Faculty: Professor J. E. Williams; Associate Professors A. Cowan, M. Sadri, J.L. Williams, P. Yang; Assistant Professors H. Clark, L. Garza, L. Hipple, E. Johansen, V. MacLean, L. Marshall.

The Department of Sociology and Social Work offers undergraduate programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Social Work degrees. At the undergraduate level, the student may major in sociology, social work, or criminal justice. Minors in these areas provide backgrounds complementing majors from other fields. An interdisciplinary minor in Ethnic Studies is also available in the department. At the graduate level the department offers programs in sociology leading to the Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. (For information about the graduate degrees in sociology, see the graduate catalog.)

The sociology major is general and broad-based, providing for a systematic study of human society and the application of sociological theories, research methods, and techniques. The social work major offers the student a baccalaureate social work program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Based on the generalist model, the program includes theoretical concepts, values, and skills taught through participation in classroom, laboratory, and field settings. The primary objective of the social work major is to prepare students for beginning social work practice. The criminal justice major, offered in cooperation with the Department of History and Government, is designed to acquaint students with the legal aspects, procedures, and functions of the various agencies of the criminal justice system and to prepare the student for working within this system. (For additional information on each of these three majors, see below.) Also, please visit our Department home page (www.twu.edu/as/socsw/).

Admission Requirements

Please see Admission section of this catalog. The same standards for admission to the University apply to the Department of Sociology and Social Work. Additional admission requirements apply to the Social Work program (see Bachelor of Social Work Degree).

Special Departmental Requirements

No grade lower than C can be counted as credit toward completion of a major or minor in this department. A course can be repeated for credit no more than twice - that is, taken a total of three times.

No more than three hours of Cooperative Education can be counted toward a major in this department and none can be counted toward a minor.

Majors must take a three-hour 1000-level sociology course (with a grade of C or better) before taking an advanced sociology course.

Students are not allowed Independent Study credit for courses typically offered as organized classes.

Cooperative Education credit will not be given for former or current employment.

Undergraduate Degrees

B.A. in Sociology

B.S. in Sociology

Bachelor of Social Work

B.A. in Criminal Justice (an interdisciplinary major with the Department of History and Government)

B.S. in Criminal Justice (an interdisciplinary major with the Department of History and Government)

The Department of Sociology and Social Work offers an option for teacher certification in Sociology. For additional information on teacher certification, see the College of Professional Education in this catalog.

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Degree in Sociology with a Sociology Major

The sociology curriculum is designed to give students a broad education while preparing them for work and practice in a variety of fields. A wide array of courses provides training in research methods and techniques; insight into class, racial-ethnic and gender inequality; group differences; understanding of social organizations, social forces, and group processes; and skills to be used in working with individuals or groups. The curriculum builds a background for any occupation that involves working with people and/or social organizations. The sociology program can prepare students to teach sociology in the public schools and to do research, practice, or other work with private or governmental agencies. Sociology provides an invaluable background for graduate study and for careers in business, public service, law, medicine, and other helping professions. Opportunities for practical work experience are provided through the University’s Cooperative Education Program.

Completion of the B.S. or B.A. degree with a major in sociology requires that the student meet the University-wide requirements for the core curriculum plus 37 hours of sociology as specified below. A minor area is optional, but the decision with regard to a minor should be made by the student in consultation with the faculty advisor. The minor, if elected, should be complementary to the student’s interests, career goals, or plans for graduate study.

Sociology Courses Required

SOCI 1013. Introduction to Sociology

SOCI 1023. Current Social Problems

SOCI 3023. Introduction to Sociological Theory

SOCI 3051. Social Data Analysis

SOCI 3053. Social Research

SOCI 3073. Social Inequality

SOCI 3083. Population Dynamics

SOCI 3093. Racial and Ethnic Groups in the United States

SOCI 3163. Social Statistics

SOCI 4103. Senior Seminar: Theory and Practice

Nine elective hours (with 6 hours advanced) selected from any sociology courses listed in this catalog with the exception of SOCI 3273 and SOCI 3283.

