| Course Number | Major Type | Credit Amount | Course Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | SOC | 3 | Introduction to Sociology |
| 102 | SOC | 3 | Social Problems |
| 110 | ANT | 3 | Introduction to Physical Anthropology |
| 111 | ANT | 3 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology |
| 113 | SOC/ANT | 3 | Introduction to Social and Cultural Behavior |
| 160 | SOC/ANT | 3 | Social and Cultural Evolution |
| 164 | SOC | 3 | Environmental Controversies |
| 177 | SOC | 3 | Introduction to Sex, Marriage, and the Family |
| 190 | CJS | 3 | Introduction to Crime and Justice Studies |
SOC 101 three credits D
Introduction to Sociology
A survey of the fundamental principles of sociology and the factors shaping social behavior.
SOC 102 three credits
Social Problems
A survey of various social problems in the contemporary world. Special emphasis is placed upon analysis of social problems in American society.
ANT 110 three credits
Introduction to Physical Anthropology
A survey of the physical evolution of the human species, comparative investigation of the behavior of currently existing primates, and interdisciplinary exploration of questions such as the evolution and nature of aggression, hierarchy, and dominance.
ANT 111 three credits G
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
An introduction to anthropology and the comparative study of ways of life in societies from different areas of the world. May include a brief introduction to physical anthropology and archaeology.
SOC 113 or ANT 113 three credits
Introduction to Social and Cultural Behavior
A combined introduction to anthropology and sociology and the comparative study of societies in the United States and different areas of the world.
SOC 160 or ANT 160 three credits
Social and Cultural Evolution
Looks at a variety of societies and cultures ranging in complexity from hunting and gathering bands to complex states and empires. This course explores how human societies differ and what theoretical alternatives exist for explaining the development of new forms from older ones.
SOC 164 or ANT 164 three credits E
Environmental Controversies
An introduction to controversial environmental issues of relevance nationally and globally. This course explores the increasingly problematic relationship of humans to our natural world.
SOC 177 or ANT 177 three credits E
Introduction to Sex, Marriage, and the Family
Explores basic human patterns of bonding and reproduction, with a focus on controversial issues surrounding sex, marriage, and family in contemporary America.
CJS 190 three credits
Introduction to Crime and Justice Studies
Prerequisites: SOC 101, ANT 111 or SOC/ANT 113
This course is designed to familiarize you with the basic history, structure, function, and problems associated with the American criminal justice system. We will examine a variety of general and specific controversies associated with the contemporary criminal justice system in order to develop a critical perspective on the nature of justice and society's response to criminal behavior.
