Sociology 1, 18 or 118, 20, 104, or 105. The remainder of the program will be arranged in consultation with an advisor. Anthropology 4, and 110 or 120 may be counted toward the sociology major. Psychology 117, 140, 180 may be counted also toward the major. 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, lectures, entertainment, and volunteer work with professional welfare agencies. Sociology majors and minors are encouraged to become members. Courses of Instruction 1. Introduction to Sociology—Nature and scope of sociology, including a systematic treatment of group life, social institutions, social processes, social changes, and social control. A W S Su (5). Staff 3. The Community (Urban-Rural)—Considerations of the rural and urban prototypes with emphasis upon the ecological and social processes in community development. Prerequisite: Soc. 1 A W (5). Stanford 18. Marriage and the Family—Historical, institutional and functional study of courtship, marriage and the family, particularly in American society. AWS (3). Neville 20. Introduction to Social Problems—Applied sociology dealing with vital social problems such as alcoholism, crime, delinquency, divorce, aging, political corruption, and race relations. Prerequisite: Soc. 1 A S Su Neville 30. Introduction to Social Work—Emphasis is on the historical background of social welfare as a social institution and an orientation and familiarization to the field of social work. It should be taken in the sophomore year as this course is prerequisite to other Social Work concentration courses. AWS Su (3). Clark 104. Sociological Theory—Significant theories of society, culture, and social life with recognition of prevalent schools of thought. Prerequisite: Soc. 1 A (3). Stanford 105. History of Sociology—Central ideas in the emergence of sociology. Emphasis on major developments since Comte. S (3). Staff 110. American Minority Groups—Describes and analyzes the sociological and psychological processes which emerge from the relationships of different ethnic and cultural groups. W (3). Staff 244 115. Child Sociology—Factors associated with the sociology of the child. S,Su (3). Staff 118. Sociology of Marriage and Family Relationships— Sociological factors associated with marital adjustment and family problems. AS (3). Stanford 121. Concepts of Poverty—The meaning of poverty to the individual and to the nation. Newer methods of combating the poverty cycle. A (3). Staff 125. Criminology—Nature and extent of crime. Methods of dealing with offenders. W (3). Staff 126. Juvenile Delinquency—Causes, treatment, and prevention of delinquency. S (3). Staff 127. Population Problems—World populations, with special attention to the problems of growth, replacement, migration, and composition. Prerequisite: Soc. 1. W (3). Neville 132. Introduction to Child Welfare—Practices in the child welfare field. W S Su (3). Staff 135. Community Organization—Community planning and organization as a method of handling community needs and problems. Utilization of community resources through trained workers, researchers, and volunteers. Inter-group and interagency cooperation and coordination is stressed. Sociology 30 should be taken before registering in this course. A W Su (3). Staff 138. Introduction to Social Security—Social legislation and its effects on contemporary wage-earners, the aging, dependent children, and the disabled. Governmental provisions for social security. W S (3). Staff 139. Introduction to Field Work Experience—Sixteen hours of supervised field work experience preparatory for entry into agency work at the Bachelor Degree level. Limited to Sociology Majors who are emphasizing social work. Prerequisites: Soc. 30, 132, and 138. A W S Su (4) Clark 141. Educational Sociology—Group and human relationships between the school, the family, and the community. W (3). Staff 143. Medical Sociology—Sociological factors of health, illness, prevention, and treatment in modern day society. S Su (3). Clark 145. Human Relations in Business and Industry—Social problems of the working situation, the social organization of the plant, and the social adjustments of the worker in industry, the community, and the society. AS (3). Larsen 245