Department of Sociology and Social Work
Chair: Joyce E. Williams, Ph.D., Professor
Location: CFO 305 Telephone: (817) 898-2052 Telephone: (817) 898-2071 Social Work Practice Center: OMB 203 Please note: TWU's area code (817) will change to 940 on May 25, 1997. E-Mail: F_WILLIAMS @TWU.EDU
Faculty: Professor J. E. Williams; Associate Professor A. Cowan; Assistant Professors H. Clark, R. Clarke-Turner, L. Garza, L. Hipple, E. Johansen, L. Nickum-Marshall, B. Phillips, M. Sadri, J.L. Williams; Senior Lecturer M. Miller.
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. Interdisciplinary minors in Ethnic Studies and in Women's Studies are 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.)
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. 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 two options for teacher certification in Sociology. For additional information on teacher certification, see the College of Education and Human Ecology section of 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
Completion of the B.S. or B.A. degree with a major in sociology requires that the student meet all the University-wide requirements for these degrees 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.
Core Curriculum Requirements for BS or BA Degree in Sociology* 6 hours History 6 hours Political Science 6 hours Composition 3 hours Mathematics 6 hours Science (with lab) 6 hours Literature 6 hours Foreign Language (same language) 3 hours Multicultural Studies - PHIL 3053 3 hours Fine Arts 3 hours Women's Studies 6 hours from the following areas (at least one of which must be from an area not listed above) Environmental Issues Foreign Language Health and Fitness Psychology or Economics Philosophy Mathematics (limited to 3 hours) Visual/Performing Arts (limited to 3 hours) *6 hours of core must be interdisciplinary courses, but these need not be additional hours.
Additional Required Courses for BS Degree in Sociology 3 hours Computer Science
Additional Required Courses for BA Degree in Sociology 3 hours Computer Science 6 hours Foreign Language 6 hours Visual/Performing Arts or History
Bachelor of Social Work Degree with a Social Work Major/Sociology Minor
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 41 hours in social work courses and a minor of 19 hours in 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 1013-1023. 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 may be eligible for advanced standing in some master's programs in graduate schools of social work.
Social Work Courses Required SOWK 1403. Introduction to Social Work SOWK 1413. Culture, Inequality and Self SOWK 2413. Social Welfare as a Social Institution SOWK 2813. Human Behavior and the Social Environment 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 4446. Social Work Practicum I SOWK 4456. Social Work Practicum II
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 courses listed in this catalog.
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,
Courses Required for Criminal Justice Major SOCI 1013. Introduction to Sociology SOCI 2133. Crime in America SOCI 3023. Introduction to Sociological Theory SOCI 3051. Social Data Analysis SOCI 3053. Social Research SOCI 3093. Racial and Ethnic Groups in the United States SOCI 4313. Correctional Counseling or SOCI 4303 Correctional Systems and Practices GOV 2213. Introduction to Criminal Justice GOV 3243. Criminal Law or GOV 3253. Criminal Evidence and Procedure* GOV 4083. Constitutional Law: Individual Rights GOV 4433. Family Law Plus 6 hours from: GOV 2223. Criminal Investigation GOV 3113. Law and the Judicial System GOV 3233. Police Policies and Practices GOV 3243. Criminal Law or GOV 3253. Criminal Evidence and Procedure* GOV 3333. Urban Government GOV 3723. Modern Political Thought GOV 3733. American Political Thought GOV 4073. Constitutional Law: Governmental Structure GOV 4113. Public Administration GOV 4143. Drug Law and Policy Plus 3 hours from: SOCI 3043. Sociology of Deviance SOCI 3113. Juvenile Delinquency SOCI 4203. Family Violence and Sexual Assault SOCI 4303. Correctional Systems and Practices or SOCI 4313 Correctional Counseling
Core Curriculum Requirements for BS or BA Degree in Criminal Justice* 6 hours History 6 hours Political Science 6 hours Composition *Either GOV 3243 or GOV 3253 may be taken for 3 hours of elective Government when not taken as a required course above.
6 hours Science (with lab) 6 hours Literature 6 hours Foreign Language (same language) 3 hours Multicultural Studies 3 hours Fine Arts 3 hours Women's Studies 6 hours from the following areas (at least one of which must be from an area not listed on the previous page): Environmental Issues Foreign Language Health and Fitness Philosophy Mathematics (limited to 3 hours) Social Sciences *6 hours of core must be interdisciplinary courses, but these need not be additional hours.
