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S W 299T - Social Work Tutorial
Prerequisites: HTC
Credit Hours: 1 to 15
Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 15 hours.
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S W 310 - International Social Work and Social Welfare
Explores international social work and social welfare in the context of global social issues. Presents an overview of the social work profession, the impact of global interdependence on social work practice, and historical and current social welfare challenges facing developed and developing nations.
Prerequisites: SOC 101 & POLS 101
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
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S W 350 - Research Methods in Social Work
General overview of the social work research process, based on the problem solving method. Examines measurement instruments, sampling procedures, research designs, data collection methods, program evaluation, evaluation of practice with clients, qualitative research, ethical issues, and the writing of research reports. Special emphasis on reading and evaluating published research reports for evidence-based practice.
Prerequisites: S W MAJOR & PSY 221 & (JR OR SR)
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
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S W 370J - Writing for the Human Services
This course provides students with information and experience in professional writing tasks in social work and other human service disciplines in a hybrid (in class/on line) environment. The course offers students opportunities to practice and master various types of writing skills, to peer critique the writing of colleagues and to revise their own writing after peer and faculty review.
Prerequisites: ENG 151 OR 152 OR 153 & JR OR SR & NOT S W 470
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
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S W 380 - Child Abuse and Neglect
Examines processes of identification, reporting, referral, and case management of child abuse and neglect cases. Multidisciplinary approach to these processes described.
Prerequisites: JR OR SR
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
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S W 381 - Counseling Older Adults
Focuses on basic counseling, communication, and intervention skills needed by persons working with aged. Problems specific to later yrs discussed. Field work component provides opportunity for interaction with older adults.
Prerequisites: PSY 101 & (JR OR SR)
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
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S W 382 - Understanding Alcohol Problems and Alcoholism
Provides knowledge and understanding of the biopsychosocial aspects of alcohol problems and alcoholism. Examines the causes and consequences of alcohol abuse, diagnostic issues, intervention, treatment, and aftercare. Also the impact of alcoholism on the family and other special groups is explored.
Prerequisites: JR OR SR
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
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S W 383 - Introduction to Social Work Practice Methods
Focuses on development of effective social work communication skills as they relate to social work relationship and professional practice.
Prerequisites: S W MAJOR & (JR OR SR)
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
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S W 384 - Social Welfare Law
Examines the social work ethics, legal problems often faced by social work clients, rights of people with special needs, and social work in the criminal justice system.
Prerequisites: S W 102
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
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S W 385 - Administration and Supervision in Human Services
Focuses on the description, analysis, and application of principles of administration and supervision that are relevant to human service agencies. Examines knowledge and skill bases of effective administration and supervision and applies them to the beginning employee.
Prerequisites: JR OR SR
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
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S W 390 - Social Policy
Examination of social policy stressing policy development; relationships of policy, goals, and organizational structure; and decision-making patterns and role assignments within social welfare organizations and agencies.
Prerequisites: S W 290
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
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S W 393 - Dynamics of Human Behavior I
First in two-course sequence designed to present holistic approach to human development and assessing social functioning with emphasis on human diversity and integration of knowledge of behavior fundamental to practice of social work.
Prerequisites: S W MAJOR & BIOS 103 & PSY 273
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
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S W 394 - Dynamics of Human Behavior II
Expands on 393 and further examines social functioning utilizing developmental systems and ecological framework.
Prerequisites: S W MAJOR & PSY 374 & S W 393
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
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S W 396 - Social Work Practice I
First of three-quarter sequence practice class. Focuses on context of social work practice, application of social work’s values and ethical code, communication, and development of analytical skills for engaging in problem-solving process.
Prerequisites: S W MAJOR & S W 383 & 390 & 394 & (491A & 492A CONCURRENT)
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
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S W 397 - Social Work Practice II
Further develops the generalist approach to the problem-solving model used in 396 and applies the model to working with groups, families, and communities.
Prerequisites: S W 396 & 350 & (491B & 492B CONCUR)
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
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S W 397T - Social Work Tutorial
Prerequisites: HTC
Credit Hours: 1 to 15
Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
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S W 398 - Social Work Practice III
Final phases of problem-solving process, evaluation, and termination are examined. Additional topic areas include grant proposal writing, effecting organizational change, and collecting and writing a research report.
