Patricia Koski, Chair of the Department, 211 Old Main, 575-3205
PROFESSORS FERRITOR, KING, MANGOLD, MORGAN, RICE, SCHWAB; PROFESSORS EMERITI BONNER, McNEIL, PRASSEL, STEPHAN, STORLA; ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS GUHMAN, KOSKI, PATNOE, SCHRIVER, WORDEN; ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR EMERITA McGETRICK; ASSISTANT PROFESSORS ADAMS, HALL, HOLYFIELD, PRIDDY, STUDER-ELLIS, TAYLOR, WILTFANG, ZAJICEK; ASSISTANT PROFESSOR EMERITUS SIEGER; INSTRUCTOR THOMPSON
Requirements for B.A. Degree with a Major in Sociology: 31 semester hours, to include SOCI 2013, 3193, 3223, 3301L, 3303, 3313, 4023, 4043 and 9 hours from sociology 3000- and 4000-level electives.
Writing Requirement: In order to fulfill the Fulbright College writing requirement, each sociology major will submit, prior to graduation, a substantial research or analytical paper, with a grade of "A'' or "B'' from an upper-division sociology course (3000-, 4000-, or 5000-level) to their departmental adviser. Satisfactory completion of an honors project or a senior thesis may fulfill this requirement.
Requirements for Departmental Honors in Sociology: The Departmental Honors Program in Sociology is an upper-division course of study based on independent investigation on a scholarly topic of sociological interest. To be eligible for sociology honors candidacy, students normally will have completed 28 semester hours and not more than 85 semester hours with a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 3.25. They must take 12 hours (which may include 6 hours of thesis) in Honors Studies. In the junior year, three hours of directed reading, planning, or other work on a research problem should be selected from the following courses: Honors Course 399VH; Special Problems, 403V; and Sociology Seminar, 4043. In the senior year, the student will complete an honors project for up to six hours of credit in SOCI 399VH, Honors Course. This honors research project will normally consist of an empirical investigation but may, with the approval of the honors director and the other departmental representatives, be intensive library research on a topic. All candidates must pass an oral examination given by an Honors Council Committee. Successful completion of the requirements will be recognized by the award of the distinction "Sociology Scholar Cum Laude'' at graduation. Higher degree distinctions are recommended only in truly exceptional cases and are based upon the whole of the candidate's program of honors studies.
Requirements for a Minor in Sociology: 19 semester hours in sociology to include 2013, 3301L, 3303, 3313, and at least nine hours numbered 3000 or above.
A student must notify the Department of his or her intent to minor.
Sociology (B.A.) Teacher Certification in Social Studies Requirements:
1. Complete a minimum of 36 hours in primary field.
2. Complete Pre-Education (ASED) minor. (See page 205.)
3. The following courses are specifically required for certification:23
PLSC 2003, American National Government
PLSC 3223, Arkansas Politics
HLSC 1002, Wellness Concepts, and PEAC 1621, Fitness Concepts, OR HLSC 1103, Personal Health & Safety
6 hours of geography (GEOG 1003, Physical Geography, is not acceptable)
12 hours of American history (including HIST 2003, 2013 & 3383)
3 hours of economics
23With approval of advisor, these courses may be used as electives in student's program of study.
4. Earn a "C" or better in ENGL 1013, ENGL 1023, ENGL 3003 (or ENGL 2013, or exemption by grades
or test), COMM 1313, and MATH 1203 (or any higher mathematics course).
Requirements for a B.A. Degree with a Combined Major: Students may select one of two plans:
Combined Major in Sociology and Anthropology: 36 hours with a minimum of 15 hours in each subject, to include SOCI 2013, 3013, 3303/3301L (or a course in statistics), 3313, and 4023 and ANTH 1013, 1011L, 1023, 3023/3021L, and 4013. Additional courses are to be selected in consultation with a representative of fields concerned.
For the combined major in sociology and African American studies, see page 194.
For the requirements for a major in criminal justice, see page 322, for the requirements for a major in social work, see page 323.
A B.A. degree in sociology is useful preparation not only for graduate work in sociology, but also for pre-professional training in other fields, such as medicine, law, or human services, or for related work in the government.
