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SOC (Sociology)
  

  • SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology (COM) [SGR #3]

    Credits: 3
    Comprehensive study of society, with analysis of group life, and other forces shaping human behavior. Notes: Course meets SGR #3 .


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  • SOC 150 - Social Problems (COM) [SGR #3]

    Credits: 3
    A study of present day problems in contemporary societies, such as racism, sexism, ageism, alcoholism, drug addiction, physical and mental health, war and environmental issues – their significance and current policies and action. Notes: Course meets SGR #3 .


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  • SOC 240 - The Sociology of Rural America (COM) [SGR #3]

    Credits: 3
    Focus on rural society, rural communities, population composition and trends, social processes, social participation in rural organizations and agencies; American agriculture in a global context; and changing relationship between country and city in contemporary society. Notes: Course meets SGR #3 .


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  • SOC 245 - Energy, Environment and Society

    Credits: 3
    Course will use a sociological perspective to explore domestic and global production and use of energy and environmental consequences. Course will examine how trends in demographics, attitudes, technology, and global politics influence energy production and usage. Students will gain energy literacy by measuring their own energy usage, analyzing impacts of energy production, and completing an applied research project that investigates local energy usage and/or production.


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  • SOC 250 - Courtship and Marriage (COM) [SGR #3]

    Credits: 3
    Courtship and marriage period given special emphasis, as are problems of mate selection, marital adjustments, reproduction, child-parent relations, divorce, and later years of marriage. Notes: Course meets SGR #3 .


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  • SOC 270 - Introduction to Social Work (COM)

    Credits: 3
    A study of social services to children, family, aged, public welfare clients, mentally ill, and the criminal justice system, also includes history of social work methods. Prerequisites: SOC 100  or SOC 150 .


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  • SOC 271 - Social Work Skills and Methods I

    Credits: 3
    Basic concepts and methods common to all social service practice; focus on developing interactional skills. Prerequisites: SOC 270 .


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  • SOC 282 - Youth and Community

    Credits: 3
    This course explores sociological issues, theories, and research on the social worlds provided for and created by youth. The role of the community youth workers in assessing and addressing young people’s involvement in the community is discussed; the focus is on the importance of building community relationships, connections, and inter-linkages for the positive development, support, and well-being of children and youth.  The implications of young people’s involvement for the success of community development efforts are also addressed. Prerequisites: SOC 100  or SOC 150 .


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  • SOC 283 - Working with Diverse Populations

    Credits: 3
    This course provides an overview of the experience of selected cultural and racial groups in human and social services.  It promotes an understanding of group differences and the impact of those differences on the delivery of human services.  Students will learn how to apply practical skills and methodologies related to effective human resource work in diverse employment settings and social service delivery to members of diverse population.


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  • SOC 284 - Investigating the Social World

    Credits: 3
    This course helps students develop a practical understanding of how sociologists do sociology.  It also provides a hands-on foundation for the further exploration of sociological methods and theories.  Course goals will be met by focusing on contemporary social issues, engaging students in class exercises, and supervising student projects.


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  • SOC 286 - Service Learning

    Credits: 1-3
    Opportunity to gain service learning and/or mentoring experience. Credit will not count toward credits for major or minor. (Limit of 4 credit hours.) Prerequisites: Major or minor, minimum GPA of 2.0 to enroll. Notes: Graded S/U.


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  • SOC 307 - Research Methods I (COM)

    Credits: 3
    The research process; selection and formulation of research problems; concepts, propositions and scientific theories; elementary research design; data collection procedures and computer applications. Course research projects when possible.


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  • SOC 308 - Research Methods II (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Method for data manipulation and presentation; discussion of principles for selection of analysis techniques; index and scale construction; tabular presentation and interpretation; and oral and written report development.


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  • SOC 325 - Domestic and Intimate Violence

    Credits: 3
    A seminar focusing on the problems associated with violent behaviors in American households. Special attention will be devoted to the structural, cultural and social-psychological factors contributing to the abuse and battering of family members. In addition, the use of force as a problem solving mechanism will be examined. Cross-Listed: WMST 325 .


