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Mr. John Korzi, chairman Sociology studies the influence of social relationships and institutions on identity and human behavior. At Franciscan University, you'll study the impact of gender, race, family, religion, and education in helping to shape individuals, cultures, and communities. You'll also look at deviant behavior, domestic violence, and juvenile delinquency to understand the social circumstances that promote such behavior and the social-psychological theories that try to explain it. With a bachelor's degree in sociology, you can pursue professional positions with hospitals, probation departments, civil service organizations, regional and urban planning commissions, and social service agencies that do not require a licence. Or you can pursue graduate studies in sociology, social work, psychology, law, or criminal justice. Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology FRESHMAN YEAR
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Sociology Major Requirements Soc 101, 106, 203, 204, 211, 309, 313, 314, 409, 410, 435, and 325 or 412; Hst 105 and 106; Psy 105 and 204; Eco 201 and 202; Mth 153; 6 credits of intermediate-level foreign language. Sociology Minor Soc 101, 204, 205, 314, 409, and 410. The bachelor of arts in Social Work Program will prepare you for direct entry into positions in social service agencies. The curriculum provides multi-disciplinary training in psychology, social work, sociology, mental health, and theology. You'll develop professional and clinical skills while choosing from three areas of specialization: mental health, juvenile and adult deviant behavior, and medical sociology. Upon graduation, you'll be eligible to take the state license examination for social work in the State of Ohio or continue toward a master's degree in social work, psychology, or counseling. Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Work FRESHMAN YEAR
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*Psy 204, 319, 401, and 409 are required. Students may minor in any academic program that offers a minor. The Sociology or Mental Health minor complement the Social Work major. Social Work Major Requirements Soc 101, 102, 201, 202, 203, 305, 306, 313, 314, 407, 408, and 435; Psy 105, 204, 319, 401, and 409; Bio 133 and 134; Eco 201; Mth 153; 6 credits of intermediate-level foreign language. COURSES SOC 101 INTRODUCTORY SOCIOLOGY is a scientific study of human behavior involving two or more individuals. It is intended as a general survey of the discipline of sociology, analyzing various institutions that may affect human behavior. Some of the institutions that sociologists study are the family, religions, media, peer groups, and political systems. This course is the prerequisite for all advanced courses in sociology and social work. (Social Science Core) 3 credit hours SOC 102 SOCIAL WELFARE AS AN INSTITUTION addresses the recent need to effectively use and integrate federal, state, and community service for the disadvantaged, handicapped, and maladjusted persons in society. This course is designed to assist the future social worker in understanding social welfare and its relation to other institutions, its history, and the nature of specific social welfare programs. 3 credit hours SOC 106 CHRISTIANITY AND SOCIETY demonstrates the relationship between religion and human behavior. The course will analyze from a sociological perspective the functional role that Christianity plays in society as well as what happens when that role is not fulfilled. The historical development of Christianity from a sociological perspective will be presented. Cult and sect movements will also be discussed. 3 credit hours SOC 107 COMMUNES AND COVENANTS exposes the student to various groups and movements in the United States. Each is described and analyzed in a sociological framework. The groups range from Gypsies, Shakers, Amish, and Oneida, to the Bruderhof Communes of the seventies and the charismatic covenant communities. A search is made for their underlying causes and their probable consequences for both the individual and the larger community. 3 credit hours SOC 201 HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT analyzes human behavior from a systems theory perspective. The individual, the family, the community, and the nation as social forces are discussed using systems theory as an organizing framework. 3 credit hours SOC 202 ORGANIZATION ANALYSIS examines social work practice from the perspective of the sociology of organizations, such as the study of decision-making processes and the interaction of individuals within a hierarchy of authority. In addition, the course will focus on community organization and how the social worker can develop models and strategies for community organization and implementation of social policies. 3 credit hours SOC 203 RACE AND MINORITY employs a sophisticated set of concepts in analyzing majority-minority relations, discrimination, and prejudice. Over-simplified, one-factor views can no longer be tolerated; the minority problem must be seen in reference to the total society. This study utilizes the other social sciences in its analysis of the problems involved. The study includes European and Asiatic data, African-Americans, Mexicans, Chinese, and other groups in our society. 3 credit hours SOC 204 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY is a popular course because many students realize that this is a serious vocation and, as a consequence, they wish to learn more mature ways of dealing with it. The general student will appreciate the insights that sociologists have provided—certain ways of looking at husband-wife relations and parent-children relations. Sociology majors will, in addition, acquaint themselves with a special aspect of the general theories of institutions. An attempt at blending these two approaches is made by the instructor and students. 