For requirements for an M.A. degree in sociology, see the Graduate School Catalog.
Courses: Sociology (SOCI)
2010D General Sociology Drill
2010E Honors General Sociology Drill
2010L General Sociology Lab
2010M Honors General Sociology Lab
2013 General Sociology (Fa, Sp, Su) Group relations, culture, personality, social institutions, collective behavior, and social change. UNIVERSITY CORE COURSE.
2013H Honors General Sociology (Fa) Group relations, culture, personality, social institutions, collective behavior and social change. Prerequisite: consent of the Honors Director and the instructor. UNIVERSITY CORE COURSE.
2033 Social Problems (Fa, Sp, Su) Social disorganization, social strains, and deviant behavior, including consideration of war, poverty, ethnic relations, delinquency, drug addiction, mental illness, and population problems. UNIVERSITY CORE COURSE.
2033H Honors Social Problems (Irregular) Social disorganization, social strains, and deviant behavior, including consideration of war, poverty, ethnic relations, delinquency, drug addiction, mental illness, and population problems. Prerequisite: consent of the Honors Director and the instructor. UNIVERSITY CORE COURSE.
2043 Marriage and the Family (Fa) A sociological analysis of courtship, marriage, and parenthood patterns including gender relations in and diverse forms of con-temporary American families.
3013 Population Problems (Sp, Odd years) The social significance of population; population distribution and composition; population trends; and problems of the population.
3023 Criminology (Fa, Sp, Su) A survey of theories of crime causation, development of law, corrections, victimization, and police and policy. (Same as CMJS 3023.) Prerequisite: SOCI 2013 or 2033.
3033 American Minorities (Fa) The way of life of minority groups with emphasis on the Blacks in America. Prerequisite: SOCI 2013.
3043 The Contemporary Caribbean (Sp) The background, development, social organization, problems, and prospects of the contemporary people of the Caribbean Islands and related territories.
3103 Religion and Society (Sp) Comparative study of religious organization, beliefs, practitioners, and rituals. Examination of major social science issues in the study of religion. (Same as ANTH 3103.) Prerequisite: junior standing or consent.
3123 Sociology of Work (Sp) Study of the social organization of work, changing work roles, theories of work.
3133 Urban Structure and Change (Fa) Static and dynamic nature of urban structure and the role of space as social factor with attention on efforts to revitalize residential neighborhoods in central city areas. Prerequisite: junior standing.
3143 Social and Cultural Change (Sp) Change in the way of life and organization of human groups on both a long range and short term basis. (Same as ANTH 3143.) Prerequisite: junior standing.
3153 Urban Sociology (Fa) The processes of urban-ization; the nature of urban social organization; the impact of urban culture on non-urban society; implications for policy and planning; including study of foreign as well as American communities. Prerequisite: SOCI 2013.
3183 The Elderly Citizen (Fa) Survey of theories of gerontology, service programs and unmet needs of the aging citizen. (Same as SCWK 3183.)
3193 Social Class in America (Fa) Objective and subjective dimensions of social stratification and inequality in the United States. Social mobility, ethnicity, race, gender and class. Prerequisite: SOCI 2013.
3203 Corrections (Fa) A study of the origins, development, and practices related to corrections, including incarceration, community corrections and supervision, and intermediate sanctions. (Same as CMJS 3203.) Prerequisite: CMJS 2023.
3223 Social Psychology (Sp) Current theories and research in social interaction, with emphasis on symbolic processes, role theory, theories of interpersonal behavior, socialization, and the relation of institutional structures to individual behavior. Prerequisite: SOCI 2013.
3233 Collective Behavior (Fa, Su) Emergent non-institutional groups, such as crowds, public and social movements, their genesis, process, effect, termination, and control. Prerequisite: SOCI 2013 or consent.
3253 Cultures of the South (Sp) A survey of the diverse ethnic and racial groups of the American South with special emphasis on social and cultural traits related to contemporary developments. (Same as ANTH 3253.) Prerequisite: junior standing or consent of instructor.
3301L Social Data and Analysis Laboratory (Fa, Sp) Applied statistics lab to accompany SOCI 3303. Corequisite: SOCI 3303.
