Social Sciences

Prepare students for employment in the field of Public Policy/ Administration or related fields.

• Graduates will be prepared to obtain employment within 5 years in junior level Public Policy/ Administration or related fields.
• Students will demonstrate knowledge of the decision making process of public policy and how it is influenced by political and ideological agenda.

Prepare students to transfer into BS/BA degree programs.

• Graduates will transfer with junior status into BA/BS degree programs.
• Graduates will meet nine out of ten SUNY general education knowledge and skill areas.

To prepare students to develop, implement, and evaluate public policy.

• Students will demonstrate the ability to think logically and critically evaluate information.

To prepare students to read, speak, and write effectively.

• Students will devise and confidently deliver clear written reports.
• Students will devise and confidently deliver clear oral reports that will be evaluated by the instructor and their peers.
• Students will analyze their audience and communicate appropriately.

To prepare students to interact with a diverse population.

• Students will be exposed to diverse points of view.
• Students will demonstrate their knowledge of the diverse cultures and communities that comprise US society.

To prepare students to analyze quantitative information and think critically.

• Students will be able to read, interpret, and use social science data skillfully.
• Students will be able to read, interpret, comprehend research reports, and identify the strengths and weaknesses of these reports.

To prepare students to demonstrate information literacy.

• Students will use traditional and contemporary information technology.
• Students will identify, access, and appropriately use authoritative sources of information.

College Seminar is an opportunity for students to develop the skills necessary to improve the chances for success in the college environment. General College procedures, the fundamental notions of time management and study skills, and the specific responsibilities of today's students in a variety of local and global environments are discussed. One or more collaborative projects will be an integral part of the course. Corequisites: The course must be taken in the student's first thirty hours of study. General first year courses would usually be taken at the same time.

SO101 is an introductory sociology course. Its main objective is not to make sociologists, but rather to give an understanding of and a feeling for the society in which we live. The concepts and theories discussed in this course relate to humanity, its culture and society, to those forces which contribute to the smooth operation of this society as well as those forces which contribute to conflict and social problems. Key topics include culture, socialization, stratification, population and patterns of social organization. Various forms of media will be used to present the topics of this course.

English 1 is a composition course. By focusing on several kinds of writing--self expressive, informative, argumentative/persuasive, and others--it teaches the student to produce the clear, correct and effective prose required in a wide variety of professions and occupations. Class meetings are a blend of lecture and discussion with frequent in-class writing activities. Conferences may be required. Readings are studied as models of good writing and for the ideas they contain. There are eight writing assignments altogether, including an in-class essay, a research-based assignment, and a business writing assignment. Prerequisites: Appropriate evaluation on the placement test writing sample, or successful completion of EN099 Introduction to College English, or successful completion of SL116 ESL4 Advanced Composition, or permission of Humanities Department Head or course instructor.

Public Policy, a field of study that integrates political, social and economic theories and insights, addresses the general question, "Who gets what, when and how in society?" To answer this question students study the history of public policy in the United States, and how public Policy is defined, developed and applied within the federalist system of government. The role that governmental and non-governmental institutions play in policy making is examined from several important theoretical perspectives. Contemporary issues in public policy are then studied through the application of these theories to a number of key substantive areas, including crime and justice, health care, social welfare, education and the environment.

This course provides knowledge of relevant computer skills and a solid foundation in the terminology and concepts of computer technology. Experience is provided with a variety of microcomputer software applications, including word processing, electronic spreadsheets, graphics, file management, and integrated software. Concepts and terms focus on preparing for a technologically oriented society and using the computer as a tool for productivity, research, and communication.

This course introduces the discipline of political science through the study of American government. Topics include the concept of the political system, democracy in theory and practice, the historical background and content of the Constitution, Federalism, and the role of the Supreme Court in civil rights. It stresses these aspects of the American political system: public opinion, voting behavior, the electoral system, political parties, and modern campaigning techniques.

A wide variety of credit courses including but not limited to swimming, fitness center, badminton, tennis, golf, bowling and aerobic dance.

Any Science that meets SUNY Gen Ed Natural Science Knowledge & Skill area.

This course seeks to deepen the students' understanding of human nature and the human condition through the study of ideas and values expressed in both imaginative literature and a full-length book of non-fiction. To this end, students use and develop critical thinking and language skills. They do so mainly in their attempts to raise and answer questions in their readings, discussions, and expository writing tasks, which may include exploratory writing, an academic journal, reports and essays. A library-oriented research project is required. Prerequisite: EN101 English 1: Composition or EN105 English Composition for Speakers of Other Languages

This course increases knowledge and productivity with the personal computer. Students gain knowledge of hardware and software and, by working with popular business applications software packages, increase their overall computer competency. The course emphasizes the use of the computer in the management of information. Areas of study include the MS DOS operating system, WINDOWS operating environment, sharing files among applications, incorporating graphics, report generation, and communications. Current computing issues such as computer ethics, computer crime and security are discussed. Pre-requisite: IS101 Computer Applications & Concepts 1 or permission of Department Head.

