SOCIOLOGY, SOCIAL WORK, AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE (SOCI)
Patricia Koski, Chair of the Department, 211 Old Main, 575-3205
PROFESSORS FERRITOR, KING, MANGOLD, MORGAN, SCHWAB; PROFESSORS EMERITI McNEIL, PRASSEL, RICE, STORLA; ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS GUHMAN, KOSKI, PATNOE, SCHRIVER, WORDEN; ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR EMERITA McGETRICK; ASSISTANT PROFESSORS ADAMS, HALL, HOLYFIELD, HOUSE, PRIDDY, STUDER-ELLIS, TAYLOR, WILTFANG, ZAJICEK; ASSISTANT PROFESSOR EMERITUS SIEGER; INSTRUCTOR THOMPSON
| Sociology Courses | Social Work | Criminal Justice |
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. |
3. The following courses are specifically required for certification:22 PLSC 2003, American National Government |
| 4. Earn a "C" or better in ENGL 1013, ENGL 1023, ENGL 2003 (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 198.
For the requirements for a major in criminal justice, see page 252, for the requirements for a major in social work, see page 253.
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.
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Courses: Sociology (SOCI)
SOCI2010D General Sociology Drill (FA, SP, SU)
SOCI2010E Honors General Sociology Drill (FA, SP, SU)
SOCI2010L General Sociology Laboratory (FA, SP, SU)
SOCI2010M Honors General Sociology Laboratory (FA, SP, SU)
SOCI2013 General Sociology (FA, SP, SU) Group relations, culture, personality, social institutions, collective behavior, and social change. UNIVERSITY CORE COURSE
SOCI2013H Honors General Sociology (FA, SP, SU) Group relations, culture, personality, social institutions, collective behavior, and social change. UNIVERSITY CORE COURSE
SOCI2033 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
SOCI2033H Honors Social Problems (IR) 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
SOCI2043 Marriage and the Family (FA) A sociological analysis of courtship, marriage, and parenthood patterns including gender relations in and diverse forms of contemporary American families.
SOCI3013 Population and Society (SP, Odd years) The social significance of population; population distribution and composition; population trends; and problems of the population.
SOCI3023 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 SOCI 2033.
SOCI3033 American Minorities (FA) A sociological approach to the study of the culture, lifestyles, contemporary issues and the psycho-social well-being of minority groups in America. Prerequisite: SOCI 2013.
SOCI3043 Contemporary Caribbean (SP) The background, development, social organization, problems, and prospects of the contemporary people of the Caribbean Islands and related territories.
SOCI3103 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)
SOCI3123 Sociology of Work (SP) Study of the social organization of work, changing work roles, theories of work.
SOCI3133 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.
SOCI3143 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)
SOCI3153 Urban Sociology (FA) The processes of urbanization; 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.
SOCI3183 The Elderly Citizen (FA) Survey of theories of gerontology, service programs and unmet needs of the aging citizen. (Same as SCWK 3183)
SOCI3193 Social Class in America (FA) Objective and subjective dimensions of social stratification and inequality in the United States. Social modility, ethnicity, race, gender, and class. Prerequisite: SOCI 2013.
SOCI3203 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 2003.
SOCI3223 Social Psychology (FA) 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.
SOCI3233 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.
SOCI3253 Cultures of the South (SP) 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)
SOCI3301L Social Data and Analysis Laboratory (FA, SP) Applied statistics lab to accompany SOCI 3303. Corequisite: SOCI 3303.
SOCI3303 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) Co- or Prerequisite: SOCI 3301L. Prerequisite: SOCI 2013.
SOCI3313 Social Research (FA, SP) Study and experience in current methods of social research with emphasis on sociological measurement and design. Prerequisite: SOCI 2013 and SOCI 3303.
