Attention will be paid to social problems encountered in central social institutions and community resources available to address these social problems. A sociological examination of the cultural and structural characteristics of religion as a social institution. The features and functions of religion in contemporary American society. Consideration of the concepts of church, sect, cult, magic, and religious pluralism and stratification. Explores symbolic interaction research on conforming and deviant behavior.
Students carry out a research project applying the symbolic interactionists' perspective.
Considers the dominant health care model of the USA and alternative health care systems. Placements arranged and supervised by cooperative education with approval and evaluation by full-time faculty. Credit to maximum of 6 credits. May be repeated for credit. Seminar subject matter contingent upon student interest and available staff.