1993-1994 Academic Catalog

PUAD-161 Introduction to Public Administration--A 4 hours An introduction to public administration both as a discipline and profession, including organization theory, budgeting, public policy analysis and evaluation, and public sector administration. PUAD-210 Public Budgeting--W 5 hours An analysis of public sector budgeting at all levels of government in the United States with an emphasis on budgets as reflectors of priority, power and control. Prerequisite: PUAD-161 Introduction to Public Administration. PUAD-367 Research Methodology--A 3 hours In the presentation of the scientific method of research, particular emphasis will be placed upon hypothesis formation, questionnaire design and administration, sampling, interviewing and data collection. PUAD-368 Data Analysis--W 3-5 hours The basic concepts of descriptive and inductive statistics are presented for the purpose of analysis of data sets. Among the concepts emphasized are levels of analysis, measures of central tendency and dispersion, probability, correlation, simple tests of significance and linear regression. The course will utilize a major statistical software program to familiarize the students with the power of the computer in data analysis. Prerequisite: PUAD-367 Research Methodology. PUAD-369 Public Policy--Sp 4 hours A focus on decision-making, problem-solving, and methods of program analysis. Pre-requisites: HIST-111,112 U.S. History; PUAD-161 Introduction to Public Administration; POLS-261 American National Government. (even years) PUAD-460 Seminar in Public Administration I--W 1 hour PUAD-461 Seminar in Public Administration 11--Sp 4 hours A capstone, two-quarter experience for public administration majors which involves the research of issues related to public administration in the United States from a normative and/or empirical perspective. Findings research in PUAD 460 are presented and discussed in PUAD 461. PUAD-464 Global Strategies for Public Administration--A 4 hours This course is 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. Prerequisites: PUAD-161 Introduction to Public Administration. PUAD-369 Public Policy. Sociology SOC-220 Criminology--W 4 hours A study of the nature and cause of crime with emphasis upon methods of prevention and treatment. SOC-230 Principles of Sociology--A 5 hours An introduction to the concepts of sociology. The structure and processes of social life are studied. SOC-231 Juvenile Delinquency--Sp 4 hours A study and assessment of causal theory and problems of correction and prevention of delinquency. SOC-232 Casework--Sp 5 hours An introduction to the general principles and methods of casework employed in various types of agencies. Special attention will be given to interviewing skills, case management, intervention strategies, and the referral process. SOC-240 Marriage and the Family--A,W,Sp,Su 5 hours A study of the scientific knowledge which exists about mate selection, the courtship process, and the adjustment problems of marriage. SOC-333 Social Stratification--Sp 4 hours A study of the class structure and its implications for American society. (odd years) SOC-334 Sociology of Religion--Sp 4 hours The relationship of religion to society with particular reference to contemporary movements. (even years) SOC-342 Human Sexuality--W3 hours A study of Biblical content regarding human sexuality and an analysis of contemporary concepts within a framework of Christian thought. SOC-367 Research Methodology--A3 hours In the presentation of the scientific method of research, particular emphasis will be placed upon hypothesis formation, questionnaire design and administration, sampling, interviewing and data collection. SOC-368 Data Analysis--W 3-5 hours The basic concepts of descriptive and inductive statistics are presented for the purpose of analysis of data sets. Among the concepts emphasized are levels of analysis, measures of central tendency and dispersion, probability, correlation, simple tests of significance, and linear regression. The course will utilize a major statistical software program to familiarize the students with the power of the computer in data analysis. Prerequisite: SOC-367 Research Methodology. SOC-371 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. SOC-372 Social Theory--A 4 hours A historical review of major sociological theorists and a critical examination of their theories from a theistic perspective. SOC-373 Social Problems--Sp 5 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 framework. SOC-374 Urban Sociology--W 4 hours Various models of the Christian approach to the contemporary urban community and social classes. Familiarizes students with the needs of urban culture as well as to show how various Christian models are applied and what the anticipated results might be. SOC-375 Social Movements--Sp 4 hours A study of the influence of ideas and institutions upon social movements in America. Satisfies general education requirement in history. SOC-441 Research in Sociology--W 5 hours A senior research paper in which each student focuses upon an issue or topic within the discipline of Sociology. Social Work SWK-232 Casework--Sp 5 hours An introduction to the general principles and methods of casework employed in various types of agencies. Special attention will be given to interviewing skills, case management, intervention strategies, and the referral process. SWK-233 Introduction to Social Work--A 5 hours An introduction to the profession of social work. Designed to give the student an understanding of the historical development and professionalization of social work. Includes an overview of fields of social work service, agencies, and organizations. Serves as a prerequisite to all other courses offered in the social work program.