DCB catalog 2024-25

147 RLS 288 Accessibility and Public Policy in Leisure Services (3 CR); Fall, Spring Pre: None This course will introduce students to the concept of programmatic and physical accessibility in parks, recreation, and leisure services. This course will also discuss the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Section 504 and other laws that apply to parks and recreation and leisure services. The course will explore the history and value of accessibility for individual with disabilities and the responsibilities of the agency providing services. RLS 290 Introduction to Inclusive Recreation (3 CR) Fall Pre: None Concepts, methods, and settings involving recreation services as applied to groups that may need adaptations, i.e., physically, emotionally, or intellectually challenged persons, and the elderly. RLS 297 Internship (1 – 6 credits) Fall, Spring. Pre: Instructor Approval, 2.0 GPA An internship is required of most AAS programs. This course is available to AA and AS students as well. The students combine course learning with practical, professional work experience in their chosen field of study. The employer does an evaluation of the work experience: the faculty advisor supervises the students; the students are required to complete a project assigned by the faculty advisor. A minimum of 40 hours of work is required to earn one credit. A grade of satisfactory/unsatisfactory is given by the faculty. SOCIOLOGY (SOC) SOC 110 Introduction to Sociology (3CR); Fall, Spring Pre: None This course is an introductory analysis of the nature of society, the interrelationships of its component groups and the process whereby society persists in change. SOC 251 Gerontology (3CR); Fall, Spring Pre: None This course includes the analysis of aging within the context of the life cycle with emphasis on the major concerns of the elderly and social policies, especially Social Security, and health care, which have an impact on the lives of the elderly. SOC 115 Social Problems (3CR) Spring Pre: None Major problems in America will be analyzed using the sociological perspective. A critical approach will be taken to identify the social conditions that are recognized as problematic to society. We will examine the social, economic, and ideological causes and solutions of racism, sexism, homophobia, wealth and poverty, crime and violence, drug and alcohol abuse, and human population and environmental changes. SOC 220 The Family (3CR) Spring Pre: None The social institution of the family will be analyzed by the sociological perspective. Analyzation and evaluation of the factors (courtship, marriage, child-parent relationships, divorce) that create, maintain, or change social problems in our society will be a focus. We will study and learn about the contemporary American family by considering social class, ethnic background, and diverse family situations.