Course Descriptions - Spring 2007

Behavioral Science, Liberal Arts, Open/Free, Reading Content, Social Science

This course provides the student with an understanding of the theories, methods, and approaches to the study of human social and group interactions. It emphasizes the development of sociological thought and the influences of social institutions and cultural factors on human behavior. Among subjects covered are: culture, groups, socialization, methodology, deviance and social inequalities.

Behavioral Science, Liberal Arts, Open/Free, Social Science

This course is designed to provide students with a sociological perspective of urban communities through the exploration of concepts such as demography, poverty, crime, homelessness, and diversity among others. Students will examine a variety of community experiences and issues, as well as the historical development of urban communities. This course will focus on giving the student an understanding of urban life as it is experienced in today's world.

Behavioral Science, Liberal Arts, Open/Free, Reading Content, Social Science

This course is a survey of the patterns and trends in adult criminal behavior and juvenile delinquency analyzed in terms of various theories of such behavior. Students will also examine types of crime and the administration of criminal justice.

Behavioral Science, Liberal Arts, Open/Free, Reading Content, Social Science

This course introduces the social work and human service systems in America. It provides an overview of historical and present characteristics and clinical issues in organizations such as family and child welfare agencies, youth and correctional agencies, child care centers, mental health institutions, and other agencies and services concerned with casework, group work and community organization work. Course work will focus on knowledge of agencies and services, as well as worker's role and function in meeting the needs of the client population.

Behavioral Science, Liberal Arts, Open/Free, Reading Content, Social Science

The main focus of this course is the understanding of the relationship between family forms and social structure. This will involve an investigation of human sexuality, interpersonal communication, relationships, marriage, divorce and alternative forms of family living.

Behavioral Science, Liberal Arts, Open/Free, Reading Content, Social Science

This course provides an analysis of the relationship between social structure and social problems in contemporary society. The course will emphasize 1) the interdependence of all social problems; 2) the interaction between our institutional forms and social problems: and 3) the relationship between values and social action.

Behavioral Science, Liberal Arts, Open/Free, Reading Content, Social Science

This course explores the universal experience of death in a death denying society. Coverage of the topic will emphasize the importance of awareness, openness, honesty and sharing of feelings concerning death and dying. Topics covered include medical definitions, historic aspects, children and death, suicide, grief, rituals and personal acceptance of death.

Behavioral Science, Liberal Arts, Open/Free, Reading Content, Social Science

College Reading proficiency and ENG101 English Composition I Minimum Grade of: C- and SOC101 Introduction to Sociology

This course will concern itself with an in-depth study of juvenile delinquency, its various causes, the sociological impact on the community, and present rehabilitative efforts to cope with this serious contemporary problem.

Behavioral Science, Liberal Arts, Open/Free, Reading Content, Social Science

This course is designed to provide students with a sociological perspective of race and ethnic relations through an exploration of concepts such as racism, prejudice, ethnicity and culture among others. Students will examine a variety of ethnic group experiences and their respective contributions to American society. The positive dimensions of cultural diversity will also be a major focus of the course.

Behavioral Science, Liberal Arts, Open/Free, Reading Content, Social Science

College Reading proficiency and DST101 Introduction to the Deaf Community and SOC101 Introduction to Sociology

This course examines Deaf Culture from a multidisciplinary perspective. The students will explore the historical treatment of deaf people along with the sociological and cultural factors that contributed to the depathologizing of deaf individuals and the emergence of Deaf Culture. This will include a discussion of education of the deaf, minority group dynamics, deaf community as a linguistic and cultural minority and the importance of Deaf Culture (its language, values, traditions, and diversity of membership) and its interaction with the hearing community. Please Note: This course is taught in American Sign Language.

Behavioral Science, Liberal Arts, Open/Free, Reading Content, Social Science

This course is a sociological case study of Costa Rica. Costa Rica's responses to challenges to modernizing societies like evolving democratic government, maintaining order and security without an army, changing gender roles, and managing limited natural resources constructively exemplify aspects of Costa Rica's social fabric that will be examined. The course will allow students to examine and explore basic sociological themes anew within the context of Costa Rican society. Issues of sociolinguistics, national character, globalization, and ecological concerns will be highlighted. This is a three credit course. No prerequisites. The course will be taught in conjunction with a field trip to Costa Rica.

Northern Essex Community College

SOC101

Introduction to Sociology

SOC102

Urban Sociolgy

SOC104

Introduction to Criminology

SOC105

Introduction to Social Welfare

SOC106

Sociology of the Family

SOC107

Contemporary Social Problems

SOC108

Death & Dying

SOC201

Juvenile Delinquency

SOC204

Race & Ethnic Relations

SOC205

Introduction to Deaf Culture

SOC206

Sociology of Costa Rica