Courses

This course engages students in critical analyses of contemporary cultural and sociological issues and their interaction on the health and wellness (physical, social, emotional, psychological) of individuals and society as a whole. Students will actively examine contemporary societal issues from multiple vantage points in order to better understand their complexities and the impact they have on the wellbeing of all.

Social Inequality provides an in-depth analysis of inequality in its many dimensions. Included in this course will be an analysis of classic and modern theories of social inequality and the impact of inequality on individual behavior.

This course enables the student to value the complex characteristics of children’s families and communities and to develop culturally responsive practices which will support family partnerships. Students use their understanding to build reciprocal relationships which promote children’s development and learning. Students are introduced to local programs and agencies that offer services to children and families within the community.

This course examines the relationship between music, art, movies & television, and social justice in the United States. These mediums bring people together, challenge the status quo, and shine a light on what is happening in various communities. This course will explore a range of music, art, movies, and television that reflect and influence social justice issues.

This course provides students with the tools to analyze policy implementation and effectiveness in the criminal justice system. Policies are evaluated in the areas of policing, corrections, courts, and criminal justice. Research methods and case study analysis will be used to evaluate and inform the creation of crime-related policies. Sociology

Topics include: accounting equation, analyzing business transactions, journalizing and posting transactions, accounts receivable and accounts payable subsidiary ledgers, financial statements, cash control, and payroll concepts.

This course will examine the impact of social media and the internet on marketing strategy. Topics will include an exploration of social media technologies and applications such as Facebook, blogs, Twitter, wikis, YouTube, etc. Students will learn how to develop an online presence, leverage these technologies and use the power and impact of Web 2.0 in implementing successful marketing strategies.

This course is intended to introduce students to the professional use of social media in the context of sport. Students will be introduced to theoretical concepts associated to social media. Students will explore and evaluate the use of social media in a variety of sport-related contexts. Students will have the opportunity to discuss social media with peers and professionals in the field of sport.

This course examines the origins, dynamics, and consequences of social movements from a sociological perspective. Central topics include the emergence of movements, recruitment and leadership, interactions of movements with the media, political authorities, and the broader public, tactics, and the factors contributing to the success and failure of movements.

The impact of language, culture, and social structure upon the development of the person in society.