2003-04 Greenville College Catalog

Departments

SOCIOLOGY, SOCIAL WORK, & CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Associate Professor – Greg Sanders (Department Chair)
Assistant Professors – Edwin Estevez, Dwight Jackson

Sociology | Sociology Areas of Emphasis | Social Work | Social Work Optional Tracks | Criminal Justice

Sociology
Course work in sociology is designed to help students develop curiosity, insight, and understanding of human social behavior and patterns of interaction. Sociology is the study of society, human groups, and social behavior. Like all social sciences, sociology uses methods of scientific observation and reasoning. It is perhaps the best academic discipline for studying the rapid and endemic social change which is a powerful force in our modern world.

Sociology is a very broad field and includes the study of culture, social organization, marriage and family, criminal justice, group dynamics, religion, education, urban, rural and international issues, minority relations, and leadership studies. The Department also offers specific course work in anthropology, and provides a general basis for specialized studies in related departments such as economics, modern languages, religion, education, government, and history.

Sociology students are encouraged to apply sociological principles through service and internship opportunities. The Sociology major serves as an excellent preparation for a wide variety of occupations in business, government, Christian ministry, human service fields, and for graduate study in sociology and many other disciplines.

It is expected that Sociology majors will be involved in a wide range of service activities, including service to the Department, to the local community, to campus organizations, and involvement in research.

The Sociology Major requires completion of 32 credits. Students completing the Sociology major are eligible for the Bachelor of Arts degree.

Sociology Major Requirements:
SOC 101 Principles of Sociology (3 cr)
SOC 112 Introduction to Anthropology (3 cr)
SOC 202 Statistics (3 cr)
SOC 210 Research Methods (3 cr)
SOC 380 Social Theory (3 cr)
SOC 370 Professional Seminar I (2 cr)
SOC 470 Professional Seminar II (2 cr)
SOC 489, Departmental Honors, OR an Independent Study course (1 cr)
Also required. Students must also take two cross-cultural courses or approved experiences (one must include a significant immersion component).

Emphasis:
The Sociology major requires the selection of one of the following emphases. Each emphasis requires 13 hours of study beyond the major requirements listed above. (Note: These 13 hours are already included in the 32 needed for a major). Students will select one of the 4 areas of emphasis listed below, and will complete the following requirements.

For each of these 4 emphasis, students will complete the courses listed, and will also complete SOC 489 – Departmental Honors, or a 1-credit Independent Study course (i.e. readings) in the topic area of, and in preparation for, the Senior Presentation which is part of SOC 470 – Professional Seminar III. Students will also complete a 3-6 hour practicum in a setting which is relevant to the chosen emphasis.

Family Studies
SOC 301 Marriage & Family
SOC 309 Social Stratification
1 other approved upper-division course in the emphasis (may be non-department)

Urban Studies & Community Development
SOC 360 Sociology of Cities
SOC 381 Social Context of Community Development
1 other approved upper-division course in the emphasis (may be non-department)

Organizations & Leadership
SOC 365 Social Organizations
SOC 399 Leadership Studies (or approved alternative)
1 other approved upper-division course in the emphasis (may be non-department)

Anthropology & Cultural Studies
SOC 302 Diversity Issues
SOC 399 approved international or CC travel course
1 other approved upper-division course in the emphasis (may be non-department)

Sociology Minor Requirements
SOC 101 Principles of Sociology (3 cr)
15 credits (8 must be upper division) elective courses from the Sociology Department

The Social Work program blends theoretical and applied orientations. A practicum experience of 8 - 12 semester hours is required of all majors. The practicum is designed to provide majors with first-hand field experience so that classroom learning may be applied and tested. It also affords the student with valuable experience in a possible career field, and allows the student to fortify his or her resume with applied hours in the field which will be viewed favorably by a graduate school or prospective employer.

It is expected that Social Work majors will be involved in a wide range of field activities throughout the time the major is being pursued. Field activities may be carried on in a variety of settings including: social work agencies, public and private children's homes and homes for the aged, mental, and penal institutions, probation and parole agencies, juvenile courts, inner-city ghettos, and depressed rural areas. Service hours will also include service to the Department, to the local community, to campus organizations, and involvement in research.

