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Academic Calendar

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Brian Aldrich, Professor; A.B., Lewis and Clark College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin- Madison; 1976 –
Ervin G. Bublitz, Professor; B.A., St. Mary’s College (Minnesota); B.S., M.S., Winona State University; Ph.D., University of Utah; 1970 –
Jennifer J. Nargang Chernega; Assistant Professor; B.A., Concordia College (Minnesota); M.A., Ph.D., Loyola University (Chicago); 2007 –
Helen Dachelet, Associate Professor; B.A., B.S., M.S., Winona State University; Psy.D., University of St. Thomas; 1996 –
Jerry Gerlach, Professor, Geography; B.A., M.A., University of Nebraska; Ph.D., University of Oklahoma; 1988-
Paul J. Munson, Associate Professor; B.A., Augustana; M.A., University of Denver; J.D., University of Denver; 1999 –
J. Mark Norman, Professor; B.A., M.S., St. Cloud State University; Ph.D., South Dakota State University; 1996 –
Aurea Osgood, Instructor; B.A. Winona State University; M.A., Ph.D., Bowling Green State University; 2007 –
Todd Paddock, Assistant Professor; B.S., University of Michigan; M.S., Cornell University; Ph.D., Indiana University; 2004 –
R. Stephen Schwartz, Professor; B.S., M.S., University of Oklahoma; Post-Graduate Certificate, University of Zambia (University of London,
 external); Ph.D., University of Iowa; 1973 –

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
 505/405 Models and Strategies of Intervention - 3 S.H.
An in-depth study of therapeutic methodologies and skills used in correctional services. Special emphasis is on reality therapy to assist individual clients and small groups with behavioral and cognitive changes. Prerequisites: 210 or permission of instructor. Limited to 20 students. Offered each semester.
 512/412 Sexuality in American Society - 3 S.H.
An extensive review of recent research in the area with specific emphasis on behavioral and cultural aspects of sexuality. Prerequisite: 150. Offered yearly.
 523/423 Race Relations and Minority Groups - 3 S.H.
This course examines race and ethnic relations. It explores the concepts pertaining to such relations, e.g., discrimination, minorities, prejudice. It looks at the theories, which attempt to explain prejudice and discrimination. It looks at the various minority groups from both current and historical perspectives. Finally, the course looks at oppression and the impact of oppression on people’s lives. Prerequisite: 150. Offered twice yearly.
 531/431 Social Class and Power - 3 S.H.
Social classes, their membership, and their use of social, economic and political power. Prerequisite: 150. Offered periodically.
 534/434 Medical Sociology - 3 S.H.
Social factors associated with the incidence and treatment of illness and the social organization of medical institutions and distribution of medical services. Prerequisite: 150. Offered yearly.
 535/435 Family Roles and Relationships - 3 S.H.
Specific study of family roles, communication patterns, decision making, and interpersonal relationships. Prerequisites: 150, 212. Offered yearly.
 537/437 The Sociology of Organizations - 3 S.H.
Analysis of patterns, regularities, design and behavior of organizations in different environments and societies. Prerequisite: 150. Offered yearly.
 550/450 Sociology of Aging - 3 S.H.
Gerontology is the analytical examination of the aging process. Using a sociological perspective, this course studies the changing roles of the aged, problems confronting the aged, and other important issues. Prerequisite: 150. Offered yearly.
 580/480 Variable Topics in Sociology - 1-3 S.H.
A seminar course that analyzes selected topics and problems from the sociological perspective (subject to be chosen by instructor and announced before registration). Prerequisite: 12 hours of sociology or consent of instructor. Offered on demand. Grade only.

Last Modified: Thursday, August 14, 2008 14:25 by Jamie Moeller