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Course Descriptions

 

Psychology
  

  • PSYCH 493 - Selected Topics

    (1-4)
    (Offered as needed.)
  

  • PSYCH 495 - Psychological Internship

    (1-4)
    Supervised field experience in a psychological setting accompanied by relevant library research and reflective writing. This course is primarily experiential learning. Repeatable up to 8 hours.  (Offered fall/spring/summer.)
  

  • PSYCH 499 - Undergraduate Psych Thesis

    (4)
    Independent student scholarship usually comprising a comprehensive literature review, design and completion of psychological research, and a written and oral presentation of findings.  (Offered fall/spring.)

Public Relations
  

  • PR 100 - Pre-Professional Studies

    (0-6)
    Laboratory experience in public relations. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 hours.
  

  • PR 161 - Introduction to Public Relations

    (3)
    A survey of the field of public relations, including the scope of the field, structure, processes, theoretical perspectives, job titles and tasks.  (Offered fall/spring.)
  

  • PR 193 - Selected Topics

    (1-6)
    Repeatable under different topics.  (Offered as needed.)
  

  • PR 262 - PR Writing

    (3)
    An introduction to writing and production for public relations purposes, including news releases, features, direct response and brochures, and the fundamentals of desktop publishing.  (Offered fall/spring.) Prerequisite(s):  PR 161 .
  

  • PR 293 - Selected Topics

    (1-6)
    Repeatable under different topics.  (Offered as needed.)
  

  • PR 300 - Advanced Pre-Professional Studies

    (0-11)
    Advanced laboratory experience in public relations. Repeatable for a maximum of 11 hours. Prerequisite(s): PR 100 .
  

  • PR 361 - Print Design and Layout

    (3)
    Coverage of the principles guiding layout and design of multiple facets of print publication. Topics may include layout and design of: newspapers, magazines, newsletters, flyers, brochures, booklets, and other print documents. Students will also gain practice in implementing these principles using industry-standard software platforms. (Same course as ENGL 321 .)  (Offered as needed.)
  

  • PR 363 - PR Research

    (3)
    A review of syndicated research used by PR practitioners, the concept and methodologies of evaluative research, and development of the media mix. Students will learn the principles of research and strategic planning, and apply them to research and media planning opportunities.  (Offered spring.) Prerequisite(s): PR 262  and sophomore standing.
  

  • PR 365 - Event Planning

    (3)
    In this course, students will gain a familiarity with the structure, strategies, planning, and economics of the field of Event Planning. Students will also gain a greater understanding of how their professional roles impact the relationship between the organization and its critical stakeholders. Moreover, students will gain an understanding of the role of Event Planning in building organization-stakeholder relationships.  (Offered fall-even years.) Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing
  

  • PR 366 - Writing for the Web

    (3)
    Students will engage theory governing composition and design of web texts and put that theory into practice. Particular attention will be given to HTML text creation, including generation of content, HTML coding, and such elements as cascading style sheets (CSS) and basic JavaScript functionality. Will likely include client-based projects, brochures, booklets, and other print documents. Students will also gain practice in implementing these principles using industry-standard software platforms. (Same course as ENGL 336 .)  (Offered as needed.) Prerequisite(s): ENGL 211  or PR 262 .
  

  • PR 393 - Selected Topics

    (3)
    Repeatable under different topics.  (Offered as needed.)
  

  • PR 464 - PR Programs and Campaigns

    (3)
    The capstone course in the public relations curriculum, campaigns provides students with the opportunity to develop comprehensive public relations programs and campaigns. Student groups develop a PR program for presentation to classmates and PR practitioners.  (Offered fall.) Prerequisite(s): PR 262 .
  

  • PR 491 - Individual Study

    (1-12)
    Specialized study in public relations under the supervision of a faculty member with an approved format.  (Offered fall/spring.)
  

  • PR 493 - Selected Topics

    (1-6)
    Repeatable under different topics.  (Offered as needed.)
  

  • PR 495 - Internship

    (0-12)
    Working on-site with supervisory public relations professionals in area corporations, agencies or not-for-profit organizations. Departmental internship hours repeatable to a maximum of 12 hours. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. (Offered fall/spring/summer.)

