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  • SOC 103: Social Problems

    3.00 Credits
    Montgomery County Community College

    This course offers a critical examination of major social problems in the contemporary United States within the context of wider global issues. Students will learn to think sociologically about the causes and consequences of contemporary social problems. Course focus is on uncovering the social conditions, forces, and social structures that give rise to social problems. Problems covered include but are not limited to: poverty, gender, homophobia/heterosexim, race and class inequality, crime, education, environment and health care.
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  • SOC 105: Social Policy & Ethics in Human Services

    3.00 Credits
    Montgomery County Community College

    This course examines the relationship of social policy, ethics, and the human services field. Students will address ethical dilemmas, particularly as they relate to current and needed social policies on local, state, and national levels. A basic understanding of social welfare theories will assist the student in evaluating, assessing, and advocating for change in both a micro / macro perspective. The Ethical Standards of Human Service Professionals (National Organization for Human Services) will serve as a backbone for students to use in decision-making, assessment of clients and client groups, and promotion of change in a diverse setting.
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  • SOC 130: Introduction to Youth and Family Systems

    3.00 Credits
    Montgomery County Community College

    This introductory course examines children and youth within the context of their familial role. Emphasis is placed upon non-traditional as well as traditional family systems and the impact that issues such as divorce, substance abuse, child abuse and incarceration has on the various units in the family system.
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  • SOC 170: Sports and Society

    3.00 Credits
    Montgomery County Community College

    This course introduces students to the dynamic relationships between sports, culture, society and the issues and challenges within this framework. We will look at sports as a microcosm of the larger society and as a field in which to test various sociological theories. The foundation of this course is based on the understanding of approaches and theories within the global perspective of the sport industry. Students will study sports in the context of the economy, diversity, demographics, politics, media, the ethical and legal environments and additional important topics. This knowledge will allow students to think critically about the interlocking of sports and the external environment. Thus, enabling them to create valuable policies and programs in the sport industry. This course keeps pace with industry trends and is aligned with topics outlined by the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA).
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  • SOC 220: Criminology

    3.00 Credits
    Montgomery County Community College

    A study of crime and delinquency patterns, their causes, and remedial measures, emphasizing social, economic, and psychological forces involved in the shaping of criminal behavior. The role of law enforcement and the functioning of treatment and punishment models will also be discussed.
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  • SOC 244: Sociology of Death & Dying

    3.00 Credits
    Montgomery County Community College

    The course consists of an investigation of the following topics: individual attitudes on death and dying, social and cultural attitudes on death and dying, socializing the individual into attitudes on death and dying, medical concept of death and dying, legal concept of death and dying, demographic data on death and dying, death and dying and its effect on the economy, the family and death, religion (attitudes and ritual) and death, euthanasia and suicide as well as practical methods for dealing with death and the dying.
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  • SOC 250: Terrorism & Counterterrorism

    3.00 Credits
    Montgomery County Community College

    Terrorism in the 21st century is a global phenomenon. This course is designed to provide a comprehensive and interdisciplinary survey of the history, theory, and modern-day political manifestations of terrorism and counter-terrorism. Terrorism will be evaluated in terms of its underlying cultural, economic, political, and psychological root causes. Effective counteraction and profiling requires empathetic explorations and analyses by students into causes and mind-sets. Counter-terrorism strategies and tactics will also be examined specifically in light of the legal and procedural safeguards that are fundamental to the maintenance of liberal democratic social and political values.
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  • SOC 254: Aging in the United States

    3.00 Credits
    Montgomery County Community College

    This course is an in-depth exploration of the current social issues concerning older adults in U.S. society. Students will examine the social needs which confront all older people and those needs of particular sub-groups of the older population such as the frail elderly, women, and minorities. Emphasis will be placed on reviewing the legislation which has led to the creation of programs and services for meeting the needs of older adults and on analyzing the system of services to detect areas of unmet needs, such as the need for long-term care. Students will have the opportunity to gain an understanding of techniques of advocacy which can be used on behalf of and in concert with older persons. Open to all majors.
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  • SPA 101: Elementary Spanish I

    3.00 Credits
    Montgomery County Community College

    A study of the fundamentals of Spanish language with exercises on communication skills, as well as an introduction to Hispanic culture through various media selections. Open to students with no previous training or one year of high school Spanish.
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  • SPA 102: Elementary Spanish II

    3.00 Credits
    Montgomery County Community College

    This course, a continuation of SPA 101, reinforces progress in the four language skills: speaking, writing, listening, and reading. Increased emphasis given to oral communication skills. SPA 102 promotes understanding of Hispanic culture.
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