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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
The Psychosocial Aspects of Chemical Dependency is aimed at providing students with a background in several areas of substance abuse: the psychological aspects, the cultural aspects, biological aspects and the social influences. Psychological aspects will include various explanations of the abusing personality, coping mechanisms, and roles. Cultural aspects will look at the roles of ethnicity, age, and sex to substance abuse as well as provide current and historical backgrounds. Biological aspects will view the areas of genetics, brain chemistry and health. Social influence will focus on the relationship views of drugs in America's legal, social, and religious institutions to substance abuse.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Aimed at familiarizing the student with pharmacological classifications of a broad range of licit and illicit drugs. Students will gain knowledge about the chemical composition of the various substances, their street names, actions and interactions, medical interventions, and legal implications.
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3.00 Credits
This course is the study of human social environments. Particular emphasis is given to the origin and nature of society and its institutions, general principles of sociology, and the influence of culture on the individual. Applications of these principles will be made to current social problems. Fulfills: Social Science Requirement
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Directed independent study is a structured learning experience offered as an extension of the regular curriculum. It is intended to allow students to broaden their comprehension of the principles of, and their grasp of competencies associated with academic, nonvocational disciplines. Its purpose is to supplement extant courses with individualized, in-depth learning experiences. Such learning experiences may be undertaken independent of the traditional classroom setting, but will be appropriately directed and supervised by regular instructional staff. Fulfills: Social Science Requirement
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3.00 Credits
A survey of sociological research methods and theories used in the study of marriages/families. The affects of social change, gender theory, and contemporary global problems facing marriages/families will be considered. Fulfills: Social Science Requirement
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3.00 Credits
Marriage & Family-Honors
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
This course provides a framework for identifying, exploring, and evaluating social problems today. Students are encouraged to distinguish knowledge from values in their own attitudes about what constitutes a "social problem"and in their assessment of current programs aimed at alleviation of social problems. Fulfills: Social Science Requirement
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to serve as an introduction to the practice of social work and the field of social services. Emphasis is placed on the delivery of social services, the development and future of social work in American society. The student will be exposed to current endeavors in the field, agencies offering social welfare services, and critical issues facing social work in contemporary society. Fulfills: Social Science Requirement Prerequisite: SOCI 1100 Introduction to Sociology
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to give the student practical, on-site experience in the helping profession. Emphasis is placed on the student application of knowledge and awareness of the professional role. Fulfills: Social Science Requirement
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
This course consists of individual projects in community service, library or empirical research projects in the community, research under faculty guidance and supervision. Individual work might include significant research projects in the community, research into the historical development of social problems, and operating or participating in a community service project. In each instance a quality paper would be expected, and instructor's prior approval of the project would be necessary. RESTRICTION: SOCI 1100 Introduction to Sociology or Consent of Instructor. Fulfills: Social Science Requirement Prerequisite: SOCI 1100 Introduction to Sociology
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