Requirements for BS Degree in Sociology (including core curriculum)

6 hours History

6 hours Political Science

6 hours Composition

3 hours Mathematics (college-level algebra equivalent or above)

6 hours Science (with lab)

6 hours Literature

6 hours Foreign Language (same language)

3 hours Multicultural Studies - PHIL 3053 or PHIL 3083

3 hours Visual/Performing Arts

3 hours Women's Studies

3 hours Computer Science

Requirements for BA Degree in Sociology (including Core Curriculum)

All of the requirements for a BS degree plus the following:

6 hours Foreign Language

6 hours Visual/Performing Arts or History

Bachelor of Social Work Degree with a Social Work Major

The baccalaureate social work program at the Texas Woman’s University was begun in 1946 and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The B.S.W. degree prepares majors for the beginning level of professional social work practice. Career choices include those in health settings, children’s and family services, youth work, community mental health, public welfare and services for the elderly. Requirements for admission to the Social Work program include: attendance at a program orientation, completion of the social work program application form with approval by the social work faculty and, if the applicant has prior college hours, a grade point average of 2.5.

The curriculum is organized around five areas of study: human behavior and the social environment, social welfare and social policy, methods and skills of intervention, research, and field experience. Content on values and ethics, diversity, populations at risk, and social and economic justice is infused throughout the curriculum. Students are provided with field experience by means of 432-hour (minimum) block placement in area social service agencies.

In addition to the University core curriculum requirements, the B.S.W. degree requires 43 hours in social work courses, and 16 hours in sociology plus 3 elective hours in either social work or sociology (see below). Other required courses are Biology 1011-1012, 1021-1022; an additional course in literature (to total 12 hours of English), Psychology 1013 and Spanish 1013 and 1023 or 6 hours American Sign Language. A grade of C or above must be earned in all required courses. The student may select, with help from the academic advisor, electives complementary to career goals and interests. Students earning the B.S.W. degree are eligible to apply for state social work licensure and are eligible for advanced standing in many master's programs in graduate schools of social work.

Social Work Courses Required

SOWK 1403. Introduction to Social Work

SOWK 1411. Social Work Praxis Lab

SOWK 1413. Culture, Inequality and Self

SOWK 2413. Social Welfare as a Social Institution

SOWK 2813. Human Behavior and the Social Environment

SOWK 3221. Social Work Practice I Laboratory

SOWK 3223. Social Work Practice I

SOWK 3231. Social Work Practice II Laboratory

SOWK 3233. Social Work Practice II

SOWK 3241. Social Work Practice III Laboratory

SOWK 3243. Social Work Practice III

SOWK 4423. Senior Social Work Seminar

SOWK 4433. Social Issues, Programs and Policies

SOWK 4463. Social Work Integrative Seminar

SOWK 4469. Social Work Field Practicum

Sociology Courses Required

SOCI 1023. Current Social Problems

SOCI 3051. Social Data Analysis

SOCI 3053. Social Research

SOCI 3093. Racial and Ethnic Groups in the United States

SOCI 3163. Social Statistics

SOCI 3213. Women's Roles

Three hours selected from sociology or social work courses listed in this catalog.

Requirements for a BSW Degree in Social Work (including core curriculum)

6 hours History

6 hours Political Science

6 hours Composition

3 hours Mathematics (college-level algebra equivalent)

6 hours Science (BIOL 1011, 1012, 1021, 1022)

6 hours Literature

3 hours Visual/Performing Arts

3 hours Social/Behavioral Science (PSY 1013)

6 hours Foreign Language (Spanish or American Sign Language)

3 hours Multicultural (SOCI 3093)

3 hours Women’s Studies (SOCI/WS 3213)

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice

The Texas Woman’s University offers both a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Criminal Justice. The degree program provides students interested in the various aspects of criminal justice with a broad, general education with emphasis on the social sciences. Students become acquainted with the legal aspects, agencies, procedures, and operations of the criminal justice system including law enforcement, the judicial system, corrections, and social services.

The major in Criminal Justice is interdisciplinary and draws upon the strengths of the Department of Sociology and Social Work and the Department of History and Government. Course offerings include crime in America, criminal law, criminal evidence and procedure, sociology of deviance, family law, constitutional law, correctional systems and practices, and correctional counseling. Opportunities for practical work experience are provided through internships and the University’s Cooperative Education program.

Completion of a B.S. or B.A. degree with a major in Criminal Justice requires that the student meet all the university’s general requirements for the appropriate degree. The major in Criminal Justice consists of 40 semester hours as outlined below. A minor is optional and if elected, students are encouraged to consider such minors as accounting, business administration, computer science, economics, government, management, psychology, sociology and social work. Elective credits are available to allow the student to pursue individual interests as well as to further strengthen career preparation.