3303 Social Data and Analysis (Fa, Sp) An introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics with special emphasis on those techniques most commonly used in social research. (Same as STAT 3303.) Prerequisite: SOCI 2013.
3313 Social Research (Fa, Sp) Study and experience in current methods of social research with emphasis on sociological measurement and design. Prerequisite: SOCI 2013 and 3303.
3333 Kinship, Marriage, and Politics (Fa) Comparative study of social organization focusing on variations in social identity such as gender and rank. (Same as ANTH 3333.) Prerequisite: junior standing.
3723 Deviant Behavior (Fa) Prevalence, theories, stereotypical responses, and treatment programs for behaviors such as vagrancies, alcoholism, violence, and sexual deviancy which deviate from or violate social norms.
3923H Honors Colloquium (Irregular) Covers a special topic or issue, offered as part of the honors program. May be repeated when the content is changed. Prerequisite: honors candidacy (not restricted to candidacy in sociology) or consent.
399VH Honors Course (1-6) (Fa, Sp) May be taken for one to 6 hours of credit and repeated for a maximum of 12 hours. Prerequisite: junior standing and consent.
401V Special Topics in Sociology (1-6) (Sp) Designed to cover specialized topics not usually presented in depth in regular courses. May be repeated provided subject matter is different for a total of six hours of credit.. Prerequisite: SOCI 2013.
4023 Social Theory (Fa) Nineteenth and twentieth century sociological theory. Present-day currents in sociology are studied and related to political, philosophical, and psychological contemporary thought. Prerequisite: SOCI 2013 and junior standing.
403V Individual Study in Sociology (1-3) (Fa, Sp, Su) A reading and conference course on special topics in sociology for advanced students. Prerequisite: consent.
4043 Seminar in Sociology (Sp) Prerequisite: senior standing and consent.
4053 Political Sociology (Fa, Even years) Sociological analysis of political institutions and movements in relation to power, social class, ideology, and related variables. (Same as PLSC 4053.)
4073 Peoples of East Africa (Fa) The major institutional structures, dynamics and problems of the Africans, Asians, and Europeans of contemporary Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Somalia, Sudan, and Ethiopia. Prerequisite: SOCI 2013.
4083 Sociology of Medicine (Fa) The sociological characteristics of sickness to include primitive medicine, the evolution of medicine, the organization of medical care, the relation between disease and the social environment, and the impact of ill health on society. Prerequisite: SOCI 2013.
4093 Sociology of Poverty (Fa, Even years) The incidence and composition of poverty: the educational and economic strategies for attacking poverty problems. Prerequisite: SOCI 2013.
4103 The Metropolitan Community (Sp) The contemporary metropolitan community, with consideration given to the characteristics and problems of the central city, suburbs and fringes and the impact of federal programs and policies on the community. Particular emphasis on the interrelationships among sub-parts of the social system in the urban setting. Prerequisite: senior standing.
4123 Black Ghetto (Fa, Sp) The origin, continuity, problems, and personalities of the Black American community and its contributions to national and international life. Prerequisite: SOCI 2013.
4133 The Family (Sp) A sociological analysis of the interactions and relationships which constitute the family as a group and as an institution, to include issues of gender and family diversity. Prerequisite: SOCI 2013 or 2033 or consent of instructor.
4163 Extremism (Sp) Descriptions of, explanations for, religious cults and extremist political groups in America, including question(Su) of appropriate response to them. Prerequisite: junior standing or consent.
4193 The Study of Small Group Behavior (Irregular) Study of the processes that influence human behavior both in emergent informal small groups and in purposive, formally constituted small groups. Topics emphasized include leadership, cooperation, conflict, goal formation, power, prestige, decision and learning processes, reciprocity, and social exchange. Prerequisite: SOCI 2013 and 3223 or consent of the instructor.
4203 Gender and Society (Sp) Variations in gender roles, self-concepts and societal expectations, by generation, social class, and ethnic group; the present and changing statuses of men and women in society. Prerequisite: SOCI 2013 or HUMN 2003.
