SSC 110 Introduction to Human Sexuality
An overview of contemporary information and issues concerning human sexuality. Topics to be included are human reproductive anatomy and physiology, sexual arousal, fertility, types and functions of birth control devices, conception, pregnancy and family planning, aging and sexuality, and alternative sexual patterns.
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08432 Introduction to Human Sexuality McCue-Herlihy 3
SSC 317 Leadership Seminar
(This course is cross listed with HON 401.) This course is designed to provide emerging and existing leaders the opportunity to explore the concept of leadership and to develop and improve their leadership skills. Emphasis is on the application of theory in case studies, readings, films, and personal experience. Prerequisite: ENG 101, any COM, and SOC 101 or PSY 100.
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08236 Leadership Seminar Newton 3
SSC 320 Research Methods in Social Sciences
Introduces upper-level undergraduate students in the social sciences and related professional areas to social research methods. Examines research questions, hypotheses, research designs, qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis techniques, and data interpretation strategies. Students will be expected to gain competence in procedures used in assessing published research reports. Provides an opportunity to become familiar with ethical issues in social research. Prerequisite: At least one introductory course in the social sciences and MAT 100.
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08238 Research Methods in Social Sciences Elliott 3
SSC 332 Addiction and the Family
(This course is crosslisted with HUS 332)The course acquaints students with research findings and clinical data regarding the effects of addiction on various family systems. The conditions of coaddiction, codependency and family dysfunction are studied within the contexts of family systems and society as a whole. The development of the functional self as the foundations for healthy interpersonal relationships is explored. Prerequisite: HUS125 and PSY100
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08408 Addiction and the Family Adams 3
SSC 364 Human Rights Violation: Torture and Trauma
(This course is cross-listed with HUS/JUS 364.) Human Rights refer to the basic rights and freedoms to which all humans are entitled. To violate the most basic human rights, is to deny individuals their fundamental moral entitlements. The focus of the course will be on how the experience of intentional psychological and physical torture affect individuals, families and societies. We will discuss the short-term and long-term psychological, neurological, biological, social and disability-related consequences of torture and trauma. Prerequisites: PSY 100
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08412 Human Rights Violation: Torture and Trauma Linhardt 3
SSC 420 Social Science Senior Projects
This course provides an opportunity to reexamine the history, major ideas, and interrelationships among social science disciplines. Four individualized learning contracts aid the examination by generating a combination of expository papers and descriptive research reports of extended scholarship that highlight the significance of studying the social life of human groups and individuals. Prerequisites: senior status and SSC 320.
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08239 Social Science Senior Projects Elliott 4
