Course Descriptions sciences, and to apply these in job situations. (Practicum) Prerequisite: SSCI 193V. The student learning outcomes are: • Integrate the foundations of knowledge, skills, professional attitudes and values associated with a career field in the helping and human resource professions. • Discuss the dynamics and multiple causes of interpersonal, family, and organizational dysfunction. • Utilize a range of helping strategies and skills appropriate for prevention and early intervention work in a variety of settings. • Apply the basic knowledge and practice of counseling and problem solving skills.
Social Work SW 200 The Field of Social Work (3)
Orientation to the profession of social work; the nature and scope of social work, historical development, values and philosophy, methods of practice, scope, and aims. (3 hours lecture) Prerequisite: Credit for ENG 22 or ENG 23 or placement in ENG 100. The student learning outcomes are: • Describe the historical development and identify professional characteristics of social work as a profession. • Explain social work values and their applications in the field. • Analyze social problems affecting individuals, families, groups, and communities. • Explain the theories and skills of social problems and their applications. • Identify personal characteristics and analyze their implications in the practice of social work.
Sociology SOC 100 Survey of General Sociology (3)
This course is an introduction to the scientific discipline of sociology. It will focus on key concepts, main theoretical perspectives, and research findings used by sociologists to explain the social world and social interaction. The course examines the fundamental components and institutions that makeup the structure of human societies as well as the basic processes and direction of social change. (3 hours lecture) DS The student learning outcomes are: • Summarize and distinguish the three main theoretical perspectives in sociology. • Analyze and apply specific sociological theories and perspectives to human behavior and social issues. • Explain and evaluate how society and culture affect our beliefs, values, behavior, and thinking patterns. • Express and communicate ideas and opinions clearly in writing.
SOC 218 Introduction to Social Problems (3)
This course is a theoretical and substantive survey of the nature and causes of social problems; selected topics may vary from semester to semester. (3 hours lecture) DS
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The student learning outcomes are: • Identify and utilize sociological perspectives to analyze social problems in society. • Use critical thinking skills to evaluate the causes of social problems. • Evaluate proposed solutions to social problems.
SOC 231 Introduction to Juvenile Delinquency (3)
This course focuses on juvenile delinquency in the U.S. and examines the nature of and trends in juvenile delinquency, explanations for and theories of juvenile delinquency, and institutional responses to and treatment of juvenile delinquency in the U.S. juvenile justice system. (3 hours lecture) DS The student learning outcomes are: • Apply sociological theories of juvenile delinquency to contemporary cases. • Explain the multiple causes of juvenile delinquency. • Describe the differences in male and female offenders. • Describe how social institutions prevent and/or contribute to juvenile delinquency.
SOC 251 Introduction to Sociology of the Family (3)
SOC 251 is the study of human relationships within courtship, marriage, and the family as influenced by culture and society. It is designed to challenge students to re-examine assumptions regarding behavior, decisions, choices, and motivations in interpersonal relationships. The course places particular emphasis on diverse family forms, and the changing nature of how we define family. (3 hours lecture) DS The student learning outcomes are: • Identify, describe, and analyze major trends in the family from a sociological perspective. • Describe and analyze the connections between individual family experiences and larger social institutions. • Analyze contemporary social and political issues and describe how those issues affect the family.
Spanish Language SPAN 101 Beginning Spanish I (4)
Introduction to basic structures of the Spanish language emphasizing speaking, writing, listening and reading. Oral communication emphasized to provide students with the right pronunciation vocabulary and the control of basic grammar. Introduction to Hispanic culture. (4 hours lecture) The student learning outcomes are: • Use appropriate pronunciation, structure and vocabulary to communicate orally with speakers of Spanish, answering questions or making simple descriptions. • Read and understand authentic documents in Spanish for cultural information. • Write simple texts (shopping lists, descriptions, postcards, forms) using knowledge of vocabulary, culture and basic grammatical structures. • Analyze oral, written and visual sources (phone messages,