Course Name |
Long Title |
Min Credits |
Description |
Requisites |
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With the permission of the Human Services Program Coordinator , senior level students will be provided the opportunity to demonstrate skills learned throughout the Human Services degree program . |
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SOC-4000 |
Capstone |
3 |
Through writing assignments , role play , lecture , site visits , portfolio development , and a service project that contributes to the field , students will demonstrate their mastery of the program goals for the Human Services degree . |
SOC-410 Social Data Analysis 4
This course introduces the logic and practice of secondary data analysis in social research . It focuses on five topics : ( 1 ) how to formulate research problems based on literature review ; ( 2 ) how to turn research problems into hypotheses that are empirically testable ; ( 3 ) how to test research hypotheses through statistical analysis of survey data ; ( 4 ) how to use a mixed methodology with both interview and survey data , and ( 5 ) how to present research findings in written as well as oral form .
SOC-435 |
Sociology - Social Work Practicum I |
4 |
( For description , see HSV 435 ) |
SOC-436 |
Sociology - Social Work Practicum II |
3 |
( For description , see HSV 436 ) |
SOC-437 |
Special Topics |
3 |
Investigation of a selected topic designed to integrate and deepen the students ' comprehension and application of sociology . |
SOC-439 Independent Study 3
SOC-442 Gerontology Field Placement I 3
Qualified advanced students may arrange independent study in areas not covered by existing courses . Registration is with consent of the involved faculty and permission of the Division Chairperson , the Dean of Arts and Sciences , and the Vice President for Academic Affairs .
With the permission of the chairperson , senior students will participate , under supervision , in a direct experience in selected facilities / programs / agencies serving older adults . The field experience aims at increasing the student ' s knowledge of facilities , programs and agencies serving older persons , developing the student ' s interpersonal relations with co-workers and supervisors and enhancing the student ' s personal and professional growth .
Take 90 credits . ( Required , Previous ).