Course Descriptions
Sociology
SOC 101
Introduction to Sociology
3 credits
Why are people part of groups? This course introduces students to the scientific study of group behavior in terms of social interactions and processes. By developing their sociological imagination, students will understand the ways in which we interact with each other in the various groups to which we belong and how those interactions influence our behavior. Students will consider diverse topic areas such as culture, socialization, social institutions, social inequality, social psychology, and social change. Students’ role as global citizens is examined through the lens of global stratification. Students will apply theoretical approaches, such as functional-analysis, symbolic interactionism, and conflict theory, to an examination of institutions and social processes in the United States and globally. Students will also consider how sociologists “do” research and how that research can help to solve real world problems.
SOC 275
Opioids and the Sociology of Addiction
3 credits
This course will take an in-depth look at the history of the opioid crisis in America and the factors that have contributed to its meteoric rise and devastation. The course will explore the scope of the opioid epidemic and its effects on the individual health, as well as the impact on family, community, and emergency resources. Students will gain an understanding of the current challenges faced in preventing, mitigating, and responding to the epidemic through multiple perspectives and analyze the problem through a sociological lens.SOC 301
Urban Sociology
3 credits
This course will discuss the concept of ''city'' and the inherent problems that have arisen as more and more of the population has moved, and continues to move, to city living. The role of cities in developing and changing society will be examined. Students will discuss the development of cities, problems of city living, and theories of urban development, as well as urban growth, and perceptions of cities as dangerous places.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or SOC 101
SOC 302
Marriage and the Family
3 credits
This course introduces the subjects of marriage and the family from a sociological perspective. It includes an examination and comparison of patterns of behavior surrounding these institutions historically and cross-culturally, with an emphasis on contemporary U.S. society. Students are encouraged to analyze the causes and probable consequences of current trends and social problems surrounding the family. Topics explored are family violence, mate selection, romantic love, gender roles, sex, divorce, and the changing composition of the family.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or SOC 101
SOC 303
Contemporary Social Problems
3 credits
This course addresses social problems, the way people perceive social conditions, and models for analyzing social problems. Among the areas explored are mental illness, crime and delinquency, poverty, environmental issues, racial and economic tensions, and the special problems of families, gender, and aging.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 or PSY 101
SOC 304
Ethnic Groups and Minorities
3 credits
The study of race and ethnicity is complex and its role in our everyday lives is continuously evolving. Through an examination of the relationship between minority and majority populations, students will apply a sociological perspective to the study of race and ethnicity, prejudice and discrimination, racism, intergroup relations, cultural diversity, and public policy. Students will evaluate race as a social construct grounded in culture, place, and time, how it differs from ethnicity, and why these distinctions matter. Students will also find a forum for examining possible solutions to ongoing racial and ethnic inequities. With knowledge and an understanding of the historic and ongoing experiences of many races and ethnicities, students will have the tools to excel as successful global citizens.Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or SOC 101
SOC 305
Selected Contemporary Cultures
3 credits
This course is a survey of a selected contemporary group such as Native Americans, the Vietnamese, etc. Emphasis is on the selected group’s natural and present social environment, religion, and current world views.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 or PSY 101
SOC 306
Cultural Anthropology
3 credits
This course studies the cultural origins, development, and diversity of human beings. The dynamics of the cultural process, similarities and differences within cultures, and the implications and limitations of present research are examined.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 101
SOC 307
Women in Contemporary Society
3 credits
This course explores contemporary women from sociological, psychological, and cross-cultural perspectives. The course surveys literature, history, and philosophy pertaining to women in society.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or SOC 101
SOC 309
Poverty and Welfare
3 credits
This course examines poverty and current welfare assistance programs in the U.S. against a background of conflicting values, attitudes, and experience accumulated over hundreds of years. It includes discussion of how today’s economic factors affect the incidence of poverty. Current federally supported programs, the political and social context that produced them, and policy choices for the future are also studied.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or SOC 101
SOC 310
Men in Contemporary Society
3 credits
This course explores contemporary man from sociological, psychological, and cross-cultural perspectives. This course surveys literature, history, and philosophy pertaining to men in society.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or SOC 101
SOC 311
Parenting Perspectives
3 credits
Becoming a parent is not accompanied with a manual, and most parents develop their parenting skills on the job. Styles of parenting, depend on many environmental and social influences, including culture, socio-economic status, prevailing social problems, ethnicity, the status and well-being of society at large, as well as current prevailing parenting patterns.
