SO 102 First Year Experience – Social Sciences
An orientation for the student to the academic community in general and to Carlow University in particular. The student is introduced to the history and the mission of the university, then to all its services and departments. Simultaneously, the student explores his/her career goals and learning objectives. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Also listed as CM 102, POL 102, PY 102, SW 102. Fulfills Freshman Year Experience Requirements and one service learning requirement. 1 credit

SO 104 Introduction to Social Work
An introduction to social work as a profession, its historical development, and current practice settings. Emphasis is placed on professional values and the generalist perspective. This course is required for social work majors but is also applicable for students from related fields who want to explore social work. Students are required to complete a 40 hour observational experience. Also listed as SW 104. Fulfills LAI Social and Behavioral Science requirement and service learning requirement. 3 credits

SO 105 Service Learning
A learning experience in which students engage in various supervised service learning activities that provide opportunities to make meaningful contributions to the community. Also listed as SW 105.

SO 110 Literacy, Service, and Social Justice
A learning experience that incorporates a theoretical and philosophical basis along with a programmatic structure. Allows students to engage in supervised community service activities that provide opportunities to explore civic responsibility. Students will become members of the Pennsylvania Literacy Corps and will be placed with the Carlow University Adult Basic Literacy Program. Also listed as SW 110. 3 credits

SO 151 Culture and Society
An introduction to cultural anthropology. Students examine a variety of cultural settings and study how cultures work, change, and meet human needs. 3 credits

SO 152 Introduction to Sociology
A general survey of sociological concepts aimed at a basic understanding of modern society and its complexities. Culture, society, and individuals are studied within the framework of social institutions. The emphasis is on the interaction between the individual and society. Fulfills LAI requirement in Social and Behavioral Sciences. 3 credits

SO 180 Introduction to Criminology
An introduction to the field of criminology that covers the concept of law, the measurement of crime, and theories explaining criminal behavior, types of crime, the U.S. criminal justice system, the police, and the courts. 3 credits

SO 185 Introduction to Forensic Science
An introduction to the use of science and the scientific method in law and criminal justice. Designed primarily for criminal justice or science majors. Includes techniques from chemistry, biology, physics, and geology that are useful for evaluating crime-scene evidence. Topics include chemical analysis, microscopic analysis, fiber analysis, drug analysis, DNA analysis, blood analysis, and others. Three hours of integrated lecture and lab each week. Basic mathematics is used. Also listed as CHM 185. Fulfills NN core requirement. 3 credits

SO 187 Law Enforcement in the 21st Century
An overview of law enforcement agencies and their roles in society with an emphasis of current issues facing police departments and other agencies. 3 credits

SO 190 Deviant Behavior in American Society
An exploration of definitions of deviance in contemporary society. Also considers variations in defining deviance over time. Emphasis is on understanding theories that explain deviant behavior. 3 credits

SO 201 Introduction to Social Welfare
An exploration of the historical development of social welfare policies, the relationship of policy to social welfare programs and service, and social work values. Also listed as SW 201. 3 credits

SO 214 Human Behavior and the Social Environment I
An introduction to how personality, environment, and culture interact with one another to shape the individual. Emphasis is placed on the impact this development has on society and the social worker’s role of intervention. Prerequisites: SW 104, PY 101, BIO 157, or permission of instructor. Also listed as SW 214. 3 credits

SO 215 Family and Society
An overview of the family as a social institution. The emphasis is on diversity in families in our own society and across cultures. Topics include: marriage, parenthood, aging and widowhood, and problems within the family such as poverty and violence. Fulfills LAI requirement in Social and Behavioral Science. 3 credits

SO 216 Human Behavior and the Social Environment II
An continuation of HBSE I that explores theories of human behavior in groups, organizations, and communities. A social work ecosystems perspective is combined with sociology and group psychology theories that promote a working knowledge of the operation and impact of macro systems on human behavior. Primary consideration is given to concepts of empowerment, diversity, population-at-risk, and the promotion of social and economic justice. Prerequisites: SW 214 (for Social Work majors), BIO 157 and PY 101. Also listed as SW 216. 3 credits

SO 218 Forensic Treatment and Correction
An exploration of interdisciplinary practices within the correctional environment that present serious challenges to health care professionals who work in the correctional system. This course emphasizes a team approach in providing treatment to forensic consumers as well as the general population of a correctional environment. Also listed as PY/SW 218. 3 credits

SO 220 The Cross-Cultural Understanding of Religious Meaning
An exploration of the ways people in different societies experience and express their religion. Explores the relationship between religion and culture. Also listed as TH 220. 3 credits

SO 225 Minorities and the Law
An exploration of the treatment of minorities in legislation and law enforcement in the U.S. and an examination of why minorities have been, and are, so often, in conflict with the law. The dynamic and creative responses of minority groups to oppression in the struggle for recognition and legal rights are reviewed. Fulfills Writing Skills Integration course. 3 credits

SO 230 Women in Culture and Society: A Cross-Cultural, Interdisciplinary Approach
An interdisciplinary examination of issues of gender in U.S. society and across other cultures. The basis of gender differences is explored, and then the course examines a number of aspects of society and culture—economics, politics, families, education communication and religion—in terms of gender differences. Also listed as WS 230. Fulfills RW skills integration requirements. 3 credits