Prerequisites: S W 350 & 396 & 397 & SR
Credit Hours: 4General Education Code: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
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S W 398T - Social Work Tutorial
Prerequisites: HTC
Credit Hours: 1 to 15
Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
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S W 399T - Social Work Tutorial
Prerequisites: HTC
Credit Hours: 1 to 15
Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 15 hours.
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S W 440 - Mental Health and Social Work
Explores the history of mental-health policies, stereotypes associated with mental illness, and social work practice based on a strengths model. Service learning is an integral component.
Prerequisites: S W 102 & PSY 332 & NOT SW 340
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
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S W 450 - Social Work in Health Care
Provides an overview of health care policy and service delivery and the roles filled by social workers. Examines the ways services are perceived by and delivered to diverse populations, emphasizing social work values.
Prerequisites: S W 102 & 8 HOURS SOCIAL SCIENCE
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
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S W 451A - Child Welfare I
First of two courses that parallel training required by public child welfare workers. Content includes knowledge, concepts, and skills to identify abuse and neglect, assess family strengths and needs, and complete case plancs.
Prerequisites: JR OR SR & 12 HRS SOCIAL SCIENCES
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
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S W 451B - Child Welfare II
Second of two courses (see 451A); addresses developmental and performance needs of children and the social workers’ role in promoting healthy development, as well as the effects of abuse, neglect, disability, and family separation on child development.
Prerequisites: 451A & JR OR SR & 12 HRS SOCIAL SCIENCES
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
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S W 470 - Writing for Social Workers
Focuses on the skills required to perform the range of writing tasks required of social workers, including peer review. Course is partially online and partially classroom-based.
Prerequisites: S W 102
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
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S W 486 - Aging in American Society
Review of available knowledge on critical issues and problems of aged in America. Attention devoted to social welfare programs and services designed to meet needs of elderly.
Prerequisites: 12 HRS IN SOCIAL SCIENCE & NOT S W 395
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
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S W 490A - Social Work Practice
(fall) 1st of 3-qtr sequence offering field placement, seminar, and twice-wkly class. This quarter focuses on context of social work practice, application of social work’s ethical value system, communication, and development of analytical skills for engaging in problem-solving process. (Students provide own transportation.)
Prerequisites: S W MAJOR & S W 383 & 390 & 394
Credit Hours: 8
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
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S W 490B - Social Work Practice
(winter) Continuation of field placement with increased time in placement and practice seminar from previous qtr and twice-weekly class. This course further develops the generalist approach to the problem solving model used in 4901A and applies the model to working with groups, families, and communities.
Prerequisites: S W MAJOR & S W 350
Credit Hours: 10
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
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S W 490C - Social Work Practice
(spring) Continuation of previous quarter’s field placement and practice seminar with twice-weekly class. Final phases of problem-solving process, evaluation, and termination examined. Additional topical areas include: grantsmanship, teamwork, and effecting organizational change. (Students provide own transportation.)
Prerequisites: S W 490B
Credit Hours: 10
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
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S W 491A - Integrative Seminar I
First of three-quarter sequence, taken concurrently with 396 and 492A. Provides an opportunity to integrate field experience with coursework and personal reflection. Through discussion and journaling, students process activities, questions, and concerns related to the field practicum. Students develop analytical, written, and presentation skills through assignments focused on use of self within the context or a social service organization. A variety of practice issues are addressed including diversity, social justice, social work values and ethics, self-understanding, and professional development.
Prerequisites: SR ONLY & (S W 396 & 492A CONCUR)
Credit Hours: 2
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
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S W 491B - Integrative Seminar II
Second of three-quarter sequence, taken concurrently with 397 and 492B. See 491A for description.
Prerequisites: SR ONLY & (S W 397 & 492B CONCUR)
Credit Hours: 2
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
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S W 491C - Integrative Seminar III
Final quarter of three-quarter sequence, taken concurrently with 398 and 492C. See 491A for description.
Prerequisites: SR ONLY & (S W 398 & 492C CONCUR)
Credit Hours: 2
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
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S W 492A - Field Practicum I
First of three-quarter sequence, taken concurrently with 396 and 491A. A three-quarter placement experience, during which students begin with observation and gradually progress toward independently assuming the social work roles of teacher, broker, counselor/clinician, and advocate in generalist practice.
Prerequisites: SR ONLY & (S W 396 & 491A CONCUR)
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
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S W 492B - Field Practicum II
Second of three-quarter sequence, taken concurrently with 397 and 491B.
