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SOC 202 - Introduction to Women in Society (same as Social Work 202) (3 credits)
The historical, cultural, institutional, and sociological sources circumscribing the role women play in today’s society; myths and misunderstandings about women; the contributions of women in society. Open to men and women. Fall and as needed.
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SOC 208 - Globalization and Development (3 credits)
Explore the basic meanings of the term ‘globalization.’ Discuss increasingly global society is produced by the logic of capitalist development. Examine the implications of globalization for democracy, culture, the natural environment, and domestic and international inequality. Prerequisites: ECON 101 and SOC 101 or permission of instructor. Classes can be taken concurrently. As needed.
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SOC 210 - Sociology of Sport (3 credits)
This course focuses on sports as social and cultural phenomena. Students will learn to use sociological concepts and critical thinking to discover how the meaning of sports is created by agents of socialization including family, media, peers and school. It will also focus on inequality within sports and examine sports critically through the lens of gender, health, and corporate American as examples. We will also review ways in which sociological research methods and studies can reveal new information about sports. Students will be encouraged to reflect on their own experiences as participants and spectators, and to connect these with larger social issues. As needed.
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SOC 295-299 - Special Topics same as CJ 295-299 (1- 3 credits)
Sociology 295-299 (1-3 credits). This (these) special topics courses are designed to offer sociological courses that include the critical teachings of sociology which are theory, methods and research findings, but that include a range of topic areas to explore. They are at the 200 level and thus they will be available for students in general education to take as well as Sociology and Criminal Justice majors. As needed.
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SOC 302 - Social Research (3 credits)
Guided development of individual or team research projects, with class discussion of problem formulation, research design, the application of computers, analysis of data, and research reporting. Prerequisites: SOC 101 and STAT 101 . Spring.
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SOC 304 - Social Psychology (same as Psychology 304) (3 credits)
Basic principles underlying interpersonal relationships: interpersonal attraction, conflict and aggression, conformity, attitude change, attribution of responsibility, altruistic behavior and environmental psychology. Emphasis on practical application. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 or SOC 101 . Spring.
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SOC 305 - Environmental Sociology (3 credits)
Examine various schools of thought and theory on the relationship between society and the environment, such as Deep Ecology, Ecofeminism, Bioregionalism, as well as examine concepts such as environmental justice, ‘ecological self’ and a ‘sense of place.’ Topics that may be covered are population, land and resource use, industrial growth, community change, environmental values and environmental movements. Students will engage in community-based hands-on learning. As needed.
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SOC 306 - Sociology of Criminal Justice (same as Criminal Justice 306) (3 credits)
Study of the major criminal justice institutions in American society, including the law, law enforcement, courts, sentencing and corrections. Both theoretical and practical problems and issues in research, planning, and policy formation. Prerequisite: SOC 309 . Fall.
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SOC 309 - Crime and Delinquency (same as Criminal Justice 309) (3 credits)
The nature and extent of crime and delinquency. Major sociological and non-sociological theories of crime causation; policy implications for criminal and juvenile justice systems. Spring.
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SOC 312 - Medical Sociology (3 credits)
The course will examine three key areas in the sociology of medicine: epidemiology and the social distribution of disease, the structure and organization of healthcare institutions and the distribution of healthcare, allopathic and holistic types of medicine. Some topics covered will be medicalization, new technologies, healthcare reform, inequality in healthcare distribution, ethics, and cross-national comparative analysis of healthcare systems. Prerequisites: SOC 101 , SOC 102 , SCWK 203 /SCWK 203 , or permission of instructor. Fall.
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SOC 320 - Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (same as Social Work 320 and Criminal Justice 320) (3 credits)
Substance abuse, sociological factors concerning usage; supportive legislation, consumption levels, models of alcoholism, the psychosocial and medical aspects of addiction; treatment services and modalities in the context of comprehensive care; the problems of special populations; prevention and current research findings. Fall, odd-numbered years.
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SOC 325 - The American Courts System (same as Criminal Justice 325) (3 credits)
A basic examination of America’s court in terms of their history and development, their structure and organization, their personnel, procedures, and, and their roles and impact in American society. Prerequisite: SOC 306 . Fall, even-numbered years.
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SOC 330 - Sociology of Juvenile Justice (same as Criminal Justice 330) (3 credits)
Study of the juvenile justice system, its history and organization. Policy implications of major delinquency theories. Juvenile courts and juvenile agencies, including delinquency prevention efforts. Major issues in research, planning, and policy formation. Prerequisite: SOC 309 . Fall, even-numbered years.
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SOC 335 - Sociological Perspectives on Policing (same as Criminal Justice 335) (3 credits)
An introduction to the study of law enforcement, its history and organization. Recruitment and selection, procedural issues, police deviance and its control, community policing, and hazards of police work. Prerequisite: SOC 309 . Spring, even-numbered years.
