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Show Arts, Letters and Science Anthropology 4, and 110 or 120 may be counted toward the sociology major. Psychology 81 and 140 may also be counted toward the major. Sociology Club—Any student who has an interest in studying and developing social relationships and social welfare in the college and the 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 SSu (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: Sociology 1. A S (5). Stanford 18. Sociology of Marriage—The sociology of dating, selecting a marriage partner, courtship, engagement, and the early marital adjustment until the arrival of the first child. A W S (3). Staff 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: Sociology 1. A S Su (5). Staff 30. Introduction to Social Work—Emphasis is on the historical background of social welfare as a social institution and an orientation to the field of social work. It should be taken in the sophomore year as this course is a prerequisite to other social work concentration courses. A W S Su (3). Staff 104. Sociological Theory—Significant theories of society, culture, and social life with recognition of prevalent schools of thought. Prerequisite: Sociology LAS (3). Staff 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 analyses the sociological and psychological processes which emerge from the relationships of different ethnic and cultural groups. W (3). Staff 204 Arts, Letters and Science 115. Child Sociology—Factors associated with the sociology of the child. S Su (3). Stanford 118. Sociology of the Family—The historical and economic background of the modern family, its functions, and the conditions affecting the the family as a social institution. A S Su (3). Staff 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 122. Sociological Aspects of Aging—Analysis of the societal factors affecting aging and the community role in solving the problem. S Su (2). Staff 123. Sociology of Alcholism—The study of the extent and effects of alcohol on our society and culture. A (3). Staff 125. Criminology—Nature, extent and causes 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: Sociology 1. W (3). Neville 129. Corrections—Critical analysis of institutional treatment programs of offenders and current research findings regarding treatment programs. W Su (2). Staff 132. Introduction to Child Welfare—Practices in the child welfare field. W S Su (3). Staff 135. Community Welfare Organization—Community planning and organization as a method of handling community welfare needs and problems. Utilization of community resources through trained workers, researchers, and volunteers. Inter- group and inter-agency cooperation and coordination is stressed. Sociology 30 should be taken before registering for this course. A Su (3). Staff 138. Introduction to Social Security—Social legislation and its effects on contemporary wage-earners, the aging, dependent children, and the disabled. W S (3). Staff 139. Introduction to Field Work Experience—Introductory practice in social casework and social group work in private and public agencies in the Ogden area. The student's educational experience in the field is under the direction of an instructor of the Sociology Department. Prerequisite: Sociology 30 and approval of the instructor. A W S (4). Clark, Poe 205 |