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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
FALL and SPRING This is a survey course of the basic concepts in the sociological study of society, culture, personality, social organizations, the range of associational life, and social process.
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3.00 Credits
SPRING Basic social science research methods are studied, including experimental designs, observational studies, and surveys. Research design, research tools, data collection, analysis of data, and reporting of findings will be covered. Ethical issues in social research will be discussed. (Also PSY 240X) Prerequisite: SOC 230 or PSY 130; MAT 225
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3.00 Credits
FALL This course examines the family as a social/cultural unit with emphasis on parental interaction with the developing child. Focus is on multidisciplinary theories of family dynamics across the life-span. Consideration is given to societal influences, various family structures and roles, collaborative school relationships, abuse and neglect, and the effects of culture and ethnicity on parent-child relationships. Christian principles related to parenting are examined.
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3.00 Credits
FALL This course explores how the church can help in the guiding of family strengths. Topics include how the church and family interact, the role of the church in educating parents to give leadership to discipleship ministries in their homes, inter-generational learning in the church, and approaches to family enrichment. (Also DSC 333X) Offered alternate years (Fall 2009).
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3.00 Credits
SPRING This course is designed to study and apply biblical principles focusing on making disciples among the suffering, homeless, and poor population. Each student will study a specific area of interest such as prison ministry, addiction recovery, homelessness, etc. An immersion field experience will be required. (Also DSC 338X)
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1.00 Credits
ARR This course helps students develop the necessary personal and job search skills for the transition from college to the world of work. Students learn to write resumes and professional correspondence. Effective methods of job searching, networking, interviews, and using the internet are discussed and applied. Prerequisite: Senior standing
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3.00 Credits
SPRING The purpose of this course is to explore a holistic view of human sexuality through the examination of sociological, biological, psychological, and spiritual aspects of human sexual nature and behavior. Christian perspectives are related to the development of individual sexual values. (Also PSY 415X) Prerequisite: PSY 130 and junior standing
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3.00 Credits
FALL Social psychology is the scientific study of how people think about, influence, and relate to one another. This course examines key theoretical approaches in the field with emphasis upon their application for people relating together in various contexts. (Also PSY 431X) Offered alternate years (Fall 2009) Prerequisite: PSY 130
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3.00 Credits
FALL The structure and dynamics of marriage and the family are studied. The course will examine the family as a social institution and the processes of dating, engagement, marriage, child rearing, aging, divorce, and remarriage. Biblical teaching will be brought to bear on the subject to enable the student to develop a Christian perspective on marriage and the family.
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3.00 Credits
SPRING An interdisciplinary, research-based course preparing seniors for graduate school and/or entry into their professions. Students and professors from two departments share expertise and evaluations of contemporary methodologies in their disciplines. Prerequisite: Senior Status
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