SB 104 College Success
1 credit (AS)
Examines factors that underlie learning, success, and personal development in higher education. Topics covered include information processing, memory, self-regulation, goal setting, motivation, educational and career planning, and learning styles. Techniques of study such as time management, listening and note taking, research skills, prep for examinations.
SB 109 State of the World
1 credit (AS)
The purpose of this course is to examine current topics in the state of the world. The study of current topics, what is happening in the world around you, has myriad of benefits. This course will help students understand the importance of people, events, and issues in the news. Guest faculty (6-8) will discuss an area or event in the current state of the world that students should know about.
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 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 151 The American High School: Identity and Difference in Schools
3 credits (CS)
This course focuses on the construction of the American High School and its historical, philosophical and sociological underpinnings. It examines identity and difference in the American High School, focusing on the social construction of identity, and the impact of prejudice and discrimination (on the basis of class, race, gender and disability) on the social, psychological and educational well-being of adolescents. The course is designed to address the Cazenovia College's general education competency in Diversity and Social Consciousness which, according to the Cazenovia College catalog, aims, “[t]o demonstrate an awareness of the diversity that exists among all human groups, and to develop the necessary skills to understand diverse cultures and traditions.”
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 minority peoples themselves. Contemporary multicultural issues are also examined within the context of their historical framework. (Offered fall and spring terms)
SB 206 History & Sociology of the American Family
3 credits (AS)
This is a social history course, which uses sociological concepts to examine historical changes in the functions of American families and the lives of family members. Inquiries will address questions about rapid social change as it relates to (1) changes in the structures and functions of American families, (2) changes in the roles assumed by and role-conflicts experienced by children and adult family members, and (3) changes in the life cycles of family members. Students will examine the impact of major societal transformations—from hunting and gathering to sedentary agrarian to urban industrial/technological—upon family functions and upon the social experiences and development of children, adolescent and adult family members. (Offered on a rotating basis) Prerequisite: EN 101.
SB 230 Introduction to International Studies
3 credits (AS)
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to what it means to be a global thinker and ideally, to motivate students to become globally engaged. Global thinking typically requires making use of the insights and paradigms of a variety of different disciplines. As such, this course will examine the contributions of geography, political science, sociology, anthropology, economics, and history to the pursuit of international studies. The course will operate between the twin poles of likeness and difference and seek out the root causes and lasting legacies of global trends toward and away from homogeneity and heterogeneity. Key themes central to international studies, including the search for stability, conflict and cooperation, and issues of identity will be addressed. Writing, oral presentation, and critical thinking skills will be developed through assignments designed to address each of these proficiencies.
SB 231 Social Problems
3 credits (AS)
Contemporary social problems are explored through theoretical concepts of social disorganization, deviance and value conflicts. Topics include mental health, drugs and alcohol, juvenile 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.
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 250/350 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.
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: PS 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.
SB 301/HG 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 include the impact of geography on economic and environmental issues, international economic systems and theories, individual and collective economic and political decision-making, 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 ethno-cultural factors to their particular major. (Offered spring term) Prerequisite: SB 110 Introduction to Anthropology or SB 130 Introduction to Sociology, PS 120 Introduction to Psychology or SB 201 Multicultural Contributions.
SB 324 Childhood Disorders
3 credits (AS)
This course considers basic issues in the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of common behavioral disorders and developmental deviation. Topics included are antisocial behavior, hyperactivity, autism, intellectual disability, and specific learning disabilities. Students examine possible short-term and long-term consequences of these disorders for both the child and his or her family. Prerequisites: PS 120 Introduction to Psychology and either PS 121 Child Psychology, PS 122 Adolescent Psychology, or PS 225 Lifespan Developmental Psychology.
SB 329 Women and Culture
3 credits (AS)
This course will look at crucial aspects of the role of women in selected global societies, including the United States. Using an interdisciplinary approach, changes in social roles and expectations of women in more traditional societies are compared with women in newly and advanced industrialized countries. Students research gender issues in a particular culture or country of their choice. (Offered on a rotating basis) Prerequisites: EN 201 Academic Writing II and CM 121 Effective Speaking.
