220 Sociology (3)
Sociological concepts with emphasis on group life, culture, socialization, social institutions, social processes and change. Theoretical as well as practical application of interaction and its effect on individuals in groups.

300 Social Work (3)
This course is designed to familiarize students with the basics of generalist social work practice from a systems perspective, an overview of social work function and roles in response to the needs of at risk populations will be provided. Instruction in the helping interventions of assessment, problem solving, counseling and resource coordination through a variety of techniques, including class lecture, case study and role play; current systems of service and the ability of the social worker to positively impact both individual and communities will also be explored.

320 Marriage and the Family (3)
Christian and sociological perspectives on marriage, dating, sexuality and child rearing. Analysis of the family as a social institution as well as practical strategies for building a Christian family.

330 Juvenile Delinquency (3)
Character, extent and cause of juvenile delinquency; both personal and environmental. Past and current theories of youth crime, modern methods of incarceration, control and treatment. Changing response of the laws, police, courts and the public.

333 Criminology (3)
Social and psychological facts in criminal behavior; criminal law and criminal justice; prevention and control; trends in theory and correctional procedures, probation, parole.

342 Ethnic and Minority Groups (3)
Analysis of ethnic, racial and cultural minorities in the U.S. and selected world cultures and societies through use of basic concepts of race, racism, prejudice, discrimination, stereotypes; theoretical as well as practical application of concepts and effects on selected minority-majority relationships and racial, ethnic and cultural groups.

346 Urban Sociology (3)
Sociological analysis of urbanization and urban communities. Emphasis on inequalities arising from urban social organization and on analyses of contemporary urban problems such as crime, homelessness and ethnic conflict.

348 Social Change in the Developing World (3)
Analysis of economic, political and cultural change in developing countries. Emphasis on social processes leading to hunger, poverty, political conflict, population growth and environmental problems in Asia, Africa and Latin America.

352 Religion in Public Life (3)
Examination of the role of religious beliefs and institutions in the public life and discourse of U.S.; focusing on questions of religion and politics, including the impact of various religious movements on culture and society.

362 Social Problems (3)
Major problems of social maladjustment from the viewpoint of underlying processes of individual and social disorganization; deviant behavior, such as mental disorders, crime and delinquency, suicide drug and alcohol addiction; social disorganization, such as population problems, family, poverty and war.

365 Criminal Justice Internship (3)
In this course, students will work at a 10-hour-a-week, 15-week internship with a criminal justice related organization. At the end, a paper relating their experiences to theories in discipline of sociology and criminology will be required.

367 Social Work Internship (3)
Opportunity to integrate classroom learning with actual on-the-job training in a social work agency. Variety of available agency settings with placement based upon interest and academic background.

370 American Culture and Values (3)
Analysis of the social bases of, and changes in, such American cultural values as individualism, consumption, work, leisure, success and marriage and family. These are considered in the context of how values are shaped and changes by such variables as social class, education, generation and religious beliefs.

375 The Postmodern Metropolis (3)
This course explores the city through an analysis of urban theory, art, architecture, literature, film and the spatial arrangement of urban populations, as these have developed from modernity to post modernity. In order to better understand the postmodern urban context, this class includes a significant field research component in several different urban settings. Course fee required. See Department for more information.

376 Baja California in Social and Cultural Context (3)
This course explores Baja California, Mexico, focusing on poverty and wealth, culture and values, social ecology, and Baja?s position in the world geo-political and economic system. We will approach these themes through a comparative perspective: Baja in comparison with the United States, and the U.S. in comparison with Baja, during a three week field trip throughout Baja. Offered only during Interterm. Trip fee required. See Department for more information.

402 Sociology of Religion (3)
Analysis of religious practices that affect society and social factors that affect religious practices; Christian and non-Christian beliefs and institutions.

441 Social Theory (3)
An examination of the development of social theory beginning with theorist such as Marx, Durkheim, and Weber, and continuing through the subsequent development of 20th century social theory. Major issues include the relation between the individual and society, the sources of conflict and change in society, the role of ideas and beliefs in shaping human behavior, and the importance of social theory for the thinking, critically active Christian.

443 Methods of Sociological Research (3)
This course examines the ways in which social researchers collect and analyze information. Experimental research designs, field research, survey techniques, and statistical data analysis are used quite frequently in our ?information society.? Political polls, opinion polls, market research, demographic studies, as well as sociological research rely on these techniques. This course is designed to give students a better understanding of these techniques so they can critically evaluate these types of social research. It is also designed to give students practical skills in conducting research which will be helpful no matter what profession they enter. Prerequisites: Psychology 210.

460 Topics in Sociology (3)
Variable offering to include a critical analysis of selected topics such as Film and society, Visual Sociology, Sociology of Youth; and Media and Society.