This course will explore various parenting perspectives and offers something for parents, grandparents, teachers, caretakers, or those who simply wish to study parenting. Topics include various parenting styles, intergenerational parenting, formation of the parent-child unit, culture, ethnicity, influence of socio-economic status, and more. Also including will be learning how to parent and parenting in a technological society.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or SOC 101
SOC 312
Community Health & Social Issues
3 credits
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of community health and the social issues that influence the overall health of the community. Students will learn the principles of community health, review human behaviors associated with community health, assess environmental influences that contribute to the overall health of a community, and become familiar with the roles of community agencies related to community health.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 or PSY 101
SOC 313
Social Justice Advocacy
3 credits
By defining social justice, and through the presentation and discussion of past and current social inequalities, this course encourages students to reflect on privilege, equality, and respect for human dignity. Sociological and interpersonal theories will support the need for applying a conscious social justice perspective to advocacy efforts. Students will reflect on how a social justice agenda is inherent in social movements and how adopting this perspective relates to advocacy activities, for both professional advocates as well as social justice allies.SOC 314
Community Organizing & Advocacy
3 credits
Community organizing is the process of building a movement within a specific community (ie: civic, mission-related, social system or institution) in order to accomplish a specific goal while advocacy is an activity which aims to influence decisions making in order to invoke a specific change or law. This course will examine both the theoretical as well as the practical application of these interrelated activities. Students will learn the underlying theories that form the principles of community organizing and advocacy.
SOC 315
Emotional Intelligence and Leadership
3 credits
This course explores Emotional Intelligence from both an individual and a leadership perspective. It will identify what emotion is, where emotions come from and the difference between thought and feeling by investigating the four domains of Emotional Intelligence: (a) Self-Awareness, (b) Self-Management, (c) Social Awareness and (d) Relationship Management. This course will prepare students to be socially aware family members, friends and leaders able to understand and feel what others feel. It will delve deeply into the leader’s need to be an exceptional listener, and the value of accepting constructive criticism from followers and other members of the organization. From a leadership perspective, this course will prepare students to be honest, respectful leaders who create a positive and supportive environment for those with whom they interact in the organization. In addition to textbooks and outside readings, this course will examine and analyze case studies.
SOC 317
Applied Emotional Intelligence
3 credits
Emotionally intelligent people focus their energies to create successful relationships that contribute to both personal and professional success. Individuals possessing emotional intelligence demonstrate self-awareness and manage their emotions while at the same time recognizing emotional states in other people. They are able to label and adjust their emotions so as to create positive relationships with others. This course will focus on defining and recognizing emotional intelligence in oneself and others: Learn about the core skills that comprise emotional intelligence, recognize associated verbal and nonverbal skills that contribute to emotional intelligence, explore tools to build emotional intelligence, discuss different models of emotional intelligence, and analyze criticisms emotional intelligence.
SOC 318
Social Change
3 credits
Why and how do societies change? What are the drivers of change and how do people adapt to changing social norms? What do you need to know about how to change the world to make it a better place? In this course, students will be challenged to evaluate their future as part of a world that is undergoing continuous social change by examining its historic and contemporary patterns. Through exploration of sociological theory and real world outcomes, students will critically assess why and how social change occurs, examining reasons such as diffusion, acculturation, evolution, globalization, conflict and competition, bureaucratization, urbanization, modernization, ideological changes, technological changes, economic changes, changes in political power, and changes in legal power. Students will analyze the impact of individuals and groups on the process of social change and consider their ability to influence and implement constructive social change.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 or PSY 101
SOC 320
Society and Technology
3 credits
This course examines the critical role of technology’s effects on society and the effects of culture on the role of technology in that society.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 or PSY 101
SOC 321
Homelessness in America
3 credits
Today’s social landscape consists of a myriad of complex issues that negatively impact society’s well-being. Homelessness in America is a social issue that affects hundreds of thousands of individuals and families on an annual basis. The purpose of this course is to give the student a basic understanding of homelessness in America. Students will learn the social and economic factors that contribute to homelessness. In addition to understanding the causes of homelessness, this course will also examine the public policy and non-profit sector responses to homelessness.