Courses Required for Criminal Justice Major

Required courses for Major

GOV 2213. Introduction to Criminal Justice

GOV 3243. Criminal Law

GOV 4083. Constitutional Law: Individual Rights

SOCI 2133. Crime in America

SOCI 3003. Theories of Crime and Deviance

SOCI 3051. Social Data Analysis

SOCI 3053. Social Research

Plus 21 hours from the following list, of which 15 must be advanced

GOV 2223. Criminal Investigation

GOV 3153. Legal Environment

GOV 3233. Police Policies and Practices

GOV 3253. Criminal Evidence and Procedure

GOV 3333. Urban Government

GOV 4073. Constitutional Law: Governmental Structure

GOV 4113. Public Administration

GOV 4143. Drug Law and Policy

GOV 4433. Family Law

HIST 3213. History of Law and Justice

SOCI 3043. Sociology of Deviance

SOCI 3063. Urban Sociology

SOCI 3113. Juvenile Delinquency

SOCI 4023. Sexualities and Identities

SOCI 4203. Family Violence and Sexual Assault

SOCI 4303. Correctional Systems and Practices

SOCI 4313. Correctional Counseling

Requirements for BS Degree in Criminal Justice (including core curriculum)

6 hours History

6 hours Political Science

6 hours Composition

3 hours Mathematics (college-level algebra equivalent or above)

6 hours Science (with lab)

3 hours Literature

6 hours Foreign Language (same language)

3 hours Multicultural Studies -- SOCI 3093

3 hours Visual/Performing Arts

3 hours Women's Studies

3 hours Social Science -- SOCI 1013

3 hours Computer Science

Requirments for BA Degree in Criminal Justice (including Core Curriculum)

All of the above plus the following:

6 hours Foreign Language

3 hours Literature or World Civilization

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Degree in Sociology with Teaching Certification

Students who major in sociology and wish to teach in secondary schools, grades 9 through 12, may obtain a teaching certificate with sociology as a first teaching field with 37 hours of sociology. A second option prepares the student in two teaching fields, requiring at least 24 hours (with 12 hours advanced coursework) in one field and 30 hours in another. Thus a sociology major or minor might choose to teach sociology and a second, different field. Students should consult the departmental advisor about appropriate choices for teaching fields. Students seeking certification based on sociology hours taken at another institution must take a minimum of 9 advanced hours in sociology at TWU. In Addition, students should be aware that in comparison with other majors core curriculum requirements differ somewhat for Teacher Certification. These requirements are outlined earlier in this catalog. The basic degree requirements for teacher certification are found in the College of Professional Education section of this catalog.

Sociology Major with Secondary Teaching

Certificate in Sociology

The sociology courses must total 37 hours with 25 advanced hours for a sociology major with secondary teaching certification for grades 9 through 12.

Required Sociology Courses

SOCI 1013. Introduction to Sociology

SOCI 1023. Current Social Problems

SOCI 3023. Introduction to Sociological Theory

SOCI 3051. Social Data Analysis

SOCI 3053. Social Research

SOCI 3073. Social Inequality

SOCI 3083. Population Dynamics

SOCI 3093. Racial and Ethnic Groups in the United States

SOCI 3163. Social Statistics

Plus 12 elective (6 advanced) hours in sociology selected from any sociology courses listed in this catalog.

Required Professional Development Courses

ERDB 3133. Schooling in America

ELDR 3133. Learning Theory and Educational Measurement

ELDR 3513. Secondary Classroom Management and Educational Technology

ERDB 3153. Secondary Curriculum Development and Instructional Methods

ERDB 4176. Student Teaching in Sociology

Other Required Course

ERDB 3463. Secondary Content Area Reading OR
ERDB 4463. Diagnostic and Remedial Reading

Certification for Sociology as a Second Teaching Field

Student select sociology as one of two teaching fields, take 24 to 30 hours in each with a minimum of 12 advanced hours in each. The following sociology courses are required.

Required Sociology Courses

SOCI 1013. Introduction to Sociology OR
SOCI 1023. Current Social Problems

SOCI 3051. Social Data Analysis

SOCI 3053. Social Research

SOCI 3073. Social Inequality

SOCI 3093. Racial and Ethnic Groups in the United States

Plus 12 to 18 elective (6 advanced) hours in sociology selected from any sociology courses listed in this catalog.

