Social Sciences
Cultural Anthropology
Cultural anthropology is the study of human ways of life in the broadest possible comparative perspective. Cultural anthropologists are interested in all types of societies, from hunting and gathering bands to modern industrial states.
ANTH 110
Intro To Cultural Anthropology 3.00 Credits
Studies the diverse cultures of the modern world, emphasizing the role of culture in human behavior and social structure.
Quarters Offered: Summer, Winter
Cultural Geography
Cultural geography is an examination of the spatial variation in cultural traits, and the effect of culture on particular places. All of the world's cultural variations would take more than a lifetime to discover. There are three fundamental elements of culture – religion, language, and ethnicity.
GEOG 105
Introduction to Cultural Geography 3.00 Credits
Studies the patterns of diversity and unity among the world's cultural groups. Examines the spatial interaction of society and how factors such as climate influence cultures by focusing on analysis of settlement, economics, politics, religion, language and other cultural phenomena. Includes globalization and the effects upon culture.
Quarters Offered: Fall, Spring
Ethnic Studies
Ethnic Studies is the interdisciplinary study of differences in the histories, experiences, cultures, and issues of racial-ethnic groups in the United States. Chiefly race, ethnicity, and nation, but also sexuality, gender, and other ...
ETHN 101
Ethnic Studies 3.00 Credits
Studies American race and ethnic relations from a modern sociological perspective, including prejudice, stereotyping, discrimination, inclusion, and social justice. Focuses on early European immigration, Anglo domination, Native Americans and Asian Americans in terms of their cultural heritage, history, and current sociological issues. Covers other minority ethnic groups, and the history and current policies of immigration.
Quarters Offered: Fall, Winter
ETHN 102
Ethnic Studies 3.00 Credits
Studies American race and ethnic relations from a modern sociological perspective, including prejudice, stereotyping, discrimination, inclusion, and social justice. Focuses on African-Americans, Arab and Muslim Americans, and Jewish Americans in terms of their cultural heritage, history, and current sociological issues. Covers other minority ethnic groups, and the history and current policies of immigration.
Quarters Offered: Winter, Spring
ETHN 103
Ethnic Studies 3.00 Credits
Studies American race and ethnic relations from a modern sociological perspective, including prejudice, stereotyping, discrimination, inclusion, and social justice. Focuses on Hispanic Americans, Eastern Europeans, and religious minorities in terms of their cultural heritage, history, and current sociological issues. Covers other minority ethnic groups, and the history and current policies of immigration.
Quarters Offered: Summer, Fall, Spring
Social Work
Social work is a practice-based profession and an academic discipline that promotes social change and development, social cohesion, and the empowerment and liberation of people. Principles of social justice, human rights, collective responsibility and respect for diversities are central to social work.
SOWK 111
Intro To Social Work 3.00 Credits
Introduces the profession of social work, surveying the professional knowledge, skills,
values, and ethics applicable for generalist social work practices. Reviews the historical,
philosophical, educational, and social dimensions of the profession. Considers various
fields of social work practice and their unique attributes, including income levels
of each. Places special emphasis on rural areas.
Recommended Co-requisite: SOWK 280.
Quarters Offered: Summer
SOWK 220
Social Welfare System and Policy 3.00 Credits
Addresses the historical impact and current delivery of social services to people
of poverty, people of color, elderly, women, homosexuals, and persons with mental
and or physical disabilities, recognizing the fundamental duty of the social work
profession to promote social equity and justice. Traces the historical evolution of
the American social service delivery system and examines development of policies as
they relate to societal values.
Prerequisites: SOWK 111 or instructor approval.
Quarters Offered: Summer, Spring