SOC 323
Law & Practice in Human Services
3 credits
This course examines how the law impacts the delivery of human services in both direct ways through the civil and criminal court system and indirectly through the laws and regulations that define the rules, responsibilities, and entitlements of clients receiving support services. Topics will include child welfare, guardianships, involuntary commitments, competence, and civil rights. Special attention will also be given to the varying ethical duties and professional values within the human services and legal professions.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 122
SOC 324
Health, Society and Culture
3 credits
This course explores approaches to health and healing, with emphasis on related cultural factors and beliefs. Systems such as homeopathy, Chinese medicine, and other alternative or complementary medical approaches are considered.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or SOC 101
SOC 325
Myth, Ritual, Psychotherapy
3 credits
This course is devoted to the exploration of the relationship between human culture and consciousness. It will explore the sacred symbols emerging from the human psyche and revealed in myth and ritual. Areas of study include psychology and the symbolism of rebirth; the therapeutic potential of myth and ritual; the relationship of myth to personality structure, world views, and values.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 or PSY 101
SOC 330
Sociology of Sex and Gender
3 credits
This course will explore the historical foundations and the contemporary patterns producing the sex/gender system. Areas of discussion will include traditional and transitional female/male roles in all institutions of society, including the family, workplace, religion, education and government.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or SOC 101
SOC 331
Research, Writing and Information Literacy in the Behavioral Sciences
3 credits
This course addresses the information literacy, research methods, and academic journals used in the Behavioral Sciences, and the writing requirements demanded of Behavioral Sciences professionals. Students will be introduced to various research methods used in the Behavioral Science field and instructed in the writing requirements of Behavioral Science programs, and the field in general. In addition, students will be oriented to information literacy of Behavioral Science-related materials on the Internet.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or SOC 101 and ENG 122
SOC 340
Applied Research Design
3 credits
This course is an introduction to research design in the social sciences. Emphasis is on students as consumers of research. Critical reading of research and application of research findings in practice are included.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 122, SOC 331 and MAT 308
SOC 350
Sociology of Disaster
3 credits
This course will focus on understanding the nature of disasters and the social impact of disaster on communities. The first decade in the 21st century has seen many major disasters, beginning in 2001 with the terrorist disaster of 9/11, in 2003 European heat wave, in 2004 the natural disasters of the Indian Ocean Tsunami that killed 230,000, in 2005 the Kashmir earthquake that killed 86,000 in Pakistan, in 2005 Hurricane Katrina, in 2007 the shootings at Virginia Tech, in 2008 the Sichuan earthquake in China, in 2010 the Russian heat wave and Haiti earthquake, in 2011 the combined natural and man-made disaster of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan which led to the meltdown of Fukushima nuclear power plant, the very destructive 2011 tornado season in the southeastern United States, and the 2011 BP oil spill in the Gulf Coast. Students will learn how communities plan for and respond to disasters, and the dynamics of disaster responses, including the political and economic impacts. Students will develop greater understanding of community involvement responding to disasters by completing several EMI modules.
SOC 351
Disaster and the Media
3 credits
This course will use popular movies and television coverage so as to focus on understanding the role of the media in shaping public response to disasters. Because mass media has such a presence in the everyday lives of citizens, developing knowledge of how media shapes public perceptions, and how media can be utilized to mobilize the public are at the core of this course. This course will require watching several disaster movies in class. Students will develop greater understanding of disaster response by completing several Emergency Management Institute (EMI) modules.