Prerequisites: SR ONLY & (S W 397 & 491B CONCUR)
Credit Hours: 5
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
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S W 492C - Field Practicum III
Final quarter of three-quarter sequence, taken concurrently with 398 and 491C.
Prerequisites: SR ONLY & (S W 398 & 491C CONCUR)
Credit Hours: 5
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
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S W 497T - Social Work Tutorial
Prerequisites: HTC
Credit Hours: 1 to 15
Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
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S W 498 - Independent Studies and Special Projects in Social Work
Student responsible for design and implementation of course of study or special project in area related to social work. Student interested in course must submit proposal for approval by department chair at least 30 days prior to enrollment in course.
Prerequisites: 12 HRS OF S W
Credit Hours: 1 to 10
Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 10 hours.
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S W 498T - Social Work Tutorial
Prerequisites: HTC
Credit Hours: 1 to 15
Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
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S W 499T - Social Work Tutorial
Prerequisites: HTC
Credit Hours: 1 to 15
Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 15 hours.
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SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology
Nature of human society and factors affecting its development. Fundamental concepts of sociology: culture, personality, socialization, social organization, groups, institutions.
Credit Hours: 4General Education Code: 2SS
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
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SOC 201 - Contemporary Social Problems
Sociological perspectives on social problems considered. Specific social problems analyzed may include problems related to crime, sexual inequality, poverty, minority groups, drug and alcohol abuse, mental illness, environment, and others.
Prerequisites: SOC 101 OR SOPH OR JR OR SR
Credit Hours: 4General Education Code: 2SS
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
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SOC 204 - Animals and Human Society
Students will learn about relationships between humans and animals historically and cross-culturally, how the meanings attached to animals structure human-animal and animal-human interactions within several institutions, and how these meanings work to perpetuate hierachical human relationships such as racism and sexism. Several of the major philosophical positions regarding animal-human relations will be examined critically.
Prerequisites: SOC 101
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken three times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
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SOC 210 - Introduction to Social Psychology
Patterning of individual behavior from social interactions. Analysis of individual-group relationships in various social settings. Current theory and research in social psychology.
Prerequisites: SOC 101
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
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SOC 211 - Collective Behavior
Study of collective behavior including the formation of crowds; behavior in crowds; behavior in panics, disasters, fads, and riots; and the impact of collective behavior on society.
Prerequisites: SOC 101
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
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SOC 220 - Introduction to the Family
Emphasis on American family and how it has been changing. Topics include interaction within family, family in relation to other institutions, mate selection, marriage and its alternatives, family disorganization, and future of American family.
Prerequisites: SOC 101
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
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SOC 230 - Sociology of Poverty
Critical examination of theories of poverty, how poverty is defined and measured, theoretical implications of research on poor, consequences of poverty, and strategies to fight poverty.
Prerequisites: SOC 101
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
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SOC 231 - Sociology of Health and Health Care
Examination of social definitions of health and disease, distributions of health and disease, and health care delivery. Particular attention devoted to medical education, various health care delivery systems, and contemporary social issues in medicine.
Prerequisites: SOC 101
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
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SOC 233 - Sociology of Sport
Analysis of social aspects of sport, with emphasis on interrelationship of sport and society. Focuses on topics such as social values, education, sport roles, religion, socialization, mass media, sexism, and racism; oriented to student with interest in sports.
Prerequisites: SOC 101
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
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SOC 260 - Criminal Justice
Examination of structures and decision processes of agencies that deal with crime and criminal offenders. An emphasis is placed on how practice is based on politically derived public policies, and how sociology can be used to analyze the practice of these agencies. Topics include criminal law, policing, court systems, sentencing, and corrections.
Prerequisites: SOC 101
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
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SOC 261 - Deviant Behavior
Theory and research concerning major types of deviant behavior and societal reaction to such things as criminality, suicide, drug addiction, and mental disorders. Causes and consequences of deviant behavior.
Prerequisites: SOC 101
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
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SOC 297T - Sociology Tutorial
Prerequisites: HTC
Credit Hours: 5
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be repeated.
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SOC 298T - Sociology Tutorial
Prerequisites: HTC
Credit Hours: 5
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be repeated.
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SOC 299T - Soc Tutorial
Prerequisites: HTC
Credit Hours: 5
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be repeated.
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SOC 305 - Readings in Sociology
Independent directed readings designed to expand student’s understanding in selected area of interest.
