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This course focuses on historical and contemporary examples of racial and ethnic relations and ethnic conflict. We will examine the changing ethnic and racial makeup of the United States, in the context of theoretical debates in the course literature, with special attention towards comparative and historical analyses and social structure. We will also consider case studies of foreign countries to study ethnic relations and ethnic conflict abroad. (3 Credits)
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Social Science Internship 1 Integrates academic knowledge with applied professional experience through supervised field placement in an approved agency or organization. Student interns are expected to practice and expand upon their knowledge and skills learned in the classroom in a hands-on work environment. This experience should provide a better understanding of the Social Science field while facilitating the transition from the classroom to the career environment. Completes 120 hours. (pre-req Employment Skills Workshop). Prerequisite: ESW101
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This course explores the different cultures of the world from an economic perspective. Language, religion, and the arts are related to the location, distribution, and spatial organization of economic activities to explain how and why people function as they do in the areas in which they live. Topics include the components of culture, agricultural and urban life, standards of living, the role of technology, spatial structure and interaction, and the global economy. (3 credits)
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3.00 Credits
This course will explore the relation of the individual to the sociocultural environment, with special reference to personality development, interpersonal role behavior, motivation, and social attitudes. (3 credits)
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3.00 Credits
Survey of the current crisis intervention literature and introduction to the theories, principles, concepts, and techniques of crisis intervention. Upon completion, students should be able to predict who may need crisis intervention services and demonstrate the provision of first order crisis intervention.
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3.00 Credits
This course will explore the general sociological perspective on the social bases of politics in their historical context, theoretical tradition, and empirical focus. Students will explore four major topics including 1) issues in political thought; 2) social bases of politics, socialization and ideology; 3) power; and 4) political participation. The course will examine consequences of the social organization of power for other elements of society. (3 credits)
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3.00 Credits
Examination of current issues and social problems relating to the administration of justice in a culturally diverse society. Special focus of the course will be on the changing ethnicity of communities and related changes in social and institutional public policy. Also discussed is a cross-cultural communication, implementing cultural awareness training, multicultural representation in law enforcement, and criminal justice interaction with various racial and ethnic groups. (3 Credits) Prerequisite: SSC210 OR SSC260
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3.00 Credits
Social Science Internship 2 Integrates academic knowledge with applied professional experience through supervised field placement in an approved agency or organization. Student interns are expected to practice and expand upon their knowledge and skills learned in the classroom in a hands-on work environment. This experience should provide a better understanding of the Social Science field while facilitating the transition from the classroom to the career environment. Completes 120 hours. Prerequisite: ESW101 AND SSC300 OR ESW101 and HSV300 OR CJS300
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1.00 Credits
SSC 401 Capstone in Contemporary Issues in Social Sciences This capstone course enables the students to apply and reflect upon their education experiences in the Social Science programs. This process culminates with the presentation of a professional portfolio that highlights the knowledge, skills, resources, and tools developed and gathered over the course of their studies in social sciences to demonstrate their academic, personal, and professional development.
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3.00 Credits
SSC410 -In this course, the student will learn how to handle occurring application problems such as capacity planning, production scheduling, inventory management, quality management, and techniques for solving the problems. This course integrates case management theory and practice as it is applied to individuals, agencies, and communities. Students will learn about core case management components and will gain valuable knowledge in the areas of assessing, planning, linking, monitoring, recording, and evaluating client care. Issues of diversity, community resources and the various arenas of case management will be explored. Actual case examples will be discussed and reviewed using a best practices model. With a primary focus on the inner workings and structures of human service agencies, students will be afforded an opportunity to broaden their understanding of the administrative aspects of drug and alcohol, mental health, and child welfare services. Funding, federal and state regulations, licensing, credentialing, and the changing environment of managed care will be some of the primary issues addressed in this course. Prerequisite: HSV410
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