3 credit hours SOC 205 CRIMINOLOGY AND PENOLOGY deals with the philosophy and history of society's ideas about crime and what should be done about it. Sociology has uncovered many facets through the use of concepts developed in general sociology as well as in the field of criminology itself. Based on this new knowledge, a number of new theories and new policies are advocated. 3 credit hours SOC 211 SOCIAL THEORY provides the framework for sociological research. The classical sociologists such as Comte, Spencer, Marx, Weber, and Durkheim will be presented followed by discussions of the modern sociological theories such as functionalism, conflict theory, social exchange, and symbolic interactionism. These theories will be re-evaluated in light of a Christian perspective. 3 credit hours SOC 224 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY explores the growth of a social personality, the effects of crowd behavior, the development of values and attitudes, and the mechanics of group life in general. The recognized scholars—Maslow, Goffman, Berger, Luckman, and others—are included in this study of the whole person. 3 credit hours SOC 305 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK acquaints prospective social workers with their field. Social work as a profession, casework methods, group work, community organization, and ancillary services are discussed thoroughly. Specialized fields of practice are considered as well. 3 credit hours SOC 306 SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE examines a variety of alternative methods used by social workers to intervene in social situations to affect both individual readjustment and societal change. This course builds on other social work courses to present a specialized study and evaluation of traditional and contemporary practice methods. Prerequisites: Soc 102 and 305 3 credit hours SOC 309 GERONTOLOGY concentrates on the changes in both the population structure and social structure brought to the foreground by the problems of the aged. The personal as well as larger political and economic consequences are studied through the aid of general concepts, while specialists devote more time to the development of new concepts and theories in this field. Findings from psychiatry, anthropology, and psychology are utilized fully. 3 credit hours SOC 313 SOCIAL WORK RESEARCH presents the scientific research methods used by social scientists showing how this research may be applied in a social work setting. A detailed study is made of the research designs employed most frequently in social research. The ethics of research with human subjects is discussed. 3 credit hours SOC 314 DEVIANT BEHAVIOR focuses on the sociological theories of deviant behavior such as strain theory, differential association theory, labeling theory, and phenomenological theory. The behaviors that are primarily examined are murder, rape, robbery, prostitution, homosexuality, mental illness, and drug use. The course focuses on structural conditions in society that potentially play a role in influencing deviant behavior. 3 credit hours SOC 324 SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION covers a wide variety of topics including religious social ethics, history of religious movements, church and sect organizations, religion in American society, religion and identity, and the religious aspects of the sociology of knowledge. 3 credit hours SOC 325 SOCIOLOGY OF HEALTH CARE is an introduction to the health care system for sociology majors and students considering careers in health care. The major topics covered are hospital organizations, the economics of health care, professional roles, physician-patient relationships, mental illness in social perspective, comparative health care systems, Medicare/Medicaid, health maintenance organizations, federal intervention, and medical ethics. 3 credit hours SOC 407-408 INTERNSHIP I AND II each provides senior social work students with opportunities to develop professional skills through a 200-hour experience in a public and private welfare agency, health care or hospital setting, mental health center, correctional institution, or business organization. Assignment is made each semester by mutual agreement of the University coordinator and the social service agency. 3 credit hours SOC 409 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE examines the violence that exists in many families today. Sociologists and social psychological theories will be presented as possible explanations and solutions to domestic problems. The course will focus on spousal physical and emotional abuse, marital rape, incest, and child abuse. 3 credit hours SOC 410 JUVENILE DELINQUENCY analyzes juvenile behavior that is beyond parental control and subject to legal action. This course will focus on the social circumstances that promote such behavior, particularly in family situations and peer groups. In addition, the effectiveness and ineffectiveness of the juvenile justice system will be analyzed. 3 credit hours SOC 412 DEATH AND DYING presents a sociological understanding of working in a death and terminal illness environment. Research on the interaction between staff members, patients, and families when confronted with the reality of death and dying will be presented. This course will especially help students who anticipate working in a nursing home or hospital setting. 3 credit hours SOC 422 PHILOSOPHY OF THE SOCIAL SCIENCES investigates the basis of knowledge in the social sciences through a study of recent debates. The course deals with problems of theory construction, verification, and the role of models in sociology as well as aspects of the use of the social sciences in the formation of public policy. Required for all Sociology majors. 3 credit hours SOC 434 SENIOR THESIS is required of all senior majors. Students will meet with their advisor to discuss their senior thesis, which will be an original library research project. 1 credit hour |
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