SOC 352
Crisis Communications
3 credits
This course will focus on crisis communications. Students will learn how organizations and corporations manage crisis communications, understand the basics of community relations, examine corporate social responsibility programs, and learn how emergency managers implement crisis communications plans including using social media. The course will cover crisis communications theory, types of crisis, crisis communications plans, and examine a variety of crisis communications examples through case study of past examples.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or SOC 101
SOC 353
Environmental Sociology
3 credits
Daily news reports discuss threats of rising sea levels, climate change, and resource scarcity. Human existence and human health is directly dependent on how humans interact as stewards with their environments. This course will provide students with a broad understanding of the environmental issues facing societies and how societal attitudes toward the environment shape human existence.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or SOC 101
SOC 365
Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders
3 credits
This course is designed to familiarize students with autism spectrum disorders. Students will focus on diagnostic criteria, history of the disorders, treatment, evidence-based practice, and policy. A focus on current evidence based treatments and pseudoscientific trends in autism treatment will make students informed consumers of research. In addition, the course will focus on applied behavior analysis (ABA) as an intervention and review techniques for teaching new skills and reducing problem behaviors in individuals with autism.
SOC 401
Cultural Perspectives in Dream Exploration
3 credits
This course examines dream symbolism from the psychological and sociological perspectives. Also investigated is the function of dreams in our lives and in interpreting social identity and social roles.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 or PSY 101
SOC 402
The Role of Women in Leadership
3 credits
Current issues and trends pertaining to women and leadership will be examined from historical, sociological, psychological, political, economic, and ethical perspectives. A variety of resources will be used to analyze and synthesize issues facing women who hold or seek leadership roles. Strategies for developing leadership skills will be integrated throughout the course.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or SOC 101
SOC 404
Human Trafficking
3 credits
This course will explore human trafficking both as a domestic and global social problem, and how the economic, technological, cultural, and global conditions have shaped this market and allowed the trafficking of human beings to flourish. Using a sociological perspective, students will examine human trafficking of women and children into the sex industry and domestic work, and the trafficking of men into forced labor. This course will also examine government roles, laws, culture, organized crime, and discuss efforts being made to combat the human trafficking problem.
SOC 405
Social Deviance
3 credits
The course follows the development of the sociology of deviance from 19th century functionalism to contemporary perspectives of class and politics. A varied theoretical background with emphasis on real-world approaches to social deviance is examined.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 or PSY 101
SOC 409
Seminar in Applied Behavioral Science
3 credits
The Senior Seminar in Behavioral Science will focus on developing professional skills, exploring career options, and understanding how programs are evaluated. These skills include elements of professionalism such as interviewing skills, writing a resume, learning how to advocate, presentation skills, and understanding evaluation research. Students will use applied techniques such as writing a resume and practice interviewing skills by conducting an agency interview. Students will also explore evaluation studies, graduate programs, advocate for a social issue, and develop a career path trajectory.Prerequisite(s): SOC 340
SOC 411
Sociology of Religion
3 credits
Throughout history societies have incorporated religion as a means of establishing norms and values of societal life and providing a system of order. This course will explore the role and functions of religion and religious experiences as part of larger society. Students will explore the basic concepts of the sociology of religion, discuss the role of religion in modern societies, and analyze the ''social-ness'' of the practice of religion itself.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or SOC 101
SOC 425
Child Abuse: Recognition and Investigation
3 credits
Recognizing the varying forms of child abuse and understanding the typical profiles of child abusers, this course provides an introduction to identifying typical profiles of child abuse, the reporting requirements, and investigation processes.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 or PSY 101
SOC 426
Responding and Investigation: Child Maltreatment
3 credits
This course is the second course into child advocacy. The focus of the course is on the responses of professionals to allegations of child maltreatment. The purpose of this course is to expand the student’s knowledge and skills in identifying, investigating and prosecuting child maltreatment. Students majoring in criminal justice, education, behavioral science, nursing, and other areas where knowledge of child maltreatment investigation and advocacy are necessary will receive competency based skills training such as forensic interviewing, documentation, etc.
