Students are introduced to the basic concepts and theories used to study the nature of social processes and the structure of society. Students are introduced to the frameworks used to identify and develop policies for contemporary social problems and issues. This course introduces students to the range of ways in which societies are organized according to gender. As an interdisciplinary course, it critically examines and analyzes the complex and multiple questions related to women's lives taking into consideration social, economic, political, psychological and historical realities. An examination of the social context of substance abuse with emphasis on the social and cultural factors and institutions that impact on the addiction process.
Emphasis is on the application of statistical methods to research in the social sciences.
Analyzes the interrelationship of race, class and gender and how these structures have shaped the experience of all people in the United States. Emphasis is placed on social movements and change. Explores emerging labor markets and technology in shaping contemporary American work settings. This course examines children and childhood in a cross-cultural perspective. Special attention is given to the position of children in the diverse US family structure and the educational system.