Academic Program Model

Sociology/Social Work (AA.SSW)

This program follows Math Pathway #1. Math requirements for a specific major may vary from one institution to another. Please consult with an academic counselor or academic advisor to confirm the pathway that is applicable to your major and transfer institution.

FIRST YEAR
First Semester		Hours
ENG-119	Composition I Pathway ENG-119 Composition I Pathway Students will study the writing process by reading essays illustrating a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing texts, and writing, revising, and editing short essays. Course is for students who have assessed into developmental English, receiving supplemental instruction for course completion. Course Outline * OR
ENG-120	Composition I ENG-120 Composition I Students will study the writing process by reading essays that illustrate a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing writing tasks and texts, and writing, revising, and editing short essays. Course Outline *	3.0
SOC-280	Introduction to Sociology SOC-280 Introduction to Sociology Study of human interaction focusing on social influences shaping personality, structure and dynamics of human society. Topics include: sociological perspective, culture, society, social interaction; social change in global perspective; socialization; families; social class; and social stratification; race and ethnicity; and deviance. Course Outline	3.0
MAT-124	Statistics Pathway MAT-124 Statistics Pathway Application of elementary principles of descriptive statistics. Elements of probability, sampling techniques, binomial and normal distribution, correlation/regression and hypothesis testing. Graphing calculator and Excel required. Intended for students that don't assess directly into MAT-125 Statistics. Includes supplemental instruction lab. Course Outline OR
MAT-125	Statistics MAT-125 Statistics Application of elementary principles of descriptive statistics including frequency distribution, graphical presentation, measures of center, location and variation. Elements of probability, sampling techniques, binomial and normal distribution, correlation/regression and hypothesis testing. Graphing calculator and Excel required. Course Outline *	3.0
--- ---	Physical and Life Sciences (IAI P or IAI L) --- --- Physical and Life Sciences (IAI P or IAI L) No Description Available	4.0
--- ---	Humanities and Fine Arts (IAI H) --- --- Humanities and Fine Arts (IAI H) No Description Available	3.0
	Semester Totals	16.0
Second Semester
ENG-121	Composition II ENG-121 Composition II Students will learn how to find, use, assess and document research sources, producing an extended writing project based primarily on library research. Course Outline *	3.0
SOC-282	Social Problems SOC-282 Social Problems An issue oriented course. Among the issues covered are how sociologists view social problems, the changing family, poverty, race and ethnic relations, aging, crime and criminal justice, human sexual behavior, problems of physical and mental illness, urban problems, and other areas based upon student interests. Course Outline	3.0
--- ---	Physical and Life Sciences (IAI P or IAI L) --- --- Physical and Life Sciences (IAI P or IAI L) No Description Available	3.0
--- ---	Humanities and Fine Arts (IAI F) --- --- Humanities and Fine Arts (IAI F) No Description Available	3.0
PSY-271	Intr/Psychology PSY-271 Intr/Psychology Focuses on psychology as a science, introducing Concepts, research methods and research in a variety of subfields, including neuroscience, sensation and perception, consciousness, learning and memory, cognition, motivation and emotion, development, personality, disorders and therapy, and social psychology. Course Outline	3.0
	Semester Totals	15.0

SECOND YEAR
First Semester		Hours
SPE-111	Intro to Speech Communication SPE-111 Intro to Speech Communication Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selection, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence, and points of view to audiences. Course Outline	3.0
SOC-284	Sociology/Deviant Behavior SOC-284 Sociology/Deviant Behavior Nature and dynamics of deviant behavior. The course includes theories of deviance, social control and forms of deviant behavior. Forms may include drug use, sexual behavior (prostitution and pornography), personal violence, crime and delinquency and mental disorders. Course Outline	3.0
--- ---	Humanities and Fine Arts (IAI H) --- --- Humanities and Fine Arts (IAI H) No Description Available	3.0
--- ---	Social/Behavioral Science (IAI S) --- --- Social/Behavioral Science (IAI S) No Description Available	3.0
HED-200	Principles of Health HED-200 Principles of Health This course is designed to explore the most important health issues current and past. Helping students to make responsible decisions that will affect them throughout their life. Focus will be on interrelating behavior with one's own health decisions. Course Outline	3.0
PSY-277	Social Psychology PSY-277 Social Psychology Study of social behavior including research methods, attitude formation and changes, social cognition, interpersonal relations, group processes, and social influences. Course Outline	3.0
	Semester Totals	18.0
Second Semester
SOC-286	Racial and Ethnic Groups SOC-286 Racial and Ethnic Groups An examination of American racial and ethnic diversity with an attempt to understand racial and ethnic relations. The examination is made emphasizing the sociological perspective while including material from the other social sciences. Course Outline	3.0
--- ---	Electives --- --- Electives No Description Available	9.0
SOS-283	Introduction Research Methods SOS-283 Introduction Research Methods Examination of social science research methods from theoretical, applied and ethical points of view. Acquaints students with qualitative and quantitative techniques and procedures used to measure human behavior, gather and analyze data, and evaluate and report on findings. Course Outline *	3.0
	Semester Totals	15.0

Total Program Hours

64.0

Suggested Electives
ANT-200	General Anthropology ANT-200 General Anthropology The course provides an introduction to cultural and physical anthropology. Human and animal behavior is studied by using the comparative method. Some of the topics covered are: religion, magic, kinship, sex roles, human evolution, race, archeology and primates. Course Outline	3.0
SOC-290	Sociology of Family SOC-290 Sociology of Family This course examines the major sociological concepts, theories, and research related to marriage, family, and increasing diversity of family types. Special emphasis will be on theorizing family, gender, parenting, balance work and family, and social problems interrelated to family life. Course Outline	3.0
HSP-120	Introduction to Social Work HSP-120 Introduction to Social Work An introduction to generalist practice: Historical origins, values and ethics, practice methods, research considerations, and policy issues in social work. Examination of diverse and at-risk populations; the wide variety of problems workers confront, knowledge and skills of the worker. Course Outline	3.0
SOC-288	Sociology Sexuality & Gender SOC-288 Sociology Sexuality & Gender This course examines sociological concepts, theories, and research related to gendered issues. It explores development of gender cross-culturally, and consequences of dividing society along gendered lines. Topics: gender socialization, culture of gender, differences in gendered experiences in major institutions. Course Outline	3.0
SOC-290	Sociology of Family SOC-290 Sociology of Family This course examines the major sociological concepts, theories, and research related to marriage, family, and increasing diversity of family types. Special emphasis will be on theorizing family, gender, parenting, balance work and family, and social problems interrelated to family life. Course Outline	3.0

This is a sample list of major requirements. University
requirements vary by institution.

Consult a counselor or academic advisor before registering.
Specific graduation requirements are identified through
degree audit. Additional courses in reading, English and
mathematics may be required based on placement scores.
Call Counseling Services: 217-234-5232
Email: counsel@lakelandcollege.edu

Faculty Contact: Charles R. Jarrell
Faculty Email: cjarrell@lakelandcollege.edu
Faculty Phone: 217-234-5331

*	There are prerequisites, course requisites, or minimum
*	placement test scores for this course.
**	Electives must be approved by the Program Coordinator
+	Course only offered fall semester
++	Course only offered spring and summer semester
+++	Course only offered spring semester
++++	Course offered in summer term only
^	SOS 050 Human Relations and PSY 271 Introduction to
^	Psychology cannot be used as a social science elective
^^	Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
^^^	Course requires a 30-hour practicum experience in addition
^^^	to classroom lecture hours
^^^^	ECE 120 and ECE 125 must be taken the same semester