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| ANTH 225 CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY | 4 |
Study of the origin and nature of culture, the uniformities and
variations in manÕs cultural development as seen in preliterate
societies, with special emphasis upon the value of the cultural
concept.
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| CORR 285 INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE | 3 |
Study of the philosophy and history of law enforcement; includes an
overview of crime and police problems, agencies involved in
administration of criminal justice, processes of justice from
detection of crime to parole of offenders, evaluation of modern police
services, and a survey of professional career opportunities and
qualifications required. Observations and field trips arranged.
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| CORR 385 CRIMINOLOGY | 3 |
Study of the historical background of crime and factors of deviant
social behavior; includes a survey of criminological theories to
analyze contributing factors and evaluate remedial measures now in
common use. Visits to agencies and institutions arranged. Offered odd
years.
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| CORR 387 JUVENILE DELINQUENCY | 3 |
Study of delinquency, juvenile courts, detention, and probation;
investigation and comparison of programs of treatment and prevention.
Field trips arranged.
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| SOWK 234 CURRENT SOCIAL PROBLEMS (OR SOCI 234) | 3 |
Study of theoretical perspectives of social problems of particular
concern in contemporary society.
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| SOWK 264 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK | 3 |
Introduction to the profession of social work in the United States;
considers history, principles, methods, and values of the social
worker and settings for social work practice. Community service and
field trips arranged.
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| SOWK 266 SOCIAL WELFARE AS A SOCIAL INSTITUTION | 3 |
Study of the historical development of U.S. social welfare system;
examination of current social welfare institutions in terms of
political, social, and value systems and in terms of needs they
attempt to fulfill. Recommended prerequisite:
SOWK 264.
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| SOWK 271 ASSERTIVENESS THEORY AND PRACTICE | 2 |
Study of the concepts of rational and behavior techniques with
emphasis on self-awareness, intervention, and assertiveness through
cognitive and experiential learning.
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| SOWK 350 FIELD PRACTICUM ORIENTATION | 1 |
A field practicum orientation seminar intended to make students aware
of agency possibilities, application and evaluation procedures,
contracts, and the field instruction learning process. Prerequisites:
SOWK 264, 371; Prerequisite or
Corequisite: SOWK 372,
373.
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| SOWK 361 HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT | 2 |
Community and organization theory viewed from the perspective of
processes that provide a social context for understanding human growth
and development, human culture and human ecology. A social systems
model provides a framework for analyzing the various social processes.
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| SOWK 371 SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE WITH INDIVIDUALS | 4 |
Introduction to social work methods provided through a survey of basic
intervention skills and basic interviewing techniques; explores the
Christian value system as it relates to social work practice. Students
participate in field experiences and video-taped interviews.
Prerequisites: PSYC 130,
SOCI 204, SOWK 264 or permission
of instructor.
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| SOWK 372 SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE WITH SMALL GROUPS | 4 |
Introduction to the group process skills to build a basic foundation
for group intervention methods. Students will participate in and
observe small groups. Prerequisite: SOWK 371
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| SOWK 373 SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE WITH MARRIAGE AND FAMILY | 3 |
Study of basic intervention skills expanded by experiencing family and
marriage dynamics through role playing. Students will be exposed to
various types of family practice intervention methods by audiovisual
aids. Prerequisites: SOWK 371,
372.
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| SOWK 375 SOCIAL WELFARE POLICY AND SERVICES | 3 |
Study of social welfare policy and its impact upon clients, social
workers, and social services. Introduces students to the process of
policy formulation and acquaints them with different frameworks for
policy analysis. Includes a study of legislative advocacy, lobbying,
and empowerment of clients through social and political action.
Encourages student participation in local and national advocacy
organizations that seek policy change to enhance client and social
service functioning. Prerequisite:
SOWK 266 or permission of instructor.
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| SOWK 377 INTRODUCTION TO ALCOHOLISM AND ADDICTION TREATMENT | 3 |
A comprehensive survey covering the basic aspects of alcohol,
alcoholism, prevention and intervention, rehabilitation and treatment.
