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.

This course develops the skills necessary to improve success in college. It covers general College procedures, time management and study skills, and specific student responsibilities. Collaborative projects are included. Corequisites: This course must be taken in the student’s first fifteen hours of study.

This course gives an understanding of and a feeling for the society in which we live. The concepts and theories discussed relate to humanity, its culture and society, and to those forces that contribute to the smooth operation of this society as well as those forces that contribute to conflict and social problems. Topics include culture, socialization, stratification, population, and patterns of social organization.

This course focuses on self-expressive, informative, and argumentative/persuasive writing. Emphasis is placed on the composition of clear, correct, and effective prose required in a variety of professions and occupations. Prerequisites: An appropiate placement test result, or successful completion of EN099 Introduction to College English, or successful completion of SL116 ESL 4: Advanced Composition.

This course introduces public policy, a field of study that integrates political, social, and economic theories and insights, and addresses the general question, "Who gets what,when, and how in society?" To answer this question, the history of public policy in the United States is studied, and how public policy is defined, developed, and applied within the federalist system of government. The role of governmental and non-governmental institutions in policy making is examined from several theoretical perspectives. Contemporary issues in public policy are studied through the application of these theories to key substantive areas, including crime and justice, healthcare, 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 encourages a deeper understanding of human nature and the human condition through the study of ideas and values expressed in imaginative literature and a full-length book of nonfiction. Emphasis is placed on the use and development of critical thinking and language skills. Library-oriented research is required. Prerequisites: EN101 English 1: Composition.

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. Prerequisite: IS101 Computer Applications & Concepts 1.

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 introduces the many and varied facets of psychology. Emphasis is 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 develops perception, understanding, and appreciation of the visual arts through an examination of the role of the artist in a diverse society. The artist is considered within cultural context through an introduction toWestern and non-Western art history.Materials and techniques of art are studied with emphasis on the fundamental elements of artistic expression. A field trip to a gallery exhibit is required. Skill in art is not necessary.

HU280 An Introduction to Ethics 3 cr

This interdisciplinary course is both theoretical and practical. The theoretical aspect entails exploring the basic concepts and principles of 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. Prerequisite: EN102 English 2: Ideas &Values in Literature.

HU290 Studies/Hum: Medieval & Early Renaissance 3 cr

This course examines the values and ideas of Medieval and Early Renaissance Europe as expressed in art, literature, philosophy, and music. Selected major art, literary, and philosophic works from these periods are studied. Links to current thought are examined. Prerequisite: EN102 English 2: Ideas &Values in Literature.

This course examines the major philosophical positions of the Modern Age in an effort to understand how these ideas came into being. Topics include Darwinism,Marxism, Freudian psychology, and Existentialism. The recent past is studied and shown to be the root of current thought. Prerequisite: EN102 English 2: Ideas &Values in Literature.

This course provides an historical survey ofWestern thought from the Pre-Socratics to contemporary Philosophers. Metaphysics, epistemology, social and political philosophies, and their leading practitioners are examined. Prerequisite: EN102 English 2: Ideas &Values in Literature.

This course provides a topical examination of ethics and morality, religion, and social and political philosophies and their impact on contemporary thought. Conflicts between differing schools of thought and their societal implications are stressed. Prerequisite: EN102 English 2: Ideas &Values in Literature.

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.