1989-1990 Academic Catalog

POLS-363 The Legislafiye Process -Sp 4 hours An in-depth analysis of the real mechanisms which undergird the role to the Congress of the United States as shown by the current literature and exemplified by present members. (Alternate years) POLS-366 History ofPolitical Thought in America - 1Y 4 hours An introduction to the development of An1erican political thought. May count toward both history and political science major. Prerequisite: HIST-111, 112 United States History. (Alternate years) POLS-405 Great Power Diplomacy- JV 4 hours An exantlnation of international relations in the era of nationalism, colonialism, revolu– tion, and ideological conflicl. Emphasis is given to the origins and developntent of contem– porary world crises. (Serves as an elective for history/political science nmjors.) (Alternate years) POLS-460 Seminar In Political Science -Sp S hours Students carry out individual research projects dealing with the study of govemn1ent and politics from a nonnative and/or an empirical perspective. POLS-461 Polilical Dynamics-Sp 3 hours An analysis of public opinion, interest groups, political parties, voting behavior; a study of the fonnation of political attitudes and their impact on the political process. Prerequisite: POLS-261 American NationaJ Government. (Alternate years) POLS-462 Public Policy- IV 4 hours A focus on decision·making, problem-solving, and methods of progrrun analysis. Prerequisites: HIST-111, 112 United States History, POLS-161 Introduction to Public Ad- n1inistration, POLS-261 American National Government. (Alternate years) POLS-463American Constilulional Law-Sp S hours An in-depth anaJysis of some of the classic Supreme Court decisions with their particular relevance to potiticaJ, social, econ01nic, and religious dimension of life. POLS-468 History of Political 111ought - Ancient -A 3 hours A study of early political theory with speciaJ attention to Plato, Aristotle, ru1d Augustine. Stress is on the reading and anaJysis ofprin1ary documents. {Alternate years) POLS-469 History of Political Thought - Modern - Sp 3 hours A historical development of politicaJ thought front Locke to the present. An examination of representative contemporary ideas on the nature of the state, anarchism, communism, fascism, socialism, conservatisnt, and democracy. {Alteniate years) Sociology SOC-230 Principles ofSociology -A S hours An introduction to the concepts of sociology. TI1e structure and processes of social life are studied. SOC-231 Introduction to Social \Vork-A S hours A survey study of the nature and function ofsocial work as related to individuals, groups, and communities. Prerequisite: SOC-230 Principles of Sociology. SOC-232 Social Casework - JV 5 hours An intrcxluction to the general principles and methods of social casework employed in various types of agencies and organiz.ations. Prerequisite: SOC-230 Principles ofSociology. SOC-240 l\.farrlage and the Family -A, Sp, Su 5 hours A study of the scientific knowledge which exists about n1ate selection, the courtship process, and the adjustment problems of ntarriage. Social Sciences andHistory 177 SOC-242 Human Sexuality- JV 3 hours A study of BiblicaJ content regarding human sexuality and an analysis of contemporary concepts within a frmuework ofChristian thought. SOC-260 l\tethods of Research in Sociology -Sp S hours TI1is course is designed to acquaint the student with the 1ne1hodology of sociology. Atten– tion is given to the scope ru1d methods of field research, questionnaire design, and the scientific method applied to sociological phenon1ona. SOC-272 Family and Society - JV 5 hours An exantination ofniarriage and family patterns in various cultures, with emphasis on the relationship ofcontemporary social n1ovements and the fainily. SOC-273 Social l\to\·entents-Sp 4 hours A study of the influence of ideas ru1d institutions upon social n1ovements in A1nerica. Satisfies general education requirement in history. SOC-274 Urban Sociology-Sp 4hours Tills course exantines various models of the Christian approach to the contemporary urban commwtity and social classes. The intent of the course is to fantiliarize students with the needs of urban culture as well as to show how various Christian n1cxlels are applied and what the ru1ticipated results might be. SOC-330 History ofSocial \Vork 4 hours A survey of man's efforts to facilitate human development and to ameliordte adverse social conditions through sociaJ worlc The emphasis is on the relationship of Christianity to the origin of 1nodem refonn ntovements and social work. Prerequisite: SOC-230 Principles of Sociology. SOC-331 Ju\'enile Delinquency-Sp 4 hours A study and assessment of causal theory and problems of correction ru1d prevention of delinquency. Prerequisite: SOC-230 Principles of Sociology. SOC-332 Criminology - ~V 4 hours A study ofthe nature and causes ofcrin1e with emphasis upon ntethcxls ofprevention and treatment. Prerequisite: SOC-230 Principles of Sociology. SOC-333 Social Stratification -Sp 4 hours A study of the class structure and its implications for American society. (Alternate years) SOC-334 Sociology of Religion - Sp 4 hours The relationship of religion to society with particular reference to contemporary move– ments. SOC-372 Social Theory -A 4 hours A historical review of 1najor sociological theorists ru1d a cri!ical exrunination of their theories front a theistic perspective. SOC-373 Social Proble1ns -Sp S hours A study of selected social problems for the purpose of developing understanding and exploring approaches to the social treatment of these problems within a theistic fran1ework. SOC-433 Conten1porary LIO.Sues in Criminal Juslice S hours An anaJysis of key issues currently influencing the criminaJ justice system. TI1e course will review cases pending in U.S. courts ru1d the historical context from which these contriJ.... versies emerged. SOC-440 Seminar in Sociology -Sp S hours A study of sources and methods of sociological research. Each student will prepare a fonnal n1onograph.