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SOC1111 Introduction to Sociology 3 credits (F/S)
This course involves both an explanation of and active practice in using the sociological perspective
to examine the world around us. It introduces Sociology as a discipline and sociological ways of
understanding human social interaction and processes such as socialization, deviance, culture/society,
and social change. This class teaches the use of Sociology in class via small-group exercises and the
use of computers to explore questions about the social world. Students who have already taken SOC110
may not register for credit. MTC goal areas: (2) Critical Thinking, (5) History and the Social and
Behavior Sciences, and (7) Human Diversity. (Prerequisites: College level reading and writing as
identified in Placement Test results) (3 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
SOC1112 Comparative Sociology 3 credits (F/S)
This course uses a global perspective to examine the structure of societies, it introduces major
social institutions (family, education, political and economic systems, religion and medicine)
and systems of social stratification (based on race, sex, class, age, ability/disability, and
country of origin) in the U.S. and a range of societies around the world. MTC goal areas: (2)
Critical Thinking, (7) Human Diversity, and (8) Global Perspective. (Prerequisites: College
level reading and writing) (3 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
SOC1114 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 credits (F/S)
This course will explore the American criminal justice system through analysis of its three component
parts: law enforcement, the courts, and corrections. MTC goal areas: (2) Critical Thinking, (5)
History and Social and Behavioral Sciences, and (9) Ethic and Civic Responsibility. (Prerequisites:
College level reading and writing) (3 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
SOC1116 Introduction to Corrections 3 credits (F/S)
This course will examine the philosophy and history of punishment from the Middle Ages to modern
times. The impact of theories concerning corporal punishment, incapacitation, isolation,
retribution, rehabilitation, and nontraditional forms of punishment will be explored in
relationship to the development of corrections in the United States. Models of treatment such as
social, psychological, medical, behavioral, and biological will be evaluated and compared for
effectiveness, as well program models such as community treatment centers, electronic monitoring,
home confinement, probation, parole, and supervised release. Judicial, political, and societal
factors will be analyzed for their on-going influences on change within the corrections system.
(Prerequisites: SOC1111, SOC1112, and College level reading and writing) (3 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0
hrs OJT)
SOC1118 Correction Law 3 credits (F/S)
This course will address legal and constitutional issues that correctional workers are confronted
with on a daily basis. The class will investigate these issues and how it may affect staff and
offenders in the private or public sector in local, state, or federal facilities and alternative
programs. The course will investigate how the Constitution establishes rights for both state and
offenders and how legal interpretations of the Constitution and other laws may impact a correctional
setting. Public and political influences on the law and its effect on correctional programs will be
addressed. Forms of legal relief for both offenders and staff will be a focus of the course.
(Prerequisites: SOC1114, SOC1116, and College level reading and writing) (3 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0
hrs OJT)
SOC1120 Criminal Trials: Law and Procedure 3 credits (S)
This class will explore the development of the American legal system addressing the philosophy and
history of legal sanctions in the American criminal justice system. The course will focus on the
prosecution and defense of crime through the analysis of the classification, definition of
crime/laws, and the elements of a crime. The analysis of the prosecution and a finding of guilt will
lead to the study of the various common defense strategies used by defendants. (Prerequisites:
College level reading and writing) (3 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
SOC1125 Social Deviance 3 credits (F/S)
In this course students will explore the origins of deviance and the scope of what is considered
deviant, answering the question: is anything inherently deviant? Students will examine deviant
subcultures, the medicalization of deviance, aspirations toward deviance by some members of society,
and the processes involved in managing a deviant identity. The course explores the various theories
of deviance, analyzes the impact of social power on deviant labeling, and integrates a cross-culture
perspective. MTC goal areas: (2) Critical Thinking, (5) History and the Social and Behavior Sciences,
and (8) Global Perspective. (Prerequisites: College level reading and writing) (3 hrs lec/0 hrs
lab/0 hrs OJT)
SOC1130 Crime and Delinquency 3 credits (S)
This course explores behavior in children that society sees as problematic-that is, children
misbehave and adults respond by punishing, controlling, or seeing other solutions to the misbehavior.
