UMass Boston | Continuing Education | Summer 08 Undergraduate Credit Courses

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SOCIOL101 Introduction to Sociology S SB Description: The structure of society, cultural patterns, and group life. The individual and socialization, groups, institutions, social systems, and social change. Academic Information: Prerequisite: None. Distribution I Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Distribution II Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Diversity Area: None.	R Kefayati	May 27-Jul 8	W-1-009 Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 009	TuTh	10a-1p	3	1903	$825	Registration for this session has been closed. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
SOCIOL101 Introduction to Sociology S SB Description: The structure of society, cultural patterns, and group life. The individual and socialization, groups, institutions, social systems, and social change. Academic Information: Prerequisite: None. Distribution I Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Distribution II Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Diversity Area: None.	L Hansen	May 27-Jul 9	W-2-127 Wheatley Bldg, 2nd Floor, Room 127	MTuWTh	8:15 - 9:45a	3	1902	$825	Registration for this session has been closed. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
SOCIOL101 Introduction to Sociology S SB Description: The structure of society, cultural patterns, and group life. The individual and socialization, groups, institutions, social systems, and social change. Academic Information: Prerequisite: None. Distribution I Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Distribution II Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Diversity Area: None.	S Colom	Jul 14-Aug 21	W-2-124 Wheatley Bldg, 2nd Floor, Room 124	MTuWTh	8:15 - 9:45a	3	2388	$825	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
SOCIOL101 Introduction to Sociology S SB Description: The structure of society, cultural patterns, and group life. The individual and socialization, groups, institutions, social systems, and social change. Academic Information: Prerequisite: None. Distribution I Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Distribution II Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Diversity Area: None.	B Michels	Jul 15-Aug 21	W-1-054 Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 054	TuTh	6-9p	3	1905	$825	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
SOCIOL101 Introduction to Sociology S SB Description: The structure of society, cultural patterns, and group life. The individual and socialization, groups, institutions, social systems, and social change. Academic Information: Prerequisite: None. Distribution I Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Distribution II Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Diversity Area: None. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information.	T Holland	May 27-Aug 21	Online	-	-	3	1904	$985	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
SOCIOL160 Social Problems S Description: A course concentrating on institutional formation and change. Specifically, it covers the definition and explanation of social problems, individual, group and governmental responses to them, implications of social policy, in-depth case studies, and discussion of contemporary social problems. Academic Information: Prerequisite: SOCIOL 101. Distribution I Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Distribution II Area: None. Diversity Area: None.	R Kefayati	May 27-Jul 8	W-2-127 Wheatley Bldg, 2nd Floor, Room 127	TuTh	1:30 - 4:30p	3	2389	$825	Course has been cancelled. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200 or read more about our Cancellation Policy.
SOCIOL160 Social Problems S Description: A course concentrating on institutional formation and change. Specifically, it covers the definition and explanation of social problems, individual, group and governmental responses to them, implications of social policy, in-depth case studies, and discussion of contemporary social problems. Academic Information: Prerequisite: SOCIOL 101. Distribution I Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Distribution II Area: None. Diversity Area: None. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information.	M Cordill	May 27-Aug 21	Online	-	-	3	2183	$985	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
SOCIOL183 Child Abuse Description: This course addresses ways of decreasing the incidence of child abuse in our society, by providing students with a clearer understanding of child abuse as a social problem; with some grasp of the psychological complexities of child abuse, for the victim and the perpetrator; and with an awareness of Massachusetts laws dealing with child abuse. Academic Information: Prerequisite: None. Distribution I Area: None. Distribution II Area: None. Diversity Area: None.	M Joy	Aug 11-20	W-1-019 Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 019	MW	6-9p	1	1907	$275	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
SOCIOL184 Battered Women Description: This course focuses on legal, social, and emotional issues. Discussions examine such topics as the politics of battering and the thinking behind it; the practical problems faced by battered women; the social and legal remedies presently available and why their effectiveness is so limited; how the issue of violence against women finally came to the public’s attention; how society has perpetuated the myths behind battering; how the processes that perpetuate the violence might be reversed. The course also considers shelters, direct action, and legal and legislative reform in this area, including controversial self-defense cases involving battered women who have killed abusive spouses or lovers. Academic Information: Prerequisite: None. Distribution I Area: None. Distribution II Area: None. Diversity Area: None.	M Joy	Jul 14-Aug 6	W-1-052 Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 052	MW	6-9p	2	1906	$550	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
SOCIOL201 Youth and Society S Description: An examination of theories and research on youth and society. Present day patterns of youthful development are contrasted to other types — both in Western history and in other cultures. The relationship of youth to major institutions (educational, legal, occupational) are examined in detail. Academic Information: Prerequisite: SOCIOL 101. Distribution I Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Distribution II Area: None. Diversity Area: None.	T Holland	May 27-Jul 8	W-2-127 Wheatley Bldg, 2nd Floor, Room 127	TuTh	1:30 - 4:30p	3	1908	$825	Registration for this session has been closed. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