Additional Required Courses for BA Degree in Criminal Justice 3 hours Computer Science 6 hours Foreign Language (in same language as first 6 hours) 3 hours Visual/Performing Arts or History
Additional Required Courses for BS Degree in Criminal Justice 3 hours Computer Science
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 may obtain a teaching certificate with sociology as a first teaching field
under Option I (below) with 37 hours of sociology. Option II 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
Option I: Sociology Major with Secondary Teaching Certificate in Sociology The basic degree requirements for teacher certification are found in the College of Education and Human Ecology section of this catalog. The sociology courses must total 37 hours with 21 advanced hours for a sociology major with secondary teaching certification for grades 6 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
Option II: Certification for Sociology as a Second Teaching Field
The basic degree requirements for teacher certification are found in the College of Education and Human Ecology section of this catalog. Option II prepares the student to teach grades 6-12 and requires completion of two teaching fields of 24 to 30 hours each with a minimum of 12 advanced hours in each. If the student selects sociology as one of two teaching fields, the following 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 3 Hours from the following: SOCI 3093. Racial and Ethnic Groups in the United States SOCI 3183. African Americans in the United States SOCI 3193. The Mexican American in Contemporary Society SOCI 3313. Native Americans in Contemporary Society Plus 12 to 17 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 six advanced hours of sociology. Course selections are tailored to the student's major in consultation with departmental advisors.
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 3023. Introduction to Sociological Theory SOCI 3043. Sociology of Deviance SOCI 3093. Racial and Ethnic Groups in the United States SOCI 3113. Juvenile Delinquency 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 *Satisfies core curriculum requirement for 3 hours of multicultural studies.
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. Native Americans in Contemporary Society * SPCH 3203. Multicultural Communication
Women's Studies Minor A minor in Women's Studies is offered for students who wish to develop an increased understanding of contemporary women, women's experience, and women's history. To satisfy the requirements for a minor in Women's Studies, a student should select 18 hours from the courses listed below. In addition, some departments from time to time offer special topics courses appropriate for inclusion in the Women's Studies minor with approval of the advisor in the Department of Sociology and Social Work.
** WS 1013 Women in Learning Communities ** WS 2013 Women: Images and Perspectives ** WS 2093 Women as Citizens * WS 2803 Women in Business WS 3063 Women in Poltics * WS 3083 Ethics and Feminism WS 3091 The Extended Classroom ** WS 3093 Women's Health Issues in the Workplace ** WS 3133 Perspectives on Women's Health * WS 3213 Women's Roles * WS 3393 Law for Women * WS 3733 Psychology of Women WS 4013 Texts, Trends and Issues in Women's Studies WS 4113 The Family * WS 4393 American Women in Literature WS 4493 Feminist Theory WS 4863 The Female Experience in American History
*Satisfies core curriculum requirement for 3 hours of women's studies. ** Satisfies core curriculum requirement for 3 hours of women's studies credit and Interdisciplinary credit.
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). 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. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours. SOCI 1413. Culture, Inequality and Self. Human behavior as affected by culture, social institutions, class, ethnicity, and interpersonal relations. 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. 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. 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. Sociology of Deviance. Examines social definitions of deviance with a focus on labeling of certain behaviors, persons and groups. Attention is given to different systems of social control: criminal justice, treatment, and welfare. Substance abuse, sexual behavior, and violence are some of the topics examined. 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: SOCI 3053. One laboratory hour each 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: SOCI 3051. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours. SOCI 3063. The Community. Delineations of communities, investigation of problems and characteristics of each particular type. Comparative analysis of ecological, cultural, and political aspects as they affect the attitude and behavior of the people who live there. 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 3091. The Extended Classroom. Small groups will provide students an opportunity for discussion and exchange of ideas relating to topics or materials presented in organized classes. Concurrent enrollment in selected lecture topics in sociology and women's studies. Pass-Fail grade only. May be repeated for credit when concurrent enrollment varies. One seminar hour a week. Credit: One hour. 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. Three lecture hours. 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. 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. 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. 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. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours. SOCI 3313. Native Americans in Contemporary Society. Survey of Native American cultural development with analysis of current issues. Provides historical framework for study of policies affecting urban, rural, and reservation communities. Contributions of Native American culture to U.S. society are emphasized. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours. SOCI 4013. The Family. A sociological and feminist analysis of the family as an institution and of the processes and dynamics of the interpersonal relations of marriage and family life. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours. *Subject to approval by Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
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 4951. Cooperative Education. Practical experience and supervised training in a work environment consistent with student's major and career goals. Pass-Fail grade only. Credit: One hour. 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.
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 5443. Race, Ethnicity, and Family 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 6043. The Scholarly Career SOCI 6103. Seminar on Sociological Theory SOCI 6203. Seminar on Research Methods SOCI 6303. Seminar on the Life Cycle 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
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. Requires 30 hours of volunteer work. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours. SOWK 1413. Culture, Inequality and Self. Human behavior as affected by culture, social institutions, class, ethnicity, and interpersonal relationships. 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. 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 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. Corequisite: SOWK 3231. 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. One laboratory hour each 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. 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. 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 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 4446-4456. 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 4446. Social Work Practicum I. Practical experience in social agencies designed to enable the student to develop competencies generic to social work methods. Prerequisites: completion of all course work except SOWK 4423; a grade point average of 2.5 or above, a grade of C or better in all required courses, permission of the social work faculty and concurrent enrollment in SOWK 4423 and SOWK 4456. Sixteen practicum hours and one-and-one-half hour seminar a week. Credit: Six hours. SOWK 4456. Social Work Practicum II. Continuation of practical experience in social agencies enhancing the student's knowledge of agency-based practice and community resources and developing social work skills. Concurrent enrollment in SOWK 4423 and SOWK 4446 is required. Sixteen practicum hours and one-and-one-half hour seminar a week. Credit: Six hours. SOWK 4903. Selected Topics. SOWK 4913. Independent Study.
