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SYP 6065: Sociology of Human Sexuality (3) Theoretical and
conceptual issues, empirical research, and social policies germane to
human sexuality. U.S. sexual identity and orientation. Sexuality
from childhood to later years of life. Sexual behavior in and out of
committed relationships. Incest. Social control of sexuality, including
prostitution and pornography. Social implications of STIs and
HIV/AIDS. Coercive sexuality. Gender relations and sexuality.
Relationship between sexuality and the sociopolitical process.
SYP 6115: Seminar in Symbolic Interaction (3) A sociological
perspective on the self, with special emphasis on the role of
language, symbols, and culture in relation to identity, socialization,
and social structure.
SYP 6515: Deviance (3) Advanced study of theoretical and
empirical literature on deviance and its social construction.
SYP 6517: Theories of Crime and Deviance (3) Review and
critique of major social and behavioral theories of crime,
delinquency, and deviance.
SYP 6545: Sociology of Law (3) Sociological perspective on law
and control in society, development of law, operation of the legal
system, the legal profession, social change, power and conflict, and
the impact of law and legal sanctions and society.
SYP 6735: Sociology of Aging and the Life Course (3) Social
and personal conditions of post-retirement years. Family and
housing patterns, income, leisure, health, group processes, and
evaluation of institutional care of the aged.
SYP 6736: Sociology of the Aged (3) Major sociological issues
and concepts related to aging and the aged. Social stratification,
family, social norms, social networks, and community. Economic
security, health, housing, and retirement.
SYP 6745: Aging and End-of-Life Issues (3) An exploration of
dying well in old age from multiple perspectives, including sociology,
psychology, biology, medical sciences, ethics, history,
spirituality/religion, and economics.
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