1980-1981 Academic Catalog

Social Science 111 411 Interpretations in American History - A 5 hours A study of selected historical problems in American History with the emphasis placed upon new interpretations and their impact. (Alternate, odd years) B. SOCIOLOGY 230 Principles of Sociology - A 4 hours An introduction to the concepts of sociology. The structure and processes of social life are studied. 240 Marriage and the Family - A, W, Sp, Su 5 hours A study of the scientific knowledge which exists about mate selection, the courtship proc– ess, and the adjustment problems of marriage. 272 Family and Society- W 5 hours An examination of marriage and family patterns in various cultures, with emphasis on the relationship of contemporary social movements and the family. 273 Social Movements - SP 4 hours A study of the influence of ideas and institutions upon Social Movements in America. 330 History of Social Work - SP 4 hours A survey of man's efforts to facilitate human development and to ameliorate adverse social conditions through social work. Including a review of the development of the various fields of social work such as criminology/penology, mental health, public health, and poor relief. Em– phasis on the relationship of reform movements to social work, and on the development of the modern Christian origins of reform and social work. The impact of Freudian thought on the changing direction of social work in America will be evaluated. '·'Prerequisite - Princi– ples of Sociology. 331 Juvenile Delinquency - Sp 4 hours A study and assessment of causal theory and problems of correction and prevention to de– linquency. '·'Prerequisite - Principles of Sociology. 332 Criminology - W 4 hours A study of the nature and causes of crime with emphasis upon methods of prevention and treatment. Prerequisite: Sociology 230. 333 Social Stratification - Sp 4 hours A study of the class structure and its implications for American society. Prerequisite: Soci– ology 230. 372 Social Theory - W 4 hours A historical review of major sociological theorists and a critical examination of their theo– ries from a theistic perspective. 373 Social Problems - Sp 5 hours A study of selected social problems for the purpose of developing understanding and ex– ploring approaches to the social treatment of these problems within a theistic framework. 431 Introduction to Social Work-A 3 hours A survey study of the nature and function of social work as related to individuals, groups, and communi1ies. Prerequisite: Sociology 230. 432 Social Casework - W 5 hours An introduc1ion to the general principles and me1hods of social casework used by social workers in various types of agencies and organiza1ions. Prerequisite: Sociology 431. 440 Seminar in Sociology- Sp 5 hours A study of sources and methods of sociological research. Each student will prepare a for– mal monograph. C. GEOGRAPHY 250 Introduction to Geography - A 2 hours An introductory study of the discipline of geography and the major elements of the natural environment with particular emphasis to their effect upon man and his activities.