SB 333 Human Rights and Genocide
3 credits (AS)
This course will examine the United Nation’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and consider violations of human rights in the form of genocidal atrocities. The course introduces students to the major debates surrounding the study of genocide and how genocide should be defined. It will look at major theories explaining genocide; students will consider the uniqueness of each case in order to look for potential consistent patterns. A focus on the prevention of future genocide is included. Readings on the Armenians in Turkey, the Sudan, the Holocaust, Rwanda, Cambodia, the former Yugoslavia, and the experiences of Native Americans are required. (Offered on a rotating basis) Prerequisite: EN 201 Academic Writing II.
SB 335 Comparative Social Institutions in the United States
3 credits (AS)
Students examine the key social and cultural institutions in the United States today: family, religion, education, politics, and the economy. These institutions are examined in terms of historical origins, underlying values, current functions and possible future evolution. The course includes an analysis of how individuals participate in American society through these social institutions. The experiences of selected subcultures are also examined. (Offered fall term)
SB 336 Social Welfare Policies
3 credits (AS)
This course introduces students to the theories and methods used to analyze the policies of American social welfare. Students will focus on various social welfare programs, such as income maintenance and employment, the American health care system, child welfare policy, housing policies and others. Students will learn about the development of policy, the relationship between social problems and social policy, and ideologies that affect policy decision-making. (Offered spring term)
SB 343 Global Perspectives of Dress in Culture and Society
3 credits (AS)
This course builds students' understanding of dress as it pertains to the individual wearing garments as well as the perceptions those choices of dress communicate to the observer. This course will open one's mind to the influence and impact of dress on various areas of life, age, gender, culture and society. By the end of the course students will be aware of the meanings of dress and be able to apply this knowledge to the area of design through the awareness of dress, the sociological and psychological impact of dress, merchandising and marketing.
SB 344 Criminology
3 credits (AS)
This course reviews the relationship between deviant behavior and the problems of social control, by examining the jurisprudence of criminal law in the context of criminological theory, analyzing the arrangements and justifications for social control, corrections, and rehabilitation. Students explore the relationship between the rule of law and individual rights. Serial killings and infamous crimes are examined in detail. Prerequisite: CJ 151 Introduction to Criminal Justice Functions and Processes.
SB 356 Understanding Disasters
3 credits (AS)
The course explores the history of natural and technological hazards and disasters, and the impacts upon individuals, communities, governments and nations, and potential of disaster as a result of a WMD terrorist attack. The student will be introduced to the field of crisis and emergency management and the evolution of national emergency management policy, and how local, state and federal systems respond and manage disasters utilizing the all-hazards methodology. The capabilities, effectiveness and limitations of various emergency management organizations and systems will be examined. The roles and responsibilities of lead governmental and non-profit agencies will be covered, especially the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Emergency Management Disciplines; Mitigation, Response, Recovery, Preparedness and Communication will be introduced and analyzed.
SB 358 Sport in Society
3 credits (AS)
This course examines sports through a sociological lens. A critical examination of the impact on sports and society includes a discussion of the cultural, political and economic aspects of sports.
SB 361 Death, Dying and Bereavement
3 credits (AS)
The course examines psychological, social, and biological conceptualizations and consequences of dying, death and grief in contemporary society, with a special emphasis on examining one’s own feelings and attitudes towards death.
SB 365 Drugs and Human Behavior
3 credits (AS)
This course deals with the history, mechanisms of action, short- and long-term effects, side effects, and uses and abuses of drugs that affect behavior. The drugs considered are alcohol, major and minor tranquilizers, antidepressants and stimulants, including cocaine, amphetamines and other commonly abused drugs. Prerequisite: PS 120 Introduction to Psychology.
SB 375 Methods of Inquiry
3 credits (AS)
This course is designed to increase students’ understanding of the research process and to enable them to effectively evaluate research in their chosen field of study. The overall objective is to assist students in developing the multi-faceted skills necessary to become effective consumers of research. The study is directed toward teaching students how to evaluate, rather than conduct, research studies. These evaluation skills prepare students to respond to research presented in journals, professional interaction and the daily communication of information in today’s society. (Offered annually) Prerequisite: EN 201 Academic Writing II.