Women's Studies Undergraduate Courses WS 1013. Women in Learning Communities. Interdisciplinary introduction to the acquisition, dissemination and preservation of knowledge from women's perspectives. Centers on the intellectual creativity of various disciplines, women's contributions to the disciplines, and career opportunities resulting from the disciplines. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours. WS 2013. Women: Images and Perspectives. An inter-disciplinary approach to the study of the status and role of women. Examines myths and realities of women's experience across various socioeconomic, racial, ethnic and cultural groupings. Focuses on women in relation to themselves, to others, to institutions, and to society. Emphasis on the self as an agent of social change. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours. WS 2093. Women as Citizens: Women and Community Activism. Same as GOV 2093 and HIST 2093. Interdisciplinary analysis of women's roles in community building from colonial period to present and examination of current grassroots activism in the United States and worldwide. Emphasis on women leaders, interest groups, and movements impacting the political process. Required community service internship. Prerequisites: ENG 1013 and 1023; HIST 1013 and 1023; and either GOV 2013 or 2023. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours. WS 2803. Women in Business. Same as BUS 2803. The study of the status and roles of women working both inside and outside the domestic workforce. Examines myths and realities of women's experiences across various socioeconomic, racial, ethnic, and cultural groupings. Surveys advances made by women in the workforce and coping techniques developed by practitioners to enable women to be valued in terms of professional competencies rather than gender stereotype. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours. WS 3063. Women in Politics. Same as GOV 3063. Impact of gender on power and influence in society; political socialization, participation and leadership of women; women's political issues and movements. Prerequisite: Three hours of government or consent of instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours. WS 3083. Ethics and Feminism. Same as PHIL 3083. A comprehensive study of the literature, principles and linguistic impact of contemporary ethics with special emphasis on the origins, authors and audiences related to feminist philosophy. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours. WS 3091. The Extended Classroom. Small groups will provide students an opportunity for discussion and exchange of ideas relating to topics or materials presented in organized classes. Concurrent enrollment in selected lecture topics in sociology and women's studies. Pass-fail grade only. May be repeated for credit when concurrent enrollment varies. One seminar hour a week. Credit: One hour. WS 3093. Women's Health Issues in the Workplace. Same as NURS 3093 and OT 3093. Examines health issues impacting women in the workplace. Analyzes historical and current factors influencing the well-being of women at work, incorporating views of feminist theorists. Studies cultural influences on choice of occupation and balance of work and home responsibilities. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours. WS 3133. Perspectives on Women's Health. Same as HS 3133 and NURS 3133. Feminist theory provides framework for exploration of women's health care issues throughout the life span. Examines roles of women as providers and consumers of health care. Emphasizes the interface of gender, socio-economic and minority status, and medicalization of women's health. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours. WS 3213. Women's Roles. Same as SOCI 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. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours. WS 3393. Law for Women. Same as BUS 3393 and GOV 3393. Impact of gender on legal status: evolution of the current legal environment with an emphasis on parallels between racial and gender discrimination; substantive law regarding working conditions, compensation, education, the family, reproductive rights and criminal law; feminist perspectives on legal reforms to improve the professional and personal lives of women and men. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours. WS 3733. Psychology of Women. Same as PSY 3733. Issues in the development and behavior of women, including theoretical perspectives, male-female differences, achievement, motivation, stereotype, androgyny, sexuality, career choices, mental health and disorders, psychotherapy, life-span, and special sub-groups. Prerequisites: PSY 1013 and junior standing or permission of the instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours. WS 4013. Texts, Trends and Issues in Women's Studies. Focuses on contemporary women's issues; a body of research or scholarly work relevant to women; or topics of a specialized nature such as women and health, women and leadership, women and work, or women of color. May be repeated for credit. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours. WS 4113. The Family. Same as SOCI 4013. A sociological and feminist analysis of the family as an institution and of the processes and dynamics of the interpersonal relations of marriage and family life. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours. WS 4393. American Women and Literature. Same as ENG 4393. Emphasis on the changing images of major female characters and on the contributions of major female writers from the colonial period to the present. Focus may be on fiction or on poetry and drama. Prerequisite: 12 hours of English. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours. WS 4493. Feminist Theory. Explores the diversity of feminist theory and its applications to the social, political, and intellectual contexts of women's lives. Includes consideration of historical context for the development of the theoretical perspectives and critiques their analytical strengths and weaknesses. Attention also given to particular theorists. Foundation course in women's studies. Prerequisite: WS 2013. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours. WS 4863. The Female Experience in American History. Same as HIST 4863. Focus on the changing role of women in America, on a comparison of the differences and similarities between male and female experiences, and on society's changing attitudes towards women. Special emphasis on the health sciences, textiles, education, and politics. Prerequisite: Three hours of history. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours. |