Sociological facts and principles dealing with the scientific study of human relationships. Emphasis on analysis and study of culture and human society, socialization, groups and group structures, collective behavioral patterns and the concept of social institutions. Initial experiences for students who desire an introduction to the sociological perspective.

3 Class Hours

The sociology of social and urban problems. Topics may include crime, population, inequality, discrimination, mental illness, attitudes toward work, social control and the dynamics of social change. Students should be aware that individual instructors approach these problems in different ways, depending on students' and instructors' interests. SOC 110 Introduction to Sociology is recommended as an initial experience. Satisfies the civic education requirement.

3 Class Hours

Social and personal factors which make for adequate family functioning, the forms the family takes, its internal processes and the functions it serves in society. Covers systematically the important theoretical and experimental ground on those issues relevant to both the scholarly and practice-minded student.

3 Class Hours

Social work as a profession in the context of the social welfare institution; historical and philosophical roots of social work and social welfare; attributes of the social work role; social workers' knowledge base; fields of social work practice.

3 Class Hours; Prerequisites: SOC 110 Introduction to Sociology and PSY 110 General Psychology.

An individual student project in sociology which is beyond the scope or requirements of the courses offered by the department, conducted under the direction of a faculty member and approved by the department chairperson.

Prerequisite: 3 Semester Hours in Sociology.