SOC-201 |
Introduction to Human Services |
This course will present an overview of the elements which define human services . The history of human services , values , and ethics will be discussed . Basic counseling techniques and an overview of the various agencies of human services will be covered providing a strong overview of generalist human services practice . This course requires a short social service volunteer experience . ( Fall semester only ) |
3.00 Take SOC-100 . ( Required , Previous ). |
SOC-203
History & Culture of New Orleans
New Orleans is an American city unlike any other in the 3.00 United States . Because of its location at the mouth of the Mississippi River , New Orleans became the most cosmopolitan city in the country in the late 1800s . As a result , the city became a culture unto itself through its Creole food , its language , and through its blend of cultural music that became Jazz . This course will explore the culture of New Orleans and what makes it unique through a study of food , music , architecture , Mardi Gras , and geography , as well as its dark side of the slave trade and red light district known as Storyville . This course consists of 12 hours of classroom instruction on campus and six days in New Orleans with tours , museums , a cooking demonstration , and many jazz venues . Additional fees for travel and accommodations apply to this course .
SOC-241
Marriage and Family Systems
This course will explore socio-cultural aspects of families and how they are shaped by ethnicity , sexual orientation , income , and education . Family types will be viewed through the life cycle model and will explore a variety of family forms including two-parent , single-parent , adoptive , divorced , same-sex , remarried , and stepfamilies . Several models of family intervention will be discussed and practiced in role-play sessions .
3.00