This course will examine brand-new issues in the law including reproductive technologies, sexual harassment, ongoing domestic violence, pornography on the Internet. It also will explore newly breaking roles for women practicing law. Half to two courses. The following Capstone courses also count toward the sociology major and minor. Each meets the 300-level or above requirement.
Nonprofit organizations are major settings for the delivery of social services.
Nonprofits often involve an orientation towards public service and community action. Using case studies they conduct, students explore these issues. One to two courses. This course explores the rationales for service learning, field research for students, and voluntarism for undergraduates. It also works to develop programs that are student-initiated and governed, and it helps students to develop the leadership to work in such programs successfully.