SO 251 Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Child-Rearing and Child Care
A cross-cultural examination of child rearing and child care focusing on contemporary societies ranging from developing countries to highly industrialized societies. Also considers cross-cultural variations, practices, and a critical examination of the adequacy of child-rearing and child care in American society. Also listed as WS 251. Fulfills Speech and Writing Skills Integration courses. 3 credits

SO 260 Urban Community
An examination of theories about how cities developed and function and the importance of cities in today’s world. We consider the development of U.S. urban centers as well as others throughout the world. The course also focuses on social life and social problems within cities. Pittsburgh is used as an example throughout this course. 3 credits

SO 265 Victims of Crime
An interdisciplinary seminar focusing on the victims of crimes, with an emphasis on understanding victims’ responses, restorative justice programs, and services for victims of crime. 3 credits

SO 270 Cultural Awareness and Human Services
An introduction to a practical social service process stage approach to ethnic and cultural groups. Given our culturally diverse society, intervention practice approaches have universal application to service-specific populations. Drawing on cultures as holistic designs for living, insights and strategies for addressing human needs and concerns from a culturally sensitive perspective will be covered. Also listed as PY/SW 270. Prerequisite: SW 104 or permission of instructor. Fulfills LAI Globals requirement. 3 credits

SO 278 Racism, Diversity, and Humanity
An examination of race, ethnicity, gender, class, and sexual orientation as concepts that often divide us from one another and yield tension, pain, injustice, intolerance, conflict, violence, or indifference. Also listed as COM/POL/PY/SN 278. Fulfills the Interdisciplinary Course requirement. 3 credits

SO 287 Introduction to Public Policy
An analysis of public policy as well as an overview of how citizens identify issues and concerns and infl uence policy through lobby and advocacy efforts. The relationship of public policy legislation to social problems is explored, with attention given to women and other disadvantaged groups. The acquisition of analytical skills necessary to understand, improve, and participate in the policymaking process is emphasized. Fulfills LAI Economics/Political Science requirement. Prerequisite: SO 152 or SW 104 or permission of the instructor. 3 credits

SO 306 Research Methods for Social Sciences I
An interdisciplinary first course in social research methods for students majoring in a social science. Students learn the fundamentals of research design and gain an understanding of a variety of research methods. As a final project, students develop a research proposal. Fulfills RW skills integration requirement. Also listed as CM 306 and SW 307. 3 credits

SO 309 Research Methods II
An applied course designed for students to gain field experience in social science research. Students complete a comprehensive research project in the field using the research design created in SO 306. Prerequisite: SO 306 and a statistics course. Also listed as SW 309. Fulfills Q, T skills integration requirements. 3 credits

SO 310 Women and Work
A sociological exploration of the working lives of women. Also listed as WS 310. Fulfills the Women’s Studies LAI and the Research and Writing skills integration courses. 3 credits

SO 312 Poverty and Related Social Problems
An examination of poverty and other social problems which may include homelessness, teen pregnancy, alcoholism, racism, sexism, ageism, domestic violence and other violence against women, drug abuse, gang behavior, and urban violence. 3 credits

SO 315 Juvenile Delinquency
An analysis of the history of the control and prevention of juvenile delinquency. The course includes an overview of the nature and extent of juvenile delinquency, theories about causation, an examination of the justice systems, and how juveniles are processed through this system. 3 credits

SO 316 Greed and Violence in American Society
An examination of greed and violence in everyday life and across social institutions such as education, the family, business, politics, and religion. In this interdisciplinary course, teamtaught by faculty from communication studies and sociology, theories from both disciplines are studied and applied by students as they seek to understand and explain the very visible and far-reaching incidents of violence and greed in our society. Cross-listed with CM 316. Fulfills Interdisciplinary Course requirement (New Core). 3 credits

SO 317 Healthcare from a Global Perspective
An overview of health from a global perspective synthesizing the theory and practice of international health, the concepts of culture, globalization, and global stratification provide the framework for consideration of global health issues. Also listed as NU 317. Fulfills the Interdisciplinary Course requirement and the Global LAI requirement. 3 credits

SO 328 American Women and the Law
An exploration of ways in which women’s lives intersect with the legal and criminal justice system in our society. Considers women as professionals, affenders, and victims. Fulfills LAI Women’s Studies requirement. 3 credits

SO 365 Global Relations
This course examines global social interaction. Questions concerning the interactions among societies and the possible “global village” are explored. Also, the impact of global relations on the social sciences is discussed. 3 credits

SO 404 Death and Dying
A consideration of the current state of social science knowledge of the death and dying experiences of individuals and families. Students explore the individual and family dynamics of death, grief, and bereavement. Death rituals and practices of various religions are discussed as well as the belief system and cultural practices of students. Fulfills LAI Global requirement. 3 credits

SO 405 Contemporary Sociological Theory
This course is an overview of contemporary sociological theory in the confl ict, functionalist, and microinteractionist traditions. Students learn how to read theory from primary and secondary sources and develop an understanding of theory building throughout the course. Emphasis throughout the course is on the connection between theory and observation of social life. 3 credits

SO 455 Internship
This internship provides on-the-job placement experience and is open to Junior or Senior students. Prior to registration, students must discuss the internship with their advisor. Pass/ Fail only. 3 credits