Required Professional Development Courses

ERDB 3133. Schooling in America

ELDR 3133. Learning Theory and Educational Measurement

ELDR 3513. Secondary Classroom Management and Educational Technology

ERDB 3153. Secondary Curriculum Development and Instructional Methods

ERDB 4173. Student Teaching in Sociology

Other Required Course

ERDB 3463. Secondary Content Area Reading OR

ERDB 4463. Diagnostic and Remedial Reading

Sociology Minor

A minor in sociology at the baccalaureate level requires 18 semester hours of sociology, including SOCI 1013 or 1023 and six advanced hours of sociology. Course selections are tailored to the student’s major in consultation with departmental advisors. SOCI 3273 and SOCI 3283 will not count for credit toward the minor.

Sociology/Social Work Minor

For a baccalaureate degree, a minor in sociology/social work requires 18 semester hours, including six advanced hours in either sociology or social work, selected from the courses listed in the general catalog. Social work courses must be selected from the following: any lower-level courses, SOWK 3413, SOWK 4433, or any social work elective.

Criminal Justice Minor

A minor in Criminal Justice consists of 18 hours as follows:

GOV 2213. Introduction to Criminal Justice

SOCI 2133. Crime in America

Plus 6 hours from among:

SOCI 3003. Theories of Crime and Deviance

SOCI 3043. Sociology of Deviance

SOCI 3063. Urban Sociology

SOCI 3093. Racial and Ethnic Groups in the United States

SOCI 3113. Juvenile Delinquency

SOCI 4023. Sexualities and Identities

SOCI 4203. Family Violence and Sexual Assault

SOCI 4303. Correctional Systems and Practices

SOCI 4313. Correctional Counseling

And 6 hours from among:

GOV 3233. Police Policies and Practices

GOV 3243. Criminal Law

GOV 3253. Criminal Evidence and Procedure

GOV 3333. Urban Government

GOV 4073. Constitutional Law: Governmental Structure

GOV 4083. Constitutional Law: Individual Rights

GOV 4113. Public Administration

GOV 4143. Drug Law and Policy

GOV 4433. Family Law

Ethnic Studies Minor

A selection of course offerings from a variety of disciplines allows the students to explore cultural and ethnic diversity on different levels, from individual to global, and in different settings. Students wishing to minor in Ethnic Studies should select 18 hours from courses listed below. In addition, some departments will offer special topics courses that are appropriate for inclusion in the Ethnic Studies minor when approved by the advisor in the Department of Sociology and Social Work.

BUS 3183. Introduction to International Business

* ELDR 3033. The Ethically and Culturally Different Child

ELDR 3643. Bilingual and Bicultural Education

* ENG 3153. American Ethnic Literature

ENG 4333. Introduction to the Study of World Literature

* FT 4083. Cultural Perspectives on Personal Appearance

GOVT 3513. Japanese Culture and Politics

HIST 3713. History of Texas

HIST 3763. History of Latin America

MCOM 3003. Race, Gender and the Media

PSY 3833. The Psychology of African Americans

* SOCI 1413. Culture, Inequality and Self

* SOCI 3093. Racial and Ethnic Groups in the U.S.

SOCI 3183. African Americans in the U.S.

SOCI 3193. The Mexican American in Contemporary Society

* SOCI 3303. Cultural Anthropology

SOCI 3313. Indigenous People in Contemporary Society

* SPCH 3202. Multicultural Communication

*Satisfies core curriculum for multicultural studies.

Sociology Undergraduate Courses

SOCI 1013. Introduction to Sociology. (SOCI 1301) Development of sociological perspective: theoretical orientations, research, and applications. Topics cover social organization, culture, socialization, institutions, population, and sources and consequences of social diversity (race/ethnicity, gender, social class, and age). Meets core curriculum requirement for Social Sciences. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

SOCI 1023. Current Social Problems. (SOCI 1306) Examines linkages between personal problems, social problems, and social policy. Critical analysis of problems such as inequality, health care, substance abuse, the environment, family violence, etc. as these relate to societal conditions. Meets core curriculum requirement for Social Sciences. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

SOCI 1413. Culture, Inequality and Self. Same as SOWK 1413. Human behavior as affected by culture, social institutions, class, ethnicity, and interpersonal relations. Meets core curriculum requirement for Multicultural Studies. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

