2019 2020 Academic Catalog - 118

Social Sciences Courses
Heriberto Arjona, Assistant Professor
MBA: Universidad Inter-Americana de Costa Rica
BA: Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Vincent E. Miles, PhD., Professor
PhD, MA: Indiana University of Pennsylvania
BA: Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
AAS: Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

BUSN 106 (3 credits)
Small Business Management

Focuses on the world of small business, including getting
involved as an entrepreneur; selecting business opportunities;
and keeping the business afloat.

ECON 240 (3 credits)
Principles of Macroeconomics

This course covers ideas, models and concepts to give
students a better understanding of our nation's and global
economies. We will use references from real-world
corporations, government policies, and current events,
and explore how events and policies change the market
equilibrium. Students will analyze macroeconomic data using
equations and conceptual graphs.

ECON 230 (3 credits)
Principles of Microeconomics

This course introduces students to foundational principles
of microeconomic theory, with an emphasis on economic
decisions made at the individual or firm level. It describes
and analyzes the interaction of supply and demand and the
behavior of the prices of goods and services. It explains
the determinations of costs, output, strategic pricing, and
purchasing decisions under various market structures in
a global economy. In addition, it describes the supply and
demand for factors of production with an emphasis on
graphical formatting.

SOC 106 (3 credits)
Principles of Sociology

Provides a systematic interpretation of major elements of
sociology, including social dynamics, deviant behavior, social
and cultural change, and developing major social trends.

SOC 121 (3 credits)
Critical Thinking

Provides an introduction to critical reading, writing, and
thinking. Encourages students to pose questions at
appropriate times and to have a generally critical attitude
toward advertising and other aspects of popular culture.

SOC 206 (3 credits)
Sociology of Deviant Behavior

Deviant social behavior are discussed. Topics include
development of deviant individual's personality; deviant
careers; conflicts between the deviant's and the normative
social world. Social techniques and patterns used to resolve
such conflicts are also covered.

SOC 216 (3 credits)
Multiculturalism

Introduction to general issues regarding cultural diversity.
A focus on complex and diverse group activities in the
contemporary workplace with an emphasis on coping skills
with persons from different ethic, gender, religious, and
professional backgrounds and perspectives.

SOC 221 (3 credits)
Marriage and the Family

Contemporary American marriage and family patterns
are discussed. Topics include historical and cross-cultural
perspectives; current trends toward urbanization and
changing value systems; and cultural, psychological, and
social factors involved in the changing American family.

PSY 116 (3 credits)
Introduction to Psychology

Students learn the major specialties of the field and
assumptions upon which they are based. Techniques used by
psychologists are discussed.

Special Courses
ST 100-105 (1-5 credits)
Special Topics

Special topics are selected. The topic to be studied is
determined by the instructor and approved by the vice
president for academic affairs. Credits earned are applicable
either as free electives in the program or as credits used
for graduation (with the approval of the vice president for
academic affairs.)

118  Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

TECH 100, 199, 200, or 299 (1-3 credits)
Internships

Representing a possibility of four semesters, internships are
designed to provide credit for supervised on-the-job work
experience directly related to a student's major. Credit varies
based upon the total hours worked. The credit-to-work hour
ratio is 1 credit = 50 work hours. These courses include
employer supervision and evaluation.
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