1986-1987 Academic Catalog

llllillllillllillllillllillllillllillllillllillllillllillllillllillllillllillllillllillllillllillllillllillllillllillllillllillllillllillllillllillllillllillllillllillllillllillllillllillllillllillllillllillllll SociaI Scie 11 ce 147 91-461 Political Dynamics -Sp 3 hours An analysis of public opinion, interest groups, political parties, voting behavior; a study of the formation of political attitudes and their impact on the political process. Prerequisite: 91-261 American National Government. (Alternate, even years) 91-462 Public Policy - W 4 hom·s A focus on decision-making, problem-solving, and methods of pro– gram analysis. Prerequisites: 91-111, 91-112 United States History, 91-161 Introduction to Public Administration, 91-261 American National Government. (Alternate, even years) 91-463 American Constitutional Law -Sp 5 hours An in-depth analysis of some of the classic Supreme Court decisions with their particular relevance to political, social, economic, and spiritual realms of life. 91-468 Histo1·y of Political Thought-Ancient -A 3 hours A study of early political theory with special attention to Plato, Aristo– tle, and Augustine. Stress is on the reading and analysis of original texts. (Alternate, odd years) 91-469 History of Political Thought-Modern - Sp 3 hours A historical development of political thought from Machiavelli to the present. An examination of representative contemporary ideas on the na– ture of the state, anarchism, communism, fascism, socialism, conser– vatism, and democracy. (Alternate, even years) SOCIOLOGY 91-230 Principles of Sociology -A 5 hours An introduction to the concepts of sociology. The structure and pro– cesses of social life are studied. .91-240 Marriage and the Family-A, Sp, Su 5 hours A study of the scientific knowledge which exists about mate selection, the courtship process, and the adjustment problems of marriage. 91-242 Human Sexuality- W 3 hours A study of Biblical content regarding human sexuality and an analysis of contemporary concepts within a framework of Christian thought. 91-270 Methods of Research in Sociology - Sp 5 hours This course is designed to acquaint the student with the methodology of sociology. Attention is given to the scope and methods of field re– search, questionnaire design, and the scientific method applied to sociological phenomena. 91-272 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. 91-273 Social Movements - Sp 4 hours A study of the influence of ideas and institutions upon social move– ments in America. Satisfies general education requirement in hist01y. 91-330 History of Social Work 4 hours A survey of man's efforts to facilitate human development and to ameliorate adverse social conditions through social work. The emphasis is on the relationship of Christianity to the origin of modern reform movements and social work. Prerequisite: 91-230 Principles of Soci– ology. 91-331 Juvenile Delinquency - Sp 4 hours A study and assessment of causal theory and problems of correction and prevention of delinquency. Prerequisite: 91-230 Principles of Sociology. 91-332 Criminology - W 4 hom·s A study of the nature and causes of crime with emphasis upon methods of prevention and treatment. Prerequisite: 9 l-230 Principles of Soci– ology. 91-372 Social Theory-A 4 hours A historical review of major sociological theorists and a critical exami– nation of their theories from a theistic perspective. 91-373 Social Problems -Sp 5 hours A study of selected social problems for the purpose of developing un– derstanding and exploring approaches to the social treatment of these problems within a theistic framework. 91-431 Introduction to Social Work-A 5 hours A survey study of the nature and function of social work as related to individuals, groups, and communities. Prerequisite: 91-230 Principles of Sociology. 91-432 Social Casework- W 5 hours An introduction to the general principles and methods of social casework employed in various types of agencies and organizations. Pre– requisite: 91-230 Principles of Sociology. 91-433 Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice 5 hours An analysis of key issues currently influencing the criminal justice system. The course will review cases pending in U.S. courts and the his– torical context from which these controversies emerged. 91-440 Seminar in Sociology-Sp 5 hours A study of sources and methods of sociological research. Each student will prepare a formal monograph.