SOCI 2023. Marriage, Family and Intimate Relationships. (SOCI 2301) Overview of the structural, developmental, functional and institutional aspects of marriage, intimate relationships and the family in the United States. Changes in family patterns and racial, cultural and ethnic differences in families. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

SOCI 2133. Crime in America. (CRIJ 1307) (SOCI 2337) U.S. crime problems in sociological perspective; public policies affecting crime; impact of inequality, race and gender on crime; crime trends; crime patterns; theories of criminal behavior; prevention of crime. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

SOCI 2813. Human Behavior and the Social Environment. Same as SOCI 2813. Uses a wide range of perspectives--biological, psychological and social/environmental to examine the dynamics of human behavior. Emphasizes ecological systems in relation to individuals' needs and capacities throughout the life cycle. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

SOCI 3003. Theories of Crime and Deviance. Examination of leading theories of crime and deviance. Classical and contemporary theories are reviewed, with particular attention to the context within which each developed. Emphasis is on applications to the study of crime and crime control. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

SOCI 3023. Introduction to Sociological Theory. Historical development of sociological theory, structure and role of theory, sociological theoretical perspectives, and major sociological theories from classics to contemporary sociology. Required of sociology majors. Prerequisite for majors: SOCI 1013. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

SOCI 3043. Deviant Behavior and Social Control. Examines social definitions of deviant behavior, the historial developoment of knowledge, concerning deviance, theories of deviance, and the development, organization, and operation, of systems of social control including criminal justice, mental health and welfare. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

SOCI 3051. Social Data Analysis. Students will gain experience in using computers to analyze social data. No previous experience with computers is assumed. Concurrent enrollment (and drop) required: SOCI 3053. If it is necessary for a student to repeat this course for grade improvement, it is not necessary to repeat SOCI 3053 if a grade of C or better has already been earned in that course. May be repeated for credit. Two laboratory hours a week. Credit: One hour.

SOCI 3053. Social Research. Introduction to research in the social sciences and practice fields. Emphasizes the decision making involved in planning and executing a study. Gives practice in all stages of the research process. Students are expected to plan and carry out a group or individual research project. Concurrent enrollment (and drop) required: SOCI 3051. If it is necessary for a student to repeat this course, SOCI 3051 must also be repeated unless this requirement is waived by the Department Chair. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

SOCI 3063. Urban Sociology. Historical and contemporary developments in urban sociology including the local community. Emphasis will vary depending on current issues and research, such as classical and contemporary theory and research, urban political economy, community organization-development, community relations and the non-profit sector (community assessment, social activism, and volunteerism). May be repeated for credit as topics vary. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

SOCI 3073. Social Inequality. The study of social inequality in human society, with emphasis on the social class structure of the United States, its origins, development, and consequences for the society and the individual. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

SOCI 3083. Population Dynamics. Emphasizes use and interpretation of demographic data, with focus on population change and policy. Examines demographic processes and differences in sex, age, residence, racial composition, education, income of national and world populations. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

SOCI 3093. Racial and Ethnic Groups in the United States. A sociological perspective on the dynamics of racial and ethnic group relations focusing on social structure, group interaction processes, and cultural diversity. Uses sociological-historical analysis, social theory and research. Concentrates on African Americans, Mexican Americans and recent immigrant groups. Meets core curriculum requirement for Multicultural Studies. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

SOCI 3113. Juvenile Delinquency. The adjustment of youths as they take on the roles and statuses culturally defined for their age group; emphasis on causation, treatment, and prevention of juvenile delinquency; sociological principles for working with youth. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

SOCI 3163. Social Statistics. Introduction to basic statistics and problems of statistical decision-making in the social and behavioral sciences. Descriptive techniques, problems of hypothesis testing, introduction to major correlational techniques commonly used in social/behavioral research. May not be used to satisfy University General Education requirements. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

SOCI 3173. Culture and Food. Same as NFS 3173. Study of influence of culture on current food habits and customs. Examination of changing food patterns and availability, nutrient composition and health effects of foods typical of different cultures. Meets core curriculum requirement for Multicultural Studies. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

SOCI 3183. African Americans in the United States. The unique heritage and experience of African Americans in the United States, their contributions to society and culture. The centrality of race as a social category shaped by the dynamics of social, political, and economic forces. Diversity and commonality in the Black community. Current issues. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