Religion
  

  • RELIG 121 - Elementary Biblical Greek I

    (3)
    Introduction: to prepare the student for the reading of New Testament Greek.  (Offered fall-odd years.)
  

  • RELIG 122 - Elementary Biblical Greek II

    (3)
    Continuation of elementary Greek I.  (Offered spring-even years.) Prerequisite(s): RELIG 121 .
  

  • RELIG 152 - Introduction to Asian Religions

    (3)
    This course is a survey of the historical development and contemporary beliefs of the major Asian religious traditions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Chinese and Japanese traditions.  (Offered each fall semester.)
  

  • RELIG 160 - Mythology Around the World

    (3)
    This is a comparative and thematic introduction to mythology that draws from a great variety of the world’s cultures including Africa, China, Egypt, Europe, India, Japan and the Americas.  (Offered spring years.)
  

  • RELIG 170 - Life Stories: Personal, Spiritual and Intellectual Journeys

    (3)
    The course goal is to develop a deeper understanding of the religious life and journey, as well as to encourage students to articulate their own journey. This goal will be achieved through a multidisciplinary examination of religious autobiography in a variety of religious traditions. This course will explore the unique and intensely personal nature of individual spiritual experiences as well as the complexity of their relationship to the tradition of which they are a part.  (Offered fall - odd years.)
  

  • RELIG 180 - Ministry in Congregations

    (3)
    An introduction to the study of congregations and the dynamics of congregational life, exploring the foundations of congregational studies as a discipline, ethnographic studies of congregations, systems theory as applied to congregations, the role of leaders in congregational life, self-reflection as a tool for congregational leaders, and the challenges facing leaders in congregations - particular conflict and racism.  (Offered fall-odd years.)
  

  • RELIG 190 - Introduction to Religion

    (3)
    Fulfills Religion Goal. This course introduces the student to the academic study of the religious dimension of human experience. It examines the ways in which various traditions, including Christianity, give expression to this dimension.  (Offered as needed.)
  

  • RELIG 193 - Selected Topics

    (3)
    (Offered as needed.)
  

  • RELIG 210 - Jesus Through the Ages

    (3)
    This course surveys the history of interpretation surrounding the person of Jesus both within Christian traditions of theology, art and literature, and beyond those traditions within modern, pluralistic and secular culture.  (Offered spring-even years.)
  

  • RELIG 215 - Problem of Evil

    (3)
    This course introduces the student to theological reflection upon the experience of evil and suffering in one or more of the following manifestations: natural evil such as death, disease and natural disasters; moral evil such as racism, sexism, environmental destruction and militarism.  (Offered spring-odd years.)
  

  • RELIG 221 - Intermediate Biblical Greek I

    (3)
    This course covers selections from the gospels; emphasis on the distinctive principles of the Koine.  (Offered as needed.) Prerequisite(s):  ;  
  

  • RELIG 222 - Intermediate Biblical Greek II

    (3)
    This course covers selections from the Epistles; emphasis and comprehension of content and ideas.  (Offered as needed.) Prerequisite(s):  .
  

  • RELIG 250 - Native American Religions

    (3)
    This course will explore the complexity and variety of Native American religious traditions with an emphasis on the historical impact of colonization upon those traditions.  (Offered spring-odd years.)
  

  • RELIG 260 - Responses to the Holocaust

    (3)
    Examines the history and sources of the Holocaust, as well as religious and ethical responses to the Holocaust from diverse groups including: Jews, Christians, artists, poets, philosophers, camp survivors and victims. Explores a variety of genres of Holocaust responses including graphic novels, poems, plays, victims’ diaries, Hollywood films, documentaries, fictional literature, survivor testimonies, painting and other art forms.  (Offered as needed.)
  

  • RELIG 280 - Christian Worship

    (3)
    This course provides an introduction to the fundamental rites of Christian worship, with historical, theological, pastoral, and anthropological considerations of their contemporary meaning and renewal. It includes lecture, discussion, demonstration, and practical experience in dealing with the interplay of spatial, musical, and ritual data that enhances the central themes of Word and Sacrament. We will explore the varieties of Christian worship, within Roman Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant traditions. This class is intended to help the student grow in ability to be a knowledgeable and effective worship leader.  (Offered fall-odd years.)
  

