Sociology
Ms. Shirley Shroyer,
B.A., M.A., Texas Tech University
Assistant Professor, Department
of Sociology
Howard College
1001 Birdwell Lane
Big Spring, Texas 79720
Phone: (432) 264-5093
Office: Science Building
email: sshroyer@howardcollege.edu
Homepage: http://www.howardcollege.edu/homepages/sshroyer
Courses Offered:
SOCI 1301 Introductory Sociology-Three semester hours (3-0)
Introduction to the concepts and principles used in the study of group lie,
social institutions, and social processes. Socialization, development of human
personality, integration, and current trends in family and community life are
also discussed. (4511015125)
SOCI 1306 Contemporary Social Problems-Three semester hours (3-0)
This is a
study of the current social problems among individuals, families, and
institutions; and their treatment and prevention through social planning and
action. Prerequisite: SOCI 1301 or permission of instructor. (4511015225)
SOCI 2301 Marriage and the Family-Three semester hours (3-0)
Characteristics
of and problems within courtship, marriage, and family in American society
with special emphasis on parent-child relationships are covered. (4511015425)
SOCI 2319 Minority Studies-Three semester hours (3-0)
This course covers the
study of cultural, religious, ethnic and racial groups and the treatment
accorded them in society. Prejudice, discrimination and the outcomes of
discrimination in relation to both dominant and subordinate groups are
considered. The status of racial, ethnic and other minority groups such as
black, American Indians, and Hispanics in the economic, legal and social
system of the United States are covered. (4511015325)
SOCW 2361 Introduction to Social Work -Three semester hours (3-0)
Development of the
philosophy and practice of social work in the United States, survey of the
fields and techniques of social work. (4407015124)
SOCW 2362 Social Welfare as a Social Institution-Three semester hours(3-0)
Introduction to the study of modern social work, the underlying philosophy and
ethics of social work, and the major divisions and types of social work
together with their methods and objectives. (4407015224)