Prerequisites: PERMISSION REQUIRED
Credit Hours: 1 to 6
Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours.
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SOC 309 - Sociology of Appalachia
Intensive study of Appalachia from sociological perspective. Emphasis on population of Appalachia (number and distribution of inhabitants, characteristics of population, vital processes and migration), culture of rural poverty, acceptance of innovation and social change in Appalachia, major social institutions in area, and community power structure in Appalachia.
Prerequisites: 8 HRS SOC INCL 101
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
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SOC 315 - Social Identities
Examines the diversity and complexity of social relationships between the person and society in terms of identity formation. Focus will include levels of socialization and their influence on the individual as a member of mass society.
Prerequisites: 8 HRS SOC INCL 101
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
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SOC 327 - Sociology of Education
School as social institution in relation to community and development of child; comparative systems of education; issues of access and inequality in delivery of educational services.
Prerequisites: 8 HRS SOC INCL 101
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
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SOC 329 - Race and Ethnic Relations in the United States
Racial and ethnic problems in America; causes and consequences of prejudice and discrimination.
Prerequisites: 8 HRS SOC INCL 101
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
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SOC 331 - Class and Social Inequality
Causes and consequences of class and social inequality in selected societies. Critical examination of ideologies that claim to justify inequality.
Prerequisites: 8 HR SOC INCL 101
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
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SOC 335 - Economic Sociology
Consideration of dynamics and social and cultural effects of various systems of power. Main focus is to analyze the extent to which selected capitalist and socialist systems produce concentrated power, inequality, alienated work and life styles, and imperialism; also to analyze strategies for change in U.S.
Prerequisites: 8 HRS SOC INCL 101
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
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SOC 340 - Population and Society
Social and cultural determinations and consequences of changes in fertility, mortality, and migration. Current and historical national and international population policies and programs.
Prerequisites: 8 HRS SOC INCL 101
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
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SOC 351 - Elementary Research Techniques
Research techniques in sociology. Research design; collection, recording, and analysis of data.
Prerequisites: SOC 101 & (PSY 221 OR MATH 251 OR COMS 301 OR ECON 381)
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
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SOC 352 - Field Studies in Sociology
Planning, execution, and writeup of empirical study, utilizing skills developed in 351. Limited class meetings, conferences with instructor, research report.
Prerequisites: SOC 351
Credit Hours: 1 to 10
Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 10 hours.
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SOC 356J - Writing in Sociology and Anthropology
Jr-level composition course for sociology and anthropology majors and students in related fields. Combines writing instruction with consideration of substantive social science topic. Students try various styles of social science writing (book reviews; grant proposals; field notes; interviews; etc.).
Prerequisites: (JR OR SR) & 13 HRS SOC/ANTH
Credit Hours: 4General Education Code: 1J
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
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SOC 362 - Criminology
Theories and research in criminal behavior and societal reaction to criminality. Causes and consequences of crime.
Prerequisites: SOC 260
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
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SOC 363 - Juvenile Delinquency
Theories and research in delinquency. Causes and consequences of delinquent behavior among juveniles.
Prerequisites: SOC 260 & (351 OR S W 350)
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
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SOC 364 - Police and Society
Examines the nature and development of policing in the United States from a sociological perspective. Students are introduced to a broad range of topics including police decision making, procedural law, police culture, types of policing, police-minority relations, and police misconduct. Examines the changing role of police in society and the potential consequences these changes have for the development of social policy.
Prerequisites: SOC 260 & (351 OR S W 350)
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
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SOC 365 - Sociology of Mental Illness
Study of social and cultural foundations of mental illness, including review of historic and contemporary definitions of madness and treatment of mental illness. Distribution of mental illness in population and social factors related thereto. Nature of commitment process and legal, moral, and social implications of commitment. Examination of legal processes pertaining to criminal insanity.
Prerequisites: 8 HRS SOC INCL 101
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
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SOC 366 - Sociology of Correction
Examination of history, operation, and problems of punishment. Patterns of prison organization, inmate group structure, personnel organization, and racism examined. Purpose and effectiveness of penal institutions described. Prisons, juvenile institutions, parole, halfway houses, and alternatives to punishment studied.
Prerequisites: SOC 260
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
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SOC 367 - Corporate and Governmental Crime
Examination of the nature, extent, and distribution of corporate, governmental, and other forms of white-collar crime. Practical issues of conducting research in these areas and the application of theory to specific cases. Particular instances of corporate and governmental crime.
