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SOC 4600 - Critical Analysis of Capitalism 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course focuses on the global operation of capitalism as an economic and social system. Since capitalism is a global phenomenon and this class centrally focuses on capitalism, especially a highly globalized stage of “neoliberal capitalism,” the entire focus of the course is on global awareness. So while much of the class focuses on the United States because it is currently the world’s leading political and economic power, it constantly looks at the global flows of capital and how the logic of capital unfolds throughout the world. Approved for LAS Global Awareness requirement. Prer., SOC 1110, SOC 3150, or SOC 3250.
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SOC 4610 - Youth and Society 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Adolescence in primitive, traditional, and modern society, with special emphasis on the contemporary United States. The possible existence of a “youth culture” is investigated. The relationship between social climates and individual academic orientations, dating patterns, etc., is analyzed. Prer., 6 Hours of sociology or consent instructor.
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SOC 4650 - Sociology of Mental Illness 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
A study of the nature, history, perspective and theories, and social control of mental illness. Societal factors related to the prevalence and labeling of mental illness, prepatient and mental hospital patient experiences, contemporary mental health facilities and public policies will be examined. Prer., SOC 1110 or consent of instructor. Meets with SOC 5650.
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SOC 4660 - Sociology of Medicine 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Explores the social and cultural construction of medicine, medical practice, and disease across diverse cultures. Focuses on the medical systems of the the U.S. and other countries. Approved for LAS Global Awareness requirement. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirements: Inclusiveness; Summit; Sustainability. Prer., Minimum of 60 credits or consent of instructor.
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SOC 4670 - Sociology of Death and Dying 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Study of mortality, who dies and how, the experience of dying, and ethical and political issues related to life and death. Also includes study of the hospice ideal, social and cultural norms regarding death, and the disruption of interpersonal relationships.
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SOC 4680 - Inequality USA 4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
This course identifies how inequality is defined, measured, studied, and understood by geographers. Students will analyze quantitative and qualitative data sources to explain inequality in the U.S., and will conduct research identifying spaces of inequality in Colorado Springs. Approved for LAS Cultural Diversity requirement. Meets with SOC 5680, WEST 4680, GES 4680, GES 5680.
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SOC 4700 - Global Feminisms 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Identifies broad trends and changes in feminist interpretations and approaches to sexual politics, race, migration, religion, geopolitics, and globalization. A global look at women’s oppression and strategies of resisting subordination through various transnational feminist praxis, theory, and case studies. Approved for LAS Global Awareness requirement. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirements: Inclusiveness (Global/Diversity). Meets with SOC 5700 and WEST 4700. Prer., SOC 1110 or instructor permission.
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SOC 4780 - Global Migration 4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
This course examines contemporary human migration at a global scale. Drawing from works on world systems, transnationalism, and immigrant assimilation, among others, we will explore how social science perspectives on human mobility can expand our understandings of place, citizenship, and borders. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Summit. Meets with SOC 5780, WEST 4780, GES 4780/5780. Prer., SOC 3070.
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SOC 4960 - Juvenile Delinquency 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Factors involved in delinquent behavior. Problems of adjustments of delinquents and factors in treatment and post-treatment and adjustment. Meets with SOC 5960 and WEST 4960. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirements: Inclusiveness (Global/Diversity) and Summit. Prer., SOC 3070. Coreq., SOC 3150 or consent of the instructor.
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SOC 4965 - Juvenile Delinquency: Service Learning Component 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
This service-learning component is taken in conjunction with SOC 4960, Juvenile Delinquency. The student must volunteer as an intern in a community organization related to the substantive content of SOC 4960. Coreq., SOC 4960.
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SOC 4980 - Capstone Preparatory 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
This course prepares students to complete a capstone research project in the subsequent semester. Students will: commit to specific research questions and methodological design, have one-on-one meetings with instructor for project feedback and approval, and complete all IRB requirements. Prer., SOC 1110 and SOC 2120. Coreq., SOC 3150 and SOC 3170.
