1997-1998 Academic Catalog

200 PUAD-460 Seminar in Public Administration I-A,W 1 hour PUAD-461 Seminar in Public Administration II-Sp 4 hours 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. Research findings in PUAD-460 are presented and discussed in PUAD-461. Capstone course. PUAD-464 Strategies for Public Administration-A 4 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) Sociology SOC-220 Criminology-A 5 hours Surveys the nature and cause of crime in addition to methods of prevention and treatment. Emphasis focuses on the criminal mind and the future of crime in America. 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 5 hours See course description for CRJU-231 Juvenile Delinquency. SOC-232 Casework-Sp 5 hours See course description for SWK-232 Casework. SOC-233 Introduction to Social Work-A, Sp 5 hours See course description for SWK-233 Introduction to Social Work. SOC-240 Marriage and the Family-A,W,Sp,Su 5 hours A study of the scientific knowledge that exists about mate selection, the courtship process, and the adjustment problems of marriage. SOC-333 Social Stratification-A 4 hours A study of the class structure and its implications for American society. Prerequisite: SOC-230 Principles of Sociology. SOC-334 Sociology of Religion-Sp 4 hours The relationship of religion to society with particular reference to contemporary movements. SOC-342 Human Sexuality-W 3 hours Study of biblical content regarding human sexuality and an analysis of contemporary concepts within a framework of Christian thought. SOC-367 Research Methodology-A 3 hours See course description for POLS-367 Research Methodology. SOC-368 Data Analysis-W 5 hours See course description for POLS-368 Data Analysis. SOC-371 Family and Society-W 5 hours An examination of marriage and family patterns in various cultures with emphasis on the relationship of contemporary social move– ments to the family. SOC-372 Social Theory-A 4 hours An 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 and shows them how various Christian models are applied as well as what the anticipated results might be. (even years) SOC-375 Social Movements-Sp 4 hours See course description for HIST-375 Social Movements. 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-110 Total Immersion Experience-A,W,Sp 0 hours A preprofessional experience for students interested in social work. Participation with a social service agency, shadowing a social worker (minimum-LSW and 2 years experience) for five full and consecutive days to better understand: (1) social work as a vocation; (2) the vulnerable populations social workers serve; (3) the professional helping relationship and; (4) the agency setting. Students must complete this class before applying for admission to the program. SWK-232 Casework-Sp 5 hours Introduction to the general principles and methods of casework. Study of the problem solving approach as it applies to working with individuals, families, and groups. SWK-233 Introduction to Social Work-A,Sp 5 hours Introduction to the social work profession. Study of the historical development and professionalizalion of social work, including an overview of the fields of social work service, agencies, and organiza– tions, and the diverse populations served. A prerequisite to all social work courses. A Christian ministry is required. (Fee: $30) SWK-235 Service Learning: Faith in Action-Sp 3 hours Experiential learning through participation in community service develops students' ability for critical thinking and group problem solving, their commitments and values, and skills needed for effective citizenship. Prerequisite: SWK-233 Introduction to Social Work. (Fee $30) SWK-301,302 Human Behavior and the Social Environment I,II ~A,W 4 hours An examination of the social system's approach to understanding human behavior within families, groups, organizations, and communi– ties. Focuses on relationships among biological, social, psychological, and cultural systems as they affect and are affected by human behavior. Prerequisite for SWK-301: SWK-110 Total Immersion Experience; SWK-233 Introduction to Social Work; SWK-235 Service Learning: Faith in Action; SOC-230 Principles of Sociology; PYCH- 160 General Psychology; BIO- I00 Principles of Biology. Prerequisite for SWK-302: SWK-301 Human Behavior and the Social Environment I. SWK-311 Social Welfare Policy I-W 4 hours Survey of the American social welfare system. Analogy of the history, purpose, programs, and assessment of this system from a biblical theistic point of reference. Policy decisions will be applied to the meeting of human needs on individual, family, community, and societal levels. Consideration of cultural variances within a pluralistic system like that of the United States. Prerequisite: BI0-100 Principles of Biology; SOC-230 Principles of Sociology; PYCH-160 General Psychology; ANTH-180 Cultural Anthropology. SWK-312 Social Welfare Policy II-Sp 4 hours Examines social welfare policies and programs in relation to their effects on specific populations in need in U.S. society. Within a historical and political context, current social welfare programs and policies are further examined in terms of underlying assumptions and values, substance, implementation, and effectiveness. It is a basic premise of this course that a well-developed understanding of the policy process is essential to each social worker effectively impacting the policy process and improving social welfare programs. Considers major questions of social choice and the underlying criteria for the funding and delivery of social services. Policy analysis will be a major focus. Innovative programs and models that the churches could consider will be discussed and developed. Prerequisite: SWK-311 Social Welfare Policy I.