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SOC 337 - Criminal Investigation (same as Criminal Justice 337) (3 credits)
Traditional and technical approaches used by law enforcement investigators; techniques of observation and interrogation; collection, preservation, and interpretation of physical evidence; capabilities and limitations of scientific techniques. Spring, odd-numbered years.
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SOC 340 - Sociology of Corrections (same as Criminal Justice 340) (3 credits)
Introduction to the study of societal treatment of individual offenders, including the history and philosophy of punishment and treatment systems, sentencing, imprisonment, probation and parole, restitution, and other alternatives to imprisonment. Theoretical , practical, and ethical issues. Prerequisite: SOC 309 . Spring.
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SOC 398 - Sociology and Criminal Justice Internships (3 to 15 credits)
Internship with a criminal justice or juvenile justice agency. Placement options include federal, state, and/or private law enforcement, security, legal (defense/prosecution), or corrections agencies. Academic project required. Prerequisites: SOC 302 and SOC 306 . TBA.
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SOC 399 - Sociology and Criminal Justice Internships (3 to 15 credits)
Internship with a criminal justice or juvenile justice agency. Placement options include federal, state, and/or private law enforcement, security, legal (defense/prosecution), or corrections agencies. Academic project required. Prerequisites: SOC 302 and SOC 306 . TBA.
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SOC 401 - Theories of Society and Culture (3 credits)
Assumptions about, and explanatory theories of, human society and culture, with emphasis on 19th and 20th century schools of thought most influential in shaping contemporary sociology and anthropology. Prerequisite: SOC 101 . Fall.
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SOC 402 - Cultural Diversity (same as Social Work 402) (3 credits)
Explore issues of race, social class, and gender inequality from national as well as global perspectives. Examine the social structures that create systems of power and oppression. Investigate the intersection of gender, race, and social class, by taking into account multiple standpoints. Study concepts such as race/ethnicity, racism, white privilege, sexism, male privilege, institutionalized racism and sexism as well as policies, people, and practices aimed at social change. Prerequisite: SCWK 203 or SOC 101 or SOC 102 or SOC 202 . Spring.
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SOC 403 - Sociology of Violence (3 credits)
This is an upper-level course to the study of violence. It addresses social sources of violence and processes related to violence such as the subjective experience of violence, the ways people remember violence, and how the media represents violence. It will consider a full range of violence from the mundane to the extreme. Prerequisite for the course is Introduction to Sociology or instructor permission. Spring as needed.
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SOC 404 - Cross-Cultural Criminology (3 credits)
This course will cover major findings in theory, research and methods in cross-cultural comparative criminology. It will present findings from the research on global crime and investigate the ways in which scholars are studying the intersection between globalization and crime. This course is an advanced criminology course and is designed for juniors and seniors in sociology or criminal justice. Prerequisites: , SOC 204 , and
As needed.
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SOC 405 - Qualitative Research and Professional Development (3 credits)
This course will provide students with basic review and training in methods of qualitative research methods in sociology. As an advanced class, it will also require application of these methods. Additionally, this course will serve as instructional support for transition to the job or graduate school market including resume creation, CV creation and career plan. This course is designed for the Junior or Senior major in Sociology or Criminal Justice. Prerequisites: , and . As needed.
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SOC 406 - Social Control Seminar (3 credits)
The field of criminology and sociology are linked by several key concepts, but undeniably the most powerful is the concept of social control. In fact, Black (1976) one of the leading theorists in sociology, suggests that it should be used as the definitive uniting concept in sociology. This advanced seminar in social control allows students to study a broad range of cases in which social control occurs in order to understand what it is and how it varies. As needed.
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SOC 450 - Special Topics Seminar (1-3 credits)
In-depth treatment of a topic. Emphasis on readings and discussion. Prerequisites: SOC 101 . As needed.
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SOC 451 - Special Topics Seminar (1-3 credits)
In-depth treatment of a topic. Emphasis on readings and discussion. Prerequisites: SOC 101 . As needed.
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SOC 452 - Special Topics Seminar (1-3 credits)
In-depth treatment of a topic. Emphasis on readings and discussion. Prerequisites: SOC 101 . As needed.
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SOC 501 - Independent Study in Sociology or Criminal Justice (1-8 credits)
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Spanish |
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SPAN 112 - Beginning Spanish I and II (3 credits)
Functional skills in listening, reading, speaking, and writing; introduction to Hispanic cultures. No prerequisite. Fall, spring.
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SPAN 201 - Intermediate Spanish I (3 credits)
Review and further development of basic language skills with an emphasis on speaking. Prerequisite: SPAN 112 or the equivalent (3 years of high school Spanish or the CLEP examination). Fall.