SB 380 Contemporary Slavery in the World
3 credits (AS)
For thousands of years people have been enslaved. Ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, and the Roman and Inca Empires all made slavery an integral part of their social systems. What many do not realize is that slavery exists in many parts of the world today. This course will address the present day issues of slavery, including the new forms it has taken. It will look at the research into slaves, work being done to abolish it, and various case studies of existing slavery. (Offered on a rotating basis) Prerequisite: EN 201 Academic Writing II.
SB 385 Internship I
6 credits (CS)
Internships consist of off-campus fieldwork based on a learning contract signed by the student, agency supervisor and faculty director. The student participates in internship seminar meetings and an annual group presentation of internship experiences. A written evaluation of the experience is required of the student and agency. The student develops a final report that synthesizes the internship and academic activities. (Offered annually) Prerequisites: CM 301 Speech and Rhetoric, PS 234 Social Psychology, and HU 361 Commitment and Choice.
SB 401 World Cultures and Societies
3 credits (AS)
Selected societies are presented as unique entities with their own values and histories. Broad cultural and contemporary global issues are related to the cultures under consideration. Possible topics include cultural change and survival; colonialism and decolonialism; ideologies and belief systems; gender, class, and race and ethnic relations; social institutions, including the family, education, government and politics, and economy; rural and urban life; and international relations. (Offered alternate years)
SB 425 Psychology of Advertising
3 credits (AS)
The course examines the role of mass media and effects of advertising on cultural value systems. Behavioral, psychological and physiological reactions in consumer behavior are explored, with a focus on understanding the impact of media and advertising on both the individual and on society. Prerequisite: PS 120 Introduction to Psychology or SB 130 Introduction to Sociology.
SB 430 Social Theory
3 credits (AS)
Social Theory is a course designed to expose students to the historical evolution of modern social science as well as to introduce some of the issues that are prominent in the social sciences today. Noted social theorists and their theories will be discussed in order to examine them as products of past societies as well as to consider their utility for and relevance to the contemporary world. Noted social philosophers and early social scientists will be discussed. Although some of the material may have been read previously, it will be read and analyzed through the lens of a social scientist. At the same time, students read contemporary material that focuses on the broader questions of society. (Offered on a rotating basis) Prerequisite: Minimum of four SB courses (excluding psychology courses).
SB 485 Internship II
3 credits (CS)
Internships consist of off-campus field work based on a learning contract signed by the student, agency supervisor and faculty director. The student participates in internship seminar meetings and an annual group presentation of internship experiences. A written evaluation of the experience is required of the student and agency. The student develops a final report that synthesizes the internship and academic activities. (Offered fall and spring terms) Prerequisite: SB 385 Internship I.
SB 487 Washburn Junior Research Fellowship I
SB 499 Senior Capstone
3 credits (AS)
In the Capstone Seminar students focus on specific academic projects that integrate the knowledge and skills from their previous course work, and prepare them for the next stage of their professional development. The course stresses written, oral, and visual communication; pragmatic problem-solving skills; setting and achieving specific goals; and self-assessment. A major research paper will be written. (Offered fall and spring terms) Prerequisite: SB 375 Methods of Inquiry or HG 375 Historical Methods. Student must be eligible for graduation at the end of the year in which seminar is taken.
1 credit (AS)
Examines factors that underlie learning, success, and personal development in higher education. Topics covered include information processing, memory, self-regulation, goal setting, motivation, educational and career planning, and learning styles. Techniques of study such as time management, listening and note taking, research skills, prep for examinations.
SB 109 State of the World
1 credit (AS)
The purpose of this course is to examine current topics in the state of the world. The study of current topics, what is happening in the world around you, has myriad of benefits. This course will help students understand the importance of people, events, and issues in the news. Guest faculty (6-8) will discuss an area or event in the current state of the world that students should know about.
