SOC532
CRIMINOLOGY 3 sem. hrs.
The primary focus of this course is upon vari-
ous types of adult crime in categories such as
white collar crime, organized crime, public
order crime, professional crime, political
crime and violent personal crime. Other topics
covered include criminological theory, statisti-
cal assessment of criminal behavior, citizen
reaction to and involvement with crime, and
victimization studies. Prerequisite: SOC200
or permission of instructor.
SOC605
URBAN SOCIOLOGY
3 sem. hrs.
This course is the study of the urban commu-
nity and the role that it plays in the social, cul-
tural, economic and political aspects of Amer-
ican society. Included will be the historical
development of the city in other parts of the
world and the impact of urban values and atti-
tudes on the American way of life. Graduate
students will demonstrate a deeper under-
standing of social stratification as determined
by the instructor. Prerequisite: SOC100 or per-
mission of the instructor.
SOC640
THE FAMILY AS A SOCIAL
INSTITUTION
3 sem. hrs.
This course presents the family as a major
social institution within the American social
system. Functional interdependencies between
the family and other institutions, particularly
education will be emphasized. Family patterns
of some prominent subcultural groups will be
included.
SOC664
RACE AND ETHNIC
RELATIONS
3 sem. hrs.
This course acquaints the student with the
major racial and ethnic groups in contempo-
rary America. Various sociological approach-
es, both past and present, are used to critically
examine ethnicity, racism, discrimination, and
interethnic relations. Graduate students will
demonstrate a deeper understanding of social
stratification as determined by the instructor.
Prerequisite: SOC100 or permission of the
instructor.
SOC670
SOCIAL GERONTOLOGY
3 sem. hrs.
The intent of this course is to provide a brief
but comprehensive introduction to the field of
human aging, with particular emphasis on the
social dimension. A brief summary of the
impact of aging on biological and psychologi-
cal functioning is included as useful informa-
tion enabling the student to better put the
social aspects of aging into a realistic context.
Graduate students will demonstrate a deeper
understanding of the social dimensions of
aging as determined by the instructor. Prereq-
uisite: SOC100 or permission of the instructor.
SOC700
ADVANCED RESEARCH
METHODS
3 sem. hrs.
Students in the course will study the method-
ology and techniques of social research. The
focus is on research design, execution, and
data analysis. The course is designed for soci-
ology majors, but other graduate students may
enroll. Prerequisite: SOC500.
SOC757
SOCIAL STRATIFICATION
3 sem. hrs.
This course is designed to acquaint prospec-
tive students with types and forms of systems
of differential ranking within societies and
their various subsystems. Emphasis is placed
on theories and methods in this area, as well as
on substantive findings. The theories of class
division, problem of mobility, and the source
of power-elites, oligarchies, and ruling minori-
ties, bureaucracy, and social power. The socio-
logical framework will focus on social class,
social mobility and caste. Graduate students
will demonstrate a deeper understanding of
social stratification as determined by the
instructor. Prerequisite: SOC100 or permis-
sion of the instructor.
SOC790
INDEPENDENT STUDY
2-5 sem. hrs.
The independent study program aims to serve
those students whose scholarly bend seems
most clearly adapted to independent work.
Students are permitted, with faculty supervi-
sion, to undertake an advanced research proj-
ect and earn credit for work performed outside
the classroom requirement of any specific
course in the curriculum. Students completing
independent studies are encouraged to present
their papers or research at professional confer-
ences.
Social Work Courses
SOWK515 SOCIAL
ADMINISTRATION
AND SOCIAL POLICY FOR
PRACTITIONER 3 sem. hrs.
This course provides vital information for the
social services practitioner about the adminis-
tration of social agencies. It also addresses
policy issues and explains some methods of
policy analysis.
Criminal Justice Courses
CRIM500
SEMINAR: CRIMINAL
JUSTICE SYSTEMS
3 sem. hrs.
This seminar will attempt to integrate the var-
ious components of Criminal Justice as a sys-
tem. It will focus upon problem areas within
the criminal justice system with an attempt to
search for solutions and the improvement of
criminal justice. Particular attention is given to
the assumption of deviant identities, the for-
mation of deviant subcultures, and the creation
of secondary deviance. Rather than focusing
upon particular forms of deviant behavior, a
framework is provided with which any form of
deviance may be studied. Prerequisite:
CRIM200 or permission of the instructor.
Political Science Courses
The following political science courses are
designated according to the fields of study
they represent. American Government and
Politics (AGP): Public Administration (PA):
International Relations and Comparative Gov-
ernment (IR-CG) and Political Theory (PT).
POLI508/ECON508
GOVERNMENT
BUDGETING AND
FINANCE
3 sem. hrs.
The policy and administrative aspects of taxa-
tion, budgeting and public expenditures in the-
ory and in application with case studies and
field research. Federal, state and local budget-
ary procedures and administrative methods of
fiscal control. Prerequisite: POLI201,
POLI306-307, or instructor approval.
POLI509
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
3 sem. hrs.
The basic legal framework of administrative
organization; the rules governing exercise of
administrative powers, including administra-
tive procedure and legal procedures for the
enforcement of bureaucratic responsibility in
democratic state role of the ombudsman. Pre-
requisite; POLI201, POLI306-307 or instruc-
tor approval. (PA)
POLI510
HEALTH CARE POLITICS
AND POLICY
3 sem. hrs.
Health Care Politics and Policy will analyze
those factors in the political process that influ-
ence policy information and decision making
in the American Health Care System. The
course will also analyze health care policy
with respect to its impact on beneficiaries both
in terms of health and non-health goals.
POLI511
PUBLIC PERSONNEL
ADMINISTRATION
3 sem. hrs.
This covers the process of structuring a con-
temporary personnel system within the context
of the public service. The theory has applica-
tion, however, in business and industry. In
scope, this course is concerned with career
systems, methods of manpower recruitment,
wage and salary criteria, evaluation, staffing,
techniques of classification, etc. Furthermore,
the course is concerned with the personnel
function both as it affects individuals and
groups, for example: disciplinary actions,
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