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  • SOC 330 - Self and Society (COM)

    Credits: 3
    A social psychological exploration of the factors linking self and society, with an examination of the social construction of reality. Prerequisites: SOC 100  or SOC 150 .


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  • SOC 350 - Race and Ethnic Relations (COM)

    Credits: 3
    A survey of contemporary ethnic and racial groups and selected minorities in South Dakota, the United States and other countries; special attention will be given to sociological concepts and theories relevant to intergroup dynamics, social structures, and communication.


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  • SOC 351 - Criminology (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Focuses on theories of crime, juvenile delinquency and justice, laws, systems of criminal behavior, victimization, and corrections. Prerequisites: SOC 100  or SOC 150 .


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  • SOC 353 - Sociology of Work (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Focus on human behavior in work environments. Topics include social organization of work; managing human resources; management-labor relations; role of pay and benefits; problems of personnel adjustment; and work related social tensions and conflict. Prerequisites: SOC 100  or SOC 150 .


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  • SOC 354 - Victimology (COM)

    Credits: 3
    An up-to-date examination of the victim-offender relationship, including: characteristics of those victimized; forms of victimization; the role of the victim in contributing to their own injuries and losses; and, state and federal programs designed to ameliorate physical, emotional and economic suffering.


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  • SOC 377 - Documentation in Practice Settings

    Credits: 3
    The focus of this course is on documentation requirements in the delivery of services in various agency settings, particularly as they relate to case notes, progress reports, treatment plans, assessments, research activities, and professional correspondence.  This is a writing intensive course. Prerequisites: SOC 270 .


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  • SOC 382 - The Family (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Focus is on the development and maintenance of the family as a social institution with emphasis on comparative family systems and the contemporary American family from the standpoint of social class, ethnic background and family crises. Prerequisites: SOC 100  or SOC 150 .


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  • SOC 400-500 - Social Policy (COM)

    Credits: 3
    A review of social welfare legislation; current trends and issues in, and implementation and administration of, social policy in a variety of practice areas. Prerequisites: SOC 100  or SOC 150  and SOC 270 .


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  • SOC 402-502 - Social Deviance (COM)

    Credits: 3
    This course examines the nature of negatively evaluated behaviors and the process by which customs, rules and normative structure of society are constructed. Prerequisites: SOC 100  or SOC 150 .


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  • SOC 403 - Sociological Theory (COM)

    Credits: 3
    This is an introduction to the classics in social theory, various schools of social thought, and modern developments in the discipline. It also covers the major ideas of the classical and modern theorists, the social environment in which they wrote, and the implications of their contributions. Prerequisites: SOC 100  or SOC 150 .


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  • SOC 433-533 - Leadership and Organizations (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Emphasis is on the emergence of leadership patterns, group dynamics, small groups, and leadership in management. Prerequisites: SOC 100  or SOC 150 .


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  • SOC 440-540 - Urban Sociology (COM)

    Credits: 3
    A study of the urban community, focusing on its development, social structures and institutional patterns. Prerequisites: SOC 100  or SOC 150 .


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  • SOC 453 - Industrial Sociology

    Credits: 3
    An investigation of industrial societies with attention given to social trends creating industrialization, the development of organizations, the evolution of work-roles, international relations between industrial and non-industrial nations, and the future of industrial societies.


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  • SOC 455-555 - Juvenile Delinquency (COM)

    Credits: 3
    A study of the youthful offender and the causes and consequences of delinquent behavior; preventive and rehabilitation programs are also discussed. Prerequisites: SOC 100  or SOC 150 .


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  • SOC 456 - Community Corrections (COM)

    Credits: 3
    An examination of the history of adult and juvenile treatment and punishment. Emphasis is upon contemporary community based treatment as well as traditional prison-based incarceration. The process of sentencing, particularly the role of the pre-sentence investigation (PSI) is covered. Special attention is devoted to internship and career possibilities in the corrections arena. Prerequisites: SOC 351 .