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 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 151 The American High School: Identity and Difference in Schools
3 credits (CS)
This course focuses on the construction of the American High School and its historical, philosophical and sociological underpinnings. It examines identity and difference in the American High School, focusing on the social construction of identity, and the impact of prejudice and discrimination (on the basis of class, race, gender and disability) on the social, psychological and educational well-being of adolescents. The course is designed to address the Cazenovia College's general education competency in Diversity and Social Consciousness which, according to the Cazenovia College catalog, aims, “[t]o demonstrate an awareness of the diversity that exists among all human groups, and to develop the necessary skills to understand diverse cultures and traditions.”
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 minority peoples themselves. Contemporary multicultural issues are also examined within the context of their historical framework. (Offered fall and spring terms)
SB 206 History & Sociology of the American Family
3 credits (AS)
This is a social history course, which uses sociological concepts to examine historical changes in the functions of American families and the lives of family members. Inquiries will address questions about rapid social change as it relates to (1) changes in the structures and functions of American families, (2) changes in the roles assumed by and role-conflicts experienced by children and adult family members, and (3) changes in the life cycles of family members. Students will examine the impact of major societal transformations—from hunting and gathering to sedentary agrarian to urban industrial/technological—upon family functions and upon the social experiences and development of children, adolescent and adult family members. (Offered on a rotating basis) Prerequisite: EN 101.
SB 230 Introduction to International Studies
3 credits (AS)
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to what it means to be a global thinker and ideally, to motivate students to become globally engaged. Global thinking typically requires making use of the insights and paradigms of a variety of different disciplines. As such, this course will examine the contributions of geography, political science, sociology, anthropology, economics, and history to the pursuit of international studies. The course will operate between the twin poles of likeness and difference and seek out the root causes and lasting legacies of global trends toward and away from homogeneity and heterogeneity. Key themes central to international studies, including the search for stability, conflict and cooperation, and issues of identity will be addressed. Writing, oral presentation, and critical thinking skills will be developed through assignments designed to address each of these proficiencies.
SB 231 Social Problems
3 credits (AS)
Contemporary social problems are explored through theoretical concepts of social disorganization, deviance and value conflicts. Topics include mental health, drugs and alcohol, juvenile 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.
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 250/350 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.
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: PS 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.
SB 301/HG 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 include the impact of geography on economic and environmental issues, international economic systems and theories, individual and collective economic and political decision-making, 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 ethno-cultural factors to their particular major. (Offered spring term) Prerequisite: SB 110 Introduction to Anthropology or SB 130 Introduction to Sociology, PS 120 Introduction to Psychology or SB 201 Multicultural Contributions.
SB 324 Childhood Disorders
3 credits (AS)
This course considers basic issues in the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of common behavioral disorders and developmental deviation. Topics included are antisocial behavior, hyperactivity, autism, intellectual disability, and specific learning disabilities. Students examine possible short-term and long-term consequences of these disorders for both the child and his or her family. Prerequisites: PS 120 Introduction to Psychology and either PS 121 Child Psychology, PS 122 Adolescent Psychology, or PS 225 Lifespan Developmental Psychology.
SB 329 Women and Culture
3 credits (AS)
This course will look at crucial aspects of the role of women in selected global societies, including the United States. Using an interdisciplinary approach, changes in social roles and expectations of women in more traditional societies are compared with women in newly and advanced industrialized countries. Students research gender issues in a particular culture or country of their choice. (Offered on a rotating basis) Prerequisites: EN 201 Academic Writing II and CM 121 Effective Speaking.
SB 333 Human Rights and Genocide
3 credits (AS)
This course will examine the United Nation’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and consider violations of human rights in the form of genocidal atrocities. The course introduces students to the major debates surrounding the study of genocide and how genocide should be defined. It will look at major theories explaining genocide; students will consider the uniqueness of each case in order to look for potential consistent patterns. A focus on the prevention of future genocide is included. Readings on the Armenians in Turkey, the Sudan, the Holocaust, Rwanda, Cambodia, the former Yugoslavia, and the experiences of Native Americans are required. (Offered on a rotating basis) Prerequisite: EN 201 Academic Writing II.