SOCI3333 Anthropology of Ethnicity (SP) Anthropological approaches to the study of race and ethnicity, with reference to other models such as gender, nation, and class. Case studies drawn from Western and non-Western societies, and from pre-colonial and post colonial periods. (Same as ANTH 3333)
SOCI3723 Deviant Behavior (FA) Prevalence, theories, stereotypical responses, and treatment programs for behaviors such as vagrancies, alcoholism, violence, and sexual deviancy which deviate from social norms.
SOCI3923H Honors Colloquium (IR) Covers a special topic or issue, offered as part of the honors program. May be repeated. Prerequisite: honors candidacy (not restricted to candidacy in sociology).
SOCI399VH Honors Course (1-6) (FA, SP) May be repeated for 12 hours. Prerequisite: junior standing.
SOCI4006 Internship in Sociology (FA, SP, SU) Supervised experience in municipal, county, or state agencies, or any other agency which is approved by the instructor. Prerequisite: SOCI 2013
SOCI401V Special Topics in Sociology (1-6) (SP) Designed to cover specialized topics not usually presented indepth in regular courses. May be repeated for 6 hours. Prerequisite: SOCI 2013.
SOCI4023 Social Theory (FA) Nineteenth and 20th 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.
SOCI403V Individual Study in Sociology (1-3) (FA, SP, SU) A reading and conference course on special topics in sociology for advanced students.
SOCI4043 Seminar in Sociology (SP) Prerequisite: senior standing.
SOCI4053 Political Sociology (IR) Analysis of political institutions and movements in relation to power, social class, ideology, and related variables. (Same as PLSC 4053)
SOCI4063 Organizations in Society (FA) An introduction to the study of organizations; provides a broad overview of issues and problems related to organizations in society. Prerequisite: SOCI 2013
SOCI4073 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.
SOCI4083 Sociology of Medicine (IR) 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.
SOCI4093 Sociology of Poverty (FA, Even years) The incidence and composition of poverty: educational and economic strategies for attacking poverty problems. Prerequisite: SOCI 2013.
SOCI4103 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-arts of the social system in the urban setting. Prerequisite: senior standing.
SOCI4123 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.
SOCI4133 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 SOCI 2033.
SOCI4163 Extremism (SP) Descriptions of, explanations for, religious cults and extremist political groups in America, including question(s) of appropriate response to them. Prerequisite: junior standing.
SOCI4193 The Study of Small Group Behavior (IR) 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 SOCI 3223.
SOCI4203 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.
SOCI4213 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.
SOCI498V Senior Thesis (1-6) (FA, SP, SU)
Courses numbered above 5000 are designed primarily for graduate students.
SOCI500V Advanced Problems in Sociology (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Individual research on problems or problem areas. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
SOCI5001 Proseminar (FA) An informal forum for graduate students and faculty to present and discuss on-going research interests. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
SOCI5013 Advanced Social Research (FA) Supervised field experience and other projects in social research. Prerequisite: SOCI 2013 and SOCI 3301L and SOCI 3303 and SOCI 3313 and SOCI 5313 and SOCI 5311L.
SOCI5023 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.
SOCI5033 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.
SOCI5043 Seminar in Social Theory (SP) Contemporary social theory with work in theory construction and application. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
SOCI5053 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.
SOCI5063 Seminar in Corrections (IR) An examination of regional, national, and international theories, philosophies, and methods of adult and juvenile corrections. Prerequisite: (SOCI 3023 or CMJS 3023) and graduate standing.
SOCI5073 The Sociology of Law (IR) Sociological analysis of the role of law in American society, the creation of law, and the effects of law. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
SOCI5083 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 executive research involving multiple methods of data gathering and analysis. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
SOCI5113 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 SOCI 5053.
SOCI5133 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.
SOCI5153 Sociological Perspective on Social Psychology (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.
SOCI5163 Sociology of Health Care Systems (IR) 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.
SOCI5173 Seminar in Social System Model Construction (IR) 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 STAT 4033 or equivalent.
SOCI5183 Demographic Analysis (SP, Even years) 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.