Alcoholism and other addictions are studied as disease processes.
Recommended prerequisite:
HLTH 208.
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| SOWK 435 SOCIAL GERONTOLOGY (OR SOCI 435) | 3 |
Study of the social issues of aging and the social work practice
response to these issues, with particular reference to community and
family resource obligation.
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| SOWK 437 DEATH AND DYING (OR PSYC, SOCI 437) | 3 |
Study of the process of death and dying from four distinct
perspectives: cultural, social, personal, and professional.
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| SOWK 460 SERVICES TO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN | 3 |
Development of child welfare services, their structure and function
today, current challenges facing America in the welfare of its
children, the role of social work in child abuse investigations,
treatment provisions, and regulation. Prerequisite:
PSYC 130 or SOCI 204, or
permission of instructor.
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| SOWK 464 CHILDREN AT RISK | 3 |
Study of intervention strategies when working with children at risk,
in social services, school, medical or community settings. Specific
issues discussed include: child abuse and neglect, behavior
management, family and child assessment, teen pregnancy and suicide,
adoption and out-of-home placement, legal implications of working with
children, and counseling techniques. Prerequisite:
PSYC 130 or SOCI 204.
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| SOWK 465 ADMINISTRATION AND COMMUNITY PLANNING | 3 |
Macro practice course with emphasis upon the planning and
administration of social service organizations. Study of community
organization, organizational analysis, management skills, program
planning and evaluation. Enhances student understanding of the agency
and community context within which client services are provided.
Prerequisites: SOWK 371,
372. Corequisites: SOWK 373,
375.
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| SOWK 466 COMPARATIVE THEORIES OF SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE | 3 |
Study of intervention strategies, change theories, and therapeutic
techniques employed at individual, family, and group levels.
Emphasizes criteria for selecting alternative approaches and
appropriate intervention activities. Prerequisites:
SOWK 264, 266,
371, 372; SOWK 373
or permission of instructor.
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| SOWK 471 HUMAN SEXUALITY (OR HLTH 471) | 3 |
Study of the Christian perspective of human sexuality which forms a
basis for appropriate intervention with sexual problems.
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| SOWK 472 STRESS MANAGEMENT (OR HLTH 472) | 3 |
Designed to guide the student in planning practical strategies for
personal stress management. A holistic approach emphasizing physical,
mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of a positive Christian
lifestyle. The works of Hans Selye and other theoreticians of modern
stress management are considered. Students will develop skills in time
management, and techniques of meditation and relaxation and exercise.
Also considered is the market for stress management education in
Employee Assistance Programs. Prerequisites:
PSYC 130 or SOCI 204.
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| SOWK 475 CRISIS INTERVENTION | 3 |
Study of human mental functions in crisis or high stress situations.
Develops specific assessment, classification, and intervention skills
for use in actual crisis situations. Prerequisite: one counseling
class or permission of instructor. Offered on demand.
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| SOWK 479 DIRECTED RESEARCH/PROJECTS IN SOCIAL WORK | 1-3 |
Directed learning experience in a special area of social work of
particular interest to the student. A single project will be chosen in
consultation with the instructor. A written report is required
describing the project, the theoretical base, the learning experience,
and the conclusions. Prerequisites: SOWK 264
, 371.
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| SOWK 490 FIELD PRACTICUM | 2-14; 14 |
Training under a professional social worker in a Social Service
correction agency. Written reports and evaluations are included.
Placement may be taken in one quarter (block placement) or
concurrently with course work over two or more consecutive quarters.
Applications for placement must be submitted to the Field Practicum
Coordinator at least one quarter prior to beginning the placement.
Field instruction is offered in various settings in such fields as
medical, social work, school social work, mental health, criminal
justice, child welfare, and community organization. Includes
integrative seminar. Prerequisites: SOWK 264
, 266, 350,
371, 372, acceptance to B.S.W. program, and
permission of instructor. Prerequisite or Corequisite:
SOWK 373. Fourteen quarter credits (420 clock hours) are
required for a social work major; one credit is equal to 30 clock
hours.
