Undergraduate Catalog 2008-2010 - Immaculata University

SOC 318 Crime and Gender (3)
An examination of the etiology of female crime and the
involvement of females in the criminal justice system as offenders,
victims, and professionals. The course also provides a theoretical
overview of the dominant criminological frameworks as they apply
to female players in both the adult and juvenile system.
Discrepancies between the “male” and “female” systems will be
analyzed.
SOC 321 Sociological Theory (3)
An examination and discussion of the writings of major
theorists, such as Durkheim, Simmel, Mead, Weber, Mills, and
Parsons. Uses these individuals and others as a basis for discussion
of issues and schools of thought in sociology. (Prerequisite: SOC
202 or permission of the instructor)
SOC 328 Minority Groups (3)
Analysis of intragroup and intergroup relations of the major
minority groups in the U.S. their structures, conflicts, and relations
with the dominant American culture. The primary focus is on
ethnic and racial groups.
SOC 343 Field Practicum I (3)
A study of how to help people with problems in living. Includes
values, skills, and useful theoretical approaches to helping. Special
attention to development of self-awareness and use of self in the
helping process. Supervised field experience (one day a week)
matching the student’s interests, time, and abilities in a variety of
settings. (Criminology-Sociology Majors)
SOC 345 Social Problems: A World at Risk (3)
A study of the global context of social problems with an
examination of cross-cultural comparisons integral to the study of
contemporary social problems in the United States. Application of
both micro- and macro-level systems of sociological inquiry and
explanations will be explored. (Meets cross-cultural studies
requirement.)
SOC 346 Field Practicum II (3)
Twelve to Sixteen (12-16) hours per week in a field setting under
professional supervision working with people in a variety of ways.
An intensive, hands-on experience helping people to cope, problemsolve,
and gain access to resources they need. Includes group
supervision on campus. (Prerequisite: SOC 343). (Criminology-
Sociology Majors)
SOC 348 Police and Society (3)
This course exposes students to policing in America by
examining a wide range of areas including the historical
development of policing, recruitment, training, organizational
procedures, and current trends in law enforcement. Key issues of
criminal and civil law, current and developing policing trends, and
recent incidents in policing will be discussed.
SOC 350 Independent Study (1-3)
Independent study, sociology internship, or advanced supervised
field experience by arrangement with department. (Open only to
seniors.)
SOC 352 Seminar I: Methods (3)
A course devoted to the principles, procedures, and techniques in
the development of a research proposal. (Prerequisite: SOC 202 or
permission of the instructor).
SOC 353 Cultural Anthropology (3)
An examination of the “ways of life” of human beings. The
scope of the course ranges from the simplest people to the highly
developed civilizations of the modern world.
SOC 354 Seminar II: Field Research (3)
A seminar devoted to the carrying out of the research proposal
developed in Seminar I. (Prerequisite: SOC 352 )
SOC 360 HON: Gender and Culture (3)
A critical examination of the myths which explain and sanction
differences between the sexes. A look at theories which underlie
myths, the evidence supporting theories, and consequences of myths
for women and men, cross-cultural examination of gender in non-
Western societies. (Meets cross-cultural course requirement.)
SOCIAL WORK
SWK 245 Social Values (3)
A study of the history and values underlying American responses
to human needs. Emphasis on the individual’s rights to services and
the dilemmas that now confront American social policy.
(Prerequisite: SOC 202)
SWK 250 Working with Adolescents (3)
Adolescence is explained from a biopsychosocial perspective.
This theoretical framework serves as a foundation for applying
various intervention strategies to facilitate growth. Social
institutions that influence American adolescents are examined as are
factors of ethnicity, mental health and cultural diversity.
SWK 275 The Sociology of Mental Disorders (3)
An examination of the social factors contributing to the onset of
mental disorders. Social institutions that provide sources to the
mentally ill, their social organization and delivery will be explained
and consequences of mental disorders for individuals and for society.
SWK 343 Field Practicum I (3)
A study of how to help people with problems in living. Includes
values, skills, and useful theoretical approaches to helping. Special
attention to development of self-awareness and use of self in the
helping process. Supervised field experience (one day a week)
matching the student’s interests, time, and abilities in a variety of
settings. (Prerequisite: SWK 245) (Social Work Majors)
SWK 346 Field Practicum II (3)
Twelve to Sixteen (12-16) hours per week in a field setting under
professional supervision working with people in a variety of ways.
An intensive, hands-on experience helping people to cope, problemsolve,
and gain access to resources they need. Includes group
supervision on campus. (Prerequisite: SWK 343) (Social Work
Majors)
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