SOC 1003 Personal and Academic Success 3-0-3 Strategies (PASS)
This course, intended for new students, is designed to help students develop skills and knowledge that contribute to personal and academic success. Students will learn the nature and purpose of education, ways in which higher education relates to them, academic and intellectual competencies, principles of goal-setting, career development, and decision-making. Students will develop
interpersonal relationship skills, a fuller sense of self-knowledge, a concept of wellness, and an integrated philosophy of life.
SOC 1101 Freshman Seminar 1-0-1
This Pass-No Pass course, which must be taken during student’s first semester at Seminole State College, is designed to highlight those skills and knowledge most imminent for student success in college. This includes academic expectations, study skills, self- knowledge, interpersonal relationship skills, and technical information for this campus.
SOC 1113 Introduction to Sociology 3-0-3
This course is a survey of the field of Sociology. It provides an introduction to the basic terminology, and fundamentals of Sociology, theories and development of social institutions and social processes. OSRHE Matrix: SS 001
SOC 2033 Sociology of Religion 3-0-3
A study of the functional significance of religion in society, focusing on beliefs and practices as they relate to other social institutions and the society as a whole. OSRHE Matrix: SS 0067
SOC 2043 Human Sexuality 3-0-3
An introduction into the various components of human sexual response.
SOC 2053 Social Psychology 3-0-3
A study of the psychological basis of social interaction and change, this course covers topics such as conformity, social influence, social cognition, prosocial behavior, prejudice, group processes, interpersonal attraction, and social comparison. Prerequisite: PSY 1113 and SOC 1113. OSRHE Matrix: PY 102 / SS 045
SOC 2123 Social Problems 3-0-3
This course is an exploration of the nature of social issues in contemporary society and the consideration of agencies of solutions. OSRHE Matrix: SS 031
SOC 2143 Marriage and Family 3-0-3
This course is an exploration of the patterns and purposes of courtship in the United States, an insight into early adjustments in marriage and the development of family life. OSRHE Matrix: SS 008
SOC 2153 Crime, Delinquency and Social 3-0-3 Science Issues Through Film (Also HUM 2153)
This course illustrates the diverse levels of the criminal justice system to include delinquency and the social science issues crime generates and how Hollywood movies communicate ideas concerning crime and victimization.
SOC 2300 Special Projects in Sociology Varies
Special Projects in Sociology is worth one to four credit hours available. Independent or group study course on a topic of special interest in Sociology. OSRHE Matrix: SS 049, SS 050
SPANISH
SPAN 1125 Introductory Spanish I 5-0-5
This course develops the students’ skills in grammar, pronunciation, reading and conversational use of the Spanish language. This course also provides some exploration of Spanish- speaking cultures. OSRHE Matrix: WL110-SP
SPAN 1225 Introductory Spanish II 5-0-5
This course continues to develop the students’ skills in grammar, pronunciation, reading and conversational use of the Spanish language. This course also provides some exploration of Spanish- speaking cultures. Prerequisite: SPAN 1125 or equivalent. OSRHE Matrix: WL1120-SP
SPAN 2103 Global Studies in Spanish 3-0-3 (Also listed as ENG 2403 & HUM 2343)
This course will help students develop a better understanding of the beginning conversational uses of Spanish as well as the life, traditions and customs of the places visited. Global Studies includes the traditional lecture, discussions, reading and writing assignments about the language, art, culture, and history of the region(s) visited.
SPEECH
SPCH 1143 Introduction to Communication 3-0-3
This course deals with the principles and techniques of preparing for participating and evaluating communication behavior at the interpersonal and public level. Prerequisite: For International students; ENG 1113 and ENG 1213. OSRHE Matrix: SP020
SPCH 1523 Introduction to Theatre/ 3-0-3 Theatre Appreciation *(Also HUM 1523)
This course is a survey and analysis of theatre history, literature and practices relating the relevance of the theatre as a social force. Theatre is examined from the perspectives of audience, playwright, director, actor and designers. This course focuses on the roles of history, culture and the arts within civilization. This course satisfies a Seminole State College humanities requirement. OSRHE Matrix: HH008, TH353
SPCH 1533 Acting I 3-0-3
This course is designed to acquaint the beginning actor with the fundamentals of acting. This course explores the physical, vocal, emotional, and technical aspects of the actor’s craft.
OSRHE Matrix: TH513
SPCH 2203 Small Group Communication 3-0-3
This course focuses on enhancing student understanding of and skills for participating in small group interaction. This course will address various aspects of task and social dimensions of group processes, such as group development, leadership, and verbal and nonverbal communication strategies. Recommended Prerequisite: SPCH 1143 OSRHE Matrix: SP040
SPCH 2231 Theatrical Production 0-2-1
This course is laboratory work in departmental production in any production activity. Three hours lab work for each one hour of credit per week is required. This class will focus on the production of one play, chosen by the students, per semester. OSRHE Matrix: TH311
SPCH 2243 Oral Interpretation 3-0-3
This course is the theory and practice of the art of interpreting to an audience from the printed page, works of literature in their intellectual, emotional, and aesthetic entirety.
OSRHE Matrix: SP070, TH553
SPCH 2253 Argumentation and Debate 3-0-3
This course focuses on the study and application of logic and argumentation in persuasion with the emphasis on theories of argumentation and practical debate experience. Prerequisite: SPCH 1143. OSRHE Matrix: SP090
Special Projects in Speech is one to four credit hours. The course may be repeated to a maximum of eight hours and may be repeated to a maximum of eight hours and may be an independent or group study.