  • RELIG 293 - Selected Topics

    (3)
    (Offered as needed.)
  

  • RELIG 310 - Religion and Film

    (3)
    A study of the art of the film as a mode of dialogue between religious traditions and contemporary life.  (Offered as needed.)
  

  • RELIG 320 - History of Christianity

    (3)
    History of Christian thought and institutions from apostolic times to: the Church Fathers and Medieval Christendom.  (Offered as needed.)
  

  • RELIG 321 - Reformation and Enlightenment

    (3)
    Fulfills Humanities Goal. History of Christian thought and institutions: Reformation and the Enlightenment.  (Offered spring even years.)
  

  • RELIG 322 - Modern Christian Thought

    (3)
    History of Christian thought and institutions: the 19th and 20th centuries.  (Offered fall-even years.)
  

  • RELIG 323 - Martin Luther and The Lutheran Tradition

    (3)
    An introduction to the life, thought, and writings of Martin Luther, as well as the history and teachings of the Lutheran tradition from the 16th century until the present.  (Offered fall 2017.)
  

  • RELIG 325 - Women Mystics

    (3)
    This course examines the religious thought and experience of women who have reported extraordinary experiences of prayer, visions, contemplation, or mystical union with the divine. We will explore the ways in which women expressed their experiences through preaching, writing, art, music, and worship. A particular focus of the course will be the issue of women’s authority and “voice” in their religious communities.  (Offered spring 2017 and as needed.)
  

  • RELIG 330 - Synoptic Gospels

    (3)
    A study of the primary Christian sources: Matthew, Mark, and Luke, with a particular attention to their development as sources for the life and teaching of Jesus.  (Offered as needed.)
  

  • RELIG 335 - Pauline Studies

    (3)
    A study of major themes in Pauline literature, examining their relevance for addressing our lives today.  (Offered fall as needed.)
  

  • RELIG 360 - Advanced Asian Religions

    (3)
    This course is a focused study of a specific Asian religious tradition such as Hinduism, Buddhism or Chinese Religions; or a theme or issue such as an historical period, geographical area, historical person or religious concern is Asian religions. Attention will be given to historical development, sacred texts, contemporary beliefs and practices. The specific topic of inquiry will be indicated by the course subtitle. The course may be repeated for credit with permission of the instructor or department chair.  (Offered spring.)
  

  • RELIG 380 - Hymns and Christian Tradition

    (3)
    This course studies the development and use of hymns as a heritage of the Christian Church. The theological, historical and cultural currents influencing the original of hymns and their development will be explored. Methods for literary, poetic, and musical analysis will also be discussed. Also, this course seeks to give insight and understanding to worship leaders of the trends affecting the use and creation of hymns in contemporary Christian worship and practice.  (Offered spring-odd years.)
  

  • RELIG 381 - Introduction Faith and Moral Development

    (3)
    An introduction to theories of faith and moral development with attention given to the work of such theorists as James Fowler, Lawrence Kohnberg, Carol Gilligan, and Nel Noddings. Attention will also be given to the application of those theories in educational and church settings.  (Offered spring-even years.)
  

  • RELIG 382 - Foundations of Youth Ministry and Christian Education

    (3)
    This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of Youth Ministry and Christian Education.  (Offered fall-even years.)
  

  • RELIG 393 - Selected Topics

    (3)
    (Offered as needed.)
  

  • RELIG 400 - Advanced Old Testament-Pentateuch

    (3)
    Old Testament: literary, historical and theological context through the study of The Pentateuch.  (Offered as needed.)
  

  • RELIG 401 - Advanced Old Testament/Prophets

    (3)
    Old Testament: literary, historical and theological context through the study of The Prophets of Israel.  (Offered fall 2017.)
  

  • RELIG 402 - Advanced Old Testament-Writings

    (3)
    Old Testament: literary, historical and theological context through the study of The Writings.  (Offered as needed.)
  

  • RELIG 403 - Advanced Old Testament-Ancient Near East

    (3)
    Old Testament: literary, historical and theological context through the study The Ancient Near East.  (Offered as needed.)
  

