• SOC 2400: CRIMINOLOGY

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  Introduction to the field of criminology describing the nature and extent of crime in the United States. Topics include theories on crime causation, classifications of crime, collection of crime statistics, and the Criminal Justice System's response to controlling crime. Credit cannot be earned in both SOC 2400 and CRMJ 2400. Prerequisite: SOC 1000. (3 hrs lec)
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• SOC 3400: DEVIANT BEHAVIOR

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  This course will examine conflicting and standard definitions of deviance, how definitions change over time, major theories of deviance, and a wide range of behaviors, both criminal and non-criminal, which sociologists identify as deviant. Finally, students will explore how globalization and technology have led to the emergence of new variants of deviance in the United States and around the world. Prerequisite: Accepted to the BAS degree and SOC 1000. (3 hrs lec)
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• SOIL 2010: INTRO TO SOIL SCIENCE

  4.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  Students develop an introductory understanding of soil properties as components of natural and managed ecosystems. They apply knowledge of biological, chemical, morphological, and physical properties of soil to land management issues in wildland and agriculture ecosystems. (3 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab)
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• SOSC 1101: SOCIAL SCIENCE FIRST YEAR SEMINAR

  2.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  This course is the official "cornerstone" course for those Social Science disciplines that have required it as a mandatory orientation class for freshman students, which introduces students to the institution, opportunities, and programs that enhance their success, their own degree programs and requirements, as well as the expectations of the broad "Social Sciences" with regard to research, writing, and ethical considerations. Students will also survey the disciplines of the Social Sciences regarding content and methodologies. Outcomes that lead to the required "capstone" experience of every student in Social Sciences are defined. (2 hrs lec)
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• SOSC 1470: INTERNSHIP: SOCIAL SCIENCE

  2.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  No course description available.
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• SOSC 1490: TOPICS: SOCIAL SCIENCE

  1.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  No course description available.
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• SOSC 2395: SEMINAR IN SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  Students learn about the traditions and research techniques of various social science disciplines. Students acquire familiarity with library, Web-based, and other data collection methods, as well as rules of evidence and logical argumentation. Each student completes a research paper and presents the results in a multimedia format. Prerequisite: SOSC 1000 or consent of instructor and successful completion of at least 30 credit hours.(3 hrs lec) Capstone Course
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• SOWK 2000: INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  No course description available.
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• SPAN 1010: FIRST YEAR SPANISH I

  4.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  Introduces the essentials of Spanish necessary for oral and written use of the language. Gives practice in speaking, reading, understanding, and writing as well as introduces Spanish culture. Requires the use of an audio program with each chapter. Previous Spanish language experience is not required. (4 hrs lec)
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• SPAN 1020: FIRST YEAR SPANISH II

  4.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  Continuation of SPAN 1010. More cultural topics covered. Requires the use of an audio program with each chapter. Prerequisite: Two years of high school Spanish or completion of SPAN 1010 with a "C-" or higher. (4 hrs lec)
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