The focus of the course takes a child-centered approach, in recognition that this unacceptable
behavior comes from or is directed towards a society that in many ways in not fully reaching the
needs and potential of its children. Another component of the course is an examination of the
effectiveness of punishment. MTC goal areas: (2) Critical Thinking and (5) History and the Social
and Behavioral Sciences. (Prerequisites: College level reading and writing) (3 hrs lec/0 hrs
lab/0 hrs OJT)
SOC1135 Introduction to African-American Culture 2 credits (F/S)
This course is an introduction to the values, traditions, and cultures of the African-American
population within the United States. It will explore current views and issues that relate to the
lifestyle of the African-American. MTC goal areas: (5) Social Sciences and (7) Human Diversity.
(Prerequisites: College level reading and writing) (2 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
SOC1140 Marriages and Families 3 credits (F/S)
This course is an examination of marriage and family as a form of social organization existing
within a larger social system. Both the larger social system and differences in individuals are
emphasized as factors that create wide diversity in families within each culture and across
cultures. Cultural beliefs about and perceptions of "the family" i.e., myths, ideals, and values
are critically analyzed. Diverse families are studied in their functioning around intimacy, work,
children, violence, marriage, divorce, economics, race, and gender. MTC goals (5) History and the
Social and Behavioral Sciences and (7) Human Diversity. (Prerequisites: College level reading and
writing) (3 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
SOC1145 Race, Class, and Gender 3 credits (F/S)
This course uses the sociological perspective to explore issues of race, class, and gender as they
intersect in the lives of individuals and in society at large. It addresses both disadvantage and
privilege and concludes with an examination of social activism. MTC goal areas: (2) Critical
Thinking, (5) History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences, and (7) Human Diversity.
(Prerequisites: College level reading and writing) (3 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
SOC1150 Introduction to Women's Studies 3 credits (F/S)
This course introduces women's studies by examining the writings of a diverse array of women about
topics central to women's studies: stratification/oppression; feminist theories and activism;
violence against women; women's history; woman's work; and women's poetry, music, art, theater,
literature, and spirituality. It emphasizes the diversity of women's experience and perspectives
based on age, race, class, disability/ability, sexual/affectional orientation, and global position.
MTC goal areas: (5) History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences, and (7) Human Diversity.
(Prerequisites: College level reading and writing) (3 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
SOC1155 Human Sexuality 3 credits (F/S)
This course is an introduction to human sexuality as a social behavior in a social context,
influenced by both biology and culture. Class discussion examines cross-cultural sexual variation
sexual anatomy and functioning, sexual coercion, commercialization, and issues related to sexual
orientation, sexual health, variations in sexual behavior within a culture, sexual abuse. MTC goal
areas: (2) Critical Thinking, (5) History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences, and (7) Human
Diversity. (Prerequisites: College level reading and writing) (3 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
SOC1160 The Social Impact of Alcohol in Families 2 credits (F/S)
This course examines the social context of alcohol abuse in families. It will focus on the family
interactions including role playing, labeling, and survival strategies used by family members.
Finally, the course will investigate broader social causes and consequences of alcohol use.
(Prerequisites: College level reading and writing) (2 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
SOC1165 Patterns of Domestic Violence 3 credits (F/S)
This course examines the social context of violence in a domestic setting. It focuses on the
commonalities in strategies used by perpetrators of violence and survival mechanisms common to
those victimized. The course introduces local domestic violence services. Finally, the course
connects students with state and national-level policy debates and legislative initiatives dealing
with domestic violence. MTC goal areas: (5B) Social Sciences, (9) Ethic and Civic Responsibilities
and (2) Critical Thinking. (Prerequisites: College level reading and writing.) (3 hrs lec/0 hrs
lab/0 hrs OJT)
SOC1175 Introduction to Gerontology 3 credits (F/S)
This course presents a behavioral science approach to the emerging complex discipline of gerontology
using the bio-psycho-social model. The history, development, and growth of gerontology, including
significant contributions from several academic disciplines will be examined. Gerontology is the
scientific study of the basic theories, principles, ideas and research about the normal aging
process and later life. The course will emphasize enhancing the quality of later life and will
distinguish between aging changes and changes related to chronic diseases and earlier lifestyle
choices. The course will foster an appreciation of human diversity and an understanding of
cross-cultural issues in aging. MTC goal areas: (5) Social Sciences and (7) Human Diversity.