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SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II (3 credits)
Studies in Hispanic cultures through readings and videos. Further development of basic language skills with an emphasis on writing and speaking. Prerequisite: SPAN 201 or equivalent (4 years of high school Spanish). Spring.
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SPAN 203 - Conversational Medical Spanish (3 credits)
Conversational medical Spanish to provide functional skills for interacting with Spanish-speaking patients; introduction to Hispanic cultures in the U.S. Prerequisite: SPAN 112 or 2 years of high school Spanish. Fall, spring.
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SPAN 204 - Spanish for Law Enforcement (3 credits)
Conversational Spanish with specialized vocabulary to acquire skills for interacting in all areas of law enforcement; introduction to the customs, culture and history of the different Latino cultures in the United States; study of immigration issues. Prerequisite: SPAN 112 or 2 years of high school Spanish. Fall, odd-numbered years.
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SPAN 212 - Latin American Cultural Studies in English (3 credits)
An in-depth study of social, economic, political, and historical aspects of Latin America, with a focus on the twentieth century and current events. Does not fulfill the General Education requirements for a foreign language. As needed.
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SPAN 301 - Spanish Composition and Grammar (3 credits)
Extensive practice of writing in Spanish combined with an in-depth survey of grammar. Prerequisite: SPAN 202 or equivalent. Fall, even-numbered years.
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SPAN 303 - Advanced Medical Spanish (3 credits)
Continuation of conversational medical Spanish, based on research in Spanish of diseases and their treatments; further study and discussion of immigration issues. Prerequisites: SPAN 202 or equivalent (4 years high school Spanish) and SPAN 203 .
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SPAN 312 - Latin American Cultural Studies (3 credits)
An in-depth study of social, economic, political, and historical aspects of Latin America, with a focus on the twentieth century and current events. Prerequisite: SPAN 202 or equivalent. Spring.
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SPAN 481 - 489 - Special Topics for Study Abroad (1-4 credits per course)
Choices include Spanish grammar, composition, conversation, cultural studies or literature. Placement exams in the program abroad will determine the course options.
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SPAN 488 - Special Topics for Study Abroad (1-4 credits)
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SPAN 499 - Spanish Capstone (Study Abroad, Internship, Course) (3 credits)
Options include literature, alternative healing and curandersismo, and immigration studies. Prerequisites: SPAN 202 and one Spanish class over the 300 level. As needed.
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Speech |
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SPCH 103 - Speech Fundamentals and Public Speaking (3 credits)
The treatment, preparation and delivery of public speech; standards for critical listening. Methods for presenting various types of speeches with emphasis on psychological and physiological adjustment to the speaking situation. Theory and practice of effective public speaking. Students may fulfill the speech requirement by demonstrating proficiency in speaking (by a video-taped challenge exam) or by completing Speech 103. The Speech Challenge Exam is open only to students with fewer than 116 credits. Fall, Spring. Speech is intended to improve the speaking skills of students, particularly those who need basic principles and practice in effective oral communication, and to develop skills needed for speaking before groups.
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Statistics |
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STAT 101 - Elementary Statistics (3 credits)
Basic philosophy of statistical reasoning. Data collection. Techniques for organizing and presenting statistical data. Sample mean, variance, and standard deviation. Statistical decisions - estimation and hypothesis testing. Design of experiments, linear association and prediction. Statistical software. Fall, Spring, Summer.
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STAT 102 - Statistics II (3 credits)
Methods used in the collection, presentation, analysis and interpretation of data, including experimental design sampling theory, estimation theory, hypothesis testing, regression, correlation, analysis of variance and nonparametric techniques. Computer analysis required. STAT 102: As needed.
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STAT 103 - Statistics Lab (1 credit)
Optional laboratory course. Corequisite (or prerequisite): STAT 101 or STAT 301 . As needed.
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STAT 205 - Essentials of Statistics (3 credits)
Descriptive statistics, basic probability principles, discrete and continuous probability distributions (binomial, geometric, Poisson and normal). Estimation, hypothesis testing, regression analysis, ANOVA, and nonparametric theory and methods. Use of statistical software (Excel, Minitab, SPSS or other.) Fall, Spring.
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STAT 301 - Quantitative Business Analysis I (3 credits)
The first of two courses which, when combined, investigate basic descriptive and inferential statistical analysis techniques and their application in business and economic decision situations. Topics include the collection and presentation of data; measures of central tendency and measures of dispersion; probability and probability distributions (discrete and continuous); sampling and sampling distributions; point and interval estimation, and hypothesis tests involving a single sample mean or a single sample proportion. (discrete and continuous); sampling and sampling distributions; point and interval estimation, and hypothesis tests involving a single sample mean or a single sample proportion. Prerequisite: MATH 111 . Fall.