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| SOWK 495 COLLOQUIUM | 0 |
Lecture series designed to expose students to contemporary social
workers and to assist them in their professional development. Required
of all social work juniors and seniors while in residence. Graded S or
NC.
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Please see the Graduate Bulletin for a listing of Social Work graduate courses.
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| SOCI 204 GENERAL SOCIOLOGY | 4 |
Study of the fundamentals of group behavior, social conditions, and
dynamics; considers culture, groups, population trends, religions,
institutions, social problems, theories, and objectives.
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| SOCI 225 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY LIFE (OR PSYC 225) | 2 |
Study of the physical, economic, and psychological adjustments
necessary for happy marriage and parenthood; stresses Christian
philosophy and principles; staff members and guest speakers will
lecture and lead discussions.
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| SOCI 234 CURRENT SOCIAL PROBLEMS (OR SOWK 234) | 3 |
Study of theoretical perspectives of social problems of particular
concern in contemporary society.
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| SOCI 236 RACIAL AND ETHNIC RELATIONS | 3 |
Study of the history, present status and problems of racial, religious
and ethnic minorities in the United States and other countries.
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| SOCI 324 HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND THE FAMILY | 4 |
Study of the individual as seen in the context of the family; explores
the interrelation of biological, psychological, and sociocultural
systems and their effect on human development and behavior; covers the
complete life cycle of the growth of an individual and current
theories concerning each stage of the family life cycle as it applies
to the modern American family as well as families of other cultures.
Prerequisites: SOCI 204;
PSYC 130.
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| SOCI 325 THE SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY OF FAMILY LIFE | 3 |
Study of the social-psychological aspects of family life, emphasizing
the role of family interaction in developing and maintaining personal
relationships. Offered on demand.
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| SOCI 327 SOCIOLOGY OF SEX ROLES | 3 |
Analysis of the psychological, cultural, and economic influences on
men and women in todayÕs society. Includes such topics as sex role
stereotyping, sex bias, men and masculinity, current dilemmas faced by
men, a history of womenÕs issues, the battered woman. Special emphasis
on the relationship of the Christian woman to womenÕs liberation, the
Christian womanÕs role in the church, and sex roles and the Christian
family.
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| SOCI 345 SOCIOLOGY OF COMMUNITIES | 3 |
Study of the social structure and interaction patterns of communities;
emphasizes the history of community development, urbanization, and its
effects on society. Offered on demand.
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| SOCI 435 SOCIAL GERONTOLOGY (OR SOWK 435) | 3 |
Study of the social issues of aging and the social work practice
response to these issues, with particular reference to community and
family resource obligation.
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| SOCI 437 DEATH AND DYING (OR SOWK 437) | 3 |
Study of the process of death and dying from four distinct
perspectives: cultural, social, personal, and professional.
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| SOCI 449 SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION | 2 |
Sociological study of organized religion, emphasizing the interaction
between the church and its social setting; includes varieties and
sources of collective religious behavior with examination and
classification of religious movements and reforms. Offered on demand.
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| SOCI 451 RESEARCH METHODS | 4 |
Introduction to the principles of research design; data collection
through surveys and other methods; scaling, sampling; computer
assisted statistical analysis. Statistics highly recommended.
Laboratory required.
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| SOCI 452, 453 RESEARCH PRACTICUM I, II | 1, 1 |
Directed design and execution of an empirical research project over a
two quarter period.
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| SOCI 455 WESTERN POLITICAL AND SOCIAL THEORY | 4 |
Survey of modern social, political, and economic thought. Emphasizes
19th and 20th century theories and models which have directed
contemporary research in the social sciences and have influenced
public policy.
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| SOCI 494 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION | 2 |
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Individual contract arrangement involving students, faculty, and
cooperating institutions to gain practical experience in an off-campus
setting. Allows the student to apply advanced classroom learning.
Prerequisites: SOCI 204,
SOCI 234, SOCI 236; Pre or
corequisite: SOCI 324. Two quarter hours
are required during senior year (30 clock hours per quarter hour = 60
hours).
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