  • RELIG 410 - Religion and Literature

    (3)
    A study of religious themes and issues via dialogue with fiction (novels), biography/autobiography and poetry.  (Offered as needed.)
  

  • RELIG 420 - Parables, Riddles, Koans and Tales

    (3)
    A comparative study of the parables of Jesus and of similar materials from Hasidic Judaism, Islamic Sufism, Zen Buddhism and Taoism.  (Offered as needed.)
  

  • RELIG 430 - Christian Ethics

    (3)
    Fulfills Ethical Thought Goal. Biblical foundation of Christian ethics; application to ethical questions of the contemporary world.  (Offered as needed.) Prerequisite(s): UC 220  or UC-220H. 
  

  • RELIG 440 - American Christianity

    (3)
    Major American denominations; their distinctive beliefs and practices.  (Offered as needed.)
  

  • RELIG 465 - Field Experience in Christian Education

    (3)
    Supervised experience in a congregation or an approved church-related field.  (Offered as needed.)
  

  • RELIG 470 - Liberation Theology

    (3)
    An expansive treatment of the major movements in liberation theology from the 1960s to the present, including Latin American, feminist, black/Afro-American, and gay/lesbian theology.  (Offered fall as needed.)
  

  • RELIG 480 - Field Experience in Ministry

    (3)
    Students will be placed in ministry settings for a minimum of 120 hours, to develop professional skills in the practice of ministry under supervision. In addition to working with a field supervisor in the ministry context, students will work with a faculty supervisor. Through an ongoing process of assessment and consultation, the student will be guided towards a deeper theological reflection, greater growth, and improved competence in the practice of ministry.  (Offered as needed.) Prerequisite(s): RELIG 180 ;
  

  • RELIG 481 - Departmental Seminar

    (1)
    Seminar for department majors and minors that will support the development of the research project and portfolio.  (Offered fall.)
  

  • RELIG 491 - Individual Study

    (1-3)
    (Offered as needed.)
  

  • RELIG 492 - Group Studies

    (1-3)
    (Offered as needed.)
  

  • RELIG 493 - Selected Topics

    (3)
    (Offered as needed.)
  

  • RELIG 499 - Senior Thesis

    (3)
    Independent student scholarship usually comprising literature review and research, and a written and oral presentation of findings. Required of all religion majors in the fall of the senior year. The course guides students through the process and methodology of writing either a thirty-page research paper in the major or a final capstone project with required writing component (14 pages).  (Offered fall.) Prerequisite(s): senior class level.

Russian
  

  • RUS 110 - Elementary Russian I

    (4)
    Study of the Russian language as a means of communication through development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Sound and pronunciation rules; acquisition and application of Cyrillic alphabet; acquisition and application of grammatical principles. Customs and current trends in Russian culture. Offered fall semester on a three-year rotation.
  

  • RUS 111 - Elementary Russian II

    (4)
    Continuation of techniques used in   for development of listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing skills. Daily practice of pronunciation and application of grammatical rules. Contemporary Russian culture. Offered spring semester on a three-year rotation. Prerequisite(s): RUS 110  or placement exam.
  

  • RUS 191 - Individual Study

    (1-4)
    Intended for majors and minors who wish to study material not covered by a regularly offered course. May not be repeated more than once without permission of department. Prerequisite(s): Permission of department chair.
  

  • RUS 193 - Selected Topics

    (4)
  

  • RUS 291 - Individual Study

    (1-4)
    Intended for majors and minors who wish to study material not covered by a regularly offered course. May not be repeated more than once without permission of department. Prerequisite(s): Permission of department chair.
  

  • RUS 293 - Selected Topics

    (1-4)

Social Science
  
  

Social Work
  

  • SWK 100 - Professional Development: Values, Ethics and Justice

    (4)
    An introduction to professional development in helping profession, social work roles, practices, professional values, ethics, and justice to engage in generalist social work practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Special focus on technology enhanced learning, community resource identification and social service utilization. The course includes a service-learning component (50 hours of community service learning project completion). The course contributes to building knowledge, skills, and service effectiveness to promote social, economic, and environmental justice as well as further promote individual well-being in a contemporary society. Prerequisite(s): The course is open to all students and there is no prerequisite.
  