4213 Seminar in Violence (Sp)(Odd years) Explanations for, consequences of, and possible responses to individual, collective, and institutional violence; comparisons between socially acceptable and unacceptable forms of violence. Prerequisite: junior standing or consent.
498V Senior Thesis (1-6) Prerequisite: consent.
Courses numbered above 5000 are designed primarily for graduate students.
500V Advanced Problems in Sociology (1-6) (Fa, Sp, Su) Individual research on problems or problem areas. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
5001 Proseminar (Fa) An informal forum for graduate students and faculty to present and discuss on-going research interests. Prerequisite: graduate standing or consent.
5013 Advanced Social Research (Fa) Supervised field experience and other projects in social research. Prerequisite: SOCI 2013, 3313, 5313, and a course in statistics.
5023 Sociology of Education (Fa, Sp) Sociological theory and research relevant to education, the school as a social system, professionalization and career patterns of teachers, value conflicts, social stratification, role relationships, and other factors. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
5033 Organizational Analysis (Sp) Theories of organizational function and structure with particular reference to comparisons of different types of formal organizations including prisons, churches, universities, hospitals; and a study of voluntary associations. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
5043 Seminar in Social Theory (Sp) Contemporary social theory with work in theory construction and application. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
5053 Advanced General Sociology (Fa, Su) Advanced survey of the discipline and profession of sociology, including designation of the subject matter of sociology and relation to other disciplines, models of society and people, social units and social processes, methods, and sociology as a profession. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
5063 Seminar in Corrections (Irregular) An examination of regional, national, and international theories, philosophies, and methods of adult and juvenile corrections. Prerequisite: graduate standing and SOCI 3023.
5073 The Sociology of Law (Sp, Even years) Sociological analysis of the role of law in American society, the creation of law, and the effects of law. Prerequisite: graduate standing or consent.
5083 Methods of Field Research (Sp) An introduction to research strategies including intensive interviewing, participant observational fieldwork, content analysis, historical analysis, and comparative research. Emphasis on the practical aspects of designing and executing research involving multiple methods of data gathering and analysis. Prerequisite: graduate standing or consent.
5093 Interviewing and Investigating Child Abuse and Neglect An examination of the knowledge, values, and skills necessary for intervening in child abuse and neglect situations. Techniques using a family-centered approach are emphasized. The child-protective service role is taught through participatory instruction.
5113 Seminar in Social Stratification (Fa, Odd years) Major theories of stratification; types of stratification systems, comparisons of modern and traditional systems; emergent trends. Prerequisite: SOCI 4023 or 5053 or consent.
5133 Contemporary Community Systems (Sp, Even years) Community human and physical systems and their relationships in a changing environment, quantitative evaluation of essential public services. Prerequisite: graduate standing or consent.
5153 Sociological Perspectives on Social Psy-chology (Sp, Even years) Principles, concepts and methods used in analyzing effects of social structures and processes on the self and interaction. Topics include exchange theory, role analysis, symbolic interactionism, social construction of reality, socialization, interpersonal competence, organizational and leadership development, social dislocation, and stress. Prerequisite: graduate standing or consent.
5163 Sociology of Health Care Systems (Irregular) Organization and methods of delivering medical care in the United States and other countries; approaches to health planning and design, evaluation and change of health care systems, special attention to authority, power professionalization, change, stratification, and related organizational processes. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
5173 Seminar in Social System Model Construction (Irregular) Methods and on-going research examples of data-based model construction for social system analysis. Emphasis on practical student projects in model construction and verification. Prerequisite: STAT 4003 or 4033 or equivalent.
5183 Demographic Analysis (Irregular) Demographic analytic procedures including detailed techniques for the analysis of mortality, fertility, reproductivity, nuptuality, migration, and area distribution. Techniques of projection and estimation. Introduction to stable population theory and application. Simulation of demographic growth and change.
5193 Social Demography (Sp, Even years) An examination of the relationship between social and demographic processes. Topics emphasized will include the social aspects of mortality and morbidity; social and economic aspects of reproductive behavior, and the relationship between social and economic development and migration.
