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3.00 Credits
The ramifications of death, including the experiences and rights of the dying and the significance to those who mourn. Using major sociology theories, focuses on the meaning to society of the reality and symbolism of death. Credit for both SOCW 4321 and SOCI 4321 will not be awarded. Prerequisite: SOCI 1301.
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3.00 Credits
Studies aging as a process and life stage as affected by health, economic status, and stratification in this society and in other industrialized countries. Addresses culture, ethnicity, and race as key dimensions in understanding aging and health as delivered to diverse populations. Prerequisite: SOCI 3310.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Independent reading, research, discussion, and paper writing under personal direction of instructor. Prerequisite: Senior classification or approval of department head. May be taken more than once for credit if topics vary.
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3.00 Credits
Serving as a required, capstone course, students assist the faculty supervisor with their placements in a social science related agency. The field experience, coupled with textbook materials and weekly class seminars, provides students the opportunity to integrate sociological theory with practical experience. At the agency, students will work 120 hours, acquiring professional skills while earning college credit. Students will also keep a journal of internship experiences and write a final paper that applies sociology to the field experience. Prerequisites: major in sociology, senior standing, and approval of the undergraduate advisor. Field experience fee $50.
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
Independent reading, research and discussion. Entry into this course will be arranged with the sociology counselor.
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3.00 Credits
This is an introductory course that focuses on the foundation of social work as a profession. Areas pertaining to the holistic, historical, core values, developmental, and ethics are heavily addressed within this course. Additional emphasis will provide aspects of practice with a concentration on the generalist perspective and working with at risks populations.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide a general introduction to human services in the United States. Emphasis is on services and programs directed at the most vulnerable populations in our society. The historical impact of political, economic, and social pressures on the delivery of human services will be explored. Race, ethnicity, gender, and socioeconomic status are considered in an effort to understand the need for various human services and social welfare programs. Barriers to services based on stereotypes and biases will also be examined.
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3.00 Credits
This pre-professional course will introduce students to the Generalist Social Work Practice Model. Beginning social work skills introduced include the principles of conducting the helping interview, including initial client contact, attending and listening, empathetic responses, exploration and elaboration, questioning, gaining cooperation, self-disclosure, and termination on the micro, mezzo, and macro practice levels. Issues of problem-solving with diverse populations and persons from different cultural backgrounds as well as ethical issues of helping relationships are explored. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in SWK 2361.
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3.00 Credits
This course will familiarize the student with the cultural roots of the diverse ethnic groups that make up American society, tracing the process of acculturation that characterizes their American experience.
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3.00 Credits
This course helps students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively advocate for policy changes that promote social justice and to analyze policy to determine its effect on client populations and agency programs and services. Prerequisite: SOCW 2362 or SOCW 3320 with a C or higher.
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