SOCIOL211G Race and Power in the US Description: The focus of this course is a comparative look at three reparations movements: Japanese-American, African-American, and Native American. It addresses such issues as legislative and judicial strategies; and the historical and contemporary situations of these racial/ethnic groups in the context of race and power in US society. The course may be counted toward the major or minor in sociology. Capabilities addressed: Critical reading, critical thinking, clear writing, collaborative learning, information technology. Academic Information: Prerequisite: ENGL 102, and a minimum of 30 credits; Degree Students Only. Distribution I Area: None. Distribution II Area: None. Diversity Area: United States.	M Butts	Jul 14-Aug 21	M-1-428 McCormack Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 428	MW	1:30 - 4:30p	3	1894	$825	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
SOCIOL262L Criminology S SB Description: A general survey and analysis of adult crime. Attention to historical development of criminological thought, societal reaction to crime, and behavioral systems. Emphasis on theories of criminality and issues in the administration of justice by police and courts. Academic Information: Prerequisite: SOCIOL 101. Distribution I Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Distribution II Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Diversity Area: None.	S Cronin	May 27-Jul 8	W-2-198 Wheatley Bldg, 2nd Floor, Room 198	TuTh	6-9p	3	2180	$825	Registration for this session has been closed. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
SOCIOL262L Criminology S SB Description: A general survey and analysis of adult crime. Attention to historical development of criminological thought, societal reaction to crime, and behavioral systems. Emphasis on theories of criminality and issues in the administration of justice by police and courts. Academic Information: Prerequisite: SOCIOL 101. Distribution I Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Distribution II Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Diversity Area: None.	M Butts	Jul 15-Aug 21	W-1-019 Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 019	TuTh	10a-1p	3	2201	$825	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
SOCIOL281 Society and the Individual S SB Description: Basic survey of the social environment of individuals and its impact on psychological processes. Academic Information: Prerequisite: SOCIOL 101. Distribution I Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Distribution II Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Diversity Area: None.	R Gomolin	May 28-Jul 9	W-1-045 Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 045	MW	10a-1p	3	2390	$825	Registration for this session has been closed. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
SOCIOL311 Urban Sociology Description: The development of the city as a complex form of the human community. History and growth of urbanism in industrial societies and developing nations. Urban change and the problem of planning. Academic Information: Prerequisite: SOCIOL 101. Distribution I Area: None. Distribution II Area: None. Diversity Area: None.	M Butts	Jul 15-Aug 21	W-1-009 Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 009	TuTh	1:30 - 4:30p	3	2391	$825	Course has been cancelled. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200 or read more about our Cancellation Policy.
SOCIOL316 Family Violence Description: This course seeks to help participants develop a critical understanding of force and violence within the family structure. Emphasis is on violence between spouses, and between children and parents; and on the prevalence, the character, and the causes of such violence. Topics also include society’s reaction to family violence, and its policies of control and treatment; and the sexual abuse and exploitation of children and women. Academic Information: Prerequisite: SOCIOL 101. Distribution I Area: None. Distribution II Area: None. Diversity Area: None.	M Joy	May 27-Jul 8	W-1-048 Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 048	TuTh	1:30 - 4:30p	3	1910	$825	Registration for this session has been closed. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
SOCIOL321L Race and Ethnic Relations SB Description: An examination of racial and ethnic relations in contemporary society, including the history and sociology of the immigration experience, bilingual education, the nature and character of discrimination, neighborhood change, and racial and ethnic conflict. Academic Information: Prerequisite: SOCIOL 101. Distribution I Area: None. Distribution II Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Diversity Area: United States.	J Lageson	May 27-Jul 8	W-1-019 Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 019	TuTh	1:30 - 4:30p	3	2424	$825	Registration for this session has been closed. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
SOCIOL321L Race and Ethnic Relations SB Description: An examination of racial and ethnic relations in contemporary society, including the history and sociology of the immigration experience, bilingual education, the nature and character of discrimination, neighborhood change, and racial and ethnic conflict. Academic Information: Prerequisite: SOCIOL 101. Distribution I Area: None. Distribution II Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Diversity Area: United States.	E Schaefer	Jul 15-Aug 21	W-1-040 Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 040	TuTh	10a-1p	3	1895	$825	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
SOCIOL341 Elements of Sociological Theory Description: Reading and discussion of basic sociological works in theory. Relevance of earlier and contemporary sociological interests and research. Academic Information: Prerequisite: SOCIOL 101. Distribution I Area: None. Distribution II Area: None. Diversity Area: None.	S Colom	May 28-Jul 9	W-2-125 Wheatley Bldg, 2nd Floor, Room 125	MW	10a-1p	3	1911	$825	Registration for this session has been closed. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
SOCIOL341 Elements of Sociological Theory Description: Reading and discussion of basic sociological works in theory. Relevance of earlier and contemporary sociological interests and research. Academic Information: Prerequisite: SOCIOL 101. Distribution I Area: None. Distribution II Area: None. Diversity Area: None.	J McQuaid	Jul 14-Aug 20	W-2-124 Wheatley Bldg, 2nd Floor, Room 124	MW	6-9p	3	2418	$825	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
SOCIOL350 Elements of Social Statistics MT Description: Fundamentals of social statistics; special emphasis on probability, tests of significance, and measures of association. Academic Information: Prerequisite: SOCIOL 101 and MATH 114Q or 115 or equivalent MATH level. Distribution I Area: None. Distribution II Area: Mathematics. Diversity Area: None.	S Movahedi	May 27-Jun 26	W-2-123 Wheatley Bldg, 2nd Floor, Room 123	MTuWTh	11:45a - 1:45m	3	1913	$825	Course has been cancelled. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200 or read more about our Cancellation Policy.
