132 16. Philosophy of Religion. An introduction to the central problems of occidental religions. The nature and proofs for God, Freedom, and Immortality and the Problem of Evil are among the problems considered. An emphasis encouraging reflective thinking in the religious experience of the student is made. Five quarter hours. Winter, Spring. Olson DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY H. C. Bateman, J. B. Harvey, E. C. Larsen, W. C. Neville A student preparing for sociology major or for social work should complete all regular requirements for the title of Associate of Arts or Associate of Science, and in addition, should complete Sociology 1, 2, and 8. It is recommended that the student take courses in other social sciences. There are no prerequisites for any course in the department. It is recommended that a student take advantage of membership in the Sociology Club. Sociology Club. Any student who has an interest in studying and developing social relationships and social welfare in the College and community is eligible for membership. Club fees are nominal. The Sociology Club sponsors field trips, a lecture series, and entertainment. COURSES OF INSTRUCTION Sociology It is recommended that a student pursuing a major in sociology complete Sociology 1, 2, and 8. 1. Elementary Principles of Sociology. A basic general sociology course in which the various approaches to social behavior are evaluated. Group life and organization, the social processes, social institutions, social disorganization, population, race, social status, social changes, and social control are studied in terms of interaction and influences upon individual personality and behavior. Five quarter hours. Autumn, Winter. Neville 2. Social Psychology. A basic general course in human behavior. The growth and development of human personality and behavior as a result of social interaction, is the major thesis of this course. Personality theories are evaluated. Applications are made to the fields of education, government, business, medicine, and mental hygiene. Five quarter hours. Autumn, Winter. Neville 133 4. Introduction of Social Problems. A general course in the nature, genesis, and solution of social problems. Crime, delinquency, poverty, unemployment, illness, accidents, the physically and mentally handicapped, race prejudice, population, immigration, and war are some of the problems studied. Field trips and surveys are taken. Five quarter hours. Winter. Neville, Bateman 5. Rural Sociology. A study of rural institutions and the values and problems of country life. Three quarter hours. Spring. (Given alternate years.) Bateman 6. Urban Sociology. The rise and development of the city, problems of city life, the metropolitan community, and the interaction and interdependence of city and country. Three quarter hours. Winter. (Given alternate years.) Neville 8. Marriage and the Family. A study of marriage and family life, past, present, and future trends. The emphasis of the course is upon the current courtship, marriage, and family problems. Three quarter hours. Autumn, Winter, Spring. Harvey, Neville 14. Introduction to Mental Hygiene. An introduction to the principles for preventing mental illness and for improving mental health, including the personal, social and cultural factors relating to mental hygiene. Three quarter hours. Autumn. Harvey, Neville 81. Social Relationships. A course designed for those desiring a terminal credit course dealing with social relationships, the acquiring of social skills, and meeting problems of courtship, marriage, work, and recreation. Three quarter hours. Winter, Spring. Larsen