Refer to Academic Information section for description. The development of social systems, group formations and types of social organizations, and the nature of cultural and subcultural variations. An overview of issues confronting American society that have possible adverse social consequences.
Students select a broad cross section of social problems for study and discussion.
This course acquaints the student with a broad range of cultural, racial, and social groups which are recognized as different by the community. It focuses on the causes of the differential treatment, the problems created for these groups and the community, and suggests some solutions that practicing social workers and human service professionals will find useful in dealing with these groups. Reviews the physical evolution of humans and the origins of culture. The concepts of culture and cross-cultural comparison are utilized to understand the various ways of life humans have created throughout history. Social Psychology - 3 hours Group influences on individual behavior, including role theory, socialization, personality development, and attitude change.