  • SWK 200 - Introduction to Social Work and Human Services

    (4)

    Introduction to Social Work and Human Services (SWK200) informs the student of the history, mission, and philosophy of the social work profession. Various social problems or issues are explored from a humanistic perspective, with specific focus on micro, mezzo, and macro practice in service delivery. The course reflects current development in human services and Prevailing Philosophy of Social Work Profession.

      Prerequisite(s): SWK 100 or Academic Advisor’s permission required.

  

  • SWK 227 - Diversity in a Global Society

    (4)

    Influence of family structure and function, cultural heritage, religious affiliation, social class, health and economic resources on generalist social work practice. A central theme of this course involves special attention to particular elements of social engagement affecting members of diverse groups in order to expose people to an appreciation of human diversity, the promotion of social, economic and environmental justice, and empowerment of people. The United States and the world are facing enormous challenges in living together as a global village. Social workers in practice are building a better future for their clients by working as a team. The course is designed to shape the social work profession through human understanding beyond borders. 

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      Prerequisite(s): SWK 100  or Academic Advisor’s permission required.

  

  • SWK 335 - Human Behavior in Social Environment I

    (4)

    Human Behavior in the Social Environment is the first of the two-semester course that includes the study of traditional and alternative paradigms to explain the physical, cognitive, identity, and socio-emotional development of individuals within diverse family groups, with specific focus on conception to late adolescence. Students will learn how to critically evaluate the literature, with specific attention to adaptive functioning, diversity issues between and within groups, and ethical practice. A strengths perspective will be utilized to integrate knowledge and practice.

    . Prerequisite(s): Sociology 115, Psychology 120 or Psychology 121, Biology 100 or above.

  

  • SWK 336 - Human Behavior in Social Environment II

    (4)

    Social Work 336 is the second in a two-semester course exploring human development and behavior from a bio-psycho-social, person-in-environment perspective. Emphasis is placed on the diversity of people as well as the interaction between individuals and their environments. Students will continue to integrate research and theory with an emphasis on adult developmental issues, family/group transition, and larger systems. The course involves a minimum of eight hours of out-of-class work per week (3-4 hours/week in reading, 2 hours/week in out of class,  preparation for papers, and assigned movies, and 2-3 hours/week in writing research papers

      Prerequisite(s): SWK 335  or equivalent.

  

  • SWK 345 - Psychosocial Aspects of Aging

    (4)
    Bio-psychosocial and economic aspects of aging. Policies and services for meeting the needs of the aged.  (Offered As Needed)
  

  • SWK 352 - Contemporary Social Welfare Programs

    (4)

    The design of this course is to be less theoretical and more practical in learning the concepts of contemporary social welfare programs, institutional arrangements, socio-cultural, geo-political, and economic systems that influence welfare programs and policies. The course examines best strategies or interventions to promote social, economic, and environmental justice within the context of globalization of human well-being. (Offered Fall/Summer)

     

      Prerequisite(s): SWK 200  or permission of the instructor.

  

  • SWK 353 - Social Welfare Policy Analysis

    (4)

    The study of social welfare policy practice and policy analysis within the context of current arrangements to meet human service needs in contemporary society.  The course offers an introduction to social welfare policy and provides background information to apply the policy model relevant to social welfare programs at local, state or federal level.  (Offered spring.)

      Prerequisite(s): SWK 352  and SWK 336 .

  

  • SWK 370 - Social Work Practice - I

    (4)

    Generalist social work knowledge, skills and values for working with individuals and couples. This is the first of three social work practice courses that provide a values/skills/knowledge base for the generalist social work practitioner. The current course provides beginning generalist skills in working with individuals, along with a lab that provides “hands-on” practice in: interviewing, problem-solving and professional relationship process, along with opportunities to integrate these skills as students practice individual models of treatment.

    A central focus of this course involves attention to particular elements of social engagement; especially, the dynamics created by human diversity, the promotion of social and economic justice, and empowerment of oppressed individuals. The course includes an overview of the helping process and provides the student with the opportunity to integrate research, evaluation, knowledge, skills and values derived from the courses in the major.

      Prerequisite(s): Course is open only to social work majors. SWK 336 and 352.

