SOC l O 10 gy
Social Science
Chai r: Brad C hristerson , Ph.D.
The social science major requires completion of :, 1 units, 24 of whi c h must be upper division. Within the major, the student must choose a concentration of 18 units in History. Political Science, or Srn.:iology, three units of which muse be the discipline's research course (Hi story 480, Political Sci ence 470, or Sociology 44:-). In addition to the co ncentration , Political Science 20.'i and another three unit upper division Political Science course are req uired. T he appropriate research course co be clecerminecl in consultation with th e academic advisor. Public Sector Employment Preparation Swclents inte rested in public service at the munic ipal , county, state or federal level are advised to take a concentration in political science. The 1-S-unic concentra tion should include Political Sci ence 205. and Public Aclminiscra cion 30 I , 306 , 4 70, and 488. Incernship in Public Aclminiscra cion should be taken in the public sector. For advisement see the l'olicical Science Department. Social Science California Secondary Teaching Credential The Hi sto ry Department in cooperatio n with the Education Department provides a secondary teaching program in Social Sci e nce. This program prepares stu dents to tea ch histor y. govern ment. geography and economics in Ca liforni a high schools.
Social Work Concentration This is organized as a broad rreparation for students who desire to enter the helping professions. Required for this major concentra tion is 30 units, 24 of which muse be upper division . In addit ion to the required courses. 220, 441,443, and PSYC 210. the s rnclenc is req uired co complete 300 and :,67. The remainin g courses co be upper-division sociolob"' courses .
Chair: Dietrich Buss, Ph.D.
FACULTY Assistant Professor: Christerson, R. Flory
FACULTY Professors: Peters. Wilshire Associate Professor: Lind Assistant Professors: R. Flory,
Christerson, Morgan , Rundle
OBJECTIVES
The sociology major is designed to acquaint the student with the rrincipal problems and issues in sociology; co teach the app licat ion of knowledge to occu pations and professions and co prepare for further graduate srncly. Upon completion of the major in sociology, the student should be able co id e ntify the fore mos t individuals, their work and the major ideas of any g iven period of the development of social thought: use in a meaning ful way the terminology of sociol ogy and o ch e r social sciences so as co eva lu ate the conte nt of learned periodicals and converse with ochers in the re lated fields: feel a deep personal concern for human need due to a systematic exposure co the pressing social dilemmas chat face us daily; appreciate the relevance of socio logica l insi g ht co the C hristian who would be awa re, caring. pro gress ive and productive; c larify the basic tensions between soci ology and theology (both ac tual and imagined ); defend the study of sociology as a desirable Christ ian liberal arcs major and as a nec essary prerequisite for a wide range of professional fields ; par ti c ipate with social and re li g ious agencies on a paraprofessional level through direct involvement in var ious social age nc ies: formu lat e sound critical judgment of curre nt social research : cond uce inclepenclenc stud y or research and produce scho la rl y results: and be prepared for grad uate study or career opporrnnicies in var ious public and private social service agencies, research , busi ness or C hristian service.
OBJECTIVES
The social science major is an interd epa rtmental program offe red b y the departments of hi story, political science and soci ology. Upon comp letion of th e social science major , ic is intended chat the student will have a wider pe rspect ive on the nature of man; recognize chat his present perspective is based on the experiences of histor y; be aware that value systems have definite implications for society as a whole; be ab le co chink ana ly ticall y and develop an und er standing of, and a commitment to, C hristian values: have an awareness of his own social and politi ca l responsibiliti es: have an appreciation for the worth of a free society, and be prepared for graduate swcly or career opporcu n i cies in education , law, the service professions. resea rc h, business, gove rnment o r C hrist ian serv ice.
MINOR
A Sor:iology A1i11or is offered with the completion of 18 units of sociology, of which IS must be upper division courses, including ,,00 and 367. A Social Wurl Minor is offered with the completion of I8 units, of which IS must be upper divi sion: .,OO and ,167 are required , with the remaining courses co be selected from 320, :Bo, :-33, 335. 342, 346,:-5.'i,362.
COURSES (SOCI) 220 Sociology (3)
Soc iolo gica l c oncepts with emphasis on group li fe , culrnre, socialization, soc ial institutions , social processes and c han ge. Theoretical as wel I as practical application of interaction and its effect on inclivicluals in groups. 300 Social Work (3) This course is designed en familiar ize student~ with the basics of gen eralise socia l work practice from a systen1s perspective; an overview of social work funct ion and roles in response co the needs of ac risk populations will be provided. I nscruction in the helping inter ventions of assessment. problem solving. counse ling and resource coord ination through a variety of techniques, including class lecture. case stud y and role play: current svstems of service and the ability ,if the social worker co positively impact both individual and com munities will also be explored. 320 Marriage and the Family (3) C hristian a nd sociological per spectives on marriage, elating, sex uality and child rearing. Analysis of the famil y as a social institution as well as practical strategies for building a Ch ristian family. 330 Juvenile Delinquency (3) C haracter , ex tent and cause of juvenile delinquency; both per sonal and environmental. Past and current theories of yo uth
DEGREE PROGRAM
A 1/ar.hr!or of Arrs dtgn :t i11 Soria! Stimer is offered upon com pletion of the uni versitv bacca lau reate and major requirements.
DEGREE PROGRAM
A Bachelor of A rrs r!eirer i11 Sociology is offered upon comple tion of the uni ve rsity baccalaure ate and major requirement. The ·sociologv major requires the com pletion of :,o units, 24 of which muse be upper division , inc lud ing 220, 441 and 443. In addi tion , Psvchology 210 is required as a supporting course.
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