Prerequisites: SOC 260 & (351 OR S W 350)
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
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SOC 397T - Soc Tutorial
Prerequisites: HTC
Credit Hours: 5
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be repeated.
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SOC 398T - Soc Tutorial
Prerequisites: HTC
Credit Hours: 5
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be repeated.
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SOC 399T - Soc Tutorial
Prerequisites: HTC
Credit Hours: 5
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be repeated.
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SOC 403 - Development of Sociological Thought
Major sociological concerns and concepts in relation to their social-historical setting. Special emphasis on sociological thought in 18th and 19th centuries.
Prerequisites: 12 HRS SOC INCL 101
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
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SOC 404 - Modern Sociological Theory
Critical examination of major sociological conceptual frameworks in 20th century.
Prerequisites: 12 HRS SOC INCL 101
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
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SOC 406 - Proseminar in Sociology
Critical examination of selected theoretical and research problems. Primarily for advanced students in sociology.
Prerequisites: SR & 24 HRS SOC INCLUDING 351 & (403 OR 404)
Credit Hours: 4General Education Code: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
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SOC 406A - Proseminar in Criminology
This proseminar in criminology is a capstone course for students in the sociology/criminology major curriculum. Topics vary depending on the instructor.
Prerequisites: SR & 24 HRS SOC INCL 101 & 351 & 362 & (403 OR 404)
Credit Hours: 4General Education Code: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
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SOC 407 - Feminist Social Theory
Provides a general overview of contemporary perspectives in feminist social theory and cultivates awareness of the implications these perspectives hold for sociology. Provides an in-depth examination of some of the most influential writings by feminist sociologists. The focus is on ways in which basic assumptions, concepts, and questions in sociology are brought to light from feminist points of view.
Prerequisites: SOC 403 OR 404
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
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SOC 412 - Public Opinion Processes
Attitudes and opinions in relation to formation of public opinion; political socialization and participation; social status, reference groups, decision making; role of mass media.
Prerequisites: 12 HRS SOC INCL 101
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
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SOC 413 - Media and Society
Personal and social functions of content in newspapers, radio, television, and film. Types of audiences and communication effects. Organization and control of mass media and problems in evaluation.
Prerequisites: 12 HRS SOC INCL 101
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
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SOC 414 - Contemporary Social Movements
Organized movements resulting in major social changes: revolutionary, nationalistic, reform, religious; agitation, leadership, ideology; case studies of typical movements.
Prerequisites: 12 HRS SOC INCL 101
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
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SOC 416 - Society and the Individual
Exploration of compatibilities and/or contradictions in psychological systems, culture, and social structure.
Prerequisites: 12 HRS SOC INCL 101
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
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SOC 419 - Group Processes
Major theories and methods for study of small groups as units of social systems. Communication patterns, role definition, status processes, and solidarity are among topics covered. Current research literature is stressed.
Prerequisites: 12 HRS SOC INCL 101
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
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SOC 421 - Comparative Studies of Family
The institution of marriage and family will be examined and analyzed with regard to families from different cultural, racial, and ethnic backgrounds. Special emphasis on the significance of social and cultural determinants of family life in the United States and internationally.
Prerequisites: 12 HRS SOC INCL 101
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
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SOC 422 - The American Family System
Development of the family system throughout history with an emphasis on how changing patterns and conditions led to the formation of the American family. Problems and challenges, both at the micro and macro levels, faced by the American family today are also examined.
Prerequisites: 12 HRS SOC INCL 101
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
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SOC 424 - Urban Sociology
Examines the social and cultural character of cities and how urban spaces shape, and are shaped by, social life. Draws on competing social theories of urban life to explore factors that have influenced the historical development of cities. Examines processes of industrialization, urbanization, and suburbanization. Other topics include ethnic segregation and the spatial patterning of inequality, uses of urban space, the social and moral order of the neighborhood, urban subcultures, urban imagery and symbolism, gentrification, and the impact of globalization on urban life.
Prerequisites: 12 HRS SOC INCL 101
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
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SOC 428 - Sociology of Religion
Interrelationship between religious institution and social structure from comparative perspective and with particular reference to American society.
Prerequisites: 12 HRS SOC INCL 101
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
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SOC 429 - Sociology of Race, Ethnicity, and Class
This course is designed with a concern for understanding racism and classism at the macro level of analysis. An interpretation of social forces affecting race and ethnicity as determinants of social class will be covered. The course will enhance an understanding of racial and ethnic diversity.
