Austin Community College

FY 2008 Course Descriptions

Sociology

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SOC 2653 RESEARCH METHODS IN SOCIOLOGY (3-3-0). This course provides an overview of the case study, survey, observational, correlation, quasi-experimental, and experimental research methods and designs. Emphasis is given to the experimental, quasi-experimental, and correlational designs as well as to methods of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting sociological and psychological data. Other topics include validity, reliability, sampling, evaluation of research, writing research proposals and reports, ethics, etc. Students read research articles from professional journals and are introduced to more advanced statistical procedures such as MANOVA-F test, post-hoc measures, planned comparisons, multiple correlations, and multiple regressions. Credit may not be earned for both this course and PSY 2663. Skills: S Prerequisites: SOC 2743 or PSYC 2317 or equivalent. Prerequisite courses should have been completed with a grade of C or better. ( ) Course Type: T

SOC 2743 SOCIAL STATISTICS (3-3-0). Designed for social and behavioral science students, this course covers measurement scales, graphing, measures of central tendency and variability, transformed scores, correlation and regression, normal distribution, sampling distributions, hypothesis testing, t and z tests, introduction to ANOVA-F test, and certain nonparametric statistics. Emphasis is on the conceptual understanding of statistics within the context of research and the interpretation of statistical results. Relevant research topics are included. Calculations are required. Credit may not be earned for both this course and PSYC 2317. Skills: S Prerequisites: SOCI 1301 or PSYC 2301 or equivalent, and MATH 1332 or MATH 1314 or equivalent. ( ) Course Type: T

SOC 2753 SOCIAL SERVICES -- FIELD EXPERIENCE (3-3-0). Supervised practical experiences designed to help students explore their interest and capabilities for careers in the various helping professions. Minimum of fifty (50) clock hours in the semester in a social service placement with journal entries submitted every two weeks. Insurance: $3.50Skills: E Prerequisites: SOCW 2361. ( ) Course Type: T

SOCI 1301 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (3-3-0). Introduction to theoretical perspectives and research pertaining to society and to the relationship between society and the individual. Covers the basic elements of society, such as culture, social structure, social groups, social class, race, gender, social institutions, social processes, and social change. For the Honors course, there will be an in-depth examination of these topics and the underlying theories, with emphasis on developing oral and written communication skills. Skills: E ( ) Course Type: T

SOCI 1306 CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL PROBLEMS (3-3-0). An inquiry into select groups of current social problems with specific reference to their origin, development, and their suggested solutions. Skills: E ( ) Course Type: T

SOCI 2301 MARRIAGE AND THE FAMILY (3-3-0). A study of the problems pertaining to and affecting the family unit. Skills: E ( ) Course Type: T

SOCI 2306 HUMAN SEXUALITY (3-3-0). This course explores various aspects of human sexual behavior, including the biology of sex, female and male sexuality, sex roles, the psychology of sex differences, and sexually transmitted diseases. Credit may not be earned for both this course and PSYC 2306. Skills: E Prerequisites: SOCI 1301 or PSYC 2301. ( ) Course Type: T

SOCI 2319 AMERICAN MINORITIES (3-3-0). A survey course that covers the cultural heritage of the major American minorities within a sociological framework. In addition, the problems of adaptation to the majority cultural framework are considered in relation to the specific sociological needs of each minority. Skills: E ( ) Course Type: T

SOCI 2326 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY (3-3-0). A survey of the basic theories and research methods in social psychology; the interaction between the individual and society; the process of acquiring a self concept; socialization processes; personal and social adjustment; interaction within the group. Credit may not be earned for this course and PSYC 2319. Skills: E Prerequisites: SOCI 1301 or PSYC 2301. ( ) Course Type: T

SOCI 2336 CRIMINOLOGY (3-3-0). Current theories and empirical research pertaining to crime and criminal behavior. Its causes, methods of prevention, systems of punishment and rehabilitation. Skills: E ( ) Course Type: T

SOCI 2389 RESEARCH INTERNSHIP IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES (3-1-5). The purpose of this course is to provide an opportunity for qualified students to obtain firsthand, supervised research experience in the social sciences. Students will be placed in different settings at ACC or organizations in the community to assist professionals in the social sciences with various research activities. Students may assist researchers by providing the necessary literature review for the design of the study, collecting, organizing, and analyzing data, as well as contributing to the research report. Students will spend an average of five hours per week at the internship site. Transportation, insurance, and other expenses will be provided by the student. Insurance: $3.50Skills: G Prerequisites: SOC 2743 and SOC 2653 (or concurrent enrollment in SOC 2653). ( ) Course Type: T

SOCW 2361 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK (3-3-0). Development of the philosophy and practice of social work in the United States. A survey of the fields and techniques of social work with attention given to requirements for graduate training in the field of social work. Skills: E ( ) Course Type: T

SOCW 2362 SOCIAL WELFARE AS A SOCIAL INSTITUTION (3-3-0). An introduction to the study of social work and the underlying philosophy and ethics of social work. Also looks at special populations and how the social welfare institution has responded to their needs. Skills: E Prerequisites: SOCW 2361. ( ) Course Type: T

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Course Descriptions as of January 12, 2010 02:30am
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