Criminology .................................................................. ... ... .. ... . 3 Social and psychological factors in criminal behavior; criminal law and criminal justice; prevention and control; trends in theory and correctional procedures, probation, parole. Ethnic and M inority Groups .................... ........... ................. 3 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, stereo types; theoretical as well as practical application of concepts and effects on selected minority-majority relationships and racial, ethnic and cultural groups. Urban Sociology .. ...... ..... .... ... .... ... .... .. ... .. .... .... .. .. ... .. .... .......... . 3 Sociological analysis of urbanization and urban communities. Emphasis on inequalities arising from urban social organiza tion and on analyses of contemporary urban problems such as crime, homelessness and ethnic confiict. Soc ial Change in the Developing Wor ld ..... ... ... .. ... .. .. ..... 3 Analysis of economic, political and cultural change in developing countries. Emphasis on social processes leading to hunger, poverty, political confiict, population growth and environmental problems in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Soc ial Inequality: Race, Class & Gender ... ... .. .. .... ...... .. .. .. 3 Examination of the basic dimensions of inequality in con temporary American society, how inequality is patterned by race, class and gender, and the effects of inequality on life chances and lifestyles. International comparisons of systems of inequality also examined. Religion in Public Life ........... ...... ........................................... 3 Examination of the role of religious beliefs and institutions in the public life and discourse of the U.S.; focusing on ques- tions of religion and politics, including the impact of various religious movements on culture and society. Socia l Problems ... .. ... .. .. .... .. ... .. .... ... ... .. ... .. ... ...... .. .. ... .. .. .. ......... 3 Major problems of social maladjustment from the viewpoint of the underlying processes of individual and social disorga nization; deviant behavior, such as mental disorders, crime and delinquency, suicide, drug and alcohol addiction; social disorganization, such as population problems, family, poverty and war. Criminal Justice Internship ....... .... ... .. ... ...... ... .. .. ... ... .... ........ 3 In this course, students will work at a I 0-hour per week, 1 5- week internship with a criminal justice related organization. At the end, a paper relating their experiences to theories in the discipline of sociology and criminology will be required.
367, 441, 443, and 15 units of electives, 12 of which must be upper division. In addition, Psychology 210 is required as a support course.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE CONCENTRATION This course concentration is designed as a broad preparation for students desiring a career in law, law enforcement, or the criminal justice system. This major concentration requires 30 units, 24 of which must be upper division including, 220, 330, 333, 342, 346, 365, 441, 443, and the remaini ng six units may be chosen from any upper division sociology courses. In addition, Psychology 210 is required as a support course, and Political Science 41 0 is a suggested support course. Minor A Sociology Minor is offered with the completion of 18 units of soci ology, of which 15 must be upper division courses.
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A Social Work Minor is offered with the completion of 18 units, of which 15 must be upper division; 300 and 367 are required
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Sociology .... .. ... ........ .. .. .. .... ........... .... .. ... ... ... .. ....... ... ... .. ............ 3 Sociological concepts with emphasis on group life, cultu re, socialization, social institutions, social processes and change. Theoretical as well as practical application of interaction and ,ts effect on ind1v1duals ,n groups Social Work .. .. .. ....... ................ ..... ....... ....................................... 3 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. Marriage & the Fami ly .. .. .. .. .. .. ..... .. ... .... ....... .. ... ... .... ....... .... .. 3 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 Chris tian family. Juvenile Delinquency ....................... .... ................................. 3 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.
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Undergraduate Programs
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