SOC 101. General Sociology. An introductory study of man’s social life, including culture, socialization, social interaction, minorities, social status, social deviation, social groups, social institutions and organizations, family, social class, social power, and social change. (3)
SOC 102. Social Problems. An examination of major American social problems: crime, prejudice-discrimination, family, poverty, environment, drug abuse, etc. (3)
SOC 240. Sociology of Education. A study of sociological contributions dealing with the social institution of education in the U.S. (3)
SOC 260. Marriage and the Family. A study of courtship, marriage, and family living. (3)
SOC 300. Older Women’s Issues. An interdisciplinary examination of the social, economic, and health issues facing older women in the United States. (3)
SOC 313. Social Stratification. The study of inequality, social stratification, and social mobility in human social life and how these processes operate in society, particularly in the United States. (3)
SOC 323. Social Statistics. An introduction to the application of statistical techniques for social sciences; use of computers to aid in statistical problem-solving. Prerequisites: GEOG 202, PSY 102 or SOC 101, and MATH 111. (3)
SOC 331. Introduction to Criminology. A study of crime and delinquency as a social problem, including modern theories and practices in handling crime, criminals, and delinquents. (3)
SOC 333. Sociology of Youth. Adolescents and young adults in American society; their social roles, relationships, and problems. (3)
SOC 350. Minority Relations. A theoretical and practical analysis of the problems encountered by racial, ethnic, and other minority groups in the U.S.; includes the study of prejudice and discrimination, and the social culture mechanisms that tend to perpetuate racism. (3)
SOC/PSY 401. Comparative Multicultural Social Studies. This course provides a hands-on experience with Mexican, Mexican-American, American Indian and rural Anglo cultures. Particular focus is placed on human and social services, education and agency approaches toward mental and physical health as well as legal issues. The academic perspective involves social psychology, clinical, counseling and educational frameworks. Individual, group and inter-group interactions are explored. The course involves an intense week-long exploration of the various cultures explored in the course. Interaction with college students from other areas in the U.S. is part of the experience offered by this course. Prerequisites: SOC 101 for Sociology Majors, PSY 101 for Psychology Majors; and permission of the instructor. (3)
SOC 400. Population Analysis. Study of population size, composition, and distribution as well as basic concepts and techniques used to analyze populations; involves data manipulation, analysis, and case studies from around the world. Prerequisite: GEOG 202 or SOC 101. (3)
SOC 402. Research Methods. Methods and applications of social research; the study of research methods in sociology and the social sciences and the application of these methods to studying human social life. (3)
SOC 406. Social Psychology. The study of social phenomenon with a focus on the individual. Important principles of human and group interaction are explored in relation to their impact on contemporary issues, such as love, attraction, group interactions, race relations, aggression and violence, stereotyping, family dynamics. Prerequisite: PSY 102. (3)
SOC 410. Sociology of the Movies. A critical, scientific look at the movies to determine their relationship to the social environment and their relevance. (3)
SOC 420. Problems of Aging People. Social, psychological, and physical problems related to enforced leisure and the aging process; of special interest to those who study the field of social welfare.(3)
SOC 436. Working with Drug Abusers. Concerned with the special knowledge and techniques for successfully working with drug abusers. (1)
SOC 445. Sport in American Culture. Examines the relationship of sport to American culture. Topics include children, schools, deviance, violence, gender relations group relations, economy and media as they relate to sports. (3)
SOC 446. Working with the Elderly.Concerned with the special knowledge and techniques for successfully working the elderly persons. (1)
SOC 448. Working with Abused Persons. Concerned with the special knowledge and techniques for successfully working with abused persons. (1)
SOC 450. Sociology and the Environment. This course provides a sociological perspective of environmental issues and the social movements they generate. Students will be exposed to a variety of different environmental controversies and issues. Prerequisite: SOC 101 (3)
SOC 477. Medical Sociology. The study of the social bases of health and illness, the causes of sickness, the social causes of sickness, the social behavior of health personnel and those people who are consumers of health care, the social functions of health organizations, and systems of health care delivery. (3)
SOC 481. Internship in Sociology. Provides the student with valuable work experience in the outside world; allows the student to apply the knowledge gained in the classroom; controlled by faculty of that discipline and supervised by an approved agency. (1-6)
SOC 485. Directed Study in Sociology.(1-6)
SOC 491. Sociological Theory. Major issues in theoretical sociology. (3)
SWK 101. Introduction to Social Welfare and Social Work. Provides a historical overview of the profession of social work, social welfare activities, programs, and institutional structures that have developed to address social problems with diverse populations-at-risk that utilize social work services. The student will get first-hand experience to the field of social work by volunteering in a local social service agency. (4)
