Page 272 of Cochise College 2006-2007 Catalog by Cochise College Arizona

271 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS v Indicates laboratory or studio fees 8 Indicates course may be offered online Service Learning SLE 192 SPECIAL TOPICS IN SERVICE LEARNING (1) Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval and concurrent enrollment in a content course. A community-focused service learning experience that provides an opportunity for students to participate actively in an organized community service experience and, through reflection activities, to related service experiences to academic and occupational course content. The combination of service experiences and course content enhances students' understanding of their relationship to their community and how classroom learning applies to the greater society beyond the College. Students must be concurrently enrolled in SLE 192 and a supporting content class, complete a service learning contract, and attend a service learning orientation prior to commencing the service learning experience. A minimum of 25 direct service hours are required. May be repeated for elective credit. 1 hour lecture. Sociology SOC 1018 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (3) Prerequisite(s): 12.0 reading level or concurrent enrollment in RDG 110. A survey of the science of sociology including: research methodology, the theoretical schools of sociology, culture, socialization, social institutions, collective behavior, social change, and the components of social structure from a global perspective. 3 hours lecture. SOC 1608 ETHNIC GROUPS AND MINORITIES (3) Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 and either SOC 101 or ANT 102 or PSY 101, with grades of C or better and 12.0 reading level. A theoretical analysis of prejudice, discrimination and minority group relations from a sociological viewpoint. Includes an in-depth analysis of the historical and sociological underpinnings of the racial and ethnic based minority status of African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, Native Americans, Jewish Americans and women. Also includes a review of the present socio-economic and cultural status of each group, their relationship with other social groups and future trends. 3 hours lecture. SOC 2028 SOCIAL PROBLEMS (3) Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 and SOC 101 or ANT 102 with grades of C or better and 12.0 reading level. Topics to be covered include issues, questions and problems affecting women, racial and ethnic minorities, families and the aged. In addition, inequalities dealing with social, educational and financial institutions will be covered. Also to be considered are problems of drug and alcohol use, physical and mental health care, crime and sexual differences. The course is designed to prepare students to assess social problems and propose resolutions in a logical and scientific manner. 3 hours lecture. SOC 207 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WELFARE (3) Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 or concurrent enrollment and either SOC 101 or ANT 102, or PSY 101 with grades of C or better and 12.0 reading level. An introduction to traditional social work institutions and contemporary human services organizations, locally and globally. Designed to acquaint the student with various programs, such as the social insurance system, available to the general public through legislation and/or private means. 3 hours lecture.

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