Social Sciences
3 credits
In-state $498 Out-of-state $1,491
Online section: In-state $543 Out-of-state $1,536
Principles of psychology and their application to general behavior are presented. Stresses the scientific method in understanding learning, perception, motivation, emotion, personality development, and the social influences on human behavior. (G4: Social Sciences)
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 5036 | 35A | M | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | D207 |
| 5037 | 35B | T | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | A642 |
| 6901 | 35C | W | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | A321B |
| 5039 | 35D | R | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | B915A |
| 10723 | 35E | F | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | B503 |
| 12988 | OL1 | ONLINE COURSE | - | |
| 12989 | OL2 | ONLINE COURSE | - | |
| 13589 | OL3 | ONLINE COURSE | - |
SS 141 Macroeconomics
3 credits
In-state $498 Out-of-state $1,491
Online section: In-state $543 Out-of-state $1,536
Introduction to basic principles and characteristics of economic systems. Primary emphasis is on macroeconomic issues, including national income determination, monetary and fiscal policy, and current economic problems. (G4: Social Sciences)
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 5045 | 35A | M | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | B928 |
| 9052 | 35B | M | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | CCC26 |
| 5046 | 35C | T | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | B915A |
| 9316 | 35D | T | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | C611 |
| 5047 | 35E | W | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | B915A |
| 5048 | 35F | R | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | B928 |
| 8428 | 35G | R | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | C408 |
| 12848 | 35H | R | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | A321B |
| 5049 | 35J | S | 1:10 pm-4:00 pm | B503 |
| 13401 | OL1 | ONLINE COURSE | - | |
| 13402 | OL2 | ONLINE COURSE | - | |
| 13812 | OL3 | ONLINE COURSE | - |
SS 151 Introduction to World Affairs
3 credits
In-state $498 Out-of-state $1,491
Online section: In-state $543 Out-of-state $1,536
Examines the contemporary world including changes in Europe, Russia, and the developing world. Explores timely international issues such as nuclear arms, the breakdown of the Soviet Union, and the Israeli-Arab dispute. (G4: Social Sciences; G9: Other World Civilizations)
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 5050 | 35A | M | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | B503 |
| 12433 | OL1 | ONLINE COURSE | - | |
| 12659 | OL2 | ONLINE COURSE | - | |
| 13105 | OL3 | ONLINE COURSE | - |
SS 171 Introductory Sociology
3 credits
In-state $498 Out-of-state $1,491
Online section: In-state $543 Out-of-state $1,536
Study of patterned social behavior and the interrelationships between individual life experience and the social structure that helps to shape it. (G4: Social Sciences)
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 5052 | 35A | M | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | A321B |
| 6589 | 35B | T | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | B928 |
| 5054 | 35C | W | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | A321A |
| 12637 | OL1 | ONLINE COURSE | - | |
| 12990 | OL2 | ONLINE COURSE | - | |
| 14133 | OL3 | ONLINE COURSE | - |
SS 231 Personality
3 credits
In-state $498 Out-of-state $1,491
Online section: In-state $543 Out-of-state $1,536
Prerequisite: SS 131
Emphasizes normal personality development as viewed from a variety of perspectives, including social, educational, biological, and psychodynamic factors. Students apply these psychological principles to problems of everyday living and gain an understanding of both normal and deviant reactions to life events. (G4: Social Sciences)
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 5060 | 35A | T | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | B307 |
| 13403 | OL1 | ONLINE COURSE | - | |
| 13914 | OL2 | ONLINE COURSE | - |
SS 237 Industrial Psychology
3 credits
In-state $498 Out-of-state $1,491
Prerequisite: SS 131 or approval of chairperson
Applies psychological principles to issues in the workplace. Personnel selection, training, leadership, motivation, job satisfaction, performance appraisal, and stress are explored to provide future leaders, managers, and technical specialists with information and skills to enhance their interpersonal and organizational effectiveness. (G4: Social Sciences)
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 13916 | 35A | T | 5:10 pm-6:25 pm | B736 |
| & R | 5:10 pm-6:25 pm | B736 | ||
| 5498 | 35B | T | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | A342 |
SS 242 Microeconomics (formerly SS 342)
3 credits
In-state $498 Out-of-state $1,491
Online section: In-state $543 Out-of-state $1,536
Prerequisite: SS 141
Examines the principles underlying the behavior of business firms, resource owners, and consumers within a system of price-making markets. Emphasis is on pricing, resource allocation, cost analysis, price determination under market structures ranging from competition to monopoly, and a functional approach to the distribution of income. (G4: Social Sciences)
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 13682 | 35A | M | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | A312 |
| 13684 | 35B | T | 5:10 pm-6:25 pm | B503 |
| & R | 5:10 pm-6:25 pm | B503 | ||
| 13683 | 35C | T | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | B306 |
| 13685 | 35D | W | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | B928 |
| 13915 | OL1 | ONLINE COURSE | - | |
| 14322 | OL2 | ONLINE COURSE | - |
SS 251 American Government and Politics
3 credits
In-state $498 Out-of-state $1,491
Examines the organization and operation of the American political system, including analysis of present national policies and problems. (G4: Social Sciences)
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 14624 | 35A | T | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | A312 |
SS 272 Sex Roles, Marriage, and Family in Transition
3 credits
In-state $498 Out-of-state $1,491
Sociological study of sex roles and relationships in modern society. Analysis of traditional marriage and family systems, new alternatives, and future trends. (G4: Social Sciences)
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 5062 | 35A | T | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | B304 |
SS 278 Latinos in the United States: A Sociological Perspective
3 credits
In-state $498 Out-of-state $1,491
This course provides an understanding of the socio-economic, political, and cultural impact of Latinos in the United States. Students explore sociological issues including race, ethnicity, urbanization, gender, immigration, and social mobility that have helped shape Latino culture and values. Comparisons with other ethnic/racial groups in the United States, as well as the differences within the Latin community itself, are addressed.
