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• SOC 362: Racial and Ethnic Minorities

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Examines from an historical and comparative perspective the experiences of minority groups, with special emphasis on economic and political domination, stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination. Techniques of majority group domination and the responses of minority groups are discussed. Various reasons for the different rates and patterns of assimilation are explored. Prerequisite:    SOC 151
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• SOC 363: Sociology of Gender

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Explores current perspectives on the situations faced by women and men, primarily in the United States. Examines issues such as the impact of sex and gender on socialization, the construction of knowledge, intimate relationships, paid work, family relationships, health, and issues of change. Prerequisite:    SOC 151
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• SOC 387: Social and Cultural Change

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  An exploration of current theoretical perspectives on social and cultural change. Special attention given to planned change at the local or regional level. Prerequisite:    SOC 151
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• SOC 391: Foundations of Sociological Practice

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Develops an understanding of how to use micro and macro sociological theory to analyze, assess, and diagnose human problems. Employing case studies, prepares students to do casework and help solve interpersonal, group, and organizational problems. Also seeks to acquaint students with the broader professional activity of human services.
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• SOC 392: Clinical Sociological Practice

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Prepares the student to effect constructive change within individuals, groups, families, and communities. Draws its analysis, diagnosis, and methods from the foundations of sociological theory at the level of intervention with clients. It is strongly recommended that students have at least 6 Sociology credits in their specialized area prior to taking SOC 392 other than SOC 151, 320, 460 and 461. Prerequisite:    SOC 151
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• SOC 410: Men and Masculinities

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Explores constructs of masculinity within the context of U.S. culture using a sociologicallens. Examines the notion that there are multiple masculinities that intersect with a range of areas including race, ethnicity, class, sexuality and gender identity. Evaluates the influence ofsocial contexts and roles on behavioral expectations for men and boys. Analyzes implicationsfor society and individual men. Prerequisite:    SOC 151 or instructor permission
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• SOC 421: Sociology of Mass Media

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Examines the development of mass media as dominant cultural forms within advanced industrial societies in the twentieth century. Emphasizes critical understanding of the sociohistorical development, the underlying assumptions, and the social implications of the advance of mass media. Prerequisite:    SOC 151
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• SOC 427: Social Perspectives on Intimate Partner Violence

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Considers the range of theoretical explanations from a social perspective ofr the pervasive violence between intimate partners. Particularly examines the research on intimate partner violence and the implications of this research for programs and policies assisting both the victim and the abuser. Prerequisite:    SOC 151
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• SOC 428: Child Abuse

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Examines the prevalence, causes, and social implications of physical, sexual, emotional, and neglect forms of child abuse in society. Child abuse will be studied from the individual, family, and societal level perspectives. Potential intervention strategies will also be considered. Prerequisite:    SOC 151
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• SOC 442: Medical Sociology

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  A review of medical sociology. Focuses upon the sociological examination of health, illness, and healing; health inequalities; medicalization; medicine as a profession; healingoccupations; interactions within medical settings; the social organization of health services; and bioethics. Examines current, major issue in public policy and healing. Prerequisite:    SOC 151
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