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  • SOC 462-562 - Population Studies (COM)

    Credits: 3
    A study of human populations with respect to size, distribution, and structure, with emphasis on theories of population growth and decline, population policies, and impacts on the environment. Prerequisites: SOC 100  or SOC 150 .


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  • SOC 483-583 - Sociology of Gender Roles (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Female and male roles in relation to one another in a changing world are foci of this course. The nature of gender roles, their origin and maintenance, institutional features, and their variations over time and across cultures are examined. Prerequisites: SOC 100  or SOC 150 .


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  • SOC 489 - Capstone (COM)

    Credits: 3
    This course gives students experience in integrating theory and data analysis. Students will produce an original research project that demonstrates student abilities to conduct a literature review, compose a research question(s) and hypotheses, conduct statistical testing from databases and qualitative coding of relevant transcripts/documents from ICPSR. The area of specialization of the course instructor (i.e., gender, environment, community development, criminology and deviance) will dictate the focus of the course. This course is for majors only. Prerequisites: SOC 307  and SOC 308 . Corequisites: SOC 403 .


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SPAN (Spanish)
  

  • SPAN 101 - Introductory Spanish I (COM) [SGR #4]

    Credits: 4
    Introduces the fundamental elements of Spanish sentence structure and vocabulary. Promotes speaking, listening and writing within a cultural context. Class work may be supplemented with required aural/oral practice outside of class. Notes: Course meets SGR #4 .


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  • SPAN 102 - Introductory Spanish II (COM) [SGR #4]

    Credits: 4
    Introduces the fundamental elements of Spanish sentence structure and vocabulary. Promotes speaking, listening, and writing within a cultural context. Class work may be supplemented with required aural/oral practice outside of class. Prerequisites: SPAN 101 . Notes: Course meets SGR #4 .


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  • SPAN 120 - Medical Spanish I (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Medical Spanish I will introduce students to anatomical vocabulary and medical terminology in Spanish as well as to culturally appropriate communication between health-care providers and patients. The students will systematically learn the elementary grammar structures, providing a linguistic base of knowledge. In addition, the curriculum will involve a community component. The course is intended for students with little or no prior knowledge of Spanish.


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  • SPAN 199 - Introductory Spanish for Criminal Justice

    Credits: 3
    An introduction to Spanish within the context of the criminal justice environment. Objectives include developing a rudimentary ability to use and understand limited Spanish in everyday conversations, and to ask and answer basic, mostly memorized questions using specialized law enforcement vocabulary in Spanish. The course promotes students’ awareness of, sensitivity to, and appreciation for Spanish-speaking communities.


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  • SPAN 201 - Intermediate Spanish I (COM) [SGR #4]

    Credits: 3
    Students use previously learned elements of fundamental Spanish to improve speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills. Authentic materials promote the understanding of Hispanic culture. Prerequisites: SPAN 102 . Notes: Course meets SGR #4 .


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  • SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II (COM) [SGR #4]

    Credits: 3
    Continuation of 201 with more emphasis on using grammar structures in an interactive way. Further study of the Hispanic world. Students planning to major or minor in Spanish are encouraged to take 212 concurrently. Prerequisites: SPAN 201 . Notes: Course meets SGR #4 .


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  • SPAN 211 - Intermediate Oral Practice I (COM)

    Credits: 2
    Conversational work, oral reports. May be taken concurrently with SPAN 201 or SPAN 202. Prerequisites: SPAN 102 .


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  • SPAN 212 - Intermediate Oral Practice II (COM)

    Credits: 2
    Conversational work, oral reports. May be taken concurrently with SPAN 202. Prerequisites: SPAN 102 .


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  • SPAN 250 - Intermediate Conversation

    Credits: 3
    This course develops Spanish oral proficiency and conversational strategies at the intermediate level.  Activities focus on small group and pair work, as well as individual interviews and presentations. Prerequisites: SPAN 102 .


