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communities function and change
through social and environmental
factors. The changing roles of
psychologists in community-oriented
work and the development and
evaluation of programs for the
elimination of a variety of problems in
living are discussed.
Prerequisite: SB 110 Introduction to
Anthropology, SB 120 Introduction to
Psychology or SB 130 Introduction to
Sociology
SB 285
Liberal Studies Internship
3 credits (CS)
The Liberal Studies internship is an
elective course that gives liberal studies
students the opportunity to test career
options related to their area of study.
The internship includes a set of
preliminary class meetings on
professional conduct and their
connections to liberal arts study.
Seminars accompany the internships to
allow for exchange of information
about students‘ internship experiences.
The College makes final arrangements
for the internship placement and
provides transportation when possible.
This course does not satisfy General
Education or distribution requirements
in the SB area. (Offered fall and spring
terms)
Prerequisites: A minimum grade of “C” in
EN 101 Academic Writing I and CM 121
Effective Speaking, sophomore status, and
permission of instructor
SB 301
Models of Society
3 credits (AS)
In this interdisciplinary course, students
analyze and apply theoretical models
drawn from the social sciences
including, but not limited to,
geography, economics, history and
political science. Topics discussed
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include the impact of geography on
economic and environmental issues,
international economic systems and
theories, individual and collective
economic and political decisionmaking,
political systems and theories,
and manifestations of authoritative and
subaltern status in national and
international contexts. (Offered
alternate years)
SB 311
Contemporary Ethnic Families
3 credits (AS)
This course examines the manner in
which race, class and ethnicity affect
family functioning styles in relation to a
number of societal institutions.
Students will be exposed to an
overview of the uniquely diverse
mixture of backgrounds found in
American family life, and will examine
their own ethno-cultural backgrounds
to determine their impact on life
experiences and choices. Students will
also consider practical issues of
applying the knowledge of ethnocultural
factors to their particular
major. (Offered spring term)
Prerequisite: SB 110 Introduction to
Anthropology or SB 130 Introduction to
Sociology or SB 120 Introduction to
Psychology or SB 201 Multicultural
Contributions
SB 322
Psychology Applied to
Organizational Behavior
3 credits (AS)
This course explores the complexity of
behavior within organizational settings
and helps students develop the social
interaction abilities necessary for
professional success. Specific areas of
focus include group dynamics, intergroup
relations, interview skills,
familiarity with testing in industry,
organizational communication, person-