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  • SOCL 351: Crime and Delinquency

    3.00 Credits
    Viterbo University

    3 Cr. This course focuses on the nature and extent and causes of criminal and delinquent behavior in contemporary American society. It will examine the problems of defi ning and measuring crime and delinquency. It will explore specifi c types of crime and delinquency, including violent crime, property crime, public order crime and drug use, organized crime and gang involvement, and white collar crime, as well as the characteristics of individuals most likely to be offenders and victims of these acts. The nature and history of attempts to control, prevent, and treat offenders and victims, as well as a brief examination of similarities and differences between adult and juvenile courts will be addressed. Includes the major theoretical explanations for criminal and delinquent behavior. Prerequisite: 125 or CRMJ 150. (See CRMJ 351)
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  • SOCL 353: Social Stratifi cation

    3.00 Credits
    Viterbo University

    3 Cr. This course will examine the major dimensions of social inequality in contemporary American society and how those dimensions structure both privilege and oppression within major social institutions. The history, causes and consequences of inequality, how it is legitimated and maintained, and its solutions will be addressed. The social signifi cance of class, race, and gender in the United States and the differing experiences and opportunities of individuals across these three groups within education, the economy, politics, and medicine will be discussed. Social classes, social mobility and global stratifi cation will be explored. Prerequisite: 125.
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  • SOCL 366: Community Based Mental Health Services

    3.00 Credits
    Viterbo University

    3 Cr. Social workers and other helping professionals perform critical roles in mental health treatment teams, community support programs, and as advocates for mental health issues. This course provides an introduction to the community based mental health care delivery system. The strengths perspective is stressed with an emphasis on biopsychosocial aspects of mental health, social constructionist perspective of mental illness, and generalist practice. Psychological diagnosis for common mental illness is introduced for the purpose of working in interdisciplinary teams and in supportive roles with families. Evidence-based, best practice approaches are reviewed. Prerequisites: 125; 210 or SOWK 210; PSYC 171. Restricted to students with sophomore standing or higher. (See SOWK 366)
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  • SOCL 370: Homelessness

    3.00 Credits
    Viterbo University

    3 Cr. The study of homelessness in America. The course will address homelessness as a social problem and as a critical essay on society, and homeless people as theological, humanistic, and experienced realities. Learning experiences will include sleeping outside in a cardboard box and living for several days in a homeless shelter. Prerequisite: RLST 102 or 130; three SOCL credits. D, G9 (See RLST 370)
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  • SOCL 380: The Deviance Process

    3.00 Credits
    Viterbo University

    3 Cr. Analysis of the process by which behavior becomes regarded as deviant. The study of selected behaviors, including drug use, mental difference, and sexual difference. The study of contributing factors, including individual differences, labeling, subcultural differences, societal oppression, alienation, anomie, and differential association. Prerequisite: 125. D, G8, G9
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  • SOCL 395: Social Problems in the Workplace

    3.00 Credits
    Viterbo University

    3 Cr. This course presents an analysis of major contemporary social problems, especially in the United States. Particular attention is given to the problems of poverty, racism, sexism, drug and alcohol abuse, and illiteracy, and their impact on the contemporary workplace. Consideration is given to diverse sociological perspectives regarding the causes, consequences, and solutions to these problems. (See MGMT 395)
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  • SOCL 430: Sociological Theory

    3.00 Credits
    Viterbo University

    3 Cr. The study and critique of sociological theory from Comte to the present: major theorists and schools of thought. Prerequisite: 125. W
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  • SOCL 448: Organizational Behavior and Development

    3.00 Credits
    Viterbo University

    3 Cr. A study of individual and group behavior in organizations covering topics such as social styles, personality, work-related attitudes, job satisfaction, motivation, networking, teams, communication, decisionmaking, leadership and culture. Prerequisite: MGMT 341. (See MGMT 448)
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  • SOCL 465: Seminar

    3.00 Credits
    Viterbo University

    3 Cr. This course is designed to enhance the transition from the college classroom to the work world learning environment. Students will integrate and apply key aspects of the sociology curriculum and refl ect upon their internship experience (if chosen) related to their major and established career goals. The course will focus on preparing the student for integrating their knowledge into the work force, discussing ethical concerns, work ethic, and relationships with colleagues and those individuals they will serve in their career. Students will also prepare a faculty approved exercise to be used to address a local social or criminal justice problem or concern. Senior self-assessment will also be addressed. Prerequisite: CRMJ or SOCL 487 or concurrent. Restricted to students with senior standing. (See CRMJ 465)
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  • SOCL 486: Special Topics

    3.00 Credits
    Viterbo University

    1-3 Cr. Courses offered on topics of interest to sociology students offered on the basis of need, interest, or timeliness. Prerequisite: 125. Restricted to students with junior standing or higher. May be repeated for credit.
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