357 SOCIOLOGY OF WORK AND PROFESSIONS (3) Development of occupational roles with emphasis on specialization, division oflabor and mobility; impact of occupations on the family, economy, government, education, and religion; special focus on development of work and professions in the United States. 362 SOCIAL PROBLEMS (3) Major problems of social maladjustment from the viewpoint of the underlying processes of individual and social disorganization; deviant behavior, such as mental disorders, crime and delinquency, suicide, drug and alcohol addiction; social disorganization, such as population problems, family, poverty, and war. 402 SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION (3) Analysis of religious practices that affect society and societal factors thataffectreligious practices; Christian and non-Christian beliefs and institutions. 404 SOCIAL STRUCTURE AND CHURCH GROWTH I (3) Sociological structures and their relationship to the principles and practices of church expansion. 405 SOCIAL STRUCTURE AND CHURCH GROWTH II (3) Principles and practices of church expansion applied to an individual case study. Prerequisite: 404. 407 SOCIAL STRUCTURE AND CHURCH PLANTING (3) Sociological structures and their relationship to the principles and practices of church establishment. 442 CONTEMPORARY SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY (3) Survey of sociological theory with emphasis on 20th century contributions; status of sociological inquiry and theory; relationship of sociology to such allied fields as anthropology, psychology, economics, education , and political science. Prerequisites: Psychology 206 or 210; 18 units of sociology. 443 METHODS OF SOCIOLOGICAL RESEARCH (3) Survey and evaluation of methods of collecting, classifying, and analyzing social data; detailed study of the scientific method; introduction to the use of experimental designs in sociological research; planning and conducting a minor research project. Prerequisites: Psychology 206 or 210; 18 units of sociology. 470 INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-3) Prerequisite: Senior status with Sociology major and prior to registration, consent of a professor to act as sponsor. The student must have ability to assume responsibility for independent work and to prepare written and oral reports. Project selected in conference with faculty sponsor before registration; progress meetings held regularly. 480 SOCIOLOGY SEMINAR (3) Brief consideration of selected works of pioneer sociologists; emphasis on current trends and developments in sociology; independent student work stressed. Limited to seniors majoring in sociology. Spring semester. Social Work Concentration In keeping with the precepts of the Word of God relating to the Christian' s responsibility to meet human needs, and in conformity with Biola's over all objectives, the Social Work Program prepares students for world wide Christian involvement in two major areas: (1) extending the perimeters of local churches nationwide to develop programs to meet human needs in areas currently untouched by them; (2) enlarging of vision to world wide perspectives in social work involvement. The Social Work Concentration offers students professional preparation for general practice in public and private agencies as well as church related social welfare programs. The program is also designed to provide academic preparation for graduate education in social work. Objectives: Beginning Level of Professional Competence. Upon completion of the Social Work Program the student will be expected to: express through his or her life those personal attributes which will enable him or her to function as an effective Christian professional social worker; integrate knowledge regarding spiritual, physical, mental , and emotional dynamics , and to apply such knowledge to the alleviation of specific human problems; function in church related social work programs and non-sectarian social work settings at the local , national , and international level; demonstrate knowledge and integration of basic social work values; integrate basic information regarding human behavior and the social environment; demonstrate knowledge of sub-cultures and minority groups and their relationship to social work practice; demonstrate knowledge of the community and its resources, and ability to utilize and develop available services; demonstrate knowledge pertaining to social policy, its role in the promotion of social change and the development of beginning skills as an advocate; demonstrate a knowledge of the range of interventive skills and methods and a beginning ability to utilize them appropriately; demonstrate beginning identification with the professional role of a social worker; demonstrate skills in establishing and maintaining professional relationships with agency staff, colleagues and clients; demonstrate facility in written and oral communica tion; demonstrate a beginning level of knowledge and skill in one of the following selected academic themes: SOCIAL CASEWORK
SOCIAL GROUPWORK AND GROUP THERAPY COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL ORGANIZATION CHURCH RELATED SOCIAL WORK SOCIAL WORK IN INTERNATIONAL SETTINGS CHILD WELFARE SOCIAL WORK IN MEDICAL AND PSYCHIATRIC SETTINGS SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK
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