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delinquency, crime, criminal justice,
stratification, racism, aging, population
growth, gender roles, health care,
education, the environment and the
family. (Offered fall and spring terms)
Prerequisite: SB 130 Introduction to Sociology
or permission of the instructor
SB 232
Sociology of Gender
3 credits (AS)
This course examines influences that
social structure and social change have
on gender roles in modern societies.
The course challenges students to
examine their preconceptions about
what it means to be women and men in
modern societies, develops an
understanding of cultural influences on
women‘s and men‘s development,
deepens their insights into the nature of
women‘s and men‘s roles in society,
and explores the future of gender roles
and personal options. (Offered on a
rotating basis)
Prerequisite: SB 130 Introduction to Sociology
SB 234
Social Psychology
3 credits (AS)
This course introduces students to the
social approach in the discipline of
psychology. The course focuses on
how the presence of other people
influences one‘s behavior and mental
processes. Topics investigated include:
social cognition, social influence and
social relations. Students learn basic
issues and methodologies prevalent in
social psychology. They also evaluate
social problems and examine their own
beliefs and behaviors from a social
psychology perspective. (Offered
annually)
Prerequisite: SB 120 Introduction to
Psychology or SB 130 Introduction to
Sociology
240
SB 250
Cultural Geography
3 credits (AS)
The purpose of this class is to provide
an introduction to the concepts of
human geography. This will involve the
study of population trends and
migration patterns; cultural, and ethnic
differences; economic activity and
settlement patterns; and of human
environment interactions.
Comprehensive map work is an integral
part of the course. (Offered annually)
SB 260
Human Sexuality
3 credits (AS)
Human Sexuality is designed to help
students better understand sexuality
and sexual behavior in themselves and
others. Emphasis is on the
interrelationship of biology and
psychology. The course examines a
variety of social issues relevant to
sexual attitudes and behaviors.
SB 265
Alcohol and Other Drugs in
Modern Society
3 credits (AS)
This course assists students in
understanding the role and impact of
alcohol and other drugs in today‘s
society. Topics included are historical
and societal trends, political and
economic issues of treatment, the
nature of addictions, their effects on
the family, and prevention and
intervention methods. (Offered
annually) Prerequisite: SB 120 Introduction
to Psychology or SB 130 Introduction to
Sociology
SB 268
Community Psychology and
Social Change
3 credits (AS)
This course examines how