studies on specific issues of interest to science majors. Enrollment in this course requires approval of the instructor and department.
Sociology SO203 General Sociology (3) Introduction to basic sociological concepts concerning the individual, culture, and group life. (Fall)
parent-child relationships. Parenting is presented as a process that changes over time. Both child and parent develop across the life span. Topics covered are areas of concern to parents and to professionals working with parents. These include definitions, changing conceptions of parenthood, communication, discipline, guidance, self-esteem, child abuse, day care, single parenting, and step-parenting. Enrollment is limited to students in the Adult Degree Programs. (Fall and Spring)
SO333CA Child Abuse and Neglect (3)
SO363FS Social Psychology III: Ethnicity, Social Class and the Family (3)
This course is an examination of the nature and consequences of violence that occurs within the family setting, specifically to children birth through 17. Issues to be studied include child physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse and neglect as well as prevention and treatment for offenders and victims. The issues of abuse and neglect will be studied using theory and research, and case studies will be analyzed and discussed within the context of current developments.
SO433FS Family Theory (3)
SO333FV Family Violence and Dysfunction (3) This course is an examination of the nature and consequences of violence that occurs within the family and community setting. Issues to be studied include spousal abuse, intimate partner violence, dating violence, and elder abuse as well as prevention and treatment for offenders and victims. This social phenomenon will be studied using theory and existing research, and case studies will be analyzed and discussed within the context of current developments.
SO343FS Social Psychology I: Marriage and the Family (3) The course addresses human relationships and the dynamics of marital and family relationships using secular and Biblical principles. Students learn to analyze personal interactions and the characteristics of strong families. Singleness as an alternative to marriage is evaluated. Enrollment is limited to students in the Adult Degree Programs. (Fall and Spring)
SO353FS Social Psychology II: Parenting (3) The course has been designed to assist the family life professional in establishing a foundation for understanding the dynamics of
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This course focuses on the effect of cultural and ethnic diversity in human development and family issues. Students examine cultural and ethnic diversity in the definition of family and family patterns. The main goal is the development of sensitivity and awareness so that students can identify ethnicity and family patterns. Enrollment is limited to students in the Adult Degree Programs. (Fall and Spring)
This course assists students in developing a biblical based theory of the family. The major contemporary theories are analyzed in the context of biblical principles. Students, as potential family life professionals, are helped to develop a basis for family education and wellness activities. It also analyzes human relationships, developmental perspectives, and current issues affecting the family. Enrollment is limited to students in the Adult Degree Programs. (Fall and Spring)
SO463 Generational Differences (3) An examination of the social characteristics of Baby Boomers, Busters, Xers, etc. A comparison and contrast of the different generations—their distinct worldviews, factors that influenced them, and areas of intergenerational conflict with the goal of using this information to provide insights on how to work with various age groups.
SO491-493 Special Topics in Sociology (1-3) Focused studies on specific issues in sociology. Requires instructor and department approval.
Social Science SS303 Social Science Research Methodology (3)