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SOC 4990 - The Sociology Capstone 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The sociology senior capstone course is designed for sociology majors as a tool to demonstrate their cumulative learning of sociological theory, research methods, and substantive concepts and topics in the discipline. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Summit. Prer., SOC 2120, SOC 3150, SOC 3170.
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SOC 5010 - Seminar: Special Topics in Sociology 1 Credits (Minimum) 12 Credits (Maximum)
Prer., Consent of instructor and graduate status.
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SOC 5020 - Proseminar: Social Statistics 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
An intensive introduction to basic and intermediate statistics for graduate students.
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SOC 5030 - Proseminar: Social Theory 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
An intensive study of social theory for selected students entering the graduate program.
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SOC 5040 - Sociology of Gender and Sexuality 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Examines historical and contemporary theories and experiences of sex, gender and sexuality. Focuses specifically on how these categories and identities are systemically and culturally constructed, and intersect at both the individual and structural levels. Open to graduate and unclassified students.
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SOC 5050 - Proseminar in Sociology 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Introduction to professional sociology for graduate students. Course will explore careers in sociology and discuss research, teaching, and publishing as the relationship between academics and applied work. Prer., Graduate student in Sociology.
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SOC 5070 - Research Methods 4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
Problems and procedures of research design and data analysis in social research. Topics covered include role of theory in research, hypothesis, testing, schedule construction, sampling, interviewing, scaling techniques, analysis procedures and report preparation. Prer., SOC 3170.
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SOC 5090 - Research Practicum 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Practical experience in application and principles of research design and data processing to a social research problem selected by the instructor. Prer., SOC 5070 or consent of instructor.
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SOC 5100 - Teaching Practicum: Graduate Student Instructor 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Practical experience in teaching undergraduate sociology. Assisting course instructor in the pedagogical process of course development, lecture delivery, discussion facilitation, and student assessment. Prer., Consent of instructor required.
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SOC 5110 - Sociology of Homelessness 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Examines the social, political, and economic dimensions of homelessness. Emphasis on the extent, nature and causes of, and societal responses to, homelessness. The course is grounded in a service-learning format, which involves working with homeless service and advocacy organizations. Prer., Graduate standing. Meets with SOC 4110.
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SOC 5115 - Sociology of Homelessness: Service Learning Component 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
This service-learning component is taken in conjunction with SOC 5110, Sociology of Homelessness. The student must volunteer as an intern in a community organization related to the substantive content of SOC 5110. Coreq., SOC 5110.
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SOC 5150 - Social Theory I 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
A review of major sociological theorists of the 19th and 20th centuries. Will consider the major works of such pre-World War II writers as Karl Marx, Emile Durkheim and Max Weber and the post-war work of Foucault and others. Prer., Graduate students only or consent of instructor.
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SOC 5160 - Social Theory II 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Explicit focus on continuing social theory and the sociology of knowledge, with special attention to the proposed nature of the relationship between knowledge and reality. Prer., SOC 3150.
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SOC 5170 - Advanced Statistics and Methods 4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
Designed to prepare students with advanced statistical techniques including multivariate linear regression and regression diagnostic, generalized linear models, survival analysis, as well as models for panel and hierarchical data. This course uses Stata to analyze large-scale survey data. Prer., SOC 3170 or equivalent course; SOC 5070. Meets with SOC 4170.
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SOC 5180 - Community Organizations and Analysis 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Study of community variables; economic, cultural, political and social. Comprehensive analysis of race, class, gender, and ethnicity in community settings and review of a range of research methods.
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SOC 5190 - Deviant Behavior 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An examination of the various perspectives, theories, and research on deviant behavior and its control.
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SOC 5200 - Program Evaluation 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Provides an introduction to program evaluation principles and methods. Surveys research designs and methodological techniques commonly used to evaluate social programs and policies. Considers the social and political context of program evaluation and the reporting of evaluation studies. Prer., Graduate status.
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SOC 5210 - Social Services and Welfare Reform 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Provides a sociological examination of the transformation of social welfare within both the United States and other industrialized nations. Emphasis is placed on the structural forces producing welfare reform, the strategies employed to achieve it, and the differential impact of this reform by race and gender. Open only to junior/senior/grad level. Prer., SOC 1110 and another 3-hour Soc. Meets with Soc 4210.