Prerequisites: 12 HRS SOC INCL 101
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
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SOC 430 - Sociology of Organization
Concentrates on structure and process of formal organizations. Modern society dominated by giant bureaucracies. We shall study these bureaucracies in detail. Various sociological perspectives for viewing organizations considered and evaluated. Impact of organizations on individuals discussed and problems of living in society dominated by organizations treated in depth.
Prerequisites: 12 HRS SOC INCL 101
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
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SOC 432 - Political Sociology
Social and cultural basis of influence, power, and authority. Emphasis upon informal aspects of political process in groups and institutions other than government.
Prerequisites: 12 HRS SOC INCL 101
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
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SOC 433 - Sociology of Occupations and Professions
Professionalism as characteristic of modern economic and industrial complexes; popular conception and modern theory; social and technological preconditions; occupation-profession continuum; components, barriers, and strategy; mock-professionalism; motivation and satisfaction; controls; professionalism in particular professions.
Prerequisites: 12 HRS SOC INCL 101
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
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SOC 435 - Sociology of the Welfare State
Introduces students to major theoretical perspectives in the sociology of the welfare state, including industrialist, neo-Marxist, social-democratic, and independent-state perspectives. Focuses on how proponents of these sociological research perspectives deal with the emergence, organization, growth, and contemporary issues of the U.S. social welfare systems. Also some attention to the social welfare systems of Sweden and other European countries.
Prerequisites: 12 HRS SOC INCL 101
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
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SOC 450 - Data Analysis
This course develops the ability to analyze research data in the social sciences. The linkages among measurement, statistics, and interpretation of results in social research will be explored. Unscheduled computer laboratory commitment is required (not open to those with credit for CS 322).
Prerequisites: SOC 351
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
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SOC 451 - Intermediate Data Analysis
Introduction to fundamentals of multivariate analysis. Topics covered include simple linear and multiple regression, analysis of variance and covariance, and logistic regression.
Prerequisites: SOC 450
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
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SOC 453 - Research Problems in Sociology
Individual research in specific problem areas in which student has demonstrated ability and interest.
Prerequisites: 20 HRS SOC INCL 351 & PERMISSION REQUIRED
Credit Hours: 2 to 6
Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours.
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SOC 462 - Sociology of the Courts
This course is designed to introduce students to a sociological perspective on the importance and impact of the court system in American society. We will examine the court’s structural and cultural features as well as how court officials create and move cases through to various institutional outcomes.
Prerequisites: 12 HRS SOC INCL 101
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
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SOC 464 - Law and Social Control
Explores the nature of institutional control and sociocultural constraint as they affect human behavior. Issues covered include the development of formal control mechanisms in societies, the binding force and authority of law, precursors of legislative and judicial law, the effectiveness of formal control mechanisms for reducing specific behaviors, how administrative agencies increase regulation of daily life and net widening occurs, and law’s effectiveness as a social change agent. Reading material covers the U.S. and some other societies.
Prerequisites: 12 HRS SOC INCL 101
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
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SOC 465 - Social Change
Dynamics and processes by which social change takes place; major theories of change; industrialization and modernization; social evolution and revolution; planned change; social impact of change.
Prerequisites: 12 HRS SOC INCL 101
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
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SOC 467 - Violence Against Women
Examines related forms of violence where women are the predominant victims: forcible rape, marital rape, incest, spousal assault, date rape and assault, and sexual harassment. Role of pornography will be examined. Emphasis placed upon current theoretical and empirical findings and developments.
Prerequisites: 16 HRS SOC
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
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SOC 470 - Sociology of Gender
Examination of social and historical factors that have kept women subordinate to men in family and prevented them from achieving equality in labor force. Also explores prospects for change.
Prerequisites: 12 HRS SOC INCL 101
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
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SOC 471 - Gender and Justice
Explores how the interpretation and application of criminal law reflects assumptions about men’s and women’s natures, appropriate roles, and positions in society. Readings examine changes and stability in the prosecution of violence against women; the prosecution, sentencing, and correction of women offenders; women’s and men’s access to the profession of law and other legal positions; and conceptions of justice. Readings highlight how race, class, and gender intersect and how structure and interpersonal interaction contribute to observed outcomes.
Prerequisites: 12 HOURS SOCIOLOGY
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
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