2004-2005 Academic Catalog

204 Social Sciences and History School of Social Sciences and Professional Studies Politics. This course will involve the collection and analysis of data from a normative and/or empirical perspective pertaining to the selected topic in American politics. Through readings and discussion, this course is intended to prepare the student for the rigors of graduate study in American politics. POLS-4610 Political Dynamics –Sp 3 hours Analysis of public opinion, interest groups, political parties, and voting behavior; a study of the formation of political attitudes and their influence on the political process. Prerequisites: POLS- 2610 American National Government; GSS-3610 Data Analysis . (even years) POLS-4630 American Constitutional Law –Sp 3 hours In-depth analysis of selected Supreme Court decisions and their relevance to political, social, economic, and religious dimensions of American life. POLS-4700 Prelaw Seminar –Fa,Sp 3 hours Individual projects acquaint the student with legal procedures and research in areas such as briefs and contracts. PublicAdministration PUAD-3100PublicBudgeting –Fa 3 hours 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. PUAD-3390PublicFinance 3 hours A consideration of the financing of local, state, and federal governments. Much attention is given to three functions of government: stabilization, distribution, and allocation. All major taxes that are present in the United States are studied as to structure, revenue gained, and present status. Prerequisite: ECON-2340 Macroeconomics. (odd years) PUAD-3600PublicAdministration –Fa 3 hours Introduction to public administration both as a discipline and profession, including organization theory, budgeting, public policy analysis and evaluation, and public sector administration. 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-4600AppliedPublicAdministration –Fa 3 hours Capstone course for public administration majors, involving 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-2200Criminology –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 JuvenileDelinquency –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, engage- ment, marital adjustment, in-law relations, communication and conflict resolution, family planning, and discipline. SOC-2840 Concepts of Chemical Dependency –Sp 3 hours See course description for SWK-2840 Concepts of Chemical Dependency. 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-3340Sociologyof Religion –Sp 3 hours The relationship of religion to society with particular reference to contemporary movements. SOC-3420 Human Sexuality 2 hours Study of biblical content regarding human sexuality and an analysis of contemporary concepts within a framework of Christian thought. SOC-3710 Family and Society –Sp 3 hours This sociological study of the family examines the scientific knowledge that 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-3730 Social Problems –Sp 3 hours Study of selected social problems for the purpose of develop- ing, understanding, and exploring approaches to the social treatment of these problems within a theistic framework. SOC-3750 Social Movements –Fa,Sp 3 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. SOC-4720 Social Theory –Fa 3 hours Historical review of major sociological theorists and a critical examination of their theories from a theistic perspective. 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 3 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. (Fee: $40) SWK-2350 Field Survey –Fa,Sp 2 hours Experiential learning through visitation and observation of social workers and interdisciplinary 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. Does not count toward Social Science elective for general education. (Fee: $30) 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, and methods of assessment, intervention, and treatment. Prerequisite: PYCH-1600 General Psychology; SOC- 2300 Principles of Sociology or permission of instructor.