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Courses Applicable to Each Department

The following two generic course descriptions are available to each department listed on this page.

Department Prefix 888 (Course Name) 1-6 cr. hrs.

Designates a course taken at another institution and accepted for transfer credit by the department. This course number is used whenever no comparable course exists in the college catalog. This course number may appear more than once on a student transcript.

Department Prefix 998 (Course Name) Variable Credit

Designates a new course offered by the department which is being evaluated as to the appropriateness of the course to the major and/or the interest of students in enrolling in this particular topic. This course number may appear more than once on a student transcript.

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Abbreviations

(C) City Campus
(N) North Campus
(S) South Campus
F Fall
S Spring
F/S Fall and Spring
SS Summer Session
F+ Offered every other Fall
S+ Offered every other Spring
N Non-Credit

Course Descriptions by Curriculum

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Social Science

 
SS-102
SOCIAL PROBLEMS
A social science examination of contemporary social problems in the light of longrange trends in society. Selection of specific areas for study is at the option of each instructor and his/her class. F/S (C, N, S)
 
SS-103
TECHNOLOGY & SOCIETY
An interdisciplinary general education course which will examine the following topics: technology and work, technology and leisure, technology and culture, and an assessment of technology and values. F/S (C, N)
 
SS-203
HUMAN SEXUALITIES
A behavioral science view of the interpersonal and societal aspects of sexual interaction. The emphasis will be upon the present and future trends in accordance with the conscious motivations that govern human sexuality. Our Judeo- Christian heritage and cross-cultural data will be used to examine such questions as: 1.) Why and how people form sexual bonds. 2.) The relationship between love and sex. 3.) Which kinds of sexual interaction are found within a culture or sub-culture, at specific historical periods, for both normative and unconventional practices. Prerequisite: One of the following: SO 100, AN 101, AN 102, PS 100, and/or permission of instructor. F/S (C, N, S)
 
SS-205
AGING, DYING,&DEATH
A multi-disciplinary examination of the aging process and the recurring human drama of death and dying. Insights from various disciplines in the social sciences will be brought to bear on this phenomena. F/S (C, N, S)
 
SS-210
Paraeducator As a Member of the Ed. Team
This course will allow students to develop an understanding of the historic roles and responsibilities of paraeducators to the present day. Units will include to roles and responsibilities of administrators and teachers in their interactions with paraeducators; personal; qualities paraeducators should possess; pedagogical needs of paraeducators; legal issues paraeducators my encounter; and the latest New York State and Federal guidelines on the use of paraeducators. Each student will perform a minimum 15 hour classroom observation field experience. F/S (C)
 
SS-212
INTRO TO THE TEACHING PROFESSION
This course will introduce students to the nature of the teaching profession. It will provide an overview of the history, philosophy and sociology of American Education.
 
SS-213
SCHOOL AND SOCIETY
This course surveys American education and schooling in social, philosophical and historical contexts. Topics include: formal and informal education, education in preliterate societies and education in ancient China, India and Egypt. Among selected issues to be explored are; educations historical, philosophical and social foundations, democracy and education, diversity and desegregation, testing, sex discrimination, educational excellence and international competition, curriculum debates and questions of local, state and national school education control and finance. Videos and guest speakers may supplement our readings. Prerequisite EN 110 or permission of instructor. F/S (C).