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4.00 Credits
The underlying antecedents to the historical development of social welfare systems and policies in the United States will be examined, and comparisons made to welfare systems in other countries. The development of social policies applied to families, children, and the aged will be analyzed with a special focus on the impact of social welfare and policies on diverse populations. Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Arts in Sociological Practice Program.
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2.00 Credits
Provides a systematic examination of classical and contemporary theories of crime and delinquency. The conceptual development, historical and cultural background, critical assessment of policies, and scientific efficacy of different theories will be studied. The prominence and success of criminal justice policies developed on the basis of different theories of the etiology and prevention of crime will be examined. Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Arts in Sociological Practice Program.
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4.00 Credits
Students will learn the theory and practice of approaches to qualitative research, emphasizing field research methods and qualitative interviewing. Subjects covered will include: Observing and conducting interviews, maintaining relations in the field, pursuing members' meanings, and the impact of gender, race and class in field research. Centers on the processes entailed in writing and analyzing field notes and interview transcripts that will lead to a finished ethnography. Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Arts in Sociological Practice Program.
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4.00 Credits
Provides students with training in the practical application of social theory to understanding and acting on social problems. Coursework will emphasize methods for realizing an integration between theory and practice in the conduct of one's professional activities across a broad range of potential careers. Particular emphasis is placed on theoretically guided analyses of the creation, maintenance, and change of social policy. Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Arts in Sociological Practice Program.
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4.00 Credits
Focuses on strategies for data analysis, data preparation (coding, data entry), quantitative analysis (univariate, bivariate, multivariate), the presentation of quantitative findings (preparation of tables, graphs) and the writing of conclusions and recommendations from evaluations. Considers the social impact and ethics of evaluation research, pitfalls encountered in applying social research techniques in the real world, and ways to assess evaluation research. Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Arts in Sociological Practice Program.
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4.00 Credits
Designed to assist students in understanding human service delivery from the diverse perspectives (of race, gender, class, age, sexuality, and disability) of those who receive services. Focuses on: 1) the historical development of social services in varying economic, political, social, and philosophical climates; 2) critical assessments of the theories and practices guiding social service delivery; and 3) the effectiveness of human services in meeting the needs of diverse groups. Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Arts in Sociological Practice Program.
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2.00 Credits
Trains advanced students to effectively communicate sociological theory and research to non-sociologists. Prepares students to share their sociologically informed observations with various constituencies, including: 1) employers and co-workers; 2) local, national, and international communities, and 3) political and economic elites and their organizations. Students will be encouraged to be cognizant of the perspectives and sensitivities of those from different racial, ethnic, class, gender, age, sexual preference/orientation groups and those with different types of disabilities. Written and oral presentation strategies will be emphasized. Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Arts in Sociological Practice Program.
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3.00 Credits
Reviews the American criminal justice system for adults and for juveniles. Trends in law enforcement, practices in the juvenile justice system, the organization of the courts and the correctional system, and the interaction of these systems with individuals varying in gender, race, ethnicity, and social class will be examined. There will be a special emphasis on the measurement of system effectiveness. Factors related to crime such as drugs and youth gangs will also be emphasized. Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Arts in Sociological Practice Program.
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2.00 Credits
Provides an overview of current developments in the study of crime and delinquency, with an emphasis on evidence from the most recent evaluations of innovative preventive and corrective programs implemented in the United States and in other countries. Sensitivity to issues of race, ethnicity, gender, and social class in the evaluation of criminal justice programs will be addressed. Discussions will center on program designs, evaluation methods, and current efforts to redress problems in criminal justice. Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Arts in Sociological Practice Program.
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2.00 Credits
Focuses on the role of education in American society, particularly the ways in which schools create and maintain gender, race, and class inequalities. Explores advanced sociological theories, empirical studies, policies related to schooling as related to K-12, higher education, and international comparisons. Subjects include, but are not limited, to the sociological examination of school practices, working life of teachers, specific groups' experience of schooling and school reform. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for SOC 685A. Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Arts in Sociological Practice Program.
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