SOC 428: Applied Sociology. Examination of a broad range of perspectives for the application of sociological principles and techniques to human environmental problems and conditions. Prerequisite: Junior classification in Sociology. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.
SOC 430: Child Welfare Services. An historical analysis of child welfare as an institution and an in-depth study of programs, policies, practices and their impact on children, youth and families. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.
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: THREE 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: ONE TO SIX SEMESTER HOURS.
SOC 499: Senior Colloquium.* This course is designed to develop analytical skills, interpretation and research; and to nurture intellectual self-reliance and critical thinking. Prerequisite: Senior Classification. CREDIT: THREE 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: THREE 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: THREE 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: THREE 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: THREE 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: THREE 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: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.
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