2001-2002 Academic Catalog

200 Social Sciences and History PUAD-460 Seminar in Public Administration I-A 1 hour PUAD-461 Seminar in Public Administration 11-W 4 hours Two-quatier 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 ofAmerican 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,Sp 5 hours 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-233 Introduction to Social Work-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 Biblical theology ofmarriage and the family is developed as a means bywhich to evaluate contemporary dating, marriage, and family arrange– ments. A major focus of the course is upon practical application related to such topics as dating/courtship, engagement, marital adjustment, in-lawrelations, communication and conflict resolution, family planning and discipline. SOC-284 Concepts of Chemical Dependency-Sp 5 hours Designed to investigate the concept of chemical dependency. Course emphasis is on the various drngs of abuse, methods of assessment, intervention, and treatment. Prerequisite: PYCH-I 60 General Psychol– ogy; SOC-230 Principles ofSociology orper111issio11 ofinstructor. SOC-333 Social Stratification-Sp 4 hours Study of the class sh·ucture and its implications for American society. Prerequisite: SOC-230 Principles ofSociology. 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 contemporaty concepts within a framework of Christian thought. SOC-371 Family and Society-W 5 hours This sociological study of the family examines the scientific knowledge which exists about traditional and contempormy house– hold arrangements. Research on alternative family forms is evaluated in light ofpublic policy decisions and a biblical view of the family. SOC-372 Social Theory-A 4 hours Historical review ofmajor sociological theorists and a critical examination of their theories from a theistic perspective. SOC-373 Social Problems-Sp 5 hours 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 contemporaty urban community and social classes. Familiarizes students with the needs of urban culture and shows them how various Clu·istian models are applied as well as what the anticipated results might be. (even years) SOC-375 Social Movements-W,Sp 4 hours See course description for HIST-375 Social Movements. SOC-441 Research in Sociology-W 5 hours Senior research paper in which each student focuses upon an issue or topic within the discipline of sociology. Social Work SWK-110 Total Immersion E;i1:perience-A,W,Sp 0 hours Preprofessional experience for students interested in social work. Participation with a social service agency, shadowing a social worker (minimum-LSW and 2 years expedence) for five full and consecutive days to better understand: (I) 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-233 Introduction to Social Work-Sp 5 hours Introduction to the social work profession. Study of the historical development and professionalization 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. (Fee: $30) SWK-235 Field Survey-Sp 3 hours Experiential learning through visitation and observation of social workers and intra-disciplinary teams in agency settings. Course provides detailed exposure to fields of social work practice, the role of social work, and agency structure. There is a special emphasis on understanding the dynamics of the professional helping relationship given the client's membership in certain groups. Prerequisite: SWK- 233 I11troductio11 to Social Work. (Fee: $30) SWK-284 Concepts of Chemical Dependency-Sp 5 hours Designed to investigate the concept of chemical dependency. Course emphasis is on the various drugs of abuse, methods of assessment, intervention, and treatment. Prerequisite: PYCH-I 60 General Psychology; SOC-230 Principles ofSociology orpermission ofinstructor. SWK-301,302 Human Behavior and the Social Environment I, II-A,W 4 hours Examination of the social system's approach to understanding human behavior within families, groups, organizations, and communities. Focuses on relationships among biological, social, psychological, and cultural systems as they affect and are affected by human behavior. Prerequisite: admission to the Social Work Program. SWK-311 Social Welfare Policy 1-W 4 hours Survey of the American social welfare system. Analogy of the histo1y, 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: admission to the Social Work Program. 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 ofunderlying 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 delive1y ofsocial 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 We(fare Policy I. SWK-321 Social Work Practice 1-W 5 hours Taken concurrently with an 8-hour per week field experience designed to integrate basic practice skills learned in class with field experience. Course will help the student integrate knowledge and theory with agency practice. Emphasis on the basic principles and values ofpractice and the skill development essential to beginning social work relationships. Foundation in the basic core of concepts, methodology, and values along with an ability to examine practices. Focuses on social work ethics, the one-to-one relationship, and interviewing skills. Prerequisite: SWK-30I H11111a11 Behavior and the Social Environment I; admission to the Social Work Program. (Fee: $30)