2007-2008 Academic Catalog

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Sociology

SOCI 150 Principles of Sociology
3 hours. An introduction to the study of society, including the study of the shared relationships that create social organization and social processes of society. Required for sociology majors and for admission into the social work major.

SOCI 200 Social Issues
3 hours. A study of the most pressing issues from both a national and international perspective. Focus will be upon urbanization, racial and ethnic relations, and the natural environment. The structural, historical, and cultural roots of these issues will be discussed. (Identical to SWRK 200.)

SOCI 230/430 Sociology of Religion
3 hours. A sociological examination of the meaning and function of religion in human society. Gives attention to the development of religious organization, the relationship of religion to class and politics, the nature of the sacred, dimensions of religiosity, and denominational diversity in the United States. (Identical to RELI 230/430.)

SOCI 260 Social Theory
3 hours. A critical study of major social philosophers from Comte to the present. Required for sociology and social work majors. (Identical to PHIL 260, SWRK 260.)
Prerequisite: SOCI 150 Principles of Sociology or PHIL 210 Introduction to Philosophy.

SOCI 280 Marriage and the Family
3 hours. A study of marriage and the family from a sociological perspective, including historical, cross-cultural, and economic backgrounds. A Christian faith perspective will emphasize the worth of people, the importance of the family as a place of nurture, and the gift of marriage. (Identical to FCSC 280 and HLTH 280.)

SOCI 285 Selected Topics
1-3 hours. A seminar dealing with topics of special interest to students and current faculty.

SOCI 300 Group Dynamics
3 hours. A study and application of principles and techniques involved in interaction of individuals within various groups.
Prerequisite: SOCI 150 Principles of Sociology.

SOCI 303 International Conflict and Peace
3 hours. This course considers the causes of international conflict and possible approaches to their resolution. An emphasis is placed on strategies to prevent and resolve conflicts without the use of violence. (Identical to INTL 303 and PSCI 303.)

SOCI 310 Cultural Anthropology
3 hours. A comparative study of world societies and their ways of life. (Identical to INTL 310.)

SOCI 320 Men and Women in Society
3 hours. A study of how societies construct gender similarities and differences. The impact of gender upon individuals and social institutions, and the implications of a sociological understanding of gender for the Christian faith will be explored.

SOCI 340 Statistical Procedures
3 hours. Applied statistics for the social and behavioral sciences. Emphasis is placed on statistical logic and decision making. Recommended for the sophomore or junior year. Required for sociology and social work majors. (Identical to SWRK 340)
Prerequisites: SOCI 150 Principles of Sociology and high school algebra.

SOCI 350 Social Psychology
3 hours. A study of the theories and methods of social interactions in the development of personal and group behavior. The major aim is to encourage an appreciation of the relationship between personal and situational determinants of social behavior. (Identical to PSYC 350)
Prerequisite: SOCI 150 Principles of Sociology or instructor's permission.

SOCI 360 Crime and Deviance
3 hours. An introduction to the study of deviance and criminology, including theoretical and paradigms and research.

SOCI 380 Race, Ethnicity, and Class
3 hours. An interdisciplinary study of the history, problems, and present status, social attitudes, and generalist practice issues involved in working with people of differing racial, ethnic, and class backgrounds in the United States.
Prerequisite: SOCI 150 Principles of Sociology or instructor's permission.

SOCI 390 Research Seminar
3 hours. An overview of quantitative and qualitative research methods in the social sciences. Students will design a research project. Required for sociology and social work majors. (Identical to SWRK 390)
Prerequisites: SOCI 150 Principles of Sociology, SOCI 260 Social Theory, and SOCI 340 Statistical Procedures or PSYC 340 Statistical Procedures.

SOCI 410 Juvenile Delinquency
3 hours. A study of the causes and nature of juvenile delinquency, the development of the juvenile court, probation, and other rehabilitative programs.
Prerequisite: SOCI 150 Principles of Sociology or instructor's permission.

SOCI 450 Aging in Society
3 hours. A study of the adult aging process in its diverse social dimensions. An exploration of the aging network and its various services and programs will be a secondary focus of study. (Identical to SWRK 450.)
Prerequisite: SOCI 150 Principles of Sociology or instructor's permission.

SOCI 475 Field Experience
3-6 hours. Supervised experiences in private and public social agencies. For upper-division majors only. A maximum of 6 hours of SOCI 475 Field Experience may be used as electives for majors. By permission.

SOCI 485 Selected Topics
1-3 hours. A special-interest course that addresses current topics in the field of sociology. Course offerings depend on current faculty competencies and student interest. Previous offerings have included a Christian response to the contemporary family, criminal justice, cross-cultural education, death and dying, Native American cultures, sociology of religion, sociology of adolescence, and sociology of literature. Limited to upper-division majors.
Prerequisite: SOCI 150 Principles of Sociology.

SOCI 495 Special Study
1-3 hours. Independent study of subjects outside regular offerings. Guiding bibliographies are provided, and regular reading reports and conferences are scheduled. For upper-division majors only, with permission.