, parenting, sexuality, gender relations, divorce and relationships, paid and unpaid labor, and work-family balance are covered. Impact of economy, polity and major institutions emphasized. A-E Only. Offered irregularly.
    LA
    Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. SOC.
  
  • SOC 2580 - Sociology of Health and Illness 3 s.h.


    The course introduces the field of medical sociology, an area of sociology concerned with social causes and consequences of health and illness. This involves analysis of the social context and organization of health and health care, including professional and patient roles, health care systems and settings (such as hospitals), health and illness behaviors, and the social construction of health and illness. The intent is to identify and discuss current issues and findings in medical sociology. A-E Only. Offered Fall only.
    LA
    Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. SOC.
  
  • SOC 2600 - Community Development & Change 3 s.h.


    This course seeks to understand how communities change over time by introducing relevant concepts and theories. In addition, concepts from the field of community development are offered to introduce how to be an effective agent of change. A-E Only. Offered yearly.
    LA
    Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. SOC.
  
  • SOC 2617 - Food, Society and the Environment 3 s.h.


    Food is a critical aspect of human existence and its production and distribution lies at the core of the interaction between society and the environment. This course adopts a critical approach to examining the current issues and debates pertaining to the production, processing and marketing of food as well as the local and global political economy of access to food. A central theme in these discussions will be the challenge of environmental sustainability in the food production and distribution system, while drawing examples from the local, national and global levels. The course will examine the political economy of the global food system as well as the local and national food justice issues that include production, access and consumption. A-E Only.
    LA
    SUSF
    Cross-listed with ENSS 2617  and GEOG 2617 .
    Prerequisite(s): ENSS 1001 , ENSS 1010 GEOG 1000 , or SOC 1001 .
  
  • SOC 2640 - Sociology of Food and Eating 3 s.h.


    This course will provide students with a sociological understanding of food and eating in American society. This understanding will be developed at both micro- and macro- sociological levels, examining the social context of food. Various topics are explored, such as the personal, social, and cultural meanings of food; the role of food in identity and social relationships; food and eating as related to family, age, gender, ethnicity, and social class; food and the body; the medicalization of food; food-related social movements; the social and economic organizations of the food system and industry (including fast food, biotechnology, and globalization issues); and food politics and policy. There is a service learning component to the course that involves volunteer work at a community organization, such as a soup kitchen or food bank. A-E Only.
    LA
    Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. SOC.
  
  • SOC 2645 - Environmental Sociology 3 s.h.


    Environmental sociology examines the interrelationships between society and the natural environment. This course is designed to provide an overview of environmental problems, to examine the underlying social causes and consequences of environmental change, and to critically evaluate these using the dominant theories in the field. Broadly, this course will consider the impacts of population, consumption, production, and development on the environment. In addition, it will consider the cultural understanding of environmental concern, environmental domination and risk. Finally, the course will consider how to apply the ideas of environmental sociology to develop solutions to social and environmental problems. A-E Only.
    LA
    SUSF
    Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. of SOC, ENSS, GEOG, POLS, PSYC, or ANTH.
  
  • SOC 2647 - Environmental Inequalities 3 s.h.


    This course will examine the range of issues that link social inequality to geographically situated environmental injustices. Differential exposures lead to uneven health and quality-of-life outcomes along racial, ethnic, and social class lines. A-E Only. Offered annually.
    Cross-listed with GEOG 2647  and ENSS 2647 .
    Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. ENSS, GEOG, SOC, or CRJ.
  
  • SOC 2687 - Architecture & the Environment 3 s.h.


    This course intends to understand and analyze the relationship between the human behaviors and the development of built-environment from a cross-disciplinary approach. Other than general introduction to the concepts and theories in the disciplines, selected cities, places and landscapes in the world will be compared. A-E Only. Offered every other year.
    LA
    Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. Social Science.
  
  • SOC 2740 - Animals and Society 3 s.h.


    This course is intended to introduce students to the sociological examination of how human societies interact and intersect with (nonhuman) animals. Four central tenants of the course are: 1) to understand that the way societies and animals interact is fundamental for understanding human societies as a whole, 2) to understand that a variety of social and environmental problems cannot be adequately understood without some understandings of how societies and animals interrelate, 3) to comprehend how sociological approaches to understanding human societies can be extended to understanding relationships between human societies and nonhuman animals, and 4) to understand that most specific environmental problems/concerns over sustainability have a component related to human societies and nonhuman animals. A-E Only.
    LA
    Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. SOC.
  