  

  • SWK 460 - Social Work Practice - II

    (4)

    The second course in social work practice, Social Work Practice ll provides students with instruction and experience in engaging, assessing and building productive relationships with and within families, groups and other small systems as well as the evaluation of service delivery. A central concern of this course involves attention to particular elements of small systems dynamics affecting women and members of diverse ethnic and racial groups in order to expose students to an appreciation of human diversity, the promotion of interpersonal, social and economic justice, and empowerment of oppressed populations. The course includes an overview of the developmental stages of small systems in society and the interaction among them.

      Prerequisite(s): SOSCI 210 , SOSCI 220 , 

     . Students must have Senior standing in the Program. Corequisite(s): SWK 462  and SWK 463  

  

  • SWK 461 - Social Work Practice - III

    (4)
    The third course in social work practice, following and building upon SWK 370 and SWK 460, Social Work Practice Ill provides students with instruction and experience in engaging, assessing and building productive relationships with and within organizations and communities at the macropractice level. A central concern of this course involves attention to particular elements of large system dynamics affecting women and members of diverse ethnic and racial groups in order to expose students to an appreciation of human diversity, the promotion of social and economic justice, and the empowerment of oppressed populations. The course includes an overview of organizational structure and development within large systems and the interaction between them, and provides the student with the opportunity to integrate research, evaluation, knowledge, skills and values derived from field and practice courses. Prerequisite(s): SWK 460  and senior status in the degree program. Corequisite(s): SWK 464 , SWK 465  and senior status in the degree program.
  

  • SWK 462 - Senior Field Instruction - I

    (6)

    Placement in a social agency under a qualified field instructor for the development of professional skills in the provision of generalist social work services. 200 hours minimum required.  (Offered Fall.)

      Prerequisite(s): SWK 460  and senior status in the degree program.

  

  • SWK 463 - Senior Field Seminar - I

    (4)

    To integrate social work theory and knowledge with experience in the agency field practicum, and to develop generalist practice skills in a social service agency setting.

    Social Work 462 is Senior field placement l for Fall. Spring semester (Social Work464) students continue in the same agency/organization (Field Instruction ll) under a qualified agency field instructor for the development of professional skills in providing direct services to individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. Students complete a total of 200 hours in their fall and 200 hours in their spring semester for a total of 400 field hours toward degree completion.

    Social Work 463 is Field Education Seminar l. In Spring, Seminar ll will continue providing a forum for discussion of practical, theoretical and ethical issues arising in the senior social work field practicum. Through field instruction and the field instruction seminar, students integrate theory, knowledge and values derived from the foundation courses in the Social Work curriculum with practice in the Social Work agency setting. The Senior Field Instruction Seminar sequence incorporates research, evaluation, knowledge, skills and values derived from foundation courses. Prerequisite(s): SOSCI 210 , SOSCI 220 , SWK 370 , SWK 460  and SWK 462  as well as senior status in the program.

  

  • SWK 464 - Senior Field Instruction - II

    (6)

    Placement in a social agency under a qualified field instructor for the development of professional skills in the provision of generalist social work services. 200 hours minimum required.  (Offered spring.)

      Prerequisite(s): SOSCI 210 , SOSCI 220 , SWK 461 , SWK 462 , SWK 463  and senior status.

  

  • SWK 465 - Senior Field Seminar - II

    (4)

    The purpose of senior field instruction and seminar courses is to integrate social work theory and knowledge with experience in the agency setting and to develop skills in generalist social work practice.

    Senior Field instruction-ll(SWK 464) is built upon first semester’s Senior Field Instruction-l course (SWK 462) with continued placement in a social service agency, two days each week (16 hours per week) throughout the semester, under a qualified agency field instructor for the development of professional knowledge and skills in providing direct services to individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.

    Senior Field instruction-ll Seminar (SWK 465) is also built upon Senior Field Instruction-l Seminar (SWK 463), providing a forum for discussion of theoretical, practical and ethical issues arising in the second semester’s field practicum in a social service agency. Through field instruction and the seminar courses students integrate theory, knowledge, skills, and values derived from the foundation courses in the social work program for BSW degree at Capital University. Prerequisite(s): SWK 460 , SWK 461  and SWK 464  as well as senior status in the degree program.

