1997-1998 - The University of Scranton

SOC. 110 Staff
(S)Introduction to Sociology 3 credits
Fundamental principles in the field of sociology.
Stratification, ethnicity, deviance; basic institutions
of society; social change and demographic
trends.
SOC. 112 Staff
(S)Social Problems 3 credits
Application of sociological principles to major
issues in contemporary society.
SOC. 115 Prof. Naughton, Prof. Pryle
Introduction to Social Work 3 credits
Growth of social work as a professional endeavor.
The scope of social work; casework in the medical,
psychiatric, family and child welfare, and
guidance fields, community organization, social
research,social planning, social group work.
Current trends in social work.
SOC. 116 Prof. Pryle
Community Organization 3 credits
A general introduction to the field and process of
community organization, both as a field of social
work and as a field of human endeavor. The coordination
and financing of welfare activities, methods
of appraising community needs and resources,
planning and the initiation of welfare services.
Services of a voluntary and governmental nature,
strategies of power.
SOC. 118 Prof. Phillips, Prof. Pryle
Child Welfare 3 credits
Development of child welfare in the United States.
Educational, health, recreational and child labor
regulations. Study and treatment of children in
their own homes, foster homes and institutions.
Child care and protective programs on federal,
state and local levels.
SOC. 132 Dr. Rynn
Introduction to Archaeology 3 credits
An introduction to the study of archaeology from
anthropological and historical perspectives. Areas
to be explored include survey and site recognition,
excavation planning, record keeping, treatment of
artifacts and above-ground archaeology.
SOC. 210 Drs. Wolfer, Rynn
Marriage and the Family 3 credits
An historical, comparative, and analytical study of
marriage and family institutions. Problems of
courtship, mate selection, and marriage adjustment
in modern society.
SOC. 211 Dr. Wolfer
Methods of Social Research 3 credits
This course is designed to help the student understand
the range of research methods used in sociological
and gerontological research/investigations
and evaluate their strengths and weaknesses. It will
also help students to appreciate some basic problems
involved in the collection and analysis of data.
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SOC. 212 Prof. Pryle
Religion and Society 3 credits
A survey of religious systems and their interrelations
with society and social institutions, with
emphasis on the social consequences and determinants
of religious behavior. The theories of
Durkheim, Weber, Parsons, Bellah, Berger and
Luckman will be examined.
SOC. 214 Staff
Sociology of Sport 3 credits
The role of sport in civilized societies; sport as
work and recreation; women and minorities in
sport; sport in education; sport and the mass media.
SOC. 216 Prof. Naughton, Prof. Pryle
Medical Sociology 3 credits
The social dimensions of health and illness; role of
physician, nurse and patient; social organization of
health services; the content of medical practice;
culture and health disorders; mental health and
mental illness.
SOC. 224 Prof. Pryle, Dr. Rynn
American Minority Groups 3 credits
Patterns of adjustment between ethnic and racial
groups, with special attention given to the
American scene. Prejudice and discrimination as
opposed to the democratic ideology.
SOC. 226 Prof. Naughton
Sociology of Work and Professions 3 credits
The nature and role of contemporary occupations
and professions in the life cycle are discussed;
occupational choice, career patterns and occupational
mobility are noted. The student is made
aware of the relationship among education, work
and aspirations. The career path from entry level
job to retirement is examined.
SOC. 227 Dr. Rynn
Business and Society 3 credits
Modern industrialism as social behavior. Social
conditions in the rise of industrialism and their
effect on the worker; collective bargaining and
industrial conflict, the industrial community; social
classes and the industrial order. This course will
also show how the business sector impacts on society
and on the globalization of the economy.
SOC. 228 Dr. Rynn
Social Psychology 3 credits
Study of individual behavior as affected by cultural
and social stimuli. Emphasis on the analysis of
human conduct in social settings.
SOC 229 Staff
Crisis in Population 3 credits
A study of the basic variables of population, birth,
death and migration, socioeconomic and cultural
variables affecting population, growth, projections
and forecasts. The chief natural and social demographic
theories. Population policies and practices
in selected world areas.