SOCIOL350 Elements of Social Statistics MT Description: Fundamentals of social statistics; special emphasis on probability, tests of significance, and measures of association. Academic Information: Prerequisite: SOCIOL 101 and MATH 114Q or 115 or equivalent MATH level. Distribution I Area: None. Distribution II Area: Mathematics. Diversity Area: None.	R Youngreen	Jul 14-Aug 20	W-1-060 Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 060	MW	1:30 - 4:30p	3	2062	$825	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
SOCIOL351L Methods of Sociological Research Description: Design of sociological research and methods of inquiry. Organization and analysis of data, development of research projects. Academic Information: Prerequisite: SOCIOL 101. Distribution I Area: None. Distribution II Area: None. Diversity Area: None.	J McQuaid	May 28-Jul 9	W-1-046 Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 046	MW	6-9p	3	1896	$825	Registration for this session has been closed. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
SOCIOL351L Methods of Sociological Research Description: Design of sociological research and methods of inquiry. Organization and analysis of data, development of research projects. Academic Information: Prerequisite: SOCIOL 101. Distribution I Area: None. Distribution II Area: None. Diversity Area: None.	C Spearin	Jul 15-Aug 21	W-1-019 Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 019	TuTh	1:30 - 4:30p	3	1897	$825	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
SOCIOL362 Juvenile Delinquency Description: The nature and extent of delinquency. Consideration of theories, delinquent subculture, and programs for control and prevention. Academic Information: Prerequisite: SOCIOL 101. Distribution I Area: None. Distribution II Area: None. Diversity Area: None.	J White	May 28-Jul 9	W-2-123 Wheatley Bldg, 2nd Floor, Room 123	MW	6-9p	3	2181	$825	Course has been cancelled. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200 or read more about our Cancellation Policy.
SOCIOL362 Juvenile Delinquency Description: The nature and extent of delinquency. Consideration of theories, delinquent subculture, and programs for control and prevention. Academic Information: Prerequisite: SOCIOL 101. Distribution I Area: None. Distribution II Area: None. Diversity Area: None.	M Butts	Jul 14-Aug 20	M-1-428 McCormack Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 428	MW	10a-1p	3	2891	$825	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
SOCIOL363L Corrections Description: Prisons, jails, parole, and probation. Attention to inmate social structure, and philosophy underlying the correctional system and modern treatment approaches. Academic Information: Prerequisite: SOCIOL 101. Distribution I Area: None. Distribution II Area: None. Diversity Area: None.	J Lageson	May 27-Jul 8	W-1-019 Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 019	TuTh	10a-1p	3	2203	$825	Registration for this session has been closed. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
SOCIOL363L Corrections Description: Prisons, jails, parole, and probation. Attention to inmate social structure, and philosophy underlying the correctional system and modern treatment approaches. Academic Information: Prerequisite: SOCIOL 101. Distribution I Area: None. Distribution II Area: None. Diversity Area: None.	C Menton	Jul 14-Aug 20	W-1-019 Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 019	MW	10a-1p	3	1898	$825	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
SOCIOL367 Drugs and Society SB Description: This course examines the social origins and consequences of the use and abuse of consciousness-altering substances (including alcohol). It considers how society defines and deals with drug use and assesses social harm, including such issues as addictions and health effects, drugs and crime, the legislation debate, and drug policy and enforcement. Academic Information: Prerequisite: SOCIOL 101. Distribution I Area: None. Distribution II Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Diversity Area: None.	A Leverentz	May 28-Jul 9	W-1-020 Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 020	MW	10a-1p	3	1914	$825	Registration for this session has been closed. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
SOCIOL367 Drugs and Society SB Description: This course examines the social origins and consequences of the use and abuse of consciousness-altering substances (including alcohol). It considers how society defines and deals with drug use and assesses social harm, including such issues as addictions and health effects, drugs and crime, the legislation debate, and drug policy and enforcement. Academic Information: Prerequisite: SOCIOL 101. Distribution I Area: None. Distribution II Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Diversity Area: None. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information.	J Struzziery	May 27-Jul 9	Online	-	-	3	2178	$985	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