SOCI 3193. The Mexican American in Contemporary Society. A sociological analysis of Mexican American history, heritage, and people, and of their contributions to American life. Focus on the political, social, and cultural forces that affect this group in the United States. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

SOCI 3213. Women's Roles. Same as WS 3213. Women's roles are examined in the context of social institutions such as the family, the economy and the government. Implications of sexual inequality, changing gender roles, and diversity by race, ethnicity, class and age. Meets core curriculum requirement for Women’s Studies. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

SOCI 3273. World Regional Geography. Introduction to major concepts in geography. Criteria for definition of regions. Survey of world cultural regions with emphasis on factors (physical, demographic, economic, political) affecting level of development and patterns of regional interaction. This course will not satisfy sociology requirement for the baccalaureate degree. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

SOCI 3283. Principles of Geography. Review of major concepts in human geography. Emphasis on the relationships of human population dynamics, culture, and physical environment. Examples are drawn from a wide range of current concerns in human ecology. This course will not count for sociology credit for the baccalaureate degree. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

SOCI 3303. Cultural Anthropology. Description and analysis of human cultures--the socially learned traditions--of past and present ages. Global and comparative perspective for understanding the origin and prospects of societies in the modern world. Meets core curriculum requirement for Multicultural Studies. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

SOCI 3313. Indigenous People in Contemporary Society. Survey of indigenous societies in the Americas with emphasis on current issues. Provides historical framework for study of policies affecting urban and rural communities today. Contributions of Indigenous culture to U.S. society are emphasized. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

SOCI 3483. Societies in Development. Same as SOWK 3483. Survey of global development issues: definitions and theoretical perspectives. Case studies from varied world regions illustrate development strategies and outcomes. Examines role of international organizations and policies. Field trip to U.S.-Mexico border area. Meets core curriculum requirements for Social Sciences or Multicultural Studies. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

SOCI 3523. Sociology of Cyberspace. Explores the Internet and cyberspace as sociological phenomena. Topics include the impact of computers on human interaction, the sociology of cyberspace, an overview of basic Internet and WWW resources, cybercapitalism, privacy, and technology. Two lecture and two laboratory hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

SOCI 3903. Political Communication and Women of Color. Same as SPCH 3903 and WS 3903. Examines the rhetorical strategeis and the cultural-historical differences and similarities of women of color in the U.S. Focuses on race/ethnicity, class and gender as socially and politically constructed and the influences of various media used for political discourse and identity. Meets core curriculum requirement or Multicultural Studies and Women’s Studies.Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

SOCI 4013. The Family. Same as WS 4113. A sociological and feminist analysis of the family as an institution and dynamics of the interpersonal relations of marriage and family. Examines cultural diversity among families as well as historical changes in the family and the impact of social policy. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

SOCI 4023. Sexualities and Identities: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Studies. Same as WS 4023 and SOWK 4023. Sexuality as an identity formation, social category, and theoretical construct. Interdisciplinary in focus and foundation. Aesthetic, cultural, historical, and institutional discourses which frame our contemporary understandings of sexuality. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

SOCI 4073. Sociology of Aging. Effects of social forces on aging individuals and society. Investigates theories of aging, age status, age-sex roles, health, family relationships, work, leisure, retirement, transportation, housing, income, death and dying. Exploration through field trips, discussions with elderly. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

SOCI 4103. Senior Seminar: Theory and Practice. Selected theories and concepts with emphasis on application in social organizations, occupations, research, and social policy. State of the discipline, professional ethics, preparations for job market and/or graduate school. Prerequisites: SOCI 3023 and senior standing. Three lecture hours a week. Pass-Fail grade only. Credit: Three hours.

SOCI 4203. Family Violence and Sexual Assault. Examines the various forms of family violence and sexual assault with an emphasis on women as victims and as survivors. Theoretical explanations, research literature, treatment, and prevention will be studied in relation to child abuse, battering, incest, and sexual assault. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

SOCI 4303. Correctional Systems and Practices. Corrections in the criminal justice system; organization of correctional systems; role of criminal justice practitioners; institutional operations; alternatives to incarceration; treatment and rehabilitation; current and future issues. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

SOCI 4313. Correctional Counseling. History and development of counseling in correctional settings with a focus on the role and function of the counselor. A variety of counseling techniques and therapeutic models. Professional ethics, legal constraints, and issues in the criminal justice system. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

SOCI 4703. Criminal Justice Practicum. Practical experience in criminal justice agencies enhancing the student’s knowledge of research, planning, and organizational features of the criminal justice system. Prerequisites: 12 hours of criminal justice courses, permission of the instructor, and an overall C average. Pass-Fail grade only. Credit: Three hours.