  • SOC 2760 - Global Social Change & Development 3 s.h.


    An examination of the interplay of global forces that shape and transform societies and institutions: war, technological innovation, the changing political order, and the changing economy. Special attention is given to the development of societies coping with these social changes. A-E Only. Offered yearly.
    LA
    Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. SOC.
  
  • SOC 2807 - Criminology 3 s.h.


    The purpose of this course is to examine the field of criminology. This will entail introducing students to the difficulties of defining and measuring crime, sources of crime, statistics and data, looking at the extent of criminality in our society through examination of trends and patterns in different types of crime, as well as review and analysis of past and present theories of the causes of crime. A-E Only. Offered Fall and Spring.
    LA
    Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in SOC 1001 .
  
  • SOC 2867 - Deviant Behavior 3 s.h.


    Describes and analyzes individual or group reactions that deviate from sociocultural forms and are stigmatized or punished to some degree in society. Among the reactions are: drug addiction, alcoholism, prostitution, suicide, and forms of mental illness. A-E Only.
    LA
    Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. SOC.
  
  • SOC 3005 - Sociological Theory 3 s.h.


    A review of traditional and current theories and perspectives used in sociological work. Covers ideas and work of Weber, Marx, Durkheim, Simmel, Mead, Parson, Goffman, Berger, and Mannheim. A-E Only. Offered Fall and Spring.
    LA
    Prerequisite(s): JrS and SOC 2009 .
  
  • SOC 3009 - Research and Analysis 3 s.h.


    A survey of common research methods used in academic, non-profit, government, and business settings. Specific topics include evaluation research, secondary data analysis, surveys and interviewing. Methods of qualitative and quantitative analysis and report writing are also included. A-E Only.
    LA
    Prerequisite(s): SOC 2009 .
  
  • SOC 3093 - Research Assistantship in Sociology 1 s.h. - 3 s.h.


    This course provides a college level experience for students who are exceptionally qualified to undertake appropriate responsibilities and activities to support the research of a Sociology faculty, under their direct supervision. They will aid in all facets of conducting research: finding literature, preparing reports, collecting data, analyzing data, and preparing posters or manuscripts. The specific responsibilities, amount of credit and assessment criteria must be outlined in a written agreement between the faculty member and the student prior to the start of the course. Pass/Fail Only. May be repeated for a total of 12 semester hours.
    Prerequisite(s): JrS, SOC 2009 , instructor permission.
  
  • SOC 3094 - Special Topics in Sociology 3 s.h.


    Concentrates on special or current issues, problems, and research topics. Usually requires oral participation and papers. Check with department or instructors for specific semester offerings, additional requirements, special bibliographies, and outlines before enrolling. A-E Only. Offered irregularly.
    LA
    Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. SOC.
  
  • SOC 3095 - Teaching Assistantship in Sociology 1 s.h. - 3 s.h.


    This course provides a college level experience for students who are exceptionally qualified to undertake appropriate responsibilities and activities to support the teaching of a Sociology course, under direct supervision of a faculty member. They will aid in preparing material for teaching, leading discussions, preparing and advising fellow students on assignments or papers, and helping with exam preparation. The specific responsibilities, amount of credit and assessment criteria must be outlined in a written agreement between the faculty member and the student prior to the start of the course. Students must meet college requirements for teaching assistantships and complete the application. Pass/Fail Only. May be repeated for a total of 6 semester hours.
    Prerequisite(s): JrS, “B” or better in the course in which they will be assisting, instructor permission; see College minimum teaching assistantship requirements.
  
  • SOC 3099 - Independent Study in Sociology 1 s.h. - 6 s.h.


    Available to meet needs for individual reading or research programs in selected areas of sociology. Pass/Fail Option.
    LA
    Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. SOC.
  
  • SOC 3340 - Sociology of Poverty 3 s.h.