SB 335 Comparative Social Institutions in the United States
3 credits (AS)
Students examine the key social and cultural institutions in the United States today: family, religion, education, politics, and the economy. These institutions are examined in terms of historical origins, underlying values, current functions and possible future evolution. The course includes an analysis of how individuals participate in American society through these social institutions. The experiences of selected subcultures are also examined. (Offered fall term)
SB 336 Social Welfare Policies
3 credits (AS)
This course introduces students to the theories and methods used to analyze the policies of American social welfare. Students will focus on various social welfare programs, such as income maintenance and employment, the American health care system, child welfare policy, housing policies and others. Students will learn about the development of policy, the relationship between social problems and social policy, and ideologies that affect policy decision-making. (Offered spring term)
SB 343 Global Perspectives of Dress in Culture and Society
3 credits (AS)
This course builds students' understanding of dress as it pertains to the individual wearing garments as well as the perceptions those choices of dress communicate to the observer. This course will open one's mind to the influence and impact of dress on various areas of life, age, gender, culture and society. By the end of the course students will be aware of the meanings of dress and be able to apply this knowledge to the area of design through the awareness of dress, the sociological and psychological impact of dress, merchandising and marketing.
SB 344 Criminology
3 credits (AS)
This course reviews the relationship between deviant behavior and the problems of social control, by examining the jurisprudence of criminal law in the context of criminological theory, analyzing the arrangements and justifications for social control, corrections, and rehabilitation. Students explore the relationship between the rule of law and individual rights. Serial killings and infamous crimes are examined in detail. Prerequisite: CJ 151 Introduction to Criminal Justice Functions and Processes.
SB 356 Understanding Disasters
3 credits (AS)
The course explores the history of natural and technological hazards and disasters, and the impacts upon individuals, communities, governments and nations, and potential of disaster as a result of a WMD terrorist attack. The student will be introduced to the field of crisis and emergency management and the evolution of national emergency management policy, and how local, state and federal systems respond and manage disasters utilizing the all-hazards methodology. The capabilities, effectiveness and limitations of various emergency management organizations and systems will be examined. The roles and responsibilities of lead governmental and non-profit agencies will be covered, especially the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Emergency Management Disciplines; Mitigation, Response, Recovery, Preparedness and Communication will be introduced and analyzed.
SB 358 Sport in Society
3 credits (AS)
This course examines sports through a sociological lens. A critical examination of the impact on sports and society includes a discussion of the cultural, political and economic aspects of sports.
SB 361 Death, Dying and Bereavement
3 credits (AS)
The course examines psychological, social, and biological conceptualizations and consequences of dying, death and grief in contemporary society, with a special emphasis on examining one’s own feelings and attitudes towards death.
SB 365 Drugs and Human Behavior
3 credits (AS)
This course deals with the history, mechanisms of action, short- and long-term effects, side effects, and uses and abuses of drugs that affect behavior. The drugs considered are alcohol, major and minor tranquilizers, antidepressants and stimulants, including cocaine, amphetamines and other commonly abused drugs. Prerequisite: PS 120 Introduction to Psychology.
SB 375 Methods of Inquiry
3 credits (AS)
This course is designed to increase students’ understanding of the research process and to enable them to effectively evaluate research in their chosen field of study. The overall objective is to assist students in developing the multi-faceted skills necessary to become effective consumers of research. The study is directed toward teaching students how to evaluate, rather than conduct, research studies. These evaluation skills prepare students to respond to research presented in journals, professional interaction and the daily communication of information in today’s society. (Offered annually) Prerequisite: EN 201 Academic Writing II.
SB 380 Contemporary Slavery in the World
3 credits (AS)
For thousands of years people have been enslaved. Ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, and the Roman and Inca Empires all made slavery an integral part of their social systems. What many do not realize is that slavery exists in many parts of the world today. This course will address the present day issues of slavery, including the new forms it has taken. It will look at the research into slaves, work being done to abolish it, and various case studies of existing slavery. (Offered on a rotating basis) Prerequisite: EN 201 Academic Writing II.