SOCI 4903. Selected Topics. Topics of timely interest or importance but not included or adequately covered in the present inventory of courses. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

SOCI 4911. Independent Study. A focused, independent study. A contractual agreement between a student and an instructor who agrees to supervise the work and engage in one-on-one instruction. Research projects or concentrated reading are examples of appropriate independent study. Credit: One hour.

SOCI 4913. Independent Study. A focused, independent study. A contractual agreement between a student and an instructor who agrees to supervise the work and engage in one-on-one instruction. Research projects or concentrated reading are examples of appropriate independent study. Credit: Three hours.

SOCI 4953. Cooperative Education. Practical experience and supervised training in a work environment consistent with student's major and career goals. Pass-Fail grade only. Credit: Three hours.

SOCI 4956. Cooperative Education. Practical experience and supervised training in a work environment consistent with student's major and career goals. Pass-Fail grade only. Credit: Six hours.

Sociology Graduate Courses

SOCI 5343. Seminar in Sociological Theory

SOCI 5353. Methods of Teaching Sociology in College

SOCI 5363. Survey Research

SOCI 5373. Theory in Social Psychology

*SOCI 5393. Women’s Leadership: Skills, Styles, and Strategies

SOCI 5443. Race, Ethnicity, and Family

SOCI 5463. Women of Color

SOCI 5553. Social Stratification

SOCI 5643. Race and Ethnic Groups in the United States

SOCI 5663. Family: Current Topics

SOCI 5773. Qualitative Research Methods

SOCI 5793. Community Resources and Practice

SOCI 5813. Community: Power and Change

SOCI 5903. Special Topics

SOCI 5911. Individual Study

SOCI 5913. Individual Study

SOCI 5953. Cooperative Education

SOCI 5956. Cooperative Education

SOCI 5973. Professional Paper

SOCI 5983. Thesis

SOCI 5993. Thesis

SOCI 6013. The Development of American Sociology

SOCI 6043. The Scholarly Career

SOCI 6103. Seminar on Sociological Theory

SOCI 6203. Seminar on Research Methods

SOCI 6303. Seminar on the Life Cycle

*SOCI 6321. Proseminar in Sociology

SOCI 6403. Seminar on Metropolitan Community

SOCI 6503. Seminar on Social Organization and Disorganization

SOCI 6903. Special Topics

SOCI 6913. Individual Study

SOCI 6993. Dissertation

*Subject to approval by the Coordinating Board Texas College and University Sytems.

Social Work Undergraduate Courses

SOWK 1403. Introduction to Social Work. An exploration of the social work profession, the roles and functions of social workers, social work values, and the social work process. Concurrent enrollment for Social Work majors: SOWK 1411. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

SOWK 1411. Social Work Praxis Lab. An opportunity to gain familiarity with the helping process through a 30-hour volunteer work experience in an approved social service agency. Journal keeping, agency analysis, and structured reflection provide insight into client populations and various helping roles in a professional setting. Prerequisite: Permission from Social Work Program Director. Two laboratory hours a week. Credit: One hour.

SOWK 1413. Culture, Inequality and Self. Same as SOCI 1413. Human behavior as affected by culture, social institutions, class, ethnicity, and interpersonal relationships. Satisfies core curriculum requirement for Multicultural Studies. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

SOWK 2413. Social Welfare as a Social Institution. Introduction to the institution of social welfare in the United States. An historical development of social welfare programs with cross-cultural emphasis. Prerequisite: SOWK 1403. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

SOWK 2813. Human Behavior and the Social Environment. Same as SOCI 2813. Uses a wide range of perspectives--biological, psychological and social/ environmental to examine the dynamics of human behavior. Emphasizes ecological systems in relation to individuals' needs and capacities throughout the life cycle. Prerequisites: SOWK 1413 and BIOL 1011-1012. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

SOWK 3221. Social Work Practice I Laboratory. Application of social work practice skills with emphasis on assessment of individual functioning. Use of video lab. Concurrent enrollment: SOWK 3223. Two laboratory hours a week. Credit: One hour.