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  • SPAN 308 - Spanish for the Health Professions

    Credits: 2-3
    The course will build on the student’s knowledge of the Spanish language with a specific emphasis on the language a health professional will need when communicating with a patient. Medical terminology, anatomy, personal information and expressions of feelings will be at the core of the course. The course will also address related cultural issues. Prerequisites: This course will require two years of college Spanish or written permission from the Department.


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  • SPAN 310 - Practical Language Skills

    Credits: 3
    This course is required of all Spanish Majors and Minors. It focuses on many of the more difficult basic grammatical points (e.g., ser/estar, preterito/imperfecto and the uses of the subjunctive) as well as more advanced structures. Prerequisites: SPAN 202 .


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  • SPAN 330 - Reading and Writing for Communication (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Development of reading and writing proficiency through examination of writings from the Spanish-speaking world. Emphasis on vocabulary needed to read and discuss literary and authentic periodistic readings. Introduction to research methods will also be included. Prerequisites: SPAN 310  or concurrent.


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  • SPAN 340 - Phonetics (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Introduces the intermediate/advanced student of Spanish to the sound system of the language. Emphasis on developing the student’s ability to understand and to produce sounds unique to the Spanish language. Prerequisites: SPAN 310  or concurrent.


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  • SPAN 350 - Spanish for Business Communication (COM)

    Credits: 3
    An introduction to the Spanish language of everyday business dealings and an overview of practical and relevant information necessary for people doing business in Spanish-speaking countries. Prerequisites: SPAN 202 .


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  • SPAN 353 - Introduction to Spanish Literature I (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to Spanish literature through reading and discussion. Prerequisites: SPAN 202 .


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  • SPAN 355 - Introduction to Latin-American Literature I (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to Spanish American literature through readings with discussion in Spanish. Prerequisites: SPAN 202 .


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  • SPAN 386 - Service Learning

    Credits: 1-4
    Service learning involves the integration of academic learning, relevant service with community partners, purposeful civic engagement and structured reflection for the purpose of enriching the learning experience and increasing student involvement in community service. Notes: Credit will count toward elective credits for major or minor.


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  • SPAN 399 - Spanish for Criminal Justice

    Credits: 3
    This course is directed to students who wish to advance their Spanish language and culture skills within the context of the criminal justice environment. Emphasis on vocabulary building, advanced grammar structures, cultural topics, and conversational scenarios. The course promotes students’ awareness of, sensitivity to, and appreciation for Spanish-speaking communities. Prerequisites: SPAN 310 .


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  • SPAN 415 - Extensive Reading in Spanish

    Credits: 1
    This course will allow students to do extensive reading at their own level and according to individual interests. The course will include writing, conversation and grammar review.


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  • SPAN 433 - Spanish Civilization and Culture (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Geography, history, politics, and arts of Spain. Prerequisites: SPAN 320 or SPAN 330 .


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  • SPAN 435 - Latin American Civilization and Culture

    Credits: 3
    Geography, history, politics, and arts of Latin America. Prerequisites: SPAN 330 .


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  • SPAN 437 - Topics in Film Studies (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Selected film studies topics in Spanish and/or Latin American Cinemas. The course is taught in Spanish and the films are generally viewed in Spanish with English subtitles. May be repeated as topics change.


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  • SPAN 443 - Linguistics (COM)

    Credits: 3
    An in-depth study of Spanish linguistics; may include advanced phonetics, syntax, aspects of the history of the Spanish language and the varieties of Spanish spoken throughout the world. Prerequisites: SPAN 310 , SPAN 330  and another upper level Spanish course.


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  • SPAN 444 - Introduction to Translation

    Credits: 3
    An introduction to the principles and practice of translating a variety of text types from Spanish to English and from English to Spanish. Prerequisites: SPAN 310 , SPAN 330  and another upper division Spanish course.


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  • SPAN 472 - Early Modern Spain

    Credits: 3
    Selected literary and cultural studies topics from 16th and 17th century Spain. Topics may include themes, such as Muslims in Spain; movements, such as the Baroque; genres, authors, or artists. May be repeated as topics change.


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