Basic concepts of society and culture, social organizations and groups, origins and development of classes and social institutions.
A brief overview and survey of the various aspects of anthropology: cultural, physical, linguistic, religious, and social organization of peoples in the modern world.
A study of the organization and function of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches of American government in their constitutional foundation, historical development, social context, and international perspective. Satisfies the State of California teaching-credential requirement for instruction in the provisions and principles of the United States Constitution.
Discussions of agrology, geology, cartography, demography. Considerations of contemporary ecological problems. Political and economic geography. The overall concentration is on human geography.
An interdisciplinary examination of critical contemporary issues, ideologies, movements and events, both domestic and foreign, which affect American life. Prerequisite: sophomore standing.
An assessment of contemporary gender roles in relation to biblical perspectives on sex and gender. Course will include the review of psychological and sociological theories related to gender identity as well as an analysis of historical and cultural patterns associated with gender roles.
Directed research on a topic not covered in organized classes. May be repeated, but the total number of credit hours in independent study may not exceed ten percent (10%) of the total number of credit hours required for graduation. Requires permission of Department Chair, academic advisor, and supervising professor, fee.
Directed research on a topic not covered in organized classes. May be repeated, but the total number of credit hours in independent study may not exceed ten percent (10%) of the total number of credit hours required for graduation. Requires permission of Department Chair, academic advisor, and supervising professor, fee.