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Department of Sociology and Social Work
Chair: Joyce E. Williams, Professor
Location: CFO 305
Phone: 940-898-2052
Fax: 940-898-2067
E-mail: f_williams@twu.edu
Website: www.twu.edu/as/socsw
Faculty: Associate Professors A. Cowan, L. Marshall, M. Sadri,
J.L. Williams, P. Yang; Assistant Professors H. Clark, L.Garza, V. MacLean.
Graduate Degrees Offered
- M.A. in Sociology.
- Ph.D. in Sociology.
The doctoral degree is granted through the Federation of North Texas Area
Universities.
The Doctor of Philosophy degree in sociology is offered through a cooperative
program of the Federation of North Texas Area Universities that includes Texas Woman’s
University, the University of North Texas, and Texas A&M-Commerce. The Ph.D. in
sociology is granted by Texas Woman’s University and the University of North Texas.
Students apply for acceptance into the program through one of the participating
universities.
Together the two universities offer graduate training in various aspects of
sociology along with opportunities in the area of sociological practice. All doctoral
students are required to study core social theory and social research and must
concentrate further in one of the following areas: family and life cycle; social
organization/disorganization; or metropolitan community/urban sociology.
The objective of the Federation sociology program is to produce intellectually
well-rounded graduates capable of
- analyzing human social groups and relationships between groups,
- evaluating the influence of social factors on social situations, and
- functioning effectively in either an academic milieu or in a sociological
practice setting.
Graduate students enrolled at either TWU or UNT take courses at both universities,
thus benefiting from the combined faculties and facilities of each school. Students
graduating from the Federation program will be granted the Ph.D. from the university
through which they entered the program.
The doctoral program is staffed by faculty from Texas Woman's University and the
University of North Texas. The following faculty participate in the program. Texas
Woman's University: Clark, Cowan, Garza, MacLean, Marshall, Sadri, J. E. Williams,
J. L. Williams, and Yang. University of North Texas: Barton, Cready, Esterchild, Eve,
Holman, Ingman, Jones, Kitchens, Lawson, Lusky, Quinn, Rodeheaver, Seward, Williamson,
Yancey, Yeatts, and Zafirowski.
Admission Requirements
For admission to the sociology masters program, the GRE is required, along with
a GPA of 3.0 or better, a personal statement (2 pages) of interest, and the Background
Information Form provided by the Graduate School.
Admission to the doctoral program requires the GRE, a GPA of 3.5 or better on
the last 60 hours of undergraduate work and on all graduate work; three letters of
recommendation; a personal statement of interest (2-3 pages); and the Background
Information Form provided by the Graduate School. To insure adequate preparation for
the doctoral program, the Department of Sociology and Social Work requires 12 to 18
hours of undergraduate or graduate credit in sociology, including a graduate course in
statistics and a graduate course in social sciences research methods.
Students applying for admission to doctoral study must meet the general
admission requirements of either the Graduate School at TWU (see
admission section of
this catalog) or the Toulouse School of Graduate Studies at UNT. Students additionally
must apply to the sociology program (see departmental handbook or guidelines for
details). Applications of students who satisfy the Graduate School's admission
standards are forwarded for review to the Federation's Sociology Admissions Committee
which is made up of faculty from each participating university. This committee is
responsible for recommending acceptance into the Federation doctoral program.
General Requirements for All Master’s Degrees
Total Hours Required: 30 hours, including 6 hours for thesis OR 36 hours,
including 3 hours for professional paper
Core: 9 hours, 3 hours each in sociological theory, social sciences research methods, and statistics
Major/Emphasis: 18-24 hours
Minor: Optional, 6 hours
Final Examination: Written and oral examination; may be repeated twice.
General Requirements for All Doctoral Degrees
Total Hours Required: 90 hours, including master’s degree and 12 hours for
dissertation
Core: 24 hours, 12 hours each in sociological theory and social sciences
research methods/statistics
Major/Emphasis: 24 hours, including 12 hours dissertation
Minor or related area: 12 hours
Research Tools: Six hours of statistics and six hours of foreign language or
six hours of research technology, specifically: CSCI 5793, Statistical Computer
Packages; and LS 5553, Electronic Information Retrieval
Qualifying Examination: Written and oral comprehensive in four areas. May be
repeated once.
Final Examination: Oral defense of dissertation.
Diversity Certification
The Department of Sociology and Social Work offers a Certification in Diversity
that prepares students for today’s culturally diverse society. Courses required for
Diversity Certification focus on the intersection of race/ethnicity, social class, and
gender. The graduate certificate is open to students enrolled in any graduate degree
program at Texas Woman’s University as well as to qualified individuals seeking only
Diversity Certification.
