Sociology Department Sociology Courses 101. The major social problems facing American society, and various explanations of their causes and remedies. Topics include self-awareness, interviewing, supportive and relationship building skills, data collection, assessment, intervention, and evaluation. The use of scientific methods in the study of society.
Students participate in collecting data and in the statistical analysis of data using the computer.
Conceptualization and evolution of community with a focus on the nature and types of communities in modern society. A major component of this course involves fieldwork at a homeless shelter. Internship in Human Services, 1-3 hours , Fall, Spring, Summer Supervised work experience in an approved human services agency. Requires departmental approval. May be repeated to a maximum of 3 hours.