    Sociology of poverty covers macro and micro approaches to understanding the causes and consequences of poverty in an American and a global context. Political economic processes that contribute to poverty are discussed, followed by in-depth examination of the experience of being poor, relating back to structural factors. Consequences of and challenges for social policy and human service providers in social services, healthcare, and criminal justice are discussed. Finally, the course will address cross-national comparisons of poverty. A-E Only. Offered every four semesters, typically in the spring.
    LA
    Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. SOC.
  
  • SOC 3360 - Comparative Aging: A Global Perspective 3 s.h.


    A cross-disciplinary approach to understanding of the aging experiences across cultures and nations. Topics such as kinship, perception of physical and psychological well-being, work, and social support will be explored in the frame of social change, migration, demography, ethnicity, and social and health policies. Countries used to illustrate social and cultural responses to the aging experiences include Japan, Sweden, Ireland, China, Thailand, Kenya, Mexico, USA, and Canada. A-E Only. Offered Fall only.
    LA
    Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. SOC.
  
  • SOC 3500 - Health and Aging 3 s.h.


    This course examines social aspects of aging, health and the health care system in contemporary American society. Topics explored include demography of aging and health, biological perspectives on health in later life (including the social implications of physical changes and chronic illness), psychosocial perspectives on health in later life (including mental health, social support and religion), the older adult in the health care system (including interactions with health professionals, long term care services and settings, and end-of-life issues), and societal aspects of our current health care system as related to older adults and late adulthood (including economic, political and ethical issues). A-E Only. Offered irregularly.
    LA
    Prerequisite(s): SOC 2009 .
  
  • SOC 3520 - Families and Aging 3 s.h.


    Families and Aging is an examination of family relationships in later life. Topics include historical perspectives on aging and families, demographic changes affecting families in later life, gay and lesbian relationships, single older adults, parents and their adult children, grandparenting and great grandparenting, sibling and other extended family relationships, inpact of divorce on families in later life, widowhood, and social policies affecting families in later life. A-E Only. Offered irregularly.
    LA
    Prerequisite(s): SOC 2009 .
  
  • SOC 3560 - Sociology of Death and Dying 3 s.h.


    This course will provide an overview of major social issues, concepts, and processes in death, dying, and bereavement. Topics include: the social meaning of and attitudes towards death, socialization regarding death, demography of death, care of the dying, the dying process, social policy, ethical and legal issues, death across the life course, suicide, the funeral industry, and the grieving process. A-E Only. Offered Spring only.
    LA
    Prerequisite(s): SOC 2009 .
  
  • SOC 3580 - Social Policy 3 s.h.


    An interdisciplinary consideration of social and public policy issues as they are related to the study of individuals and families in society. Students are expected to use various social science perspectives learned in previous course work to explore how public policy is formed and to examine contemporary social policy concerns. A-E Only. Offered Fall only.
    LA
    Prerequisite(s): JrS and SOC 2009 .
  
  • SOC 3660 - Global Migration 3 s.h.


    This course is an attempt to gain understanding of contemporary transnational movements of people in the age of globalization. It studies a brief history of migration of peoples, and analyzes the intersecting issues of migration and immigration in the frame of social, cultural, political and economic relations. Major theories in this field will be critically examined. Although the course focuses on the U.S., other host countries such as UK, Germany, France, Canada, Japan and so on will be used for comparison. A-E Only.
    LA
    Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. SOC.
  
  • SOC 3700 - Urbanization 3 s.h.


    This course examines dynamic processes linking urban and rural communities. The concepts of urban and rural will be defined from multiple perspectives and theories. The course will explain the origins and historical evolution of urbanization. It will address issues of politics, economics, culture, and the environment as they relate to cities and rural communities. A-E Only. Offered yearly.
    LA
    SUSF
    Prerequisite(s): SOC 2009  or 3 s.h. of 2000-level or above ENSS or GEOG.
  
  • SOC 3716 - Collective Behavior and Social Movements 3 s.h.


    This course will examine systematically the structure and the dynamics of social movements. Connecting their historical appearance with the objectives projected for realization, the course will make a theoretical anatomy of the movements’ social existence and operation. A-E Only.
    LA
    Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. SOC.
  
  • SOC 3750 - Disaster, Risk, and Society 3 s.h.


