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2020-2021 Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Sociology

  
  • SOC 101 - General Sociology

    Hours: 3


    An introductory course in the field of sociology with special emphasis on the scientific study of social relations, social organizations, social institutions, and social dynamics.

     

    MOTR SOCI 101



    Gen Ed Skill Type: ESR-CLO, GC-CLO, MTSBS
    Prerequisite: None

  
  • SOC 104 - American Social Problems

    Hours: 3


    A study of select problems, including consideration of proposed lines of action in dealing with them.  Problem areas include population, the affluent society, poverty, urban renewal, delinquency and crime, automation, the aging, ethnic and racial relations, and the role of the United States in the relationship to the underdeveloped areas of the world.

     

    MOTR SOCI 201



    Gen Ed Skill Type: MTSBS
    Yearly Cycle:
    Fall

  
  • SOC 211 - Human Relations

    Hours: 3
    An introduction to the applied principles of sociology and psychology as they relate to human interaction in small groups. Major emphasis is placed on analysis of the interaction process with a view toward additional understanding of individual and group behavior and the problems attendant to leadership.

    Gen Ed Skill Type: VAL, SBS, WRT, C-CLO
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: ENG 101  or ENG 114  
    Yearly Cycle:
    Spring
  
  • SOC 212 - Marriage & Family

    Hours: 3
    A study of the family, society, and the individual. The course includes background on American family patterns; premarital behavior; marriage and variations in family forms; and problems of the family today. Special emphasis is given to marriage and the family as a kind of human relationship.

    Gen Ed Skill Type: ESR-CLO, EV-CLO
    Prerequisite: None
  
  • SOC 214 - Introduction to Social Work

    Hours: 3
    A study of philosophy, historical development, and perspectives of social work.

    Gen Ed Skill Type: ESR-CLO, EV-CLO
    Prerequisite: None
    Yearly Cycle:
    Spring
  
  • SOC 270 - I.S.-Sociology

    Hours: 1 - 5
    A specialized program of study directly related to the department’s area of expertise. The course is arranged between a faculty member and student and takes into consideration the needs, interests and background of the student.

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
  
  • SOC 280 - Special Topics-Sociology

    Hours: 1 - 5
    Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC.

    Prerequisite: None