5213 Social Evaluation (Irregular) Examination of the process of social evaluation at the federal, state and local level, including topics in evaluation strategies, designs, problems encountered in field, and utilization of evaluation results, with special attention to the relationship between process and product evaluation in programs for families and young children. Prerequisite: SOCI 5013 or consent.
5233 Theories of Deviance (Fa, Even years) A survey of major theories--classical, developmental, ecological, functionalist, conflict, subcultural, control, and phenomenological--explaining morally condemned differences in society. Particular emphasis is on practical implications of each perspective for policy and social control. Prerequisites: graduate standing or consent of instructor.
5313 Applied Data Analysis (Sp) Covers basic concepts and applications of the general linear model to a variety of sociological research issues and problems. Also provides an introduction to binary dependent and multivariate categorical data analysis for sociological research. Prerequisite: SOCI 3303 or an equivalent course in statistics. Familiarity with statistical computer programs is assumed.
5363 Seminar in Small Group Communication (Irregular) A consideration of recent developments in small group research which relate to problem solving tasks, leadership and other kinds of human interaction through speech communication. Emphasis given to the interpersonal speech transaction and to the emergence to participant roles. (Same as COMM 5363.) Prerequisite: COMM 3303 or SOCI 4193, or consent.
5403 Survey Methods (Sp, Odd years) Introduction to techniques of social survey research. Focuses on the development of survey research instruments and their construction. Measurement techniques are examined including issues of reliability and validity, scaling, and index construction. Elementary sampling considerations are discussed in the applied context of research. Techniques of file generation and manipulation relative to survey research are examined. Prerequisite: SOCI 3303 or equivalent.
600V Master's Thesis (1-6) (Fa, Sp, Su)
Jerry L. Patnoe, Chair of Studies, 211 Old Main, 575-3205
The program in criminal justice is designed to prepare candidates for a variety of entry-level positions in criminal justice and to enable experienced personnel to expand their knowledge and skills. Drawing on a strong base in the social sciences, the program provides education in the complexities of human behavior and problems of interpersonal relations in an increasingly urbanized America, as well as in some technical skills. The overall goal of the program is to enable men and women to contribute to the development and implementation of a fair and effective system of criminal justice.
Requirements for the B.A. Degree with Major in Criminal Justice
The following 25 semester hours are specifically required for the major:
CMJS 2003, Introduction to Criminal Justice
CMJS 3023, Criminology (Same as SOCI 3023)
CMJS 3043, The Police and Society
CMJS 3203, Corrections
PLSC 3243, Judicial Process
SOCI 3303, Social Data and Analysis
SOCI 3301L, Social Data and Analysis Laboratory
SOCI 3313, Social Research
CMJS 3503, Criminal Procedures
Electives to complete the 37 semester hour requirement for the major may be chosen from the following:
SOCI 3033, American Minorities
PSYC 3093, Childhood and Adolescence
PLSC 3103, Public Administration
SOCI 3193, Social Class in America
SCWK 3193, Cultural Diversity
CMJS 3003, Criminal Law and Society
SOCI 3223, Social Psychology
SCWK 3233 Juvenile Deliquency
SOCI 3233, Collective Behavior
ANTH 3443, Criminalistics
CMJS 3523, Criminal Investigation
SCWK 3533, Legal Aspects of Social Welfare
HLSC 3633, First Responder
SOCI 3723, Deviant Behavior
CMJS 399VH, Honors Course
CMJS 4006, Internship in Criminal Justice
CMJS 401V, Special Topics in Criminal Justice
PHIL 4143, Philosophy of Law
SCWK 4143, Addiction and the Family
SOCI 4163, Extremism
SOCI 4213, Seminar in Violence
CMJS 4223, Criminal Justice Orgn & Change
CMJS 4533, Comparative Criminal Justice
For transfer students, a minimum of 24 hours of advanced coursework in criminal justice, and 24 hours of UAF major courses.
For descriptions of courses offered by other departments, see the appropriate sections of this catalog.
Writing Requirement: In order to fulfill the Fulbright College writing requirement, each criminal justice major will submit, prior to graduation, a substantial research or analytical paper, with a grade of "A" or "B" from an upper-division criminal justice course (3000-, 4000-, or 5000-level) to their departmental adviser. Satisfactory completion of an honors project or a senior thesis may fulfill this requirement.