    This course will sociologically analyze the impacts of disasters on the socio-physical environment, and will consider the role of decision sciences in the area of risk assessment. This course will give students an interdisciplinary perspective and understanding of natural calamities. Recent unpredictable fluctuations in weather systems all over the world have affected communities and especially those who were least prepared for them. Disasters pose a significant cause for concern and in order to mitigate them, we must assess the role of risk assessment and the general area of preparedness. Social perceptions of risk are mediated by cultural lenses and better causative understanding could invigorate societal resilience in the face of natural disasters. Integrating risk reduction with sociological analysis of disasters will provide useful tools to minimize impacts on affected communities. A-E Only.
    LA
    SUSF
    Prerequisite(s): SOC 2009 .
  
  • SOC 3857 - Drugs and Society 3 s.h.


    This course examines the extent of drug use and abuse in the United States, the impact of such use on individuals, families, and society-at-large, and the relationship between illicit drug use and other forms of criminal behavior. A-E Only.
    LA
    Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. SOC. 
  
  • SOC 3887 - Violence in Relationships 3 s.h.


    This course examines the complex of violence in the family setting. The examination includes spousal violence/partner violence, marital rape, dating violence/rape, child sexual/ physical/ emotional maltreatment, and elder abuse. The course will look at the trends family violence, a look at the theoretical explanations, and a look at prevention/treatment of family violence. A-E Only.
    Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. SOC.
  
  • SOC 4094 - Special Topics in Sociology 1 s.h. - 6 s.h.


    Study of special or current issues, problems, and research topics. Requires oral participation and papers. Check with department or instructors for specific semester offerings, additional requirements, special bibliographies, and outlines before enrolling. A-E Only. Offered irregularly.
    LA
    Prerequisite(s): JrS; SOC 2009 .
  
  • SOC 4097 - Field Experiences in Sociology 1 s.h. - 15 s.h.


    Study of social organization in particular settings, emphasizing field experience. Possible settings for observation, participation, work, or research include factories, farms, hospitals, restaurants, communes, monasteries, prisons, labor unions, retail stores, and voluntary associations, government units and human services agencies. Maximum of 9 s.h. for credit as elective in major. A-E Only. Offered in a human services class format every Fall and Spring (may require SOC 2030  as added prerequisite). Offered irregularly at student request and subject to availability of faculty (usually without added prerequisite). Approximately 40 hours field experience per credit hour.
    Prerequisite(s): JrS; students must meet minimum college-wide requirements and 3 s.h. of 2000-level or above SOC.
  
  • SOC 4098 - Senior Seminar in Sociology 3 s.h.


    The course serves as a capstone course for liberal arts sociology majors. The course focuses on contemporary issues in sociology. Students are required to complete a substantial paper on a topic related to the course. Up to 9 s.h. may be taken for credit with permission of instructor. A-E Only. Offered Fall and Spring.
    LA
    BC3
    Prerequisite(s): SrS; SOCL major; SOC 2009  and SOC 3005 .
  
  • SOC 4099 - Independent Study in Sociology 1 s.h. - 6 s.h.


    Available to meet needs for individual reading or research programs in selected areas of sociology. Pass/Fail Option. Offered Fall and Spring.
    LA
    Prerequisite(s): JrS and SOC 2009 .
  
  • SOC 4198 - Senior Thesis 3 s.h.


    This course is a seminar designed as a senior capstone course for students seeking the thesis option in Sociology or Criminal Justice. This is a research-based course, which will result in the completion of an Undergraduate Thesis. A-E Only. Offered yearly.
    LA
    Prerequisite(s): SOC 3093  or SOC 3095 .
  
  • SOC 4580 - Complex Organizations 3 s.h.


    The study of bureaucratic structure as a pervasive form of social organization in modern society. Examines the basic character of bureaucracy, its functional significance for society, as well as its pathological aspects, its internal structure, and the effects of informal relations within formal systems. A-E Only.
    LA
    Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. SOC.
  
  • SOC 4770 - Population and Social Change 3 s.h.


    The purpose of this course is to understand the processes of Demography. These include fertility, mortality, and migration. Fertility is how population grows and regenerates itself. Mortality is how a population decreases itself. Migration is how a population moves around and settles itself. Along with understanding how each process operates and is measured; the class provides an understanding of how the processes work together to manipulate as a whole or how they function to affect population in a smaller area (i.e., country, city, etc.). A-E Only. Offered irregularly.
    Prerequisite(s): JrS; SOC 2009  and 3 s.h. SOC.
  