SOC 427
Responding to the Survivors of Child Abuse and Survivor Responses
3 credits
This course is the third course in the child advocacy studies series. This course will help prepare students to recognize the effects of child maltreatment and identify intervention strategies for children and their families. Multidisciplinary approaches to prevention, advocacy and treatment of survivors of child maltreatment will be presented and discussed. This course is designed for students majoring in behavioral science, psychology, criminal justice, nursing, education or legal studies or other areas where knowledge of child maltreatment and advocating for children will be necessary
SOC 430
Financial Management for Emerging Human Services Leaders
3 credits
This course provides an overview of financial management for new human services leaders. Topics covered include fee-for-service, how to read a financial statement, and how to read IRS form 990. We will also review budgeting, the importance of cash flow, how depreciation works, basic financial ratios, the time value of money, risk and reward, issues of agency, and financial ethics. This course assumes no prior knowledge of finance.
SOC 450
Co-Op Experience
3 credits
The student will learn from first-hand fieldwork experience. This experience will vary from student to student and from company to company. The dynamics of the relationships between student, cooperating supervisor, and faculty advisor determine the richness, depth, and breadth of the work experience. Prerequisites: Student needs at least 60 credits completed and a minimum GPA of 2.5. This course requires approval from the Department Director or Chair and the Director of Cooperative Education.
SOC 459
Sociological Perspectives of Delinquency
3 credits
This course focuses on the sociological perspective of at-risk youth in society and its core question, to what extent does society shape youth behavior? Juvenile delinquency will be explored focusing on individual theories such as choice and trait theory, bio-social theories, and psychological theories; sociological perspectives/social structure perspectives of delinquency such as social disorganization, anomie/strain theory, critical theory, and cultural deviance theory; social process theories such as family relations, school, and peers; and developmental perspectives such as life course, latent trait, and trajectory theories. Also explored will be gender differences in delinquency.
Prerequisite(s): SOC101
SOC 460
Sociology of Globalization
3 credits
The Sociology of Globalization combines macro and micro-sociological views in examining the impact of globalization with a focus on understanding what globalization is, how it impacts individuals and societies, and the development of world culture. This course will analyze globalization using the perspectives of nations, organizations, and societies, and will include three globalization theories: world-system theory, world polity theory, and world culture theory.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 or PSY 101
SOC 461
Women and Leadership
3 credits
The purpose of this course is to analyze the roles and responsibilities of women in leadership positions. Current issues and trends will be examined from historical, sociological, psychological, political, economical, and ethical perspectives. Analysis and synthesis will be used to apply information from a variety of resources to issues facing women who hold or seek leadership roles. Strategies for developing leadership skills will be integrated throughout the course.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or SOC 101
SOC 463
Social Values & Intercultural Communication
3 credits
This course explores the relationship between culture and communication. The purpose of this course is to develop an understanding of how cultural context shapes communication, specifically, how the cultural context influences and affects communication across different cultures. Students will learn to identify ethnocentrism and shared assumptions of their own culture and understand how these affect their ability to present our own ideas to those of another culture.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or SOC 101, and Junior Status
SOC 464
Working in the Helping Professions
3 credits
This course will provide a general overview of human services work. The course will introduce students to the field of social work as a profession, and orient students to the fundamental values, skills, ethics, and knowledge of social work practice. The student will be introduced to various human service organizations, client groups, various problems agencies address, as well as an examination of direct services and administration/ planning of services.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or SOC 101
SOC 468
Case Management
3 credits
Professionals working in various behavioral science fields are often called upon to carry case loads and utilize collaborative skills with other agencies in the community to help clients establish self-empowerment. Case Management is a comprehensive job that includes evaluating the entire psychosocial model and utilizing community resources to guide and teach clients self-advocacy and to obtain self-empowerment so that they can have success in society. This course will give students the information they need to perform these tasks including understanding the client population, performing intake and assessments, establishing goals, and identifying community resources.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or SOC 101
SOC 469
Step-Parenting & Blended Families
3 credits