The Social Work Major requires completion of 38 credits. Students may also choose one or more tracks (optional). Students completing the Social Work major are eligible for the Bachelor of Arts degree.

Social Work Major Requirements
PSY 101 General Psychology (3 cr)
PSY 212 Developmental Psychology (3 cr)
SOC 101 Principles of Sociology (3 cr)
SOC 202 Statistics (3 cr)
SOC 210 Research Methods (3 cr)
SOC 380 Social Theory (3 cr)
SWK 205 Introduction to Social Work (2 cr)
SWK 208 Social Welfare Agencies/Institutions (2 cr)
SWK 305 Fields of Social Work (3 cr)
SWK 405 Practicum (8-12 cr)
SWK 470 Professional Seminar II (2 cr)
SOC/SWK Upper-Division Elective (3 cr). (This course may apply to an elective track, see below)

Also required Students must also take two cross-cultural courses or approved experiences (one must include a significant immersion component).

Highly Recommended
SWK 370 Professional Seminar I (2 cr)
SWK 489 Departmental Honors OR an Independent Study course (1 cr)

Tracks (optional):
If students choose a track (optional for Social Work majors), the courses listed after each of the following tracks must be taken, and must be supplemented by a 1-hour Departmental Honors course (SWK 489) or a 1-hour Independent Study to prepare for the Senior Presentation, also in the track. Social Work majors are encouraged, but not required, to take a third course (may be a non-department course) in a track.

Family Studies
SOC 301 Marriage & Family
SOC 309 Social Stratification
1 other approved upper-division course in the track (highly recommended)

Urban Studies & Community Development
SOC 360 Sociology of Cities
SOC 381 Social Context of Community Development
1 other approved upper-division course in the track (highly recommended)

Organizations & Leadership
SOC 365 Social Organizations
SOC 399 – Leadership Studies (or approved alternative),
1 other approved upper-division course in the track (highly recommended)

Anthropology & Cultural Studies
SOC 302 Diversity Issues
SOC 399 approved international or CC travel course
1 other approved upper-division course in the track (highly recommended)

Criminal Justice
The Criminal Justice Major provides a general orientation to society and social processes (similar to that provided by Sociology), but also includes a focused emphasis on deviance, criminal behavior, and the criminal justice system. Course offerings leading to a major in Criminal Justice are open to students interested in a professional career or those planning to enter graduate school. Non-majors interested in the general area of deviance or criminology are encouraged to take courses in this major, provided they possess the stated prerequisites or comparable background.

The Criminal Justice program blends theoretical and applied orientations. A practicum experience of 6 – 10 semester hours is required of all majors. The practicum is designed to provide majors with first-hand field experience so that classroom learning may be applied and tested. It also affords the student with valuable experience in a possible career field, and allows the student to strengthen his or her resume with applied hours in the field which may be viewed favorably by a graduate school or prospective employer.

It is expected that students majoring in Criminal Justice will be involved in a wide range of field activities throughout the time the major is being pursued. Field activities may be carried on in a variety of settings which may include: social work agencies serving those with histories of incarceration, public and private children's homes and homes for the delinquent, mental and penal institutions, probation and parole agencies, juvenile courts, inner-city ghettos, and depressed rural areas where significant substance abuse and other social problems are concentrated.

The Criminal Justice Major requires completion of 38 credits. Students completing the Criminal Justice major are eligible for the Bachelor of Arts degree.

Criminal Justice Major Requirements:
CRJ 199 Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 cr)
CRJ 199 Law Enforcement (3 cr)
CRJ 199 Corrections (3 cr)
CRJ 405 Practicum (6-10 cr)
SOC 101 Principles of Sociology (3 cr)
SOC 210 Research Methods (3 cr)
SOC 303 Crime & Social Deviancy (3 cr)
SOC 304 Social Psychology (3 cr)
SOC 380 Social Theory (3 cr)
SOC 489 Departmental Honors, OR an Independent Study course (1 cr)
SWK 351 Juvenile Delinquency (3 cr)
SWK 370 Professional Seminar I (2 cr)
SWK 470 Professional Seminar II (2 cr)

Also required Students must also take two cross-cultural courses or approved experiences (one must include a significant immersion component).

Recommended
SOC 202 Statistics (3 cr)

Course Listings:
Sociology | Social Work | Criminal Justice

Last updated: July 16, 2003