Requirements for Departmental Honors in Criminal Justice: The Departmental Honors Program in Criminal Justice is an upper-division course of study based on a topic in the area of Criminal Justice. Students are advised to start the honors program in the sophomore year but it may be started as late as the beginning of the senior year. During the junior or senior year, the student will do an honors project which ordinarily will earn six hours of credit in CMJS 399VH, Honors Course. This honors project may be an intensive study of a topic in criminal justice or an empirical research investigation. The candidate is expected to pass an oral examination given by an Honors Council Committee. Projects of extraordinarily high quality may be designated High Honors by the Committee. Successful completion of the requirements will be recognized by the award of the distinction "Criminal Justice Scholar Cum Laude" at graduation. Higher degree distinctions are recommended only in truly exceptional cases and are based upon the whole of the candidate's program of honors studies.
Courses: Criminal Justice (CMJS)
2003 Introduction to Criminal Justice (Fa, Sp) A survey of the field of criminal justice, with an emphasis on law enforcement, the courts, and corrections.
3003 Criminal Law and Society (Sp) Principles and problems of criminal law in contemporary society. Prerequisite: CMJS 2003, or consent.
3023 Criminology (Fa, Sp, Su) A survey of theories of crime causation, development of law, corrections, victimization, and police and policy. (Same as SOCI 3023.) Prerequisite: SOCI 2013 or 2033.
3043 The Police and Society (Fa, Sp) Origins, development, and practice of policing with an emphasis on police organization, problems and issues in contemporary society. Prerequisite: CMJS 2003.
3203 Corrections (Fa) A study of the origins, development, and practices related to corrections, including incarceration, community corrections and supervision, and intermediate sanctions. (Same as SOCI 3203.) Prerequisite: CMJS 2003.
3503 Criminal Procedures (Fa) Legal principles of police work, including arrests, force, interviewing, search and seizure. Prerequisite: CMJS 2003, or consent.
3523 Criminal Investigation (Sp) Survey of the techniques utilized in the location, preservation, and presentation of evidence.
399VH Honors Course (1-6) (Fa, Sp) May be taken for one to six hours of credit and repeated for a maximum of 12 hours.
4006 Internship in Criminal Justice (Fa, Sp, Su) Supervised experience in municipal, county or state criminal justice agency, or any other agency which is approved by instructor. Prerequisites: CMJS 2003 and approval of program director.
401V Special Topics in Criminal Justice (1-6) (Irregular) Comprehensive study of varied subjects of importance in contemporary criminal justice. Prerequisite: consent. May be repeated when content is changed.
4223 Criminal Justice Organization and Change (Fa) An analysis of practices of the police, courts, and corrections and the consequences of those practices for criminal justice, the worker, and society; investigation of change in criminal justice and costs/benefits involved in that change. Prerequisites: CMJS 2003.
4533 Comparative Criminal Justice (Irregular) Survey of crime, police, courts, and corrections in various selected areas of the world.
498V Senior Thesis (1-6) Prerequisite: consent.
Betty Guhman, Chair of Studies, 211 Old Main, 575-5039
The social work program is fully accredited at the baccalaureate level by the Council on Social Work Education. The principal objective of the social work program is to prepare students for beginning generalist social work practice. Contact program director for admission and retention requirements.
Requirements for a Major in Social Work:
45 semester hours of social work courses including:
SCWK 2133, Introduction to Social Work
SCWK 3073, Meth. of Social Work Research
SCWK 3093, Human Behavior in the Social Environment I
SCWK 3103, Human Behavior in the Social Environment II
SCWK 3153, Social Welfare Policy
SCWK 3193, Cultural Diversity in Social Work Practice
SCWK 4333, Social Work Practice I
SCWK 4343, Social Work Practice II
SCWK 4412, Field Seminar I
SCWK 4422, Field Seminar II
SCWK 4434, Social Work Internship I
SCWK 4444, Social Work Internship II
SCWK 4733, Social Work Practice III
Social Work electives - 6 hours
(Students must adhere to requirements cited for each social work course. A grade of "C" or better must be earned in all core social work courses. If a student receives a grade of "D" in a core social work course, the course must be retaken with a grade of "C" or better prior to taking the course for which that course serves as a prerequisite.)
