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Sociology of Families

School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (School) Undergraduate

Academic Level

Undergraduate

Course Title

Sociology of Families

Description

This course is a sociological analysis of the family as a social institution including historical development, contemporary patterns in the United States, and possible future trends. Topics include the definition of family; families and work; love and sex; child-rearing, family violence; divorce and re-marriage; and variations in marriage and family patterns as related to culture, class, race, ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation. Prereq. - SOCA 103. Also available through Online Learning. Core: SSHB, D.

3

Repeatable for Additional Credit

No

Prerequisites and Corerequisites

Prerequisite: SOCA103

General Education Foundational Course Categories: Intellectual & Practical Skills

Scientific Study of Human Behavior (SSHB), Diversity and Global Awareness (D)

This course is an approved AA/AS elective

Yes

This course is an approved AAS elective

Yes

Honors Section Available

No