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 13106 | 35A | W | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | B819 |
SS 334 The Psychology of Color
3 credits
In-state $681 Out-of-state $1,812
Prerequisite: SS 131 or approval of chairperson
Examines the importance of color and its influences on behavior. Topics include the biological and perceptual characteristics of color, fundamental color research, societal and cultural influences on the meanings and uses of color, adaptations of color in both natural and manmade environments, and the interaction between personality and color. Special attention is given to the application of color in both industry and everyday life. (G4: Social Sciences)
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 13917 | 85A | T R | 5:10 pm-6:25 pm | B819 |
SS 343 Labor Economics
3 credits
In-state $681 Out-of-state $1,812
Prerequisites: SS 141 and (SS 342 or SS 242)
Examines labor economics and labor institutions' role in the U.S. economy. Major subjects include the changing labor force and its composition, labor markets, labor unionism, collective bargaining, labor legislation, and government regulation. (G4: Social Sciences)
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 4144 | 85A | R | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | B508 |
SS 345 Fundamentals of Finance for Fashion Industries
3 credits
In-state $681 Out-of-state $1,812
Prerequisites: SS 141 and SS 242
This course focuses on the basic principles and concepts of international finance relevant to the fashion-related industries.Topics include the world financial system and institutions, and financial instruments and their use from a practical standpoint.
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 14630 | 85A | M | 5:10 pm-6:25 pm | B304 |
| W | 5:10 pm-6:25 pm | B303 |
SS 353 Latin America Today
3 credits
In-state $681 Out-of-state $1,812
Introduction to modern Latin American states and societies with surveys of their economies, politics, and cultures. Also explores inter-American and international relations. (G4: Social Sciences; G9: Other World Civilizations)
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 7026 | 85A | W | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | A642 |
SS 354 Comparative Political Systems
3 credits
In-state $681 Out-of-state $1,812
Study of political systems with a global perspective; compares and contrasts contemporary political ideologies, institutions, and processes from democracies to authoritarian regimes, advanced industrialized economies to developing countries. (G4: Social Sciences; G9: Other World Civilizations)
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 9766 | 85A | M | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | B307 |
SS 356 Asia in Motion: National, International, and Transnational Relations
3 credits
In-state $681 Out-of-state $1,812
Online section: In-state $726 Out-of-state $1,857
Examines the complexity, diversity, and dynamics of East Asian and Southeast Asian politics. The course analyzes Asia and its moves toward modernity in terms of politics, economics, and culture. Topics include modernization, post-World War II political settings, and post-Cold War regional integration. (G9: Other World Civilizations)
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 12038 | OL1 | ONLINE COURSE | - |
SS 374 Cross-cultural Studies
3 credits
In-state $681 Out-of-state $1,812
Online section: In-state $726 Out-of-state $1,857
Prerequisites: two introductory Social Sciences courses (SS 131, SS 141, SS 151, SS 171) or approval of chairperson
This course provides conceptual and practical knowledge of the societies and cultures, economies, histories, and institutions of non-Western societies. Special attention is paid to the distinctive features of Japan and India. Students are introduced to the range and significance of cultural differences and will be prepared to adapt to these cultural differences as they move into international arenas. (G4: Social Science; G9: Other World Civilizations)
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 5067 | 85A | M | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | B819 |
| 8433 | 85B | T | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | A321B |
| 8646 | 85C | W | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | D207 |
| 11622 | OL1 | ONLINE COURSE | - | |
| 13918 | OL2 | ONLINE COURSE | - |
SS 385 Social Psychology
3 credits
In-state $681 Out-of-state $1,812
Online section: In-state $726 Out-of-state $1,857
Prerequisite: SS 131
Human behaviors such as aggression, prejudice, attraction, attitude formation, conformity, helping, and group processes are examined with particular emphasis on their current applications. (G4: Social Sciences)
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 13922 | OL1 | ONLINE COURSE | - |
SS 392 Psychopathology and Modern Life (Honors)
3 credits
In-state $681 Out-of-state $1,812
Prerequisite: qualification for Presidential Scholars Program, or 3.5 GPA with approval of dean for Liberal Arts
Students learn the symptoms, causes, and treatment of psychological disorders and the contemporary issues facing mental health researchers and practitioners. Psychopathology is presented as both a scientific and a clinical endeavor that gives students the clearest understanding of the field. Information from the text and lectures is based on current research, findings, and different theoretical approaches. (G4: Social Sciences)
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 11422 | 85A | R | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | B306 |
SS 443 International Economics
3 credits
In-state $681 Out-of-state $1,812
Online section: In-state $726 Out-of-state $1,857
Prerequisites: SS 141 and (SS 242 or SS 342)
Reviews the origins of modern international economic theory and discusses present patterns of trade and finance, including the balance of payments and its economic effects, exchange rates, international commodity agreements, and tariff policies. Includes an analysis of the relationship between international economics and current U.S. economic problems. (G4: Social Sciences)
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 5070 | 85A | M | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | D211 |
| 14154 | 85B | T | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | D211 |
| 5071 | 85C | W | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | A312 |
| 10229 | 85D | R | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | B307 |
| 13920 | OL1 | ONLINE COURSE | - |
* Course is only available to degree candidates but may open up to
non-degree students pending availability during the add/drop period.
** Course is only available to evening/weekend degree candidates
but may open up to non-degree students pending availability during the
add/drop period.