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SOC 5215 - Social Services and Welfare Reform - Service Learning Component 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
This service-learning component is taken in conjunction with SOC 5210 - Social Services and Welfare Reform. This component requires the student to volunteer as an intern in a community organization related to the substantive content of SOC 5210.
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SOC 5220 - Sustainable Urban Development 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Study of theories and practical applications of sustainable urban development at the local, regional, national, and international levels. Focuses on the sociological dimensions of urban sustainability including social, racial and regional inequalities, power structures, and ideology. Course emphasizes fieldwork and collaborative learning in local settings. Prer., Consent of instructor. Meets with SOC 4220.
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SOC 5225 - Sustainable Urban Development - Service Learning Component 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
This service-learning component is taken in conjunction with SOC 5220 - Sustainable Urban Development. This component requires the student to volunteer as an intern in a community organization related to the substantive content of SOC 5220.
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SOC 5230 - Foundations of Disability Studies 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course introduces graduate students to the interdisciplinary field of disability studies. It covers: key concepts in disability studies, the history of people with disabilities, media representations of people with disabilities, bioethical issues involving people with disabilities, and disability culture. Graduate students only. Meets with SOC 4230.
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SOC 5240 - Sociology of Dis/Ability 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Assumes a sociological perspective to critically deconstruct traditional and medical interpretations of the meaning of disability. Focuses on the historical and cultural conditions that have produced the condition of disability and how disability intersects with gender, race, class, and sexuality. Prer., Open only to graduate students and unclassified students with a bachelor’s degree. Class meets with SOC 4240.
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SOC 5270 - Global Indigenous Issues 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Integrates theories of race and ethnicity with international development models to frame historic and contemporary challenges to indigenous sovereignty. Public policy and social structural opportunities and limitations are examined for their impact on cultural survival and access to resources. Prer., Graduate students only.
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SOC 5300 - Sociology of Sport 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Advanced analysis of sport from a sociological perspective. This course studies sport as social phenomena, structural relations, and a field of experience that has developed over time. Theoretical perspectives include Marxism, critical race theory, feminist theory, post-structuralism, and figuration theory. Prer., 9 hours of sociology and Graduate students only, or consent of instructor. Meets with SL 5000, SOC 4300 and SLWEST 4300.
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SOC 5310 - Seminar: Class, Stratification and Power 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Critical analysis of the theories and research on socioeconomic class and the reproduction of privilege, with a focus on the American class system. Addresses the prevailing cultural ideologies surrounding class as well as the ways in which class intersects with race, gender and sexuality. Prer., Open only to graduate students and unclassified students with a bachelor’s degree. Meets with SOC 4310 and WEST 4310.
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SOC 5320 - African-American Family. 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
A sociological examination of the shifts occurring in African-American relationship formation and family formation strategies, with special emphasis on the impact of class, gender, sexuality, and their intersections. Emphasizes both the historical and contemporary theoretical explanations. Prer., Graduate students only.
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SOC 5330 - Sociology of Religion 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Examination of religion as a social and cultural institution; impacts for communities and for society; shaping of religious identities, values, and practices; the role of religion in social control, social conflicts, and social change. Open to Graduate students and Unclassified students with Bachelor’s Degree. Meets with SOC 4320.
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SOC 5350 - Critical Analysis of Popular Culture 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An introduction to a wide range of theoretical, analytical and methodological tools for interrogating media texts. Students will critically analyze an array of media texts from film and television, to music and comic books, through a variety of prisms: rhetorical, feminist, semiotic, ideological, historical, textual, cultural, and more. Grad only or instructor consent. Meets with COMM 4350 and COMM 6350.
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SOC 5360 - Sociology of Culture 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Advanced analysis of major themes and questions in the sociology of culture. Includes study of the production of culture, effects of culture on society, how culture stratifies, and culture as national difference. Prer., Graduate standing; undergraduates with permission of instructor.