(Prerequisites: College level reading and writing) (3 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
SOC2120 Social Problems 3 credits (F/S)
This course uses the topic of social problems to teach sociological concepts and processes. It
examines a range of social problems by teaching students to use critical thinking skills to evaluate
a variety of writings about social issues. Issues may include, but are not limited to, poverty,
racism, sexism, environmental challenges, violence, drug use/abuse, homelessness, physical and
sexual abuse, and global issues. MTC goal areas: (2) Critical Thinking, (5) History and the Social
and Behavioral Sciences, and (7) Human Diversity. (Prerequisites: College level reading and writing,
and college level study skills) (3 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
SOC2121 Social Solutions: The Sociology of Positive Social Change 3 credits (F/S)
The course uses the study of social solutions to teach sociological concepts and processes. It
examines the ways in which people have effectively implemented proactive social change. It focuses
on the understanding of both sociological research and the social activism popular press. The course
utilizes a global perspective on solutions to social dilemmas and case studies of positive social
action resulting in social change. MTC goal areas: (2) Critical Thinking, (5) History and the Social
and Behavioral Sciences, and (8) Global Perspective. (Prerequisites: College level reading and
writing, and college level study skills) (3 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
SOC2122 Sociology of the Community 3 credits (F/S)
The course uses the study of communities to teach sociological concepts and processes. It examines
communities throughout the world, noting cross-cultural similarities and differences. This course
will investigate problems faced by communities, causes and solutions. We will define the word
"community" as it relates to our identity and sense of belonging. We will examine historical
trends in communities, including contemporary forms of community created by technology. MTC goal
areas: (2) Critical Thinking, (5) History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences, and (8) Global
Perspective. (Prerequisites: College level reading and writing, and college level study skills)
(3 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
SOC2170 Sociology of Birth and Death 3 credits (F/S)
This course uses the topics of birth and death to teach sociological concepts and processes. It is an
exploration of the social context in which birth and death happen. It examines the beliefs, attitudes,
behavioral expectations, and technology surrounding birth and death in different historical periods
and different cultures. The course focuses on current U.S. birth and death practices and movements
toward reform. MTC goal areas: (2) Critical Thinking and (5) History and the Social and Behavioral
Sciences. (Prerequisites: College level reading and writing, and college level study skills) (3 hrs
lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
SOC2171 Sociology of Sport 3 credits (F/S)
This course uses sports and athletics in society to teach sociological concepts and processes. We
will consider how sport reflects the norms, values, and practices of other social institutions,
such as the family, school, politics, the economy, and the media. We will also analyze how sport
fosters inequity or promotes social mobility for groups of individuals in the population. We will
examine how sport can encourage resistance and conflict, or stimulate social change beyond the
world of sport. We will examine the changing significance of sport throughout history, and compare
the function of sport cross-culturally. MTC goal areas: (2) Critical Thinking, (5) History and the
Social and Behavioral Sciences, and (7) Human Diversity. (Prerequisites: College level reading and
writing, and college level study skills) (3 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
SOC2177 Community Service in Corrections 3 credits (S)
This course is a formal service learning class. It is meant to be taken just before the completion
of the Corrections Certificate. It requires students to provide service to a corrections-related
agency for six hours each week and to participate in classroom group analyses of the service
experience for three hours each week. The goal of the course is to integrate the provision of
community service with a careful academic examination of the experience. (Prerequisites:
Instructor's consent. College level reading and writing) (3 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
SOC2779 Community Service Collaboration 1-2 credits (F/S)
This course is designed to engage students in providing service to identified individuals or groups
in order to facilitate the accomplishment of specific learning outcomes. MTC goal areas: (9) Ethical
& Civic. (Prerequisites: Enroll concurrently with MSC 2999, Intro to Teaching or SOC 1145, Race,
Class and Gender. College level reading and writing.) (1-2 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
SOC2999 Special Topics in Sociology 1-3 credits (I)
Study of special topics in sociology. Special course topics will be announced in the class schedule.
Unless otherwise indicated, course descriptions are based on the 2003-2005 course catalog.
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