SOC 331 - Social, Community Organizations and Disaster Preparedness

Co-listed As: SWK 331

3 Semester Hour(s)

Prerequisite(s): SOC 111 or SWK 115 (for Sociology & Social Work majors). Non-majors (must complete one of the Theme areas of the General Education).
The course will investigate the nature of complex social and community organizations such as business, industry, and government. Students will apply key social Theories for bringing effective community-based social action. Special attention will be given to community-based disaster preparedness, recovery efforts, and management strategies. Students will be familiar with the strategies to build resilient community, community-mindedness, and cooperative relationships between disaster victims and recovery organizations. How disasters lead to rapid social change will also be explored.