This course will focus on understanding complex kinship relationships that develop through step-parenting and blended families. The course will include a discussion of various forms of parent-child relationships; parenting roles and authority as it relates to being a step-parent; understanding different variations and challenges of blended families; and various topics such as discipline, roles, communication, managing emotions, and parenting styles in blended families.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or SOC 101
SOC 470
Seminar in Sociology
3 credits
This course will focus on reading about and discussing special topics in sociology. The specific topics may change from semester to semester and from instructor to instructor, but the emphasis of this course will be on developing an in-depth understanding of several sociological topics. The seminar format will require students to read and lead class discussions and presentations on sociological topics.Prerequisite(s): SOC 302 and SOC 304
SOC 471
Testifying in Court
3 credits
Working in the helping professions often requires professionals to appear in court and testify in a case. The testimony of a helping professional is essential in helping judges make informed decisions on behalf of children, families, and anyone who comes before their courts. Therefore, it is crucial that helping professionals learn to establish their credibility, recognize leading questions, and how to answer questions succinctly. This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts of preparing for and testifying in the court system. Students will develop skills to prepare for their courtroom experience such as organizing and collecting data, preparing and distributing records, reviewing case notes and summaries, responding appropriately to legal questions, and courtroom etiquette.Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 or PSY 101
SOC 472
Investigating Human Trafficking
3 credits
This course will focus on identifying, responding, and investigating human trafficking for successful prosecution of human trafficking cases. Students will expand their knowledge of how to identify and respond to victims of human trafficking. In addition, this course provides opportunities to develop competency based skills such as forensic interviewing and creating and maintaining documentation admissible in a court of law.Prerequisite(s): SOC 404
SOC 473
Human Trafficking Advocacy & Change
3 credits
This 3rd course in the human trafficking sequence focuses on understanding national, state, and local policies, as well as levels of awareness related to human trafficking, so that professionals in the field may recognize opportunities for advocacy and effecting change. Students will learn how to identify activism at multiple levels and learn to structure awareness and advocacy initiatives.Prerequisite(s): SOC 404
SOC 474
Introduction to Disability Studies
3 credits
This course encourages the student to explore disability issues with an emphasis on the more personal aspects of living with a disability, as well as social policy issues that influence the daily lives of the disabled, including: community inclusion, independence, assistive technology, transportation, employment, self-care, recreation, communication, and health care. Federal regulations, as well as the history of service provision for those with disabilities, will be reviewed. Students will learn about the systems that support the full integration of people with disabilities in all facets of life. This course is designed to prepare undergraduate students with the knowledge and understanding of disability in order to enhance their skills as professionals and citizens.
SOC 490
Internship in Behavioral Science (Behavioral Science majors)
3 credits
This course consists of supervised field placement in an agency related to human services such as a psychiatric facility, a nursing home, or a community-based agency providing social services. It is graded satisfactory/ unsatisfactory. Note: see Academic Advisor prior to registering for this course.
Prerequisite(s): Behavioral Science major, SOC 101, junior status, and overall GPA 2.5 or higher
SOC 491
Internship in Behavioral Science (Behavioral Science majors)
3 credits
This course consists of supervised field placement in an agency related to human services such as a psychiatric facility, a nursing home, or a community-based agency providing social services. It is graded satisfactory/ unsatisfactory. Note: see Academic Advisor prior to registering for this course.
Prerequisite(s): Behavioral Science major, SOC 101, junior status, and overall GPA 2.5 or higher
SOC 492
Internship in Behavioral Science (Behavioral Science majors)
3 credits
This course consists of supervised field placement in an agency related to human services such as a psychiatric facility, a nursing home, or a community-based agency providing social services. It is graded satisfactory/ unsatisfactory. Note: see Academic Advisor prior to registering for this course.
Prerequisite(s): Behavioral Science major, SOC 101, junior status, and overall GPA 2.5 or higher
SOC 493
Internship in Behavioral Science (Behavioral Science majors)
3 credits
This course consists of supervised field placement in an agency related to human services such as a psychiatric facility, a nursing home, or a community-based agency providing social services. It is graded satisfactory/ unsatisfactory. Note: see Academic Advisor prior to registering for this course.
Prerequisite(s): Behavioral Science major, SOC 101, junior status, and overall GPA 2.5 or higher
SOC 495
Internship in Sociology– Case Management
3 credits
This course consists of supervised field placement in which a student does case management type work in an agency related to human services such as a psychiatric facility, a nursing home, or a community-based agency providing social services. It is graded satisfactory/unsatisfactory. Note: see Academic Advisor prior to registering for this course.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 101, junior status, and overall GPA of 2.5 or higher