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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Fall.Major theories of social problems. Relation of cultural values to social problems. Study of problems such as mental disorder, crime, poverty, sexual relations, overpopulation, environment, and race. Prerequisite: SOC 203.
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3.00 Credits
Fall, Spring, Summer. Psychology of the individual in group situations. Social psychology research, social thinking (behavior and attitudes, explaining behavior social thinking in the clinic), social influence (cultural influences, conformity, persuasion, group influence, social psychology in court) and social relations (aggression, altruism, prejudice, attraction, conflict and peacemaking). Individual research projects required. Prerequisite: PSY or SWK 330.
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3.00 Credits
Fall, Spring, Summer. Identity, goals, and organizations of American minority groups. Race relations as a social problem. Dimensions of prejudice and oppression. Prerequisite: SOC 203.
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3.00 Credits
Summer, or upon sufficient demand.The legal environment in which social work, psychology and related behavioral sciences operate. The American legal system. Legal provisions related to child welfare, domestic violence, health care and mental health. Legal aspects of professional liability, credentialing and confidentiality. Development of professional expertise in courtroom behavior.
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3.00 Credits
Fall, Spring. Individual study or research for qualified senior/graduate majors. Prerequisites: Approval of a formal proposal submitted to the faculty member and department chairman.
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3.00 Credits
Fall, Spring. A supervised, practical introduction to research and writing in the social sciences. Requires the completion of projects which emphasize research techniques and effective communication. This course is a prerequisite for SOCS 461 and HIST 461.
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3.00 Credits
Fall of odd years. Basic social, economic, and political issues of major concern in the international community. Prerequisite: POLS 202.
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3.00 Credits
Summer. Faculty-supervised study and research in-residence in a selected underdeveloped country. Students will assist local missionaries in evangelism and humanitarian efforts while studying first-hand the political culture and institutions of the selected country. Emphasis will be placed on comparative political analysis as well as an analysis of the effects of missionary efforts on the culture and values of indigenous peoples. Includes one week of intensive training in the United States and three weeks of field work in the selected country. An activity fee and travel expenses in addition to tuition.
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
Offered on sufficient demand. See Cooperative Education catalog section.
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3.00 Credits
Fall, Spring. An intensive analytical reading and research capstone seminar designed to prepare students for graduate study in the social sciences. Required of all American Studies and Social Science majors. Prerequisite: SOCS 260 and senior or graduate standing. Fee: See course fee schedule.
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