SOCIOL368L Alcoholism: Etiology and Epidemiology Description: An in-depth interdisciplinary analysis of the nature, causes, and extent of alcoholism and problem drinking. Analysis of drinking patterns and drinking problems cross-culturally and among subgroups in the population such as women, prison inmates, the elderly, and homeless people. Academic Information: Prerequisite: SOCIOL 101. Distribution I Area: None. Distribution II Area: None. Diversity Area: None.	M Joy	May 27-Jul 8	W-1-053 Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 053	TuTh	6-9p	3	1899	$825	Registration for this session has been closed. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
SOCIOL368L Alcoholism: Etiology and Epidemiology Description: An in-depth interdisciplinary analysis of the nature, causes, and extent of alcoholism and problem drinking. Analysis of drinking patterns and drinking problems cross-culturally and among subgroups in the population such as women, prison inmates, the elderly, and homeless people. Academic Information: Prerequisite: SOCIOL 101. Distribution I Area: None. Distribution II Area: None. Diversity Area: None. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information.	S Hartwell	May 27-Aug 21	Online	-	-	3	2052	$985	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
SOCIOL375L Indian Cinema WC Description: This course will provide an introduction to Indian cinema and to Indian culture and society through the study of films. The Indian film industry is the largest producer of feature films in the world. In this class we will examine the films as entertainment as well as cultural narratives and commentaries on society, exploring themes such as social change, the family and gender. The course will combine content analysis of film texts with study of the public culture of film reception. Academic Information: Prerequisite: SOCIOL 101. Distribution I Area: None. Distribution II Area: World Cultures. Diversity Area: International.	L Srinivas	May 27-Jun 26	W-1-052 Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 052	MTuWTh	11:45a - 1:45m	3	2419	$825	Course has been cancelled. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200 or read more about our Cancellation Policy.
SOCIOL461L Internship in Law and Criminal Justice Description: This course provides an historical and sociological analysis of our state and federal court systems, and considers such issues as the rights of indigent defendants, the bail system, right to counsel, and the adversary nature of some proceedings. In addition to classroom work, students undertake supervised field placements in probation offices, parole boards, district attorneys’ offices, and correctional programs. Academic Information: Prerequisite: Permission of Department. For more information, please contact department (617.287.6250). Distribution I Area: None. Distribution II Area: None. Diversity Area: None.	E Stern	May 27-Aug 21	W-1-058 Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 058	Tu	6-9p	6	2001	$1650	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
SOCIOL465L The Police in Society Description: An examination of police as a system of social control; a survey of major studies of police by sociologists and government commissions. Emphasis placed on police organization, patterns and consequences of police training, historical and cross-cultural perspectives of police systems and studies of police discretion and police-citizen interaction. Academic Information: Prerequisite: Senior standing, Sociol 101 and 9 credit hours in sociology. Distribution I Area: None. Distribution II Area: None. Diversity Area: None.	L Hansen	May 28-Jul 9	W-2-127 Wheatley Bldg, 2nd Floor, Room 127	MW	10a-1p	3	2075	$825	Registration for this session has been closed. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
SOCIOL465L The Police in Society Description: An examination of police as a system of social control; a survey of major studies of police by sociologists and government commissions. Emphasis placed on police organization, patterns and consequences of police training, historical and cross-cultural perspectives of police systems and studies of police discretion and police-citizen interaction. Academic Information: Prerequisite: Senior standing, Sociol 101 and 9 credit hours in sociology. Distribution I Area: None. Distribution II Area: None. Diversity Area: None.	C Menton	Jul 14-Aug 20	W-1-048 Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 048	MW	1:30 - 4:30p	3	1900	$825	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
SOCIOL467L The Sociology of Law Description: A general analysis of the social origins and consequences of law and legal process; special emphasis on law as a method of conflict resolutionand as a social control structure, and on law and social change. Attention also given to law in other societies, including non-literate societies, to the evolution and development of legal structures, and to patterns of due process and criminal law. Academic Information: Prerequisite: SOCIOL 101 and 6 credits in sociology; junior or senior standing. Distribution I Area: None. Distribution II Area: None. Diversity Area: None.	R Tyler	May 28-Jul 9	W-2-126 Wheatley Bldg, 2nd Floor, Room 126	MW	6-9p	3	1901	$825	Registration for this session has been closed. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.

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