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SOC 5370 - Sociology of Media and Popular Culture 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course draws on cultural theory and history to explore the interdisciplinary field of media studies from a critical sociological perspective. The ultimate goal of the course is to critically interrogate a large part of students’ lives that is typically taken for granted. Meets with COMM 5370.
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SOC 5380 - Globalization and Development 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Analyzes the evolution of global interdependency. Studies the interaction between local and global levels in the development process and impacts on economic, cultural, technological, environmental, ideological and political systems. Discusses transnational organizations, global women’s agency, social justice movements, and human rights networks. Meets with SOC 4380.
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SOC 5400 - Social Psychology 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Sociological approaches in the study of the self, role theory, persons in situations, identifications, socialization, and other characteristics of persons in society. Studies of group processes bearing upon personality processes.
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SOC 5420 - Nonprofit and Nongovernmental Organizations 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course examines nonprofit organizations (NPOs) and civil society in the United States by exploring the contributions to the social, political, and economic dimensions of society. It also analyzes the efficacy of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in an international context. Meets with SOC 4420.
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SOC 5430 - Food, Health, and Inequality 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course introduces the intersecting areas of food, culture, community, politics, economics, and health. A variety of theoretical and applied approaches analyze power dynamics and social structures to examine the risks of hunger and negative health outcomes and access to health care.
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SOC 5440 - Social Movements 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
A variety of theoretical and applied approaches analyze the power dynamics and social structures evident in the likelihood of social movement emergence, sustainability, and decline. Issues of mobilization, crowd dynamics, recruitment structures, and the roles of organizations are discussed.
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SOC 5450 - Global Field Experience in Sociology 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Students develop sociological and interdisciplinary competencies through travel, academic assignments and structured field experience in globalized communities. Alternating topics/locations emphasize how academic knowledge informs real-world endeavors. Includes additional non-tuition costs. May be repeated once with different topic or location. Meets with SOC 4450.
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SOC 5460 - Field Studies in Sociology 1 Credits (Minimum) 6 Credits (Maximum)
Field based investigation of specific aspects of society, communities or social contexts. Topic and credit vary. Prer., Consent of instructor.
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SOC 5470 - Intersections of Privilege 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Hybrid/travel course built around the White Privilege Conference, designed to provide foundational knowledge; extend and maximize learning; provide an opportunity to connect the WPC experience with research and best practices in the field; and to apply knowledge gained there. Meets with SOC 4470 and WEST 2470/4470.
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SOC 5480 - Racial Story Telling - Montgomery Travel Course 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This hybrid travel course to Montgomery, Alabama uses an interdisciplinary exploration of the ways in which racial history and reality are constructed and given meaning through storytelling and narrative, and the ways in which relations of power imbue these narratives. Meets with SOC 4480 and WEST 4480.
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SOC 5550 - Sociology of the Family 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Recent trends in research and theory with emphasis on the American family in a comparative perspective. Family function and dysfunction will be considered.
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SOC 5560 - Internship in Applied Sociology 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Participate in supervised activities in a structured program to facilitate learning in conjunction with concurrent cognate course. One hour class time per week plus 3 hours internship for each one hour of credit. Meets with SOC 4560.
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SOC 5570 - Video Game and Simulation Culture 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Critically explores the conceptual tools that video games and simulations offer as solutions for social ills. Focuses on the cognitive structures developed within game culture which allow everyday life to be more interesting, meaningful, and engaging. Prer., SOC 1110 or consent of instructor. Meets with SOC 4570.
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SOC 5580 - Inclusive Teaching 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course is designed for students who plan to teach and are committed to creating an inclusive classroom that incorporates a diverse and inclusive curriculum. The course examines a wide range of topics related to sociological teaching, curriculum, and pedagogy.
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SOC 5590 - Teaching Sociology 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Focuses on the practical development of pedagogical skills involved in teaching sociology at the university level. Syllabus development, seminar facilitation, lecture skills, and assessment will be covered. Prer., Graduate students only.
