Course Catalog 2008-2009 - Concordia University

sociological theories. Prerequisites: SOC 1301, 6additional academic hours in Sociology andBehavioral Sciences, upper level standing.SOC 3331 Sociology of Children and ChildhoodExamination and analysis of the concepts, theories,and empirical research in the sociological study ofchildren and childhood with a focus on the socialconstruction of the perception of children and ofchildhood as a distinct life stage; the process ofsocialization; and the social problems facing children.Although the emphasis will be on children in U.S.society, a global perspective will also be used toexplore the diversity of children‘s experiences acrosssocieties. Prerequisites: Six academic hours ofsociology, including SOC 1301.SOC 3391 Research in Behavioral Science 3,0Methods and approaches to research in the behavioraland social sciences. Prerequisites: PSY 2341 plustwelve academic hours of psychology, six of whichmust be upper level. The requirement that six of the 12prerequisite hours be upper level may be waived withthe consent of the supervisor of the major. Cross-listedas PSY 3391.SOC 4310 Behavioral Sciences InternshipSupervised on-the-job experience and involvement atone of Austin 's agencies/companies. Interns will workwith professional in the intern's field of specialization.A senior level course for Behavioral Science majorsonly. Graded Pass/Fail. Prerequisites: Senior standing,consent of Division Chair, a 3.00 GPA in major, 2.50cumulative GPA, completion of 18 academic hours oflower level and 9 academic hours of upper level workin the major. Cross-listed with PSY 4310.Return to Table of Contentswill gain practical experiences in the field designed tosupplement classroom theory and concepts. Studentswill design and implement community projects tomeet meaningful community needs. Students willmeet with their professor during regular class time andwill also perform weekly service at a site to bedetermined jointly by instructor, community partnerand student. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor oradvisor.Return to Table of Contents15.04.43 SpeechSPCH 2301 Fundamentals of Speech 3,0Introduction to public speaking designed to helpstudents gain self-confidence and proficiency inexpressing themselves before an audience.Prerequisite: ENG 1316. This course is offered by theCollege of Adult Education in the accelerated format.SPE 2301 Fundamentals of Speech 3,0Introduction to public speaking designed to helpstudents gain self-confidence and proficiency inexpressing themselves before an audience.Prerequisite: ENG 1316Return to Table of Contents15.04.41 SpanishSPN 1401 Spanish I 4,0Grammatical structures and conversation drills.SPN 1402 Spanish II 4,0Continuation of SPN 1401. Prerequisite: SPN 1401.SPN 2311 Spanish III 3,0Review of Spanish grammar with emphasis onperfecting conversational, reading, and writing skills.Prerequisite: SPN 1402.SPN 2312 Spanish IV 3,0Continuation of SPN 2311. Prerequisite: SPN 2311.Return to Table of Contents15.04.42 Service LearningSVL XXX Service-Learning Field ExperienceThis Service-Learning experience is optional and isdesigned to be an add-on to another course. Students2008-2009 Catalog Page 132