2022-23 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

PUAD-3390 Public Finance –Fa 3 hours A consideration of the financing of local, state, and federal governments. Much attention is given to three functions of government: stabilization, distribution, and allocation. All major taxes that are present in the United States are studied as to structure, revenue gained, and present status. Crosslisted as ECON. Prerequisite: ECON-2340 Macroeconomics. (even years) PUAD-3600 Public Administration –Fa 3 hours Introduction to public administration both as a discipline and profession, including organization theory, budgeting, public policy analysis and evaluation, and public sector administration. Crosslisted as POLS or PUAD. PUAD-3690 Public Policy –Sp 3 hours Focus on decision making, problem solving, and methods of program analysis. Crosslisted as POLS or PUAD. Prerequisite: GSS-1100 Politics and American Culture 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-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 Available to all students. This course presents an overview of the social, economic, political, legal, spiritual, and ethical considerations concerning the use and abuse of alcohol and other drugs in our culture. A primary emphasis of the course includes application of a biblical perspective to assess use of various philosophies and perspectives on drugs and abuse. Treatment and prevention options for individuals and families will be discussed. 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 keeping in mind the ramifications decisions have on practice, services, and clients. Students learn to address delemmas by drawing upon Scripture, professional values, and ethical principles as presented in the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics, as well as codes of ethics from other helping professions. The importance of human rights, justice, and mercy are incorporated throughout the course content. 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. 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