Admission Requirements
Students already admitted to a graduate program at TWU should consult with the
Chair or Graduate Advisor of their program to determine whether the course work taken
for the Diversity Certification will apply toward their degrees. Students seeking
admission to a masters or doctoral program, in addition to certification, must meet
the entrance requirements of their degree program.
Students entering TWU only for the Certification in Diversity must meet the
master’s-level entrance requirements of the Graduate School except for the sumission
of GRE scores. For certificate-only students, the Department of Sociology and Social
Work requires a Statement of Purpose (500-600 words) describing the reason Diversity
Certification is sought and its importance in relation to career goals.
Course Requirements
Diversity Certification requires 18 graduate hours of course work to be completed
with an average grade of B or better. Diversity is defined as inclusive of racial/
ethnic diversity as well as age, religion, sexual orientation, and disability. Some
courses will focus on diversity within the United States and others are global with a
cross-cultural focus. The following four courses are required for Diversity
Certification and will be offered at least once each year (including summers):
| SOCI 5553 or 6503. |
Social Stratification. |
| SOCI 5443. |
Race and Ethnic Groups in the United States |
| SOCI / WS 5463. |
Women of Color |
| SOCI 5643. |
Race, Ethnicity and Family |
With approval of the student’s Advisory Committee and the Chair of the
Department of Sociology and Social Work, the remaining 6 hours may be selected from
topics regularly offered under the Seminars on Social Organization and Disorganization
(SOCI 6503), Life Cycle (SOCI 6303), and the Metropolican Community (SOCI 6403), or
from outside the Department.
Minors Offered to Students from Other Departments
Students may minor in sociology at both the master’s and the doctoral levels.
Courses designed to complement the student’s major field will be selected in
consultation between the student and his/her advisory committee. Normally a minor in
sociology requires 6 hours at the master’s level and 12 hours at the doctoral level.
Courses of Instruction in Sociology
SOCI 5343. Seminar in Sociological Theory. Analysis of classical and
contemporary sociological theories and schools of thought, their roots and
interrelationships. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Three lecture hours a
week. Credit: Three hours.
SOCI 5353. Methods of Teaching Sociology. Discusses issues and problems
in college education and in teaching sociology. Gives students practice in organizing
sociology courses, constructing syllabi, teaching units, test construction, and
utilization of available resources in sociology. Three lecture hours per week.
Credit: Three hours.
SOCI 5363. Survey Research. Overview of the research process with focus
on survey research: problem selection, instrument design, measurement issues, data
collection and analysis. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.
SOCI 5373. Theories in Social Psychology. Major schools of thought about
the nature of the person as affected by society, including structural, symbolic
interactionist, phenomenological, and critical schools. May be repeated for credit.
Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.
SOCI 5393. Women’s Leadership: Skills, Styles, and Strategies. Same as
BUS/WS 5393. Examines gender, cultural and other variations in management and
leadership styles within social, economic, and cultural contexts. Indentifies and
develops skills in leadership and management including creating and communicating a
vision; negotiating agreements; finding and becoming mentors; and managing resources.
Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.
SOCI 5443. Race, Ethnicity, and Family. Social-cultural variations in
family life within the framework of racial-ethnic identity. Examines the dynamics of
family life in relation to such variables as group heritage, religion, social class,
gender roles, and experiences with racism and/or ethnocentrism. Three lecture hours a
week. Credit: Three hours.
SOCI 5463. Women of Color. Same as WS 5463. Examines cultural and
historical differences and similarities of women of color in the U.S. Examines
interplay of race/ethnicity, gender, and social class; how women of color shape and are
shaped by social forces. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.
SOCI 5553. Social Stratification. Social ranking systems of human
society as one form of social differentiation; relationship of theoretical approaches
to areas of research and of theoretical concepts to specific research techniques. Three
lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.
SOCI 5643. Race and Ethnic Groups in the United States. Emphasis on
selected groups (African Americans, Mexican Americans, and Asian Americans), their
history, heritage, contributions to society, similarities, and differences. Application
of theory and research to current intergroup relations. Three lecture hours a week.
Credit: Three hours.
SOCI 5663. Family: Current Topics. Analysis of selected topics in the
area of the family. Selected topics may include: comparative family studies, marital
dissolution and single parent families, family crises, family and violence, alternative
family forms. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Three lecture hours a week.
Credit: Three hours.
SOCI 5773. Qualitative Research Methods. Same as WS 5773. Qualitative
research philosophies including phenomenological, critial and feminist perspectives.
Research design, data collection, analysis, and writing. Strategies for studying
women’s lives and developing culturally sensitive models. Responsible research and
professional ethics including IRB process. Hands-on research. May be repeated for
credit with permission of instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.
SOCI 5793. Community Resources and Practice. Examination of community
resources, their distribution, availability and utilization in the urban community.
Interdependence of effective intervention and problem solving with social policy, and
distribution of resources. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.