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STAT 302 - Quantitative Business Analysis II (3 credits)
The second of two courses emphasizing the application of basic descriptive and inferential statistical analysis techniques to business and economics decision situations. Topics include hypothesis testing involving two sample means (or two sample proportions), analysis of variance (ANOVA), Chisquare, simple linear regression and correlation, statistical process control (SPC), and ethics in statistical analysis and reporting. Prerequisites: MATH 111 , STAT 301 . Spring.
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Theatre |
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THTR 101 - History of the Theatre (3 credits)
Major theatrical developments from primitive origins to the environmental and confrontational forms of the 20th century. Readings assigned to illustrate specific qualities of historical periods. As needed.
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THTR 102 - Introduction to the Film Art (3 credits)
Theory of film and its position and value as an art form; historical development of the film; major techniques in the film art and how they are effective in the communicative processes of the media. Participation in film program and discussions. Fall, Spring.
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THTR 103 - Theatre Arts Workshop (3 credits)
Practical experience of how directors, actors, designers, and technical experts, the artists of the theatre, work together to realize the playwright’s concepts. Fall, Spring, Summer.
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THTR 104 - Introduction to Film Art: An Exploration in Italian Cinema (3 credits)
Introduction to the formal elements of film theory and analysis as exemplified by Italian directors and producers. Major techniques and specific movements in Italian Cinema will be emphasized.
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THTR 110 - Performance and Production (1 credit)
Fall, Spring, Summer.
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THTR 111 - Performance and Production (1 credit)
Fall, Spring, Summer.
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THTR 112 - Performance and Production (1 credit)
Fall, Spring, Summer.
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THTR 113 - Performance and Production (1 credit)
Fall, Spring, Summer.
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THTR 120 - Oral Interpretation (3 credits)
The fine art of reading literature to an audience. Analysis and presentation of prose, poetry, and drama. As needed.
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THTR 200 - Educational Theatre (3 credits)
An approach to children’s theatre, creative dramatics, and theatre in the high school through reading, discussion, demonstration, and involvement, including actual guidance and direction of theatrics and theatrical activities for the young. As needed.
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THTR 201 - Modern and Contemporary Theatre (3 credits)
Representative modern and contemporary dramatic writings as theatrical movements analyzed with emphasis on form and presentation. Participation in full-length productions and workshops. As needed.
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THTR 202 - Studies in Drama (3 credits)
Exploration of the nature of the dramatic and the theatrical by developing perceptive and discriminating processes of evaluation in discovering artistic and theatrical values in various entertainment media. Spring.
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THTR 301 - Design (3 credits)
Concepts of design and technical apparatus within the student’s specified area of interest (set, costume, lighting, make-up, sound, producing, stage management). Option of studying two different areas or one basic area and its advanced level. As needed.
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THTR 302 - Acting (3 credits)
Basic techniques of voice and movement for the stage; character analysis and interpretation; scene study; performance methods. Terminal project required. Participation in full-length productions and workshops. Fall.
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THTR 303 - Directing (3 credits)
Artistic concepts in the theatrical interpretation of the script; working with actors; directorial techniques; blocking, composition, picturization, rhythm. Terminal project required. Participation in full-length productions and workshops. Every three years.
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THTR 501 - Independent Study in Theatre (1-8 credits)
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THTR 505 - Field Experience (3 credits)
Supervised experience in the application of dramatic method in a summer theatre, in a professional course at another institution, or in a concentrated program of seminars in New York City. As needed.
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Women’s Studies |
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WS 250 - Special Topics (1-3 credits)
Special topics in Women’s Studies. As needed.
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WS 300 - Gender and Language SRES 300 (3 credits)
This course will address current or enduring issues related to the use of language (particularly as women employ and are defined by language), social responsibility, and social critical theory. WS 300 is required for the Women’s Studies major and counts as an elective within the Women’s Studies minor and the Social Responsibility minor.
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WS 350 - Special Topics (1-3 credits)
Special topics in Women’s Studies. As needed.
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WS 398 - Internship in Women’s Studies (3-6 credits)
As needed or requested.
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WS 399 - Internship in Women’s Studies (3-6 credits)
As needed or requested.
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WS 400 - Global Feminisms SRES 400 (3 credits)
This course encourages students to think about women’s issues on a global scale, particularly activism on the part of and behalf of women. A seminar style course, Global Feminisms counts as an elective in the Women’s Studies major and minor, as well as the Social Responsibility minor.
As needed.
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WS 450 - Special Topics (1-3 credits)
Special topics in Women’s Studies. As needed.
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WS 501 - Independent Study (1-6 credits)
Independent study in Women’s Studies. As needed or requested.
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