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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 224: Minorities in United States

  3.00 Credits

  Montgomery County Community College

  
  This course is designed to study the social structure of the United States, i.e., "elitism," "pluralism," and the major ethnic, racial, and religious minorities therein: reasons for their migrations, problems encountered, and prohibitions preventing some from participating in the mainstream of American life will also be discussed. Focus is both sociological and historical.
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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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• SPA 201: Intermediate Spanish I

  3.00 Credits

  Montgomery County Community College

  
  This course, a continuation of SPA 102, reinforces progress in the four language skills: speaking, writing, listening, and reading. Increased emphasis given to oral communication skills. SPA 201 promotes understanding of Hispanic culture.
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