SOC 431: Social Change. A seminar in which students present and defend independently developed projects on the dynamics of change. Prerequisites: SOC 203 and 9 additional semester credit hours earned in upper-level Sociology courses. Open to seniors only. Credit: 3 semester hours. SOC 490, 491, 492: Sociological Practicum I, II, III. A directed reading, research, or pre-professional working-learning experience for selected students in sociology. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Credit: 1-6 semester hours.

SOC 490: Sociology Practicum I. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. A directed reading, research, or pre/professional working/learning experience for selected students in sociology. Credit: 1 semester hours.

SOC 491: Sociology Practicum II. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. A directed reading, research, or pre/professional working/learning experience for selected students in sociology. Credit: 1 semester hours.

SOC 492: Sociology Practicum III. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. A directed reading, research, or pre/professional working/learning experience for selected students in sociology. Credit: 1 semester hours.

SOC 499: Senior Colloquium. Prerequisite: Senior Classification. This course is designed to develop analytical skills, interpretation and research; and to nurture intellectual self/reliance and critical thinking. Credit: 3 semester hours.

SOW 201: Career Choices in the Human Service Professions. An overview of professional practice for potential Social Work majors. Exposes students to various professional roles and encourages examination of Social Work as a career. Credit: 3 semester hours.

SOW 210: Alcohol and Substance Problems. This course addresses issues relating to alcohol and other substances. Special emphasis is placed on cultural and socio-economic facts that impact substance abuse. Credit: 3 semester hours.

SOW 306: Human Behavior I. Analyzes the development and behavior of persons from conception through young adulthood: biological, psychological, social, and cultural factors are examined. Prerequisite: SOW 201 or consent of instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours.

SOW 307: Human Behavior II. A continuation of Human Behavior I, this course examines human growth and development from middle adulthood through old age. These systems include the context of family as a social group, small groups such as work and religious and other organizations such as those providing services, community (neighborhood), and institutions. Prerequisite: SOW 306 or consent of instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours.

SOW 308: Dynamics of Marriage and the Family. An examination of diversity and change in marriage, family life, and women's roles and status, identifying areas of concern to helping professionals. Prerequisite: SOC 203 or consent of instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours.

SOW 310: Foundations of Social Work Practice. Provides the theoretical foundation for generalist practice, applying systems thinking to activities in the human services. Examines Social Work functions and tasks for effective service delivery. Prerequisite: SOW 201 or consent of instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours.

SOW 314: Basic Skills for Human Services Professions.* Provides students an opportunity to develop skills in communication, interviewing, purposeful observation, recording, problem identification, and record keeping. Prerequisite: SOW 310 or consent of instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours.