SOCIOLOGY (SOC)
SOC 475/575 Cr. 1-3
Workshop in Applied Sociology
Intensive short-term study of
a problem area in terms of applied sociology framework. The workshops
would focus on integration of the latest social science findings and
their application to problem-solving in various institutional and
community settings. Prerequisite: SOC 110 or 120 or 200 or ANT 101.
Repeatable for credit -- maximum 6.
SOC 600 Cr. 3
Death Education
This course is designed to aid
teachers, administrators, clinicians, and adults who work with
children to support children when deaths occur whether from suicide,
homicide, accidents, or diseases. The focus is upon management and
coping. Offered Sem. II and summer session.
SOC 700 Cr. 3
Illness-Crisis-Loss
A study of the impact and
effect of serious illnesses, critical incident crises, and grief and
loss on children, adolescents, and adults in the United States,
Japan, and other societies. A variety of psycho-social, ethical, and
public policy approaches and issues are examined from the point of
view of teachers, family members, friends, care providers, and
others. Assumptions, principles, and practice guidelines will be
discussed and applied to real-life examples and cases. Student
projects may involve survey research, literature review, and/or
development of resource material for practical use in a variety of
settings. Prerequisites: SOC 422, 600, or consent of instructor.
Offered Sem. I and summer session.
SOC/EFN/C-I 750 Cr. 1-3
Guided Learning
Study of a significant
problem, development of a professionally related competency, or
acquisition of job-related knowledge through independent study on or
off campus under the direction of a faculty member. On occasion,
individuals may be formed into classes. Prerequisites: approval of
adviser and consent of instructor. Repeatable for credit -- maximum
15. (Cross-listed with EFN and C-I; may only earn 15 credits total in
SOC, EFN, and C-I.)
SOC/EFN/C-I/EDM/RDG 796 Cr. 1-2
Independent Study
Directed readings or
presentation of material not available in formal departmental courses
under the supervision of an assigned staff member. Repeatable for
credit -- maximum 4. (Cross-listed with EFN, C-I, EDM, and RDG; may
only earn 4 credits total in SOC, EFN, C-I, EDM, and RDG.)
