You will learn about the nature and dynamics of human social systems and how and why people organize their lives and resources. Choose a minimum of 9 credits in at least two different disciplines.
| Number | Title | Description | Credit(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGS INT 281x | Deviant Minds |
Approaches the concept of deviance from both sociological and psychological perspectives, including the ‘deviant’ (rule-breaking) categories of mental illness and criminal behavior. Course classification: applied scholarship; social sciences |
3 |
| CGS CTA 210x | Introduction to Intercultural Communication |
An overview of how people communicate with people from other cultures. Communication behavior both verbal and nonverbal will be examined to determine their role in other cultures. Students will learn to communicate more competently with people from other cultures and ethnic groups. UW-Parkside General Education Requirements: This course transfers to UW-Parkside as COMM 365, satisfying the diversity requirement. Always consult with Transferology to receive up-to-date information on course transfer. |
3 |
| CGS HIS 102x | History of the United States From the Civil War to Present |
A survey of American political, economic, social, and intellectual history from the era of the Civil War to the Present. As an Ethnic Studies (ES) course, this course thoroughly integrates the experiences of African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanics, and/or Asian Americans into US history in a manner that fosters understanding and appreciation of the perspectives and experiences of at least two of these groups as well as their contributions to, and interactions within, American society. Note: Transfers to UW-Parkside as HIST 102 |
3 |
| CGS PSY 202x | Introductory Psychology |
Survey of major content areas in Psychology. Topics include research methodology, learning, memory, cognition, biological psychology, sensation, perception, motivation, emotion, development, personality, psychopathology, and social psychology. Students may not receive credit for both PSY 201 and PSY 202. Note: Transfers to UW-Parkside as PSYC 101 |
3 |
| CGS SOC 101x | Introduction to Sociology |
Introduction to the basic concepts, theories and methods of Sociology, emphasizing the significance of the self and culture, social process and organization, and forces of social stability and change. Note: Transfers to UW-Parkside as SOCA 101 |
3 |
| CGS ANT 100x | Introduction to Anthropology |
A survey of the subfields of anthropology, especially archaeology and physical and cultural anthropology. The course explores human biological evolution and variation, cultural evolution, language, and culture change. Note: Transfers to UW-Parkside as SOCA 100 |
3 |