SB 385 Internship I
6 credits (CS)
Internships consist of off-campus fieldwork based on a learning contract signed by the student, agency supervisor and faculty director. The student participates in internship seminar meetings and an annual group presentation of internship experiences. A written evaluation of the experience is required of the student and agency. The student develops a final report that synthesizes the internship and academic activities. (Offered annually) Prerequisites: CM 301 Speech and Rhetoric, PS 234 Social Psychology, and HU 361 Commitment and Choice.
SB 401 World Cultures and Societies
3 credits (AS)
Selected societies are presented as unique entities with their own values and histories. Broad cultural and contemporary global issues are related to the cultures under consideration. Possible topics include cultural change and survival; colonialism and decolonialism; ideologies and belief systems; gender, class, and race and ethnic relations; social institutions, including the family, education, government and politics, and economy; rural and urban life; and international relations. (Offered alternate years)
SB 425 Psychology of Advertising
3 credits (AS)
The course examines the role of mass media and effects of advertising on cultural value systems. Behavioral, psychological and physiological reactions in consumer behavior are explored, with a focus on understanding the impact of media and advertising on both the individual and on society. Prerequisite: PS 120 Introduction to Psychology or SB 130 Introduction to Sociology.
SB 430 Social Theory
3 credits (AS)
Social Theory is a course designed to expose students to the historical evolution of modern social science as well as to introduce some of the issues that are prominent in the social sciences today. Noted social theorists and their theories will be discussed in order to examine them as products of past societies as well as to consider their utility for and relevance to the contemporary world. Noted social philosophers and early social scientists will be discussed. Although some of the material may have been read previously, it will be read and analyzed through the lens of a social scientist. At the same time, students read contemporary material that focuses on the broader questions of society. (Offered on a rotating basis) Prerequisite: Minimum of four SB courses (excluding psychology courses).
SB 485 Internship II
3 credits (CS)
Internships consist of off-campus field work based on a learning contract signed by the student, agency supervisor and faculty director. The student participates in internship seminar meetings and an annual group presentation of internship experiences. A written evaluation of the experience is required of the student and agency. The student develops a final report that synthesizes the internship and academic activities. (Offered fall and spring terms) Prerequisite: SB 385 Internship I.
SB 487 Washburn Junior Research Fellowship I
3 credits (AS)
The Research Fellow will, over the course of an entire academic year, research and produce a project of serious scholarly worth and effort, with an independent hypothesis supported by primary sources. The student will be financially supported for their efforts.
SB 488 Washburn Junior Research Fellowship II
3 credits (AS)
There are two goals for the spring semester of the Washburn Junior Research Fellowship. The first goal revolves around the Fellow's writing. Commensurate with the evaluation of the first draft of the essay (submitted and graded in the fall), the Fellow will produce a final draft of their Research Essay. With that in mind, the Fellowship Director has scheduled, as was done in the Fall, a weekly block of time for he and the Fellow to discuss the progress of the revisions. The second goal revolves around the Fellow's oral presentation of their experience. Following the submission and grading of the final draft, the Fellow will begin the preparation of a 7-10 minute PowerPoint presentation, where they will synthesize their Fellowship Essay for an invited audience. That presentation will be delivered to a meeting of faculty, invited guests, and students, scheduled by the Fellowship Director.
SB 489 Independent Professional Study
3 credits (CS)
This course may take a variety of forms: studio, portfolio, research project, or intense reading and a major paper. Characterized by a mentoral or preceptoral relationship, the course places significant demand on the student’s capacity for independent critical thought.
SB 499 Senior Capstone
3 credits (AS)
In the Capstone Seminar students focus on specific academic projects that integrate the knowledge and skills from their previous course work, and prepare them for the next stage of their professional development. The course stresses written, oral, and visual communication; pragmatic problem-solving skills; setting and achieving specific goals; and self-assessment. A major research paper will be written. (Offered fall and spring terms) Prerequisite: SB 375 Methods of Inquiry or HG 375 Historical Methods. Student must be eligible for graduation at the end of the year in which seminar is taken.