2002-2003 Academic Catalog

198 Social Sciences and History School of Social Sciences and Professional Studies PUAD-3690 Public Policy –Sp 3 hours Focus on decision making, problem solving, and methods of program analysis. Prerequisites: HIST-1110, 1120 U.S. History; POLS-2610 American National Government. PUAD-4600 Applied Public Administration 3 hours Capstone course 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. PUAD-4640 Strategies for Public Administration –Fa 3 hours Designed to acquaint the advanced student in public adminis- tration 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-2200 Criminology –Fa 3 hours Introduction to the major criminological perspectives regarding crime causation. Selected notorious crimes are considered as case studies to enhance understanding of each perspective. SOC-2300 Principles of Sociology –Fa,Sp 3 hours Introduction to the concepts of sociology. The structure and processes of social life are studied. SOC-2310 Juvenile Delinquency –Sp 3 hours See course description for CRJU-2310 Juvenile Delinquency. SOC-2330 Introduction to Social Work –Fa 3 hours See course description for SWK-2330 Introduction to Social Work. SOC-2400 Marriage and the Family –Fa,Sp 3 hours A Biblical theology of marriage and the family is developed as a means by which to evaluate contemporary dating, marriage, and family arrangements. A major focus of the course is upon practical application related to such topics as dating/courtship, engagement, marital adjustment, in-law relations, communication and conflict resolution, family planning and discipline. SOC-2840 Concepts of Chemical Dependency –Sp 3 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-1600 General Psychology; SOC-2300 Principles of Sociology; or permis- sion of instructor. SOC-3330 Social Stratification –Fa 3 hours Study of the class structure and its implications for American society. Prerequisite: SOC-2300 Principles of Sociology . SOC-3340 Sociology of Religion –Sp 3 hours The relationship of religion to society with particular reference to contemporary movements. SOC-3710 Family and Society –Sp 3 hours This sociological study of the family examines the scientific knowledge which exists about traditional and contemporary household arrangements. Research on alternative family forms is evaluated in light of public policy decisions and a biblical view of the family. SOC-3720 Social Theory –Fa 3 hours Historical review of major sociological theorists and a critical examination of their theories from a theistic perspective. SOC-3730 Social Problems –Sp 3 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-3750 Social Movements –Fa,Sp 4 hours See course description for HIST-3750 Social Movements. SOC-4410 Research in Sociology –Sp 3 hours Senior research paper in which each student focuses upon an issue or topic within the discipline of sociology. Social Work SWK-1100 Total Immersion Experience – Fa,Sp 2 hours Available to all students. 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 5 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. (Fee: $20) SWK-2330 Introduction to Social Work– Fa,Sp 5 hours Available to all students. This course gives an introduction to the social work profession and a variety of fields of social work practice. It includes a study of the historical development and professionalization of social work. There will be an overview of the integration of faith and practice and the program’s poverty focus. A series of field trips will provide students with an understanding of agency structure, the role of a social worker in a variety of settings, generalist social work practice, the dynamics of giving and taking help, and how to establish a professional helping relationship. A weekend trip may also be required. (Fee: $60) SWK-2840 Concepts of Chemical Dependency –Sp 3 hours Available to all students. 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-1600 General Psychology; SOC-2300 Principles of Sociology; or permission of instructor. SWK-3010 Human Behavior and the Social Environment– Fa 4 hours This course will provide an examination of the social systems approach to understanding human behavior with families, groups, organizations, and communities. Particular focus will be on the relationship among biological, social, psychological, and cultural systems as they affect and are affected by human behavior. Restricted to social work majors admitted into the program. SWK-3110 Social Welfare Programs and Policy– Fa 3 hours Survey of the American social welfare system. Analogy of the history, purpose, programs, and assessment of this system from a God’s wondrous love can be demonstrated through caring and helping of other people.