  • SOC 4898 - Criminological Theory 3 s.h.


    The primary goal of the course is to provide students with an in depth understanding of theories of crimes grounded primarily in sociological perspectives, both classical and contemporary. The course will also take into account an historical array of criminological theories covering biological, psychological, geographic, economic, and political viewpoints. The fundamental distinctions between classical and positivist theories and traditional and critical branches of criminology are also discussed. Major emphasis will be placed upon analyzing topics that demonstrate the relationship of theory to practice. A-E Only. Offered Fall and Spring.
    Prerequisite(s): SrS; SOC 2009  and SOC 2807 .

Spanish

  
  • SPAN 1001 - Introductory Spanish I 3 s.h.


    Spanish for beginners; for students with no more than 2 years of high school Spanish. Emphasizes oral abilities in the use of basic vocabulary and fundamental patterns of the language. Includes reading, writing, and use of state of the art language laboratory and audio-visual materials. Pass/Fail Option. Offered Fall and Spring.
    LA
    FL3
  
  • SPAN 1002 - Introductory Spanish II 3 s.h.


    A continuation of SPAN 1001 ; review of basics presented in SPAN 1001 ; emphasis on narration in the past tenses. Pass/Fail Option. Offered Fall and Spring.
    LA
    FL3
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 1001 , or equivalent proficiency.
  
  • SPAN 2001 - Second Year Spanish I 3 s.h.


    A continuation of SPAN 1002 ; review of basics: emphasis on subjunctive mood, idiomatic expressions, and beginning readings in Spanish and Spanish American culture. Students may request to take SPAN 2001 and SPAN 2002  in the same semester if needed for timely completion of the degree. Pass/Fail Option. Offered Fall and Spring.
    LA
    FL3
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 1002 , or equivalent proficiency.
  
  • SPAN 2002 - Second Year Spanish II 3 s.h.


    A review of the basics of spoken and written Spanish, with readings, conversation, composition, grammar, and cultural explorations designed to raise language skills to the level required for entry into the major programs. May profitably be taken with SPAN 2012 . Students may request to take SPAN 2001  and 2002 in the same semester if needed for timely completion of the degree. Pass/Fail Option. Offered Fall and Spring.
    LA
    FL3
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2001  or equivalent proficiency.
  
  • SPAN 2012 - Intermediate Spanish Conversation 3 s.h.


    Designed for non-majors with some previous Spanish study to complete their General Education FL3 requirement, this course will focus on conversation, practical language use, and cultural exploration, but some vocabulary and grammar review will be included. May also be taken by new majors concurrently with SPAN 2002  in order to brush up on skills before beginning the advanced language sequence. Pass/Fail Option. Offered every semester.
    LA
    FL3
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 1002  or equivalent.
  
  • SPAN 3001 - Advanced Spanish Usage I 3 s.h.


    Improves oral and written abilities through oral reports, study of grammar, conversation and writing. Emphasis on writing short compositions, short cultural and literary readings, and use of the web in Spanish. Must be taken before SPAN 3002 ; may profitably be taken with SPAN 3004  or SPAN 3005 . Pass/Fail Option. Offered Fall and Spring.
    LA
    FL3
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2002  or equivalent proficiency.
  
  • SPAN 3002 - Advanced Spanish Usage II 3 s.h.


    Improves spoken and written abilities through oral reports, study of grammar, conversation and writing. Emphasis on writing short compositions, short cultural and literary readings, and use of the web in Spanish, with the goal of achieving the skills necessary to do well in the upper-division courses. May profitably be taken with SPAN 3004  or SPAN 3005 .  Pass/Fail Option. Offered Fall and Spring.
    LA
    FL3
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 3001  or equivalent proficiency.
  
  • SPAN 3004 - Civilization of Spain 3 s.h.


    Introduces the rich and diverse cultural heritage of Spain, including geography and key issues, moments and people in Spain’s history, society, popular culture, art and music. The course will be conducted in Spanish and will include attention to improving language skills. SPAN 3004 and SPAN 3005  may be taken in any order, and may profitably be taken with SPAN 3001  or SPAN 3002 . Pass/Fail Option. Offered Fall only.
    LA
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2002  or equivalent proficiency.
  
