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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the study of social problems from several perspectives. Examines problems of drug abuse, crime, education, and the family in the light of basic principles and theories of sociology.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the criminal justice system in the United States. Examines crime and the nature of law, the process of justice, aspects of criminal law and procedure, the courts and adjudication, and law enforcement. Prerequisites: SOCI 111. Offered fall semester.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Exposure to Human Service Agencies. Through observation, job shadowing, and supervised learning experiences, the student learns how these agencies function, the populations that are served, and the personal and social problems that agencies may address. Students spend a minimum of 50 clock hours at the human service agency for each credit hour (e.g., 3 x 50 = 150 hrs.). Prerequisite: Permission of Department Chair or Social Work program director. Offered spring semester.
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3.00 Credits
The family as a social institution, including its functions and history, modern trends and changes, and the relation of parent and child. Prerequisite: SOCI 111. Offered fall semester alternating years.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to theoretical, practical and cultural issues related to diverse populations. Historical, political and socioeconomic forces are examined that impact discriminatory and oppressive values, attitudes and behaviors in society. Prerequisite: SOCI 111. Offered spring semester.
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3.00 Credits
The nature and cause of crime and delinquency, including punishment, correction, and prevention of crime. Prerequisite: SOCI 111. Offered fall semester.
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3.00 Credits
The nature and extent of drug addiction and alcohol problems, characteristics of an addictive society, and political economy of drugs and alcohol, community treatment facilities and services to addicts and their families. Prerequisite: SOCI 111. Offered spring semester.
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3.00 Credits
Abuse and neglect in the U.S. and across the lifespan. Sexual, physical, and emotional abuse and neglect. Theoretical models of understanding the phenomena and treatment for both the victim and offender. Attention to developing a framework for the church's response to these families in crisis. Prerequisites: SOCI 111 and PSYC 112. Offered fall semester.
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3.00 Credits
Interdisciplinary study of the process of urbanization and the problems facing America's cities. Focus on the interrelationships between political and economic forces and ways to bring positive change in our cities. Recommended for those interested in inner-city ministry. Offered fall semester alternating years.
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3.00 Credits
A core component of service delivery in every sector of human services. This introduction covers case management roles, functions, models, fields of service, managed care, practice functions, and policy issues. Prerequisites: SOCI 111 and PSYC 112. Offered summer session.
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