SOC 260 - Practical Sociology (3)

The first half of the course will focus on an introduction to the symbolic, institutional and individual aspects of systemic oppression in local and global contexts and introduces students to theories of social justice and peace and strategies for social change. The second half of the course will focus on community development and will examine community development beginning with its historical roots. Policies that form the contemporary framework of the field will also be discussed, along with key theories such as social capital formation and asset development. Successful church-based and other nonprofit community development models will be identified and explored.

Prerequisite(s): None
Grading Method: Letter Grade
Term Typically Offered: Occasional offering