  • SPAN 3005 - Spanish American Civilization 3 s.h.


    Selected readings introduce important figures in the history and culture of the Spanish-speaking countries of the Americas, and present their regional diversity and rich culture. The course will be conducted in Spanish and will include attention to improving language skills. SPAN 3004  and 3005 may be taken in any order, and may profitably be taken with SPAN 3001  or SPAN 3002 . Pass/Fail Option. Offered Spring only.
    LA
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2002  or equivalent proficiency.
  
  • SPAN 3015 - Spanish for Bilingual Speakers 3 s.h.


    Emphasizes improvement of skills in writing, reading, and oral communication, including vocabulary-building and stylistics. Addresses code switching, use of Anglicisms, and interference with English. Students make oral presentations, write compositions, and discuss readings about Hispanic culture. May be taken at the same time as SPAN 3501  or SPAN 3001 . Pass/Fail Option. Offered Fall only.
    LA
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2002  or permission of instructor.
  
  • SPAN 3017 - Spanish for Teachers Mini 1 s.h.


    An intermediate-level conversation course meant to offer students focused practice with vocabulary useful for teachers of Spanish-speaking students. Conducted entirely in Spanish. A-E Only. Offered irregularly.
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2002 , or equivalent proficiency.
  
  • SPAN 3018 - Spanish for Food Service Mini 1 s.h.


    An intermediate-level conversation course offering focused practice with vocabulary and structures useful to both clients and managers in restaurant settings. Some written work will be required though the main emphasis will be on oral communication. Conducted entirely in Spanish. A-E Only. Offered irregularly.
    LA
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2002 , or equivalent proficiency.
  
  • SPAN 3019 - Medical Spanish Mini 1 s.h.


    An intermediate-level conversation course meant to offer students focused practice with vocabulary and structures useful to both providers and patients in health care situations. Conducted entirely in Spanish. A-E Only. Offered irregularly.
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2002 , or equivalent proficiency.
  
  • SPAN 3020 - A Taste of Translation Mini 1 s.h.


    An introduction to the art of translation with both oral and written practice. Includes simultaneous translation, radio and television broadcasts, newspaper items, stories and poems. Pass/Fail Option. Offered irregularly.
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2002 , or equivalent proficiency.
  
  • SPAN 3501 - Review of Spanish Grammar 3 s.h.


    A review of Spanish grammar for those who have already mastered the basics. The course will include intensive work on the past tenses, subjunctive, accent rules, and other difficult constructions. Pass/Fail Option. Offered irregularly.
    LA
    FL3
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 3002  or equivalent.
  
  • SPAN 3508 - Introduction to Literature in Spanish 3 s.h.


    A sampler of narrative, poetry, and drama from Spanish and Spanish-American literature. Provides background and teaches techniques of literary analysis in preparation for more advanced literature courses, as well as library research skills in Spanish and use of appropriate citation formats. The course will be conducted entirely in Spanish; several 2-4pp essays will be required. Pass/Fail Option. Offered Fall and Spring.
    LA
    H3
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 3002  ”C+” or better.
  
  • SPAN 3512 - Advanced Spanish Conversation 3 s.h.


    Improves ability to speak and comprehend Spanish for students who have reached an intermediate level of oral proficiency. This course will be conducted entirely in Spanish and assumes an active command of the basic structures of Spanish and ability to participate in Spanish conversation. Includes class discussion, role playing, debates, and oral presentations. Primary emphasis on active skill of speaking. Not open to students of native or near-native speaking ability. Pass/Fail Option. Offered Spring semester only.
    LA
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 3002  ”C+” or better.
  
  • SPAN 3594 - Intermediate Spanish Special Topics 1 s.h. - 3 s.h.


    Group study of literature or culture in Spanish. Course will be conducted in Spanish and among other work, students will be required to write several 2-3pp essays in Spanish. Pass/Fail Option. May be repeated in successive semesters with different topics. Offered irregularly.
    LA
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 3002  ”C+” or better.
  
  • SPAN 3599 - Independent Study in Spanish 1 s.h. - 6 s.h.


    Special studies under department supervision for students who have shown unusual ability in Spanish and other areas. May be continued in successive semesters. Pass/Fail Option.
    LA
    Prerequisite(s): SoS and permission of department and instructor.
  
