A sociological analysis of mass communications and mass media in modern industrial and post industrial societies. An in-depth analysis of selected contemporary topics in sociology, with specific content to be determined by particular interest of instructor and students. May be repeated for credit with different course content. A practicum course involving a minimum of 120 hours per semester with various community, social service, and criminal justice agencies throughout San Diego County. Students may be required to attend an orientation program prior to their placement.
Fieldwork is under the supervision of agency personnel and the faculty supervisor.
Regularly scheduled meetings with the faculty supervisor, a learning journal of experiences, and a research paper are required from each student. Experience courses may be applied toward fulfillment of requirements for the Sociology major. Each student will complete 40 hours of training and service in an assigned field setting. Students may be required to attend an orientation program prior to their placement. Regularly scheduled meetings with the faculty supervisor and a learning journal of experiences are required from each student.