Biola University 2013–14 Catalog
SOCI 460 Credit(s): 3. SOCI 460 may also be taken with the content of Film, Art, Race, and Gender or Feminist Movements. PSYC 345 Psychology of Gender Credit(s): 3. The following courses must be approved gender focused electives: ENGL 430 Special Studies in Literature Credit(s): 3. ENGL 454 Studies in Literary Theory Credit(s): 3. ENGL 460 Studies in Literary Genre Credit(s): 3. PSYC 470 Current Topics in Psychology Credit(s): 1 - 3. Topics in Sociology Social Work, Minor Minor Requirements A Social Work Minor is offered with the completion of 18 credits, of which 15 must be upper-division. Core Requirements The following courses are required: SOCI 300 Social Work Credit(s): 3. SOCI 367 Social Work Internship Credit(s): 3. Elective Requirements Choose 12 credits of electives, 9 of which must be upper-division.
SOCI 302 - Sociology of Gender Examines gender as an organizing principle in societies at all levels. The course explores the key theoretical approaches to sociology of gender and explains how historical, economic, and political trends impact gender and gender identity, as well as the impact of gender on various social institutions such as the family, government, the workplace, education, and the criminal justice system. Credit(s): 3. SOCI 320 - Marriage and the Family Christian and sociological perspectives on marriage, dating, sexuality and child rearing. Analysis of the family as a social institution as well as practical strategies for building a Christian family. Credit(s): 3. SOCI 333 - Criminology Social and psychological factors in criminal behavior; criminal law and criminal justice; prevention and control; trends in theory and correctional procedures, probation, parole. Credit(s): 3. SOCI 334 - Juvenile Delinquency Character, extent and cause of juvenile delinquency; both personal and environmental. Past and current theories of youth crime; modern methods of incarceration, control and treatment. Changing response of the laws, police, courts and the public. When Offered: Spring. Prerequisite(s): 333. Credit(s): 3. SOCI 335 - Deviant Behavior and Mental Illness Theoretical orientations to social as well as personal disorganization that result from role conflict, social conflict, normlessness or alienation; individual and social deviance that relates to group processes and structures will be presented and discussed. The medicalization of deviant behavior under the label “mental illness” will also be discussed and theorized. Credit(s): 3. SOCI 336 - Unequal Justice: Race, Class, Gender and Crime Race, and companion factors such as ethnicity, social economic class, gender and age are critical factors in the administration of criminal justice in the United States. This course critically examines race, class and gender within the United States criminal justice system. Prerequisite(s): 334. Credit(s): 3. SOCI 337 - Sociology of Death and Dying This course will examine the experience of death and dying in American society. Specifically we will explore the denial of death in our culture, and how this denial affects our experience of death, grieving, and life itself. Christian perspectives on dying will be explored and a biblical view of life, death, and the afterlife will inform our discussion. Comparisons to other cultures and other time periods in views of death will also be emphasized. When Offered: Fall. Credit(s): 3. SOCI 340 - Political Sociology Analysis of the social processes of politics and government. Issues and influences on political processes in the United States will be stressed, as well as power, authority, and voting behavior of social groups. Credit(s): 3. SOCI 342 - Ethnic and Minority Groups Analysis of ethnic, racial and cultural minorities in the U.S. and selected world cultures and societies through use of basic concepts of race, racism, prejudice, discrimination, stereotypes; theoretical as well as practical application of concepts and
Sociology, Minor Minor Requirements
A Sociology Minor is offered with the completion of 18 credits of sociology, of which 15 must be upper-division courses. Elective Requirements Choose 18 credits of sociology, 15 credits must be upper-division courses.
Courses Sociology (SOCI)
SOCI 220 - Sociology Sociological concepts with emphasis on group life, culture, socialization, social institutions, social processes and change. Theoretical as well as practical application of interaction and its effect on individuals in groups. Credit(s): 3. SOCI 300 - Social Work This course is designed to familiarize students with the basics of generalist social work practice from a systems perspective; an overview of social work function and roles in response to the needs of at risk populations will be provided. Instruction in the helping interventions of assessment, problem solving, counseling and resource coordination through a variety of techniques, including class lecture, case study and role play; current systems of service and the ability of the social worker to positively impact both individual and communities will also be explored. Credit(s): 3.
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