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• SOCI 201: Introduction to Sociology

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Focuses on the relations between people and their social institutions, including problems that derive from these relations. Topics include culture, society, groups, social change, institutions (family, education, religion, etc.). Prerequisite: Completion of all developmental reading and writing courses required as a result of the College Testing and Placement program. (S&BS) Prerequisite:    (( ENGL 003 or ENGL 007 ) & ( ENGL 051 ) ) or ENGL 057 or ESL 070 or ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106 Corequisite:    ENGL 102, ENGL 102H, ENGL 104, ENGL 106
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• SOCI 201H: Honors Introduction to Sociology

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Focuses on the relations between people and their social institutions, including problems that derive from these relations. Topics include culture, society, groups, social change, institutions (family, education, religion, etc.). Using a seminar or discussion-based approach, this course encourages independent, creative and critical inquiry and prepares students for the practical application of information by emphasizing effective research strategies and technologies congruent with the field of study. Prerequisite: Completion of all developmental reading and writing courses required as a result of the College Testing and Placement Program. (S&BS) Prerequisite:    (( ENGL 003 or ENGL 007 ) & ( ENGL 051 ) ) or ENGL 057 or ESL 070 or ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106 Corequisite:    ENGL 102, ENGL 102H, ENGL 104, ENGL 106
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• SOCI 202: Social Problems

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Problems of society considered in the context of such concepts as social change, social disorganization, conflict, and deviant behavior. Emphasis on the need to develop strategies for confronting problems such as poverty, racial discrimination, sexual discrimination, and crime. Prerequisite: Completion of all developmental reading and writing courses required as a result of the College Testing and Placement program. Recommended: SOCI 201 (S&BS) Prerequisite:    (( ENGL 003 or ENGL 007 ) & ( ENGL 051 ) ) or ENGL 057 or ESL 070 or ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106 Corequisite:    ENGL 102, ENGL 102H, ENGL 104, ENGL 106
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• SOCI 203: Marriage and Family

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  A comparative study of the family as a social institution, including a functional approach to questions related to both premarital and post marital aspects of married and family life. Prerequisite: Completion of developmental reading and writing courses required as a result of the College Testing and Placement program. Recommended: SOCI 201 (S&BS) Prerequisite:    (( ENGL 003 or ENGL 007 ) & ( ENGL 051 ) ) or ENGL 057 or ESL 070 or ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106 Corequisite:    ENGL 102, ENGL 102H, ENGL 104, ENGL 106
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• SOCI 205: Race and Cultural Relations

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  The nature and dynamics of the relationship between minority and majority groups and the relation of these groups to social stratification, economics, political and educational institutions in the culture. Prerequisite: Completion of all developmental reading and writing courses required as a result of the College Testing and Placement program. Recommended: SOCI 201. (S&BS) Prerequisite:    (( ENGL 003 or ENGL 007 ) & ( ENGL 051 ) ) or ENGL 057 or ESL 070 or ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106 Corequisite:    ENGL 102, ENGL 102H, ENGL 104, ENGL 106
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• SOCI 211: Group Dynamics

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Introduction to dynamics of small-group functioning, with emphasis on developmental stages of group life. Examination of leadership processes in the context of interpersonal relations. Students learn group dynamics by functioning as a small group. Prerequisite: Completion of all developmental reading and writing courses required as a result of the College Testing and Placement program. Prerequisite:    (( ENGL 003 or ENGL 007 ) & ( ENGL 051 ) ) or ENGL 057 or ESL 070 or ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106 Corequisite:    ENGL 102, ENGL 102H, ENGL 104, ENGL 106
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• SOCI 226: Perspectives on Aging

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Designed to provide students with basic knowledge of the concepts, theories, and problems in the study of aging. Emphasis on social problems of aging and the impact aging has on the individual. Topics include the scope of gerontology, retirement, health, leisure, independence, and primary relationships, as well as larger issues of aging in relation to economics, government, and community programs. Prerequisite: Completion of all developmental reading and writing courses required as a result of the College Testing and Placement program. Prerequisite:    (( ENGL 003 or ENGL 007 ) & ( ENGL 051 ) ) or ENGL 057 or ESL 070 or ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106 Corequisite:    ENGL 102, ENGL 102H, ENGL 104, ENGL 106
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• SOCI 295: Independent Study - Topics in Sociology

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Designed for independent study delivery and allows students the opportunity to engage in a more in-depth exploration of topics in sociology that are not part of the College's traditional curriculum.
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• SPAN 100: Conversational Spanish for the Workforce

  1.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Introduces the basics of conversational Spanish for the workplace. This course is designed to provide students with the fundamentals of the Spanish language through use of grammar, drill-in structure, and pronunciation development of the vocabulary. Students learn target language commands through field scenario simulations and develop an awareness of the Hispanic culture. Prerequisite: Eligibility for enrollment into ENGL 101. Prerequisite:    (( ENGL 003 or ENGL 007 ) & ( ENGL 051 ) ) or ENGL 057 or ESL 070 or ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106 Corequisite:    ENGL 003, ENGL 101, ENGL 101H, ENGL 102, ENGL 102H, ENGL 104, ENGL 106
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• SPAN 101: Elementary Spanish I

  4.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Covers the fundamentals of Spanish grammar, drill-in structure and pronunciation and the development of vocabulary. Aural-oral and reading skills are also introduced. Prerequisite: Eligibility for enrollment into ENGL 101. (H&A) Prerequisite:    (( ENGL 003 or ENGL 007 ) & ( ENGL 051 ) ) or ENGL 057 or ESL 070 or ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106 Corequisite:    ENGL 003, ENGL 101, ENGL 101H, ENGL 102, ENGL 102H, ENGL 104, ENGL 106
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