Social Sciences

This course examines current models used to describe alcohol abuse, alcohol dependence, other drug abuse and dependence, and substance/process abuse in general. Assessment, treatment, addictive behaviors, and outcomes will be examined. The course is helpful to health care students, to any business student who expects to supervise others, and to anyone expected to function within a group. The course will also give each student the opportunity to gain insight into an issue of personal choice.

This course is an introduction to the fundamental concepts and perspectives of culture. It surveys the dynamics of cultural evolution and its significance to civilization. Special attention will be directed towards the geographical basis of culture, the origins of civilization, the structure of civilization and culture - economic, political, familial, and religious structures and factors that lead to the demise of civilization.

This course examines work-related processes, social structures, and role behavior associated with blue-collar, white-collar, executive, and professional levels of employment. Among the topics considered are socialization in work roles; occupational professional ideologies; the interrelationship of work, status, and life-style; and adjustment to life cycle changes as they affect work and career. Particular attention will be focused on changing work patterns and values in the late twentieth century.