This course introduces probability and statistics. Topics include graphs, tables, frequency distributions, measures of central tendency and dispersion, normal distribution, correlation and regression, probability, and inferential statistics. This course is available in two formats: lecture only, or lecture plus laboratory using technology. Prerequisite: An appropriate placement test result or MA045 Basic Math Skills or MA050 Introductory Mathematics.

A wide variety of credit courses including but not limited to swimming, fitness center, badminton, tennis, golf, bowling and aerobic dance.

The goal of this course is two-fold: first, to recognize the ethical implications of the daily decisions made by justice system personnel; and, second, to evalute individual ethical frameworks. It addresses key analytical concepts including utilitarianism, deontology, peacemaking, codes of ethics, and tests of moral reasoning to resolve ethical dilemmas commonly found in the administration of justice, including policing, courts, and corrections. It addresses the relationship of criminal justice to social justice, along with issues of cultural competence and diversity, especially as they illustrate the existence of dilemmas in applied ethics. Scenarios are used to raise moral dilemmas in the administration of justice, with resolution of these dilemmas and analysis of the issues.

This course is designed to introduce students to the many and varied facets of psychology. Emphasis throughout the course will be on interactions of individuals in their cultural, social and economic environments as determined by their cognitive, behavioral and emotional experiences and training.

This course is the first of a sequence that explores fundamental accounting principles, concepts, and practices as a basis for the preparation, understanding, and interpretation of accounting information. It covers the complete accounting cycle for service and merchandising businesses through the adjustment and closing of the books and the preparation of the income statement, the statement of owner equity, and the balance sheet.The details of accounting for cash, receivables, inventory, long-lived assets, and current liabilities are investigated.

First elective wil be chosen from:

Second elctive chosen from any foriegn language including sign language or

HU187 Art Appreciation 3 cr

This course is designed to develop perception, understanding, and appreciation of the visual arts. Knowledge regarding the role of the artist in a diverse society through an introduction to Western and non-Western historical and cultural contexts of visual art is developed. Various materials and techniques of art are studied with emphasis on the elements of artistic expression. The elements of art (line, shape, color texture) and the principles of design are studied. A field trip to a gallery exhibit is included. Skill in art is not required.

HU280 An Introduction to Ethics 3 cr

The purpose of this interdisciplinary course is both theoretical and practical. The theoretical aspect entails exploring the basic concepts and principles of moral philosophy, the major ethical systems, the challenges against moral philosophy, and the general thinking process for making moral judgments. The practical aspect involves the application of principles and strategies to specific cases derived from the humanities (such as imaginative literature) and from other disciplines (such as science and business). To this end, students are encouraged to raise and answer questions about the subject matter and the case studies, within the general methodology of lectures, discussions, readings and formal and informal writing tasks. Prerequisites: EN101 English 1 and EN102 English 2: Ideas & Values in Literature.

HU290 Studies/Hum: Medieval & Early Renaissance 3 cr

This course is designed to examine the values and ideas of Medieval and Early Renaissance Europe as expressed in architecture, sculpture, painting, literature, philosophy, and music. Further, it will relate these values and ideas to the students' own lives and cultures. Selected major art, literary, and philosophic works from these periods will be studied. Course activities may include discussions, lectures, class presentations, audio-visual presentations, and papers. Prerequisites: EN101 English 1 and EN102 English 2.

This course is designed to examine the major philosophical positions of the modern age: Darwinism, Marxism, Freudian psychology and Existentialism and to understand how these ideas came into being. The recent past is studied and shown to be the roots of 20th century thought. Close examination of literary, visual and musical texts are accomplished through lectures, discussions and a term paper. Prerequisites: EN101 English 1 and EN102 English 2.

This course is an introduction to western thought. It examines the ideas and systems of the great philosophers from Socrates to Sartre. The course will be taught by lecture and class discussions. In addition to the selected readings, the student will write a full length term paper and have three essay exams. Prerequisites: EN101 English 1 and EN102 English 2 or permission of the instructor.

This course concentrates on an exploration of the questions that human beings face in ethics and morality, religion, politics, the nature of reality, etc. The course will consist of lectures, class discussions, and selected readings both philosophical and literary. There will be a full length term paper and three essay exams. Prerequisites: EN101 English 1 and EN102 English 2 or permission of the instructor.

This course introduces economic theory and its relevance to daily life in a market economy. Topics include scarcity, supply and demand, choice, economic growth, taxation, and the role of government in the economy. Attention is given to current economic issues and their impact upon everyday life.

A wide variety of credit courses including but not limited to swimming, fitness center, badminton, tennis, golf, bowling and aerobic dance.

This course focuses on the preparation of written reports, grants, correspondences, proposals, and research in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Analytical, theoretical, and practical writing techniques are explored, as is writing in a comprehensive, well-organized, and convincing manner. Legal and ethical issues that face government are explored and critiqued. Emphasis is placed on contemporary information and technologies.

First elective is chosen from any CJ restrictive elective that is offered to CJ students list in SS/CJ office.

Second elective chosen from any Science that meets SUNY Gen Ed Natural Science Knowledge & Skill area or

A wide variety of credit courses including but not limited to swimming, fitness center, badminton, tennis, golf, bowling and aerobic dance.