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PUAD-4300 Great Books in History and Politics
–Sp
3 hours
This course will require the student to read a single classic
work of history and political thought (or a limited number of related
works) and with other students, to closely and critically analyze
the argument of the work. Crosslisted as POLS, INTL, PUAD or
HIST.
Prerequisite: GSS-1100 Politics and American Culture
(odd
years)
PUAD-4440 Special Topics-Public Administration 1–3 hours
Investigation of specific topics in Social Science and History
that have intrinsic worth and engage student interest.
PUAD-4640 Strategies for Public Administration
–Fa
3 hours
Designed to acquaint the advanced student in public
administration or international studies with some of the policy
decisions facing American government. All three levels of
American government, federal, state, and local, will be examined
in light of their particular relationships with foreign governments.
(odd years)
PUAD-4800 Applied Public Administration
–Sp
3 hours
Capstone course for public administration majors, involving the
research of issues related to public administration in the United
States from a normative and/or empirical perspective. (Fee: $80)
PUAD-4970
1–3 hours
Independent Study in Public Administration
Provides the means whereby gifted and interested students
may explore, in a more in-depth and intensive manner, general
information acquired in the major courses. Further, independent
study provides a logical way to complete required hours not
obtained in normal sequencing.
Prerequisite: permission of the
instructor.
Sociology (SOC)
SOC-1300 Introduction to Sociology
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
Introduction to the concepts of sociology. The structure and
processes of social life are studied.
SOC-2200 Criminology
–Fa
3 hours
Introduction to the major criminological perspectives regarding
crime causation. Selected notorious crimes are considered as
case studies to enhance understanding of each perspective.
Crosslisted as CRJU or SOC.
SOC-2250 Popular Culture and Politics
–Sp
3 hours
This course will consider the relationship and effects which
various forms of popular culture have had with/upon social
and political movements as well as public policy initiatives both
in America and International politics. The class will listen to,
consider, and analyze a variety of cultural-artistic genres and the
sociopolitical movements these engendered and supported in the
19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. Attention will be given to any or all
of the following: music, film, art, and literature as well as to the
historical, political, and social context. Crosslisted as POLS and
SOC. (odd years)
SOC-2310 Juvenile Delinquency
–Fa
3 hours
Study and assessment of casual theory and problems of
correction and prevention of delinquency. Crosslisted as CRJU or
SOC. (Fee: $30)
SOC-2330 Introduction to Social Work
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
See course description for SWK-2330 Introduction to Social
Work.
SOC-2400 Marriage and the Family
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
A biblical theology of marriage and the family is developed as
a means by which to evaluate contemporary dating, marriage,
and family arrangements. A major focus of the course is upon
practical application related to such topics as dating/courtship,
engagement, marital adjustment, in‑law relations, communication
and conflict resolution, family planning, and discipline.
SOC-2840
3 hours
Concepts of Chemical Dependency
–Fa, Sp, Su
See course description for SWK-2840. Crosslisted as CRJU,
PYCH, SOC, or SWK.
SOC-2900 Ethics in the Helping Professions
–Sp
3 hours
This course is designed to introduce the student to current
issues and ethical dilemmas confronting professional helpers.
The course encourages development of critical thinking skills
by looking at dilemmas from a multifaceted point of view. Codes
of ethics for the various helping professions are reviewed and
emphasis is placed on understanding these codes. The course
strives to provide the student a foundation in basic concepts
of ethics and values, an understanding of the complexity of
ethical decision making, and a sense of how their own values
affect practice. The primary focus of this course is ethics, critical
thinking, decision making and self awareness. Crosslisted as SOC
or SWK.
SOC-3330 Social Stratification
–Fa
3 hours
Study of the class structure and its implications for American
society.
Prerequisite: SOC-1300 Introduction to Sociology.
SOC-3340 Sociology of Religion
–Fa
3 hours
The relationship of religion to society with particular reference to
contemporary movements. (even years)
SOC-3420 Human Sexuality
2 hours
Study of biblical content regarding human sexuality and
an analysis of contemporary concepts within a framework of
Christian thought. Crosslisted with PYCH-3420 Human Sexuality.
Prerequisite: PYCH-1600 General Psychology or permission of
instructor.
SOC-3710 Family and Society
–Sp
3 hours
This sociological study of the family examines the scientific
knowledge that exists about traditional and contemporary
household arrangements. Research on alternative family forms is
evaluated in light of public policy decisions and a biblical view of
the family.
SOC-3730 Social Problems
–Sp
3 hours
Study of selected social problems for the purpose of developing,
understanding, and exploring approaches to the social treatment
of these problems within a theistic framework.
SOC-3750 Social Movements
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
See course description for HIST-3750 Social Movements.
SOC-4440 Special Topics-Sociology
1–3 hours
Investigation of specific topics in Social Science and History
that have intrinsic worth and engage student interest.
SOC-4720 Social Theory
–Fa
3 hours
Historical review of major sociological theorists and a critical
examination of their theories from a theistic perspective.
SOC-4800 Research in Sociology
–Sp
3 hours
Senior research paper in which each student focuses upon an
issue or topic within the discipline of sociology. (Fee: $80)
SOC-4910
1–3 hours
Independent Study in Sociology
Provides the means whereby gifted and interested students
may explore, in a more in-depth and intensive manner, general
information acquired in the major courses. Further, independent
study provides a logical way to complete required hours not
obtained in normal sequencing.
Prerequisite: permission of the
instructor.
SOC-4990 Sociology Internship
–Fa, Sp, Su
3–12 hours
Sociology majors who participate in government service,
human services, research, social service, or other approved
activities related to the social sciences may earn up to 12 hours
of credit.
Prerequisites: ANTH-1800 Cultural Anthropology,
PYCH-1600 General Psychology, and SOC-1300 Introduction to
Sociology
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