  • SPAN 4011 - Survey of Spanish Literature 3 s.h.


    A survey of the literature of Spain from the Middle Ages to the present day. Readings may include El Cid, Don Quijote, the Spanish Romantics, Nobel Prize winner Camilo Jose Cela, and will touch on themes such as national identity and diversity, the representation of women, religion in the past and in the modern age, and cultural contact with the Muslim world. Course will be conducted in Spanish, and essays of 6-8pp will be required. Pass/Fail Option. Offered Fall only.
    LA
    Prerequisite(s): “C+” or better in SPAN 3508 .
  
  • SPAN 4013 - Survey of Spanish-American Literature 3 s.h.


    Traces the development of Spanish-American literature from colonial through modern times, stressing significant writers and trends, and will cover the literature of the conquest, colonial times, the struggle for independence, modernism, realism, magical realism, and the contemporary period. Course will be conducted in Spanish, and essays of 6-8pp will be required. Pass/Fail Option. Offered Spring only.
    LA
    Prerequisite(s): “C+” or better in SPAN 3508 .
  
  • SPAN 4110 - Spanish and Latin American Film 3 s.h.


    A film analysis course at the advanced Spanish linguistic level. Examines film as a representation of Latin American and Peninsular historical moments and cultural traditions. Films are organized thematically. Course will be conducted in Spanish, and essays of 6-8pp in Spanish will be required. Pass/Fail Option. Offered irregularly.
    LA
    Prerequisite(s): C+ or better in SPAN 3508 .
  
  • SPAN 4112 - Adv. Span. Conv. & Service Lrng. 3 s.h.


    This advanced conversation course completes the sequence of the oral communication courses offered to Spanish majors, and concentrations. The course intends to reinforce language skills targeting oral proficiency at the advanced level. It provides the students with intensive oral practice and experience in authentic native speakers’ settings. It emphasizes content on polemic topics, such as Hispanic immigration in the U.S. and issues related to cultural and linguistic differences of the Spanish speaking world. Students are required to complete 15 hours of volunteer work outside of class time. A community site is assigned to develop work. The community work component is coordinated with the Center for Social Responsibility. Pass/Fail Option.
    LA
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 3512  or permission of instructor.
  
  • SPAN 4116 - Spanish Phonetics & Phonology 3 s.h.


    A study of the sound system in Spanish. Also discusses Spanish phonology, dialects, and history of Spanish in Spain and Spanish America. Emphasis on classroom and laboratory practice to improve pronunciation. Pass/Fail Option. Offered Fall only.
    LA
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 3508  ”C+” or better.
  
  • SPAN 4117 - Latin American Dialectology 3 s.h.


    This course will be to understand the dialectal diversity and linguistic contexts of Spanish in Latin America. Attention will be paid to the main theories on Latin American dialectal distribution, the division of the sub-continent in different substrata, the contribution of gelinguistics and sociolinguistics to Dialectological studies and the phonology, morpho-syntax and lexical traits of each Spanish-speaking Latin American region, from Monterry, Mexico all the way to Tierra del Feugo, Argentina. A-E Only.
    LA
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 4116 .
  
  • SPAN 4121 - Literature of The Golden Age 3 s.h.


    Study of representative literary works and ideological currents of 16th- and 17th-century Spain, a time of imperial strength followed by incipient political decline, of Spanish Humanism, and of Renaissance and Baroque aesthetics. Major emphasis will vary among likely topics such as: the rise of a national theater in the works of Lope de Vega, Tirso de Molina, and Calderon de la Barca; the genesis and development of the picaresque novel; the principal forms and themes of the poetry of Garcilaso, fray Luis de Leon, San Juan de la Cruz, Francisco de Quevedo and Luis de Gongora; the Novelas ejemplares of Cervantes; the Novelas amorasas y ejemplares of Maria de Zayas. Course will be conducted in Spanish and among other work, students will be required to write a 10-12pp research paper in Spanish. Pass/Fail Option. Offered irregularly.
    LA
    Prerequisite(s): “C+” or better in SPAN 3508 .
  
  • SPAN 4124 - Spanish Mysticism 3 s.h.