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SOC 5600 - Critical Analysis of Capitalism 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course focuses on the global operation of capitalism as an economic and social system. Since capitalism is a global phenomenon and this class centrally focuses on capitalism, especially a highly globalized stage of “neoliberal capitalism,” the entire focus of the course is on global awareness. So while much of the class focuses on the United States because it is currently the world’s leading political and economic power, it constantly looks at the global flows of capital and how the logic of capital unfolds throughout the world. Approved for LAS Global Awareness requirement. Prer., SOC 1110, SOC 3150, or SOC 3250.
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SOC 5640 - Power and Privilege 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Course focuses on privilege, power, and the intersections of race, class, gender and sexuality. Focusing on privilege provides US with a fuller understanding of oppression and the dynamics of inequality. This course explores the complicated ways in which race, gender, class and sexuality interact and impinge upon each other in our own lives, the lives of others, across the U.S. culture and social institutions. Open only to graduate students and unclassified students with a bachelors degree.
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SOC 5680 - Inequality USA 4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
This course identifies how inequality is defined, measured, studied, and understood by geographers. Students will analyze quantitative and qualitative data sources to explain inequality in the U.S., and will conduct research identifying spaces of inequality in Colorado Springs. Meets with SOC 4680, WEST 4680, GES 4680, GES 5680.
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SOC 5700 - Global Feminisms 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Identifies broad trends and changes in feminist interpretations and approaches to sexual politics, race, migration, religion, geopolitics, and globalization. a global look at women’s oppression and strategies of resisting subordination through various transnational feminist praxis, theory, and case studies. Meets with SOC 4700 and WEST 4700.
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SOC 5705 - Global Feminisms - Service Learning Component 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
This service-learning component is taken in conjunction with SOC 5700 - Global Feminisms. This component requires the student to volunteer as an intern in a community organization related to the substantive content of SOC 5700.
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SOC 5780 - Global Migration 4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
This course examines contemporary human migration at a global scale. Drawing from works on world systems, transnationalism, and immigrant assimilation, among others, we will explore how social science perspectives on human mobility can expand our understandings of place, citizenship, and borders. Prer., Graduate students only. Meets with SOC 4780, WEST 4780, GES 4780/5780.
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SOC 5830 - Race and Ethnic Relations 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
A rigorous examination of macro-level theory in race/ethnic relations and its applicability both to race/ethnic relations case studies drawn from a number of societies and to the general topics of ethnic communities, protest and change, assimilation, prejudice-discrimination, and contemporary social policies.
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SOC 5940 - Sociology of Law 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Analysis of legal procedures from a sociological perspective, focusing on theoretical development and critical analysis.
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SOC 5950 - Inequality, Crime, and Justice 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This seminar will explore how larger structural patterns of social inequality are related to crime and justice. Specifically, we will explore the relationship between poverty, neighborhood disadvantaged, race relations, gender, and sexuality and their relationship to crime.
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SOC 5960 - Juvenile Delinquency 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Factors involved in delinquent behavior. Problems of adjustments of delinquents and factors in treatment and post-treatment and adjustment. Meets with SOC 4960.
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SOC 7000 - Masters Thesis 1 Credits (Minimum) 6 Credits (Maximum)
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SOC 9400 - Independent Study in Sociology: Undergraduate 1 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
In order to obtain an independent study course, the student must submit a written description of learning objectives and procedures to a full-time faculty member. Each faculty member may supervise a maximum of three students per semester. This course is specifically to allow individual students to study intensively in areas which are within the fields of specialization of faculty members but not offered as a regular part of the course curriculum. Offered annually.
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SOC 9499 - Independent Study - Research and Creative Works 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Provides an opportunity to conduct research with faculty by one or more students on topics determined by a faculty member. Prer., Consent of instructor required.
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SOC 9500 - Independent Study in Sociology: Graduate. 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
In order to obtain an independent study course, the student must submit a written description of learning objectives and procedures to a full-time faculty member. Each faculty member may supervise a maximum of three students per semester. This course specifically allows individual students to study intensively in areas which are within the fields of specialization of faculty members but not offered as a regular part of the course curriculum.