The following social science and general education courses are also required as part of the social work curriculum:
American National Government (PLSC 2003)
General Sociology (SOCI 2013)
Biology (BIOL 1543/1541L)
Communication (COMM 1313)
General Psychology (PSYC 2003)
Statistics course, 3 hours
Economics (ECON 2143)
In addition, six hours of upper-level (3000-4000) social science electives, to be selected from SOCI, PSYC ANTH, GNST or HES, complete the degree requirements.
Writing Requirement: Social work students complete the research/analytical writing requirement by submitting the research paper from SCWK 3073 or honors paper to the social work faculty for approval.
Requirements for Departmental Honors in Social Work: The Departmental Honors Program in Social Work is an upper-division course of study with an independent investigation on a topic in social work. Students work closely with an adviser of their choice to define the goals of an honors project and to develop it to completion. In developing the project, students are encouraged to take honors courses, participate in honors colloquia and do extensive background reading. Some may choose a library research project; others may choose a field project. In either case the honors work is a serious long-term undertaking which should have direct value in supplementing the student's regular departmental academic program. Enrollment in SCWK 399VH takes place after the student has done background reading and has actually begun a project. Students normally enroll for course work the equivalent of three hours of credit. Whether the completed project is library research or one in field practice, it is presented in written form and defended at an oral examination by an Honors Council Committee. Projects of extraordinarily high quality may be designated High Honors by the Committee. Successful completion of the requirements will be recognized by the award of the distinction "Social Work Scholar Cum Laude'' at graduation. Higher degree distinctions are recommended only in truly exceptional cases and are based upon the whole of the candidate's program of honors studies.
Requirements for a Minor in Social Work: 18 hours including 2133, 3193 and 3153 (required) and any other nine hours of social work electives. A student must notify the Department of his or her intent to minor. The social work minor is not preparation for social work practice and is not accredited by CSWE.
Courses: Social Work (SCWK)
2133 Introduction to Social Work (Fa, Sp, Su) Survey of the social welfare field and a look at people and problems, with programs to link them together.
3073 Methods of Social Work Research (Fa, Sp) An overview of forms and sources of social work research including existing social data, techniques for collecting original social data, and techniques of organization, interpretation, and presentation of data. Pre-requisites: social work majors and minors only; SCWK 2133; three hours of statistics (SOCI 3303, or equivalent).
3093 Human Behavior in the Social Environment I (Fa, Sp, Su) An examination of the interaction of the biological, psychological, and social factors that shape individual experiences and the underlying theories. Prerequisites: SCWK 2133 and 3193; SOCI 2013; BIOL 1543/1541L; PSYC 2003 or consent; social work majors and minors only.
3103 Human Behavior in the Social Environment II (Fa, Sp, Su) A continuation of the analysis of the biological, psychological, and social theories that underlie social work practice, with emphasis on families, groups, organizations and communities. Prerequisites: SCWK 3093.
3153 Social Welfare Policy (Fa, Sp, Su) Describes and analyzes the policies and services rendered by local, state, regional and national agencies as well as the policy implications that impact social service delivery. Prerequisites: SCWK 2133, PLSC 2003, SCWK 3193, ECON 2143; social work majors and minors only.
3163 On Death and Dying (Fa, Sp, Su) Reviews the theory and humanistic importance of the concepts of death and dying in society. An experimental option and interdisciplinary faculty presenters will be part of the format.(Same as HUMN 3163.) Prerequisite: junior standing or consent.
3183 The Elderly Citizen (Sp, Su) Survey of theories of gerontology, service programs, and unmet needs of the aging citizen. (Same as SOCI 3183.)
3193 Cultural Diversity in Social Work Practice (Fa, Sp, Su) Provides social work students with an understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity. Ethnic and gender social work practice with a variety of populations is highlighted.
3233 Juvenile Delinquency (Fa, Sp, Su) Nature, causes, extent, and methods of treatment of juvenile delinquency. Prerequisite: junior standing.