SOWK 3223. Social Work Practice I. Theory and process for generalist social work practice. With a person-in-environment focus, study includes development of the helping relationship, skills in interviewing and data-gathering, assessment, selecting and carrying out appropriate types of intervention at multiple levels, termination, and evaluation. Prerequisites: All required 1000 and 2000 level courses with grade of C or above. Concurrent enrollemnt: SOWK 3221. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

SOWK 3231. Social Work Practice II Laboratory. Application of social work practice skills with emphasis on assessment of individual and family functioning. Use of video lab. Concurrent Enrollment: SOWK 3233. Two laboratory hours a week. Credit: One hour.

SOWK 3233. Social Work Practice II. Continuation of theory and process for generalist social work practice. Builds on content from SOWK 3223, including further development of interviewing, assessment, and recording skills. Includes in-depth study of small group and family dynamics, skills, and techniques in mediation and leadership, evaluation of intervention effectiveness at multiple levels. Prerequisite: SOWK 3223. Concurrent enrollment: SOWK 3231. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

SOWK 3241. Social Work Practice III Laboratory. Application of social work practice skills with emphasis on assessment of community needs and resources. Concurrent enrollment: SOWK 3243. Two laboratory hours a week. Credit: One hour.

SOWK 3243. Social Work Practice III. Social work intervention at multiple levels with emphasis on situations where there is a lack of fit between individuals or groups and organizations or institutions. Builds on content in SOWK 3223 and 3233, skills in data gathering, assessment, planning, report writing, and evaluation. Preparation for generalist social work practice with focus on roles of advocate, evaluator, planner, and consultant. Examines delivery of service for at-risk populations. Prerequisites: SOWK 3233. Concurrent enrollment: SOWK 3241. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

SOWK 3413. Methods and Skills in Working with Groups. Introduction to group work as an interventive skill for helping professionals. Includes history, objectives, theory, and techniques for use in clinical settings. Classroom practice in group leadership and mediation. Appropriate for interdisciplinary team practice. Intended for non-social work majors. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

SOWK 3453. Children’s Rights and Services. An exploration of the customary and legal rights of children with a focus on social and political forces. Social services available in income maintenance, schools, day care, institutional care, foster care, homemaker service, protective services, and to teenage parents. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

SOWK 3463. Social Work in Health Settings. Social work roles, interventions and issues related to health care. Examines impact of illness and disability on individuals and families, policies, and programs. Case examples illustrate ethical decision-making and teamwork with other health service providers in a variety of settings. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

SOWK 3483. Societies in Development. Same as SOCI 3483. Survey of global development issues: definitions and theoretical perspectives. Case studies from varied world regions illustrate development strategies and outcomes. Examines role of international organizations and policies. Field trip to U.S.-Mexico border area. Meets core curriculum requirements for Social Sciences or Multicultural Studies. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

SOWK 4023. Sexualities and Identities: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Studies. Same as WS 4023 and SOCI 4023. Sexuality as an identity formation, social category, and theoretical construct. Interdisciplinary in focus and foundation. Aesthetic, cultural, historical, and institutional discourses which frame our contemporary understandings of sexuality. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

SOWK 4423. Senior Social Work Seminar. Integrates aspects of social work knowledge, attitudes, and skills from previous courses into a meaningful, useful resource. Theories of human behavior, social work methodology, and professional issues are examined in relation to agency settings. Concurrent enrollment: SOWK 4463-4469. Three seminar hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

SOWK 4433. Social Issues, Programs, and Policies. An examination of the policy-making process. Current social issues, programs, and public policy issues are explored. Intervention techniques aimed at influencing and changing social welfare and public policies. Prerequisite: SOWK 1403, SOWK 2413 and six additional hours of social work courses. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

*SOWK 4463. Social Work Integrative Seminar. Provides an opportunity to discuss and process the field practicum experience. Concurrent enrollment required: SOWK 4423 and SOWK 4469. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

*SOWK 4469. Social Work Field Practicum. Provides students with a supervised social work experience in an agency setting. Prerequisites: Completion of all course work, a grade point average of 2.5 or above, a grade of C or better in all required courses, and permission of the social work faculty. Concurrent enrollment required: SOWK 4423 and SOWK 4463. Thirty-two laboratory hours a week. Credit: Nine hours.

SOWK 4903. Selected Topics.

SOWK 4913. Independent Study.