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SOC 9990 - Candidate for Degree 0 Credits (Minimum) 0 Credits (Maximum)
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SPMG 6190 - Systems Engineering Management 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduction to the systems engineering process, project management, and engineering management to include systems engineering methods, lifecycle models, risk management, and trade-off analysis. Focus is on the role of the systems engineer throughout a project with emphasis on both technical and project management roles. Exercises and-or project used to increase understanding of concepts introduced in course. Distance MBA course. Tuition schedule differs from on-campus courses. Open to admitted MBA students only.
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SPMG 6290 - Information and Communications Systems 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Provides students who will be involved in acquisition and operation of information and communication systems with an introduction to these systems. Topics may include: analog and digital systems, circuits, communication methods with emphasis on satellite communications, communication system components, software engineering, embedded systems, networks, and cyber security. Emphasis will be on systems used in the space industry. Distance MBA course. Tuition schedule differs from on-campus courses. Open to admitted MBA students only. Prer., College-level physics, or instructor approval.
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SPMG 6390 - Space and Space Systems 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Basic introduction to astrodynamics and astronautical engineering. Topics include orbital elements, Kepler’s Laws, launch, orbit transfer/injection, spacecraft maneuvers, and spacecraft subsystems. Distance MBA course. Tuition schedule differs from on-campus courses. Open to admitted MBA students only. Prer., College-level algebra, trigonometry, and physics; or instructor approval.
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SPMG 6490 - System Lifecycle Management 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Provides a background in system acquisition, program management, and test and evaluation. Students will study acquisition processes and standards, cost estimating, analysis of alternatives, program planning, program management, risk management, schedule/cost management, quality assurance, pricing and procurement, test and evaluation approaches, measures of effectiveness; and measures of uncertainty and confidence. Distance MBA course. Tuition schedule differs from on-campus courses. Prer., admitted MBA students only. College-level statistics, or instructor approval.
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SPMG 6590 - Space Policy 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Provides students an overview of space policies and strategies, both domestic and international. The course provides students with a perspective of how these policies and strategies have evolved over time. Emphasis will be on understanding the current national security strategy, the military space-related doctrines, domestic laws and policies, and international laws, treaties, and agreements. Distance MBA course. Tuition schedule differs from on-campus courses. Open to admitted MBA students only.
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SPAN 1010 - Beginning Spanish I 5 Credits (Minimum) 5 Credits (Maximum)
Essentials of Spanish, oral-aural skills stressed with additional reading, writing, and grammar.
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SPAN 1020 - Beginning Spanish II 5 Credits (Minimum) 5 Credits (Maximum)
Essentials of Spanish continued. Additional oral-aural skills practice with increased grammar, reading, and writing. Prer., Span 1010 or equivalent.
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SPAN 2110 - Intermediate Spanish I 5 Credits (Minimum) 5 Credits (Maximum)
Spanish at the intermediate level with concentration on conversation, grammar, vocabulary, culture, and civilization or literature at that level. Prer., SPAN 1020 or equivalent.
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SPAN 2120 - Intermediate Spanish II 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An intermediate Spanish course continuing conversational usage and cultural integration utilizing contemporary materials, newspapers, etc. Prer., SPAN 2110 or equivalent.
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SPAN 2130 - Applied Conversation 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Conversation at the intermediate level on contemporary topics in Spanish culture. Prer., SPAN 1020 or equivalent.
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SPAN 2920 - Spanish for Health Professionals 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The vocabulary and usage of the world of health care. Applied language and cultural values of Latino cultures. Prer., SPAN 2120 or equivalent.
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SPAN 2930 - Business Spanish 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The vocabulary and usage of the world of finance and commerce. Applied business correspondence, marketing and accounting terminologies. Prer., SPAN 2120 or equivalent.
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SPAN 3000 - Spanish Grammar and Composition 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Designed to review extensively the functional application of modern Spanish. Presents a skill-development approach featuring graded compositions and oral practice based on material encountered in informal situations. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Writing Intensive. Prer., SPAN 2120. Coreq., SPAN 3010 strongly advised.
