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Student must pass with a "C" or better.
Prerequisite: SA 498/FD498 Senior
Project: Research and Development
Social and Behavioral Sciences
SB 110
Introduction to Anthropology
3 credits (AS)
This introductory course undertakes a
cross-cultural survey of basic principles
and concepts in anthropology.
Anthropological fieldwork techniques,
culture and communications, the
organization of society, family
structure, and religious beliefs are
among the topics presented. (Offered
annually)
SB 120
Introduction to Psychology
3 credits (AS)
The focus of this course is on the
scientific study of human behavior and
mental processes, and how they are
affected by environment, experience
and physiology. Students are
introduced to a variety of psychological
terms, concepts and approaches.
(Offered fall and spring terms)
SB 121
Child Psychology
3 credits (AS)
The focus of this course is on human
development from conception through
the middle years of childhood. The
developmental aspects of the child‘s
physical, emotional, social, personality,
language and cognitive growth are
presented. The impact of family, peers,
and other environmental influences on
the child are also investigated.
Prerequisite: SB 120 Introduction to
Psychology
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SB 122
Adolescent Psychology
3 credits (AS)
This course focuses on the
characteristics, needs and problems of
adolescence. Biological, cognitive,
societal, familial and peer influences on
behavior are among the topics covered.
Prerequisite: SB 120 Introduction to
Psychology
SB 123
Adult Psychology
3 credits (AS)
The developmental process of aging,
including family adjustment, marriage,
single adults, biological changes,
intellectual development, retirement,
senescence and death are addressed in
this course. The focus is on the biophysiological
and psychosocial forces
that affect adult development.
Prerequisite: SB 120 Introduction to
Psychology
SB 130
Introduction to Sociology
3 credits (AS)
The course provides an overview of the
study of society through an exploration
of social structure and social change.
Topics include culture, family, religion,
deviance, race and ethnicity, gender
inequality, sexuality, social stratification,
as well as contemporary issues.
(Offered fall and spring terms)
SB 201
Multicultural Contributions to
American Society
3 credits (AS)
The purpose of this course is to foster
a better understanding of the rich
diversity of cultural experiences that
constitute American society. Using an
interdisciplinary approach, various
aspects of American history are
examined from the perspective of the