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SOC 330 Sociology of Religion An examination of religion as a
social institution, focusing on the role of religion in the life of the
individual and the community; the relationships between religion
and other institutions, such as the polity and economy; change in
religious groups and the attraction of “new” religions. (3 s.h.)
SOC 350 Sociological Theory Historical development of social
thought, the main types of contemporary sociological theory and an
examination of major problems of theory formation and application.
Prerequisite: SOC 201 or consent of the instructor. (3 s.h.)
SOC 370 Criminal Justice and Community Relations See
description under CRJ 370 in the Criminal Justice Section, pg. 116.
(3 s.h.)
SOC 395 Internship Supervised experience in research or applied
programs related to Sociology. Prerequisite: Consent of the
instructor. (1-3 s.h.)
SOC 400 Seminar Advanced study of special problems in
Sociology. Prerequisites: Completion of three courses in Sociology
and consent of the instructor. (3 s.h.)
SOC 430 Corrections: Operations and Issues See description
under CRJ 430 in the Criminal Justice Section, pg. 116. (3 s.h.)
SOC 491, 492 Independent Study Prerequisite: Consent of the
instructor. (1-3 s.h.)
Spanish (SPA)
The courses in Spanish are designed to support a variety of major
programs or to become part of an Interdisciplinary program.
SPA 101 Elementary Spanish I Fundamentals of grammar,
development of proficiency in understanding and speaking the
language. (4 s.h.)
SPA 102 Elementary Spanish II A continuation of Spanish 101,
with emphasis on development of further grammatical and verbal
proficiency. Prerequisite: SPA 101 or consent of the instructor. (4
s.h.)
SPA 201 Intermediate Spanish I Intensive grammar review
emphasizing oral and written proficiency in the acquisition and
development of all skills of comprehension and expression. Reading
of Spanish stories and oral practice. Prerequisite: SPA 102 or two
years of high school Spanish. (3 s.h.)
SPA 202 Intermediate Spanish II Emphasis in the fourth semester
will be on reading and writing, with a review of preceding material.
Continuing introduction to Spanish literature and culture.
Discussions will be conducted in the target language. Prerequisite:
SPA 201 or equivalent. (3 s.h.)
SPA 301 Advanced Spanish I: Conversation, Composition, and
Culture A seminar designed to augment students’ skills in
conversation and writing through an intensive study of Hispanic
literature, culture, and civilization. Students also engage in practical
activities, such as discussion, projects, and written compositions, as
tools of learning that give them facility in interacting with others in
Spanish. Prerequisite: SPA 202 or equivalent. (3 s.h.)
SPA 302 Advanced Spanish II: Conversation, Composition, and
Culture A seminar designed to augment students’ skills in
conversation and writing through an intensive study of Hispanic
literature, culture, and civilization. Students also engage in practical
activities, such as discussion, projects, and written compositions, as
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tools of learning that give them facility in interacting with others in
Spanish. Prerequisite: SPA 301 or equivalent. (3 s.h.)
Social Science (SSC)
SSC 205 World Geography An examination of climate,
topography, physical resources, population distribution, economics
and other factors affecting human life and activities. Includes a
survey of world regions. (3 s.h.)
SSC 230 Native American Studies A study of the backgrounds and
ways of life of the Native American peoples. Includes an
introduction to the history and cultures of American Indians. (3 s.h.)
SSC 305 U.S. Geography A study of the regions and major
geographic topics of the United States. Geographic thinking,
conceptualization, analysis and systems of learning about geography
are applied to the physical, political, economic and cultural
geography of the United States. (3 s.h.)
SSC 403 Teaching of the Social Sciences Consideration of recent
trends in the organization and teaching of the social sciences in
secondary schools. Prospective teachers will evaluate courses of
study, educational materials and instructional strategies.
Prerequisites: EDU 201 and 312. (2 s.h.)
Social Work (SWK)
SWK 120 Introduction to Social Work An examination of the
profession of social work and the institution of social welfare from
historical and contemporary perspectives. Course includes a modest
volunteer assignment. Recommended in freshman year. (2 s.h.)
SWK 121 Fields of Practice in the Social Services A survey of
many of the fields of generalist social work practice including
income maintenance, mental health, family and children’s services,
corrections, aging services, medical and school social work. Study of
the issues relating to these fields includes recognition of the social
problems causing the need for services, the structure and extent of
current services and issues in each field. Course will include agency
visits. Recommended in freshman year. (2 s.h.)
SWK 225 Crisis Intervention This course focuses on the process
used to help people in crisis to promote effective coping with
emergencies in their life. Included are experiences with financial
need, rape, domestic violence, child abuse, suicide and emotional
disturbance. The course prepares students to serve on the
HELP!Line, an information and crisis telephone service of the
HELP!Line Center. The HELP!Line serves as a centralized point of
contact for individuals and organizations in the Sioux Falls region.
Volunteers assess, prevent and intervene in situations where crisis
intervention, listening, support, information and referral are needed.
The instruction is provided by a group of human service
professionals and takes place throughout a weekend session (Friday
evening and all day Saturday), six evening sessions the following
three weeks and an eight-hour internship working with an
experienced volunteer on the telephone at the HELP!Line Center.
Students are required to volunteer eight hours per month for twelve
months (or a total of 96 hours) on the HELP!Line after completion
of the course. Graded P/NC only. Offered both semesters. (1-2 s.h.)