3533 Legal Aspects of Social Welfare (Fa) Study of a selected group of legal regulations encountered by the social worker, including the court system, legal rights of indigent persons and children, domestic relations, problems of the small wage earner, and health measures. Prerequisite: junior standing.
3633 Problems of Child Welfare (Fa, Sp, Su) Study of the needs of deprived children with some attention to methods and standards of care. Cultural competence and family-centered practice are emphasized. Prerequisite: junior standing.
3923H Honors Colloquium (Irregular) Treats a special topic or issue, offered as part of the honors program. May be repeated when the content is changed. Prerequisite: honors candidacy (not restricted to candidacy in social welfare) or instructor's consent.
399VH Honors Course (1-6) (Irregular) May be taken for one to 6 hours of credit and repeated for a maximum of 12 hours. Prerequisite: junior standing and consent.
405V Special Topics in Social Work (1-6) (Irregular) Comprehensive study of various topics of importance in contemporary social welfare and social work practice. Prerequisite: junior standing and consent. May be repeated when content is changed.
4133 Family Preservation (Sp) An introduction to the fundamentals of family preservation services. Emphasis is on learning the components, implications, and techniques of the family preservation model. Strategies for helping the multi-problem family are stressed.
4143 Addiction and the Family (Sp, Su) Introduction to the biophysical basis of chemical and behavioral compulsions with special focus on family impacts. Childhood development within addictive families is also examined. Social work intervention with substance abusing families is highlighted.
4233 Seminar: Children and Family Services (Fa, Sp, Su) An examination of selected current issues in the field of children and family services through discussion, individual study, and interaction with professionals in the field.
4333 Social Work Practice I (Fa, Sp) First in three-course social work practice sequence. Introduces basic theories, models, practice principles, and methods of generalist social work practice. Emphasizes systems theory and problem solving approach as framework for generalist social work practice with individuals and small systems. Focus on cross-cultural helping. Prerequisites: social work majors only; SCWK 3153 and SCWK 3093; COMM 1313 or consent of instructor.
4343 Social Work Practice II (Fa, Sp) Second in three-course social work practice sequence. Emphasis on theories, models, and techniques related to generalist practice with families and groups. Elaborates on systems theory as it impacts groups and families. Use of experiential teaching methods. Prerequisites: social work majors only; SCWK 3073, 3103 and 4333.
4412 Field Seminar I (Fa, Sp, Su) An integrative seminar to assist students in comparing their practice experiences, integrating knowledge acquired in the classroom, and expanding knowledge beyond the scope of the practicum setting. Corequisite: SCWK 4434. Social work majors only.
4422 Field Seminar II (Fa, Sp, Su) Integrative seminar to assist students in comparing their practice experiences, integrating knowledge acquired in the classroom, and expanding knowledge beyond the scope of the practicum setting. Corequisite: SCWK 4444. Social work majors only.
4434 Social Work Internship I (Fa, Sp, Su) Arranged in connection with social service agencies. Credit is based on completion of all course objectives, including a minimum of 200 hours of field work under the supervision of a licensed social worker. Prerequisite: SCWK 3073, 3103, 4333, and consent. Corequisite: SCWK 4412. social work majors only.
4444 Social Work Internship II (Fa, Sp, Su) Arranged in connection with local social service agencies. Credit is based on completion of all course objectives, including a minimum of 200 hours of field work under the supervision of a licensed social worker. Prerequisites: SCWK 4343, 4733, 4434, 4432 and consent. Corequisite: SCWK 4422. Social work majors only.
4633 Information Technology and the Human Services (Fa, Sp, Su) Overview of information technology and exposure to human service applications through lecture and lab experience. Prerequisite: SCWK 2133 or consent.
4733 Social Work Practice III (Fa, Sp) Third in three-course practice sequence. Emphasis on generalist practice intervention theories, models, and techniques for work with organizations and communities. Prerequisite: social work majors only. Pre- or corequisite: SCWK 4343.
496V Independent Study (1-6) (Fa, Sp, Su) Independent Study designed to meet the particular needs of individual students. Prerequisite: consent.
498V Senior Thesis (1-6) Prerequisite: consent.
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