SWK 300. Human Behavior and the Social Environment I (HBSE I). The first of a two-semester sequence designed to introduce and integrate theories and knowledge of human bio-psycho-social development. The class focuses on the individual. Using a person-in-environment framework, we study behavior in the context of the family existing in a wider environment. Issues of differences in development grounded in class, race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation are addressed. Prerequisite: SWK 101, BIOL 101 and 102, SOC 101 and PSY 102. (3)
SWK 301. Human Behavior and the Social Environment II (HBSE II). Covers the larger systems that are the setting for social work practice. The class will study the dynamics and stages of family and group development, social networks, organizations, and communities from a rural, social work practitioner’s perspective. Prerequisite: SWK 300. (3)
SWK 320. Diversity in Social Work Practice. The focus is on diversity sensitive practice: racially aware practice, the impact of gender, sexual orientation, and disability on ethical social work practice. Class is designed to increase student awareness of the mechanism and effects of discrimination upon populations-at-risk. Prerequisite: SWK 101 or permission of the Program Director. (3)
SWK 331. Social Welfare Policy I.Provides a historical review of the forces and laws that have impacted the development of social welfare policy, programs, and services to diverse and marginalized groups in our society. By understanding the history, mission, and philosophy of social work within this milieu, skills for implementing policy formation will be emphasized. Class will focus on problem generation, solution formation, policy persuasion, and implementation of policy at all levels of society paying attention to populations-at-risk who have difficulty achieving social and economic justice. Prerequisites: SWK 101, POLS 201, ECON 200. (3)
SWK 332. Social Welfare Policy II. Focuses on analyzing, and understanding the background, environment, and actors involved in the generation of social welfare policy with diverse communities and populations-at-risk. Appropriate policy practice skills necessary to enable clients to achieve social and economic justice, at all levels of society, to influence social welfare policy outcomes, taking into account the mission, philosophy, and values of social work are taught. Prerequisite: SWK 331. (3)
SWK 370. Child Welfare. Familiarize the beginning child welfare practitioner with issues, policies, procedures, basic competencies, and proficiencies pertaining to child welfare and Permanency Planning. It provides an overview of child abuse and neglect, family preservation and reunification, out-of-home placements, and the consequences of long-term maltreatment. Permission of the Program Director. (3)
SWK 386. Social Work Practice I. Utilizes the generalist social work model to frame social work practice with ethnically diverse individuals, families, groups, social networks, organizations, and communities. It pays special attention to ethical practice focusing on assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, termination, case-management, and brokering. This course is open to Social Work majors only. Prerequisite: SWK 101, 300, 331. (3)
SWK 460. Social Work Research Methods. Provides students the opportunity to become competent and proficient consumers and producers of social work knowledge by acquiring and participating in the research process. Class includes fundamental elements of critical thinking, scientific inquiry, and research methods encompassing a variety of research methodologies. Learning is subsequently deepened through class participation in a research project done in their field placement setting. Prerequisite: MATH 321. (3)
SWK 461. Social Work Research Project. The second course in the research sequence provides students the skills necessary to develop a research project in their field placement. Class focuses on selection of appropriate social work research design, questionnaire construction, sampling, data entry and analysis with a heavy emphasis on writing reports incorporating statistical results in an understandable format. Prerequisite: SWK 460. (3)
SWK 487. Social Work Practice II. The second course in the practice sequence furthers students’ knowledge of the theories, methods, values, skills, and techniques inherent in generalist social work practice. It deepens the understanding and skills of beginning social workers and prepares them to enter the practice of social work with diverse populations-at-risk. Prerequisite: SWK 386. (3)
SWK 491. Social Work Field Placement Seminar I. Integrates knowledge from theory and practice, utilizing the experiences of the students in their field placements. Taken jointly with SWK 492 - Social Work Field Placement I. This course is open to Social Work majors only. (1)
SWK 492. Social Work Field Placement I. Part one of a two-semester practicum which provides supervised, generalist social work experience in a rural community within social service organizations. It emphasizes application of social work values, ethics, theory, skills,and evaluation to social work with individuals, families, groups, social networks, organizations, and communities using a person-in-environment framework with special emphasis on diverse populations-at-risk. Student is required to complete 20 hours per week, equaling 270 hours per semester. Open to Social Work majors only. Prerequisites: SWK 300, 320, 332, 386. Corequisite: SWK 487, 491. (6)
SWK 498. Social Work Field Placement Seminar II. Continuation of SWK 491 - Social Work Field Placement Seminar I. The student continues to integrate knowledge from theory and practice, utilizing their experiences in the field placements. Taken jointly with SWK 499 - Social Work Field Placement II. Open to Social Work majors only. (1)
SWK 499. Social Work Field Placement II. Continuation of SWK 492 - Social Work Field Placement I. The student continues to participate in supervised, generalist social work practice. Student is required to complete 20 hours per week, equaling 270 hours per semester. Open to Social Work majors only. Prerequisites: SWK 491 and 492. Corequisite: SWK 498. (6)