SOC 380

Introduction to Social Services

This course will provide a comprehensive overview of social services. Students will study the full range of organized activities of private, nonprofit, and public sector organizations that seek to prevent, alleviate, or contribute to the solutions of recognized social problems or to improve the well-being of individuals, groups, or communities. This is the introductory course for students interested in careers in applied sociology. This course will provide a multicultural perspective and the opportunity to practice developing skills of critical analysis.

Units: 3.0

Hours: 54 hours LEC