6 courses with the subject SOC, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
SOC 81182: Integration of Sociological Theory and Practice2
This doctoral seminar provides an in-depth examination of the dialectical relationship between formal sociological theory and applied/clinical practice, aligned with CAPACS Standard 3.11. Students analyze how classical, modern, and middle-range sociological theories (including micro-, meso-, and macro-level frameworks) inform client interventions, organizational consultancies, and community-based social change. The course challenges students to move beyond abstract intellectualism by utilizing theoretical models as diagnostic tools and action frameworks, while critically reflecting on how practice outcomes refine, adapt, or ch
SOC 81282: Applied Research Methods and Program Evaluation2
Aligned with CAPACS Standard 3.12, this doctoral course equips students with advanced quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research methodologies tailored for applied and clinical settings. Students explore the full evaluation lifecycle from preliminary needs assessments and baseline diagnostics to formative process evaluations and summative impact studies. Emphasizing data-driven decision-making, the course prepares scholar-practitioners to rigorously assess social programs, organizational interventions, and community initiatives while navigating the practical constraints of real-world research environments.
SOC 81382: Clinical Intervention, Mediation, and Social Problem Solving2
Aligned with CAPACS Standard 3.13, this course focuses on the art and science of clinical sociological intervention. Students master multi-level problem-solving techniques designed to facilitate constructive social change across micro (individual/family), meso (group/organization), and macro (community/societal) systems. The curriculum examines specialized practice modalities-including sociotherapy, conflict resolution, organizational restructuring, community mediation, and policy reform to equip scholar-practitioners to diagnose systemic dysfunction, design evidence-based corrective strategies, and lead complex change managem
SOC 81482: Professional Ethics, Values, and Human Dignity in Practice2
Aligned with CAPACS Standard 3.14, this doctoral seminar explores the ethical, moral, and values-based dimensions of applied and clinical sociology. The course examines professional codes of ethics (including CAPACS, AACS, and ASA standards), ethical decision-making models, client confidentiality, informed consent, and human subjects protection. Simultaneously, it integrates a Christian perspective on human dignity (Imago Dei), social justice, and professional stewardship. Students critically analyze power dynamics, practitioner bias, client autonomy, and potential iatrogenic harms in clinical practice.
SOC 81582: Strategic Communication and Stakeholder Engagement2
Aligned with CAPACS Standard 3.15, this doctoral course develops advanced competencies in translating complex sociological findings, diagnostic evaluations, and strategic intervention plans into accessible formats for diverse non-academic audiences. Scholar-practitioners learn to communicate effectively with clients, community members, corporate executives, board members, and policymakers. The course covers strategic report writing, RFP (Request for Proposals) response engineering, public advocacy, conflict translation, and cross-cultural communication, ensuring that sociological insights lead to informed decision-making and s
SOC 81682: Supervised Field Experience and Experiential Practice2
Aligned with CAPACS Standard 3.16, this doctoral course provides the structured framework for the student's field-based practice, clinical practicum, or experiential capstone project. Integrating all prior doctoral learning, students engage in supervised practice within an approved organizational, clinical, or community setting. Under the dual guidance of an academic advisor and an experienced site supervisor, students apply sociological theories, research methods, and intervention strategies to real-world challenges. The course emphasizes professional role integration, self-reflective practice, field accountability, and the s Total Credits: 12 Focus of Study in Data Science for Social Research