    A study of the doctrines, practices and visions of Spanish mystics from the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. At the intersection of literature, history, philosophy and religious studies—focusing on the relations between culture, political power and religious authority— students in this course will explore intellect, piety and eroticism in mystical expression. Selected texts from San Ignacio de Loyola, Fray Luis de Granada, Santa Teresa de Jesus, Fray Luis de Leon, Pedro Malon de Chaide, San Juan de la Cruz and Miguel de Molinos. Course will be conducted in Spanish and it includes a research project. A-E Only. Offered irregularly.
    LA
    Prerequisite(s): JrS and SPAN 3508  ”C+” or better.
  
  • SPAN 4130 - Non-Fictional Narratives 3 s.h.


    From the “Cronicas” of the Spanish conquerors in the 15th and 16th centuries to the “Nuevo Periodismo” of today, non-fictional narratives have played a principal role in the history of Spanish America and in the shaping and development of its culture and societies. This course will explore the varieties of non-fictional narratives developed in the region, their role in history, as well their literary value. Course will be conducted in Spanish and among other work, students will be required to write a 10-12pp research paper in Spanish. Pass/Fail Option. Offered irregularly.
    LA
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 3508  ”C+” or better.
  
  • SPAN 4141 - Miguel de Cervantes 3 s.h.


    A close reading of Cervantes’ comic masterpiece, Don Quijote, in the context of Renaissance Literature, the development of the European novel, and the society of Spain’s Golden Age. Other short texts by Cervantes may also be read. Course will be conducted in Spanish and among other work, students will be required to write a 10-12pp research paper in Spanish. Pass/Fail Option. Offered irregularly.
    LA
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 3508  ”C+” or better.
  
  • SPAN 4194 - Special Topics in Spanish 3 s.h.


    Special topics in the study of the Spanish language, literature, culture, or linguistics. Offered according to interest of instructor, requests by students, and availability of instructor. Course will be conducted in Spanish and among other work, students will be required to write a 10-12pp research paper in Spanish. Pass/Fail Option.
    LA
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 3508  ”C+” or better.
  
  • SPAN 4199 - Independent Study in Spanish 1 s.h. - 6 s.h.


    Special studies under department supervision for students who have shown unusual ability in Spanish and other areas. May be continued in successive semesters. Pass/Fail Option.
    LA
    Prerequisite(s): JrS and permission of department and instructor.

Sport Management

  
  • SPMT 1200 - Introduction to Sport Management 3 s.h.


    Foundation course designed to provide industry standard information on sport management as a profession. The focus of this course will be to examine and apply many foundational concepts of the world of sport business including, but not limited to, sport marketing, event management, facility management, sport finances, ethics, legal issues in sport, amateur and professional sport, sport analytics and sport communication. A-E Only.
  
  • SPMT 1250 - Misconceptions and Representations in Sport 3 s.h.


    This course explores conflicts and common misconceptions within sports and provides a framework for future sport business professionals to make effective decisions. Students will explore how historical and contemporary forces in society have shaped the opportunities and experiences of individuals in sport, which has led to marginalized and underrepresented groups. Topics of exploration may include culturally insensitive mascots, domestic violence, current issues in professional and amateur sports, as well as inequities associated with gender, race, sexual orientation and gender identity. A-E Only. Offered annually.
    LA
  
  • SPMT 2215 - Sport Promotion and Sales 3 s.h.


    The purpose of this course is to promote critical examination of theory and practical application regarding sales and promotion in sports. With the development of an understanding of foundational concepts, students will be challenged to examine theories in sales and promotions in order to better understand consumers. An emphasis will be placed on the sales force/marketing tactics along with real life experiences. A-E Only. Offered annually.
  
  • SPMT 2220 - Sport Facility Management 3 s.h.


    This course provides students with an introduction to the planning, management, and operation of various sport facilities. The course focuses on facility development, systems and operations, and facility administration. Specific topics may also include facility planning, green facility management, security, scheduling, and facility preparation. A-E Only. Offered annually.
  
  • SPMT 2235 - Sport Marketing 3 s.h.


    This course provides an overview of the principles and practices of marketing in the sport industry. Topics include sport marketing planning, market segmentation and identification of target market, sport marketing mix, and sponsorship. A-E Only. Offered annually.
 

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