SOC 1950 - Marriage Enrichment (3)
Designed for married students only, this course assists couples in evaluating and enriching their relationship. Interactive and practical, focus is on identifying both the interferences to and characteristics of a healthy marriage.
SOC 2010 - General Sociology (3)
The nature and functions of sociology, the development of social ideas and institutions and the processes of social interactions and social structure.
SOC 2500 - The Family in Society (3)
A study of the functions of the institution of family and the inter-relationship of family and other major institutions in society including the ways in which current social conditions and cultural, ethnic, and economic diversity influence this relationship. Current sociological research on family behavior will be examined and a Christian perspective on family emphasized.
SOC 2800 - Introduction to Criminology and the Criminal Justice System (3)
A study of the theoretical causes of criminal behavior and the basics of the criminal justice system. The course examines the criminal and delinquent behavior theories, the methods of control and rehabilitation in our criminal justice system from a social/environmental viewpoint, and also law enforcement, the courts, and the correctional system.
SOC 3170 - Gerontology: Sociology of Aging (3)
The study (1) of aging, (2) the social problems of the aging person, (3) developing an outlet for the tremendous potential represented by persons among the retired, and (4) community agencies for the older person.
SOC 3200 - Social Problems (3)
A sociological description and analysis of some of the contemporary social problems in American Society with an emphasis on programs designed to help remedy these problems.
SOC 3300 - Urban Sociology (3)
Population changes, institutional changes and problems developing in urban societies. A section on urban planning and urban ministry is included.
SOC 3350 - U.S. Cultural and Ethnic Diversity (3)
Examines the social situation amond American ethnic minorites. Analysis of cultural factors and their effects on majority-minority interpersonal relationships is included.
SOC 3360 - Theories of Deviancy (3)
An examination of the social causes and consequences of delinquency, criminality, addiction, insanity, social unconventionality, and other deviant behavior. The course also explores differing views on the subject throughout history.
SOC 3370 - Juvenile Delinquency (3)
An examination of the nature, causes, and extent of juvenile delinquency. The course also explores the various segments of the juvenile justice system, including law enforcement, juvenile court, juvenile legal rights, and correction.
SOC 3410 - Corrections (3)
A study of the history and practice of corrections, and detention facilites. Also included is a history and analysis of major correctional systems.
SOC 3420 - Policing in Society (3)
An analysis of the functions, problems, history, procedures, and structure of policing administrations, also including the politics of law enforcement.
SOC 3500 - Courtship and Marriage (3)
Designed to assis the student in preparation for Christian marriage. The course suggest guidelines for mate selection, identifies common problem areas in marital adjustment, and provides general information to assist students in making appropriate choices with regard to marriage and family relationships withing a context of Christian values.
SOC 3600 - Strategies with Changing Families (3)
An examination of the unique challenges for families precipitated by movement from traditional to alternative family forms. Particular attention will be given to: (1) divorce situations with an exploration of the reasons contributing to its increase in frequency and the consequence this has had upon all family members; (2) single parent households; (3) blended families; and (4) dual career marriages.
SOC 3710 - Practicum in Intercultural and Community Development Skills (3)
A field-based, experimental course designed to introduce the student to developmental skills for cross-cultural community service or ministry. Students are also introduced to skills needed for initiating and maintaining sustainable communities.
SOC 4200 - Advanced Family Relationships (3)
An examination of parent-child interaction and family structure emphasizing a family systems theoretical perspective. Special attention is given to what constitutes family health, family dysfunction, and varying styles of parenting. The course will also examine several approaches to family intervention.
SOC 4330 - Directed Study in Sociology (1-3)
Individual study which provides opportunity for majors and minors to pursue some areas of interest in depth which are not covered in regular course work.
SOC 4350 - Senior Seminar in Behavioral Science (2)
Readings, discussions, reports in interest areas, and senior projects for Behavior Science majors concentrating in sociology.
SOC 4400 - Practicum in Criminal Justice (3)
A supervised practicum that provides the student with experience in an actual police, court, correctional, or other criminal justice setting.
SOC 4600 - Senior Research Seminar in Social Science (3)
A senior capstone course focusing on research design and methodology in the social sciences. Research design, methods, and senior projects will be individualized to the student's particular concentrations.