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SPAN 3010 - Advanced Spanish Conversation and Composition 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Practice in conversation and development of skills in composition with emphasis in oral presentations and formal compositions, including academic essays. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Writing Intensive. Prer., SPAN 2120. Coreq., SPAN 3000 strongly advised.
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SPAN 3070 - Sustainability in the Spanish Speaking World 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Increase your understanding of the Spanish speaking natural and urban environments and issues of sustainability in Spain and the Spanish speaking world, as well as locally, through the study of media, resources, literature, and interaction with others and your community. Approved for the Compass Curriculum requirement: Sustainability and Writing Intensive. Prer., SPAN 2120.
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SPAN 3100 - Literary Analysis 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Students read different genres - narrative, essay, short story, drama and poetry to facilitate the acquisition of critical skills in the identification of basic ideological and formalistic issues within texts being studied. Prer., SPAN 3000 and SPAN 3010.
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SPAN 3190 - Survey of Spanish Peninsular Literature 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduction to literary form and expression through selected masterpieces of Peninsular literatures. Course is only offered one semester per year, generally in the spring. Prer., SPAN 3100 or instructor permission.
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SPAN 3200 - Survey of Latin American Literature 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduction to literary form and expression through selected masterpieces of Latin American literatures. Course is only offered one semester per year, generally in the fall. Prer., SPAN 3100 or instructor permission.
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SPAN 3230 - Applied Conversation 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Conversation at the advanced level on contemporary topics in Spanish culture. Prer., SPAN 2120 or equivalent.
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SPAN 3250 - Hispanic Culture Studies 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Cultural history of Spain. Readings of selected masterworks with discussion about art, music, architecture, folklore, and customs. Taught in Spanish. Course is only offered one semester per year, generally in the fall. Prer., SPAN 3000.
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SPAN 3370 - The Latin American Essay 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Readings from essay. Writings from the conquest to contemporary society including Las Casas, Sarmiento, Hostos, Sierra, Gonzalez, Prada, Rodo, Paz. Prer., SPAN 3100.
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SPAN 3490 - Internship in Applied Spanish 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The Language and Culture department will offer to advanced language students the opportunity to apply their knowledge in settings such as schools, social support agencies, etc. May be repeated up to three times for credit. Prer., Departmental permission.
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SPAN 3690 - Hispanic Culture Through Film 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The cinematic manifestations of the richness and the variety of Hispanic culture as expressed through an artistic and humanistic vision. May be repeated once provided the topic is different. Approved for LAS Humanities area requirement and Global Awareness requirement. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirements: Inclusiveness (Global/Diversity); Explore-Arts, Humanities, and Cultures. Prer., SPAN 3000 for Spanish majors/minors only. Meets with FCS 3690 and FILM 3690.
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SPAN 3910 - Spanish Theatre Workshop 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
A theatre practicum in Spanish stressing proper diction, articulation, and pronunciation as well as active involvement in public presentation of selected dramatic writers. Prer., SPAN 3100.
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SPAN 3920 - Advanced Spanish for Health Care 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Advanced study of the vocabulary, language and cultural values of Latino cultures for the health care professional. Prer., SPAN 2920.
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SPAN 3930 - Advanced Business Spanish 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Advanced study of the vocabulary and usage of the world of business and commerce. Prer., SPAN 2930.
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SPAN 4010 - Advanced Spanish Communication I 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Designed to improve written expression Spanish. Detailed study of the nuances of grammar. Attention given to points most difficult for students, to composition skills, and to various styles of written Spanish. Prer., SPAN 3020 or permission of instructor.
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SPAN 4110 - Women in Hispanic Literature 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An overview of Hispanic women as seen by Hispanic male and female writers; may be included as part of women’s studies program. Prer., SPAN 3100 or its equivalency. Meets with SPAN 5110.
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SPAN 4150 - Masterpieces of Spanish Literature 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Masterworks of major Spanish authors: readings and discussions. Prer., SPAN 3100 or its equivalency. Meets with SPAN 5150.
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