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Independent Study

Independent investigation of a problem under supervision of a graduate faculty member; or directed readings, writing, and discussion in small groups on topics outside the usual seminar offerings, guided by a graduate faculty member. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits.

Dynamics-Rural Soc Life

Introduces major concepts of sociology by exploring social, political and cultural issues confronting rural society and American agriculture, such as: population change, industrialization, energy developments, agricultural change. Students may not receive credit for both this course and SOC 101.

Dynamics-Rural Soc Life

Introduces major concepts of sociology by exploring social, political and cultural issues confronting rural society and American agriculture, such as: population change, industrialization, energy developments, agricultural change. Students may not receive credit for both this course and SOC 101.

Intrapersonal Leadership

This course is designed to provide a foundation for individuals "to get to know themselves better" in the context of leadership. Examination of effective leader characteristics, personality traits, motivation, personal leadership vision and other concepts will encourage students to develop a better understanding of their own leadership skills and perspectives. In addition, students will determine their own personality style, and learn how to best use this style when leading others.

Community Portraits

This course introduces the social science concept of community. The focus will be on definitions of community, community basics and the different types of communities that exist in society. Students will explore the development of community as defined by place and interest, structure and function. Finally, students will begin developing a theory to practice mentality by gathering and analyzing information about real communities that represent different types of community (i.e. place, practice and interest).

Community Portraits

This course introduces the social science concept of community. The focus will be on definitions of community, community basics and the different types of communities that exist in society. Students will explore the development of community as defined by place and interest, structure and function. Finally, students will begin developing a theory to practice mentality by gathering and analyzing information about real communities that represent different types of community (i.e. place, practice and interest).

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