  

  • SWK 490 - Interprofessional Cultural Competency for Health and Human Service Professionals

    (4)
    This course is designed to complement fieldwork and clinical experiences in nursing, education, and social work. Students will be engaged in the process of identifying, assessing, and enhancing their own cultural competency through standardized measures as well as reflections on field-based experiences. Areas to be addressed are: cultural desire, cultural awareness; cultural knowledge; cultural skills; and cultural encounters. The course will facilitate engagement in a culturally sensitive progression from ethnocentrism to ethnorelativism.  (Offered as needed.) Prerequisite(s):  ,  , SWK 227 Diversity in a Global Society  or instructor’s permission required. 
  

  • SWK 491 - Individual Study

    (1-4)
    (Offered as needed.)
  

  • SWK 493 - Selected Topics

    (4)
    (Offered as needed.)

Sociology
  

  • SOC 115 - Principles of Sociology

    (3)
    Fulfills Social Science Goal. An introduction to the principles of sociology including an examination of major theoretical frameworks, the social construction of reality, culture, social interaction, groups and organizations, deviance, and the various social institutions. Attention is paid to the theory and methodology of the social science. This course is designed for non-Sociology/Criminology majors/minors. (Offered fall/spring.)
  

  • SOC 120 - Introduction to Sociology

    (4)
    Fulfills Social Science Goal. An introduction to the principles of sociology including an examination of major theoretical frameworks, the social construction of reality, culture, social interaction, groups and organizations, deviance, and the various social institutions. Attention is paid to the theory and methodology of the social science. This course is designed for Sociology and Criminology majors/minors, but is open to all students. (Offered fall/spring.)
  

  • SOC 200 - Seminar I - Ethics

    (1)
    An introduction to ethical issues in sociology, including an interpretation and use of ethics in research and practice.  (Offered spring.) Prerequisite(s): This course is graded pass/fail.
  

  • SOC 301 - Seminar II - Career Planning

    (1)
    Preparation for graduate training and sociology careers. Students will learn about application to graduate school, law school and the G.R.E. and LSAT tests, and develop a graduate study and/or career plan. Attendance at departmental colloquia required. This course is graded Pass/Fail. (Offered as needed.)
  

  • SOC 310 - Sociology of Sex and Gender

    (4)
    An introduction to issues related to sex and gender, including social constructions of gender throughout history, gender socialization, sex and gender roles, gender identity, gender and the law, and language and media.  (Offered spring.) Prerequisite(s): SOC 120 .
  

  • SOC 320 - Sociology of Law

    (4)
    A study of the interrelationships between law and other social structures and processes, including the structure of law, the origins of the law, socio-legal theories about law, how social changes affect the law, how law influences social behavior, and the legal profession.  (Offered fall.) Prerequisite(s): SOC 120 , CRIM 230 .
  

  • SOC 330 - Social Deviance/Social Control

    (4)
    The study of the relationship between social deviance and social control, including an examination of various theories of deviant behavior, and the application of theory to actual cases of deviance.  (Offered fall.) Prerequisite(s): SOC 120 , CRIM 230 .
  

  • SOC 360 - Social Problems

    (4)
    Application of sociological principles to selected major problems of contemporary society. Topics may include poverty, global issues, the environment, violence, war, peace, justice, and social institutions.  (Offered fall.) Prerequisite(s): SOC 120 .
  

  • SOC 370 - Urban Sociology

    (4)
    Exploration of the social origins of urban existence as a social system focusing on socio-historical development, organization, and problems of cities and urban life. Topics may include a comparative cities study, urban spatial design, demographic analysis, environmental and ecological challenges, transportation networks, and dimensions of urban sustainability.  (Offered spring.) Prerequisite(s): SOC 120 .
  

  • SOC 390 - Social Stratification-Race, Ethnicity, Class and Gender

    (4)
    This course analyzes the constructs of race and ethnicity, class, gender and other important dimensions of social inequality, while also addressing their intersectionality and historical roots. Prerequisite(s): SOC 115  or SOC 120 .
  

  • SOC 410 - Social Theory

    (4)
    Social historical study and analysis of major social theorists and the contributions each made to the study of society.  (Offered spring.) Prerequisite(s): SOC 120 ; junior standing.
 

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