SOCI 5813. Community: Power and Change. The analysis of urban theory
and research; history of the city; effects of urbanization on social, structural and
cultural patterns; power and conflict at the community level; social planning for the
metropolis; and future trends in urban, industrialized social systems. Three lecture
hours a week. Credit: Three hours.
SOCI 5843. Feminist Theories. Same as WS 5843. Thoroughly explores
feminist critical inquiry, focusing on particular theoretical issues, historical
writings, and/or disciplinary contexts within the diverse body of scholarship of
feminist theory. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Three lecture hours a
week. Credit: Three hours.
SOCI 5903. Special Topics. Seminars on sociological theory, research
methods, or selected substantive areas. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. May be
repeated for credit when topics vary. Credit: Three hours.
SOCI 5913. Individual Study. Individual study of topics in sociological
theory, research, or in substantive areas selected in accordance with student’s
interests and needs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Credit: Three hours.
SOCI 5953. Cooperative Education. Cooperative work-study arrangement
between the University and business, industry, or selected institutions. No more than
three credit hours counted toward degree. Pass-fail grade only. Nine laboratory hours
per week. Credit: Three hours.
SOCI 5973. Professional Paper. Development of a professional paper by
each student. The paper will present the results of research-oriented or theoretical
work on a topic in sociology. Prerequisite: Eighteen graduate hours of sociology,
including an advanced research methods course. Credit: Three hours.
SOCI 5983. Thesis. Credit: Three hours.
SOCI 5993. Thesis. Credit: Three hours.
SOCI 6013-01. The Development of American Sociology. Development of
sociology in the United States in social and historical context from pre-sociological
thought of the 1830s to World War II. Formative stages of the discipline, its
foundations, its influences, its quest for scientific legitimacy, and some of its
early theoretical and empirical works. Particular attention given to neglected
contributions of African American and female sociologists. Three lecture hours a week.
Credit: Three hours.
SOCI 6043. The Scholarly Career. The nature of scholarly careers; the
professional service role in the context of teaching and research; academia as a
subculture and subsociety; information resources relevant to understanding scholarly
careers. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.
SOCI 6103. Seminar on Sociological Theory. Includes a sequence of
classical, contemporary, and current theory courses; plus, a course on theory
construction. Emphasis is placed on research in primary sources and class discussion
of the assigned materials, presupposes some familiarity with sociological theories.
May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three
hours.
SOCI 6203. Seminar on Research Methods. Theory and application of
quantitative and non-quantitative methods to sociological data. Suggested topics may
include: use of available data; qualitative and field techniques; data analysis;
techniques of sociological measurement. Prerequisites: A course in statistics and one
in basic research design or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit when
topics vary. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.
SOCI 6303. Seminar on the Life Cycle. Analysis of selected topics in
the area of the family and the life cycle. Suggested topics may include analysis of
kinship systems and variation in family functions; sociology of childhood; sociology
of youth; socialization and the development of the self; social gerontology.
Prerequisite: Six hours in the area of the family or permission of instructor. May be
repeated for credit when topics vary. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.
SOCI 6321. Pro Seminar in Sociology. Prepares students for scholarly and
professional work. Orients student to program and university requirements, mission, and
scope. Facilitates professional socialization of the student. Required of all doctoral
students. To be taken within the first year of graduate work. Pass/fail. One lecture
hour a week. Credit: One hour.
SOCI 6403. Seminar on the Metropolitan Community. Analysis of selected
topics in the area of metropolitan community. Suggested topics may include:
urbanization, community resources, community power and change. Prerequisite: One
course in urban sociology or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit when
topics vary. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.
SOCI 6503. Seminar on Social Organization and Disorganization. An
analysis of selected topics in such areas as the development of social institutions,
the bases of social differentiation and integration, and deviant behavior. Suggested
topics may include: the sources of social change; societal integration and social
control; comparative social structures; small group studies. Prerequisite: A minimum
of 12 semester hours in sociology or permission of instructor. May be repeated for
credit when topics vary. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.
SOCI 6911. Individual Study. Advanced individual study of topics in
sociological theory, research or in substantive areas selected in accordance with
student's interests and needs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Credit: One
hour.
SOCI 6913. Individual Study. Advanced individual study of topics in
sociological theory, research or in substantive areas selected in accordance with
student's interests and needs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Credit:
Three hours.
SOCI 6923. Individual Research in Sociology. Special topics for study
selected in accordance with student's individual interests and needs. Prerequisite:
Permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Credit: Three
hours.
SOCI 6953. Cooperative Education. Cooperative work-study arrangement
between the University and business, industry, or selected institutions. No more than
three credit hours may be counted toward degree. Pass-fail grade only. Nine laboratory
hours per week. Credit: Three hours.
SOCI 6983. Dissertation. Credit: Six hours.
SOCI 6993. Dissertation. Credit: Six hours.
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