SOCI5193 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.
SOCI5213 Social Evaluation (IR) 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.
SOCI5233 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. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
SOCI5311L Applied Data Analysis Laboratory (SP) Provides instruction for data transformations required for the advanced statistical procedures used in the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). Also provides instruction in the use of advanced statistical procedures covered in SOCI 5313. Corequisite: SOCI 5313. Prerequisite: SOCI 3303 and SOCI 3301L.
SOCI5313 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.
SOCI5363 Seminar in Small Group Communication (IR) 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 of participant roles. (Same as COMM 5363) Prerequisite: COMM 3303 or SOCI 4193.
SOCI5403 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.
SOCI600V Master's Thesis (1-6) (FA, SP, SU)
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Criminal Justice (CMJS)
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 interdisciplinary 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. 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:
Minimum of 37 semester hours to include CMJS 2003, CMJS 2053,CMJS 3043,CMJS or SOCI 3203, SOCI 3301L, SOCI 3303, SOCI 3313; minimum of two courses chosen from CMJS or SOCI 3023, SCWK 3233, SOCI 4063; a minimum of one course chosen from CMJS 3003, PLSC 3243, CMJS 3503, SCWK 3533, PLSC 4253, PLSC 4263. Hours to complete the 37 semester hour requirement for the major may be chosen from the following list.
SOCI 3033, American Minorities PSYC 3093, Childhood and Adolescence PLSC 3103, Public Administration SOCI 3193, Social Class in America SCWK 3193, Human Diversity and Social Work CMJS 3003, Criminal Law and Society CMJS 3023, Criminology (Same as SOCI 3023) SOCI 3223, Social Psychology SCWK 3233 Juvenile Deliquency SOCI 3233, Collective Behavior PLSC 3243, The Judicial Process ANTH 3443, Criminalistics: Forensic Sciences CMJS 3503, Criminal Procedures |
CMJS 3523, Criminal Investigation SCWK 3533, Legal Aspects of Social Welfare SOCI 3723, Deviant Behavior CMJS 399VH, Honors Course CMJS 4006, Internship in Criminal Justice CMJS 401V, Special Topics in Criminal Justice SOCI 4063, Organizations in Society PHIL 4143, Philosophy of Law SCWK 4143, Addiction and the Family SOCI 4163, Extremism SOCI 4213, Seminar in Violence PLSC 4253, The Supreme Court and the Constitution PLSC 4263, The Supreme Court and Civil Rights CMJS 4533, Comparative Criminal Justice |
For transfer students, a minimum of 24 hours of advanced coursework in the major at UA.
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. To be eligible for criminal justice 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. The 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.
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Courses: Criminal Justice (CMJS)
CMJS2003 Introduction to Criminal Justice (FA, SP) Survey of the field of criminal justice, with an emphasis upon law enforcement, the courts, and corrections.
CMJS2053 Critical Thinking and Writing in Criminal Justice (FA, SP) An introduction to methods of critical thinking and writing in criminal justice. Prerequisite: CMJS 2003; open to majors only.
CMJS3003 Criminal Law and Society (FA, SP) Principles and problems of criminal law in contemporary society. Prerequisite: CMJS 2003.
CMJS3023 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 SOCI 2033.
CMJS3043 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.
CMJS3203 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.
CMJS3503 Criminal Procedures (FA) Legal principles of police work, including arrests, force, interviewing, search and seizure. Prerequisite: CMJS 2003.
CMJS3523 Criminal Investigation (SP) Survey of the techniques utilized in the location, preservation, and presentation of evidence.
CMJS399VH Honors Course (1-6) (FA, SP) May be repeated for 12 hours.
CMJS4006 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. Prerequisite: CMJS 2003.
CMJS401V Special Topics in Criminal Justice (1-6) (IR) Comprehensive study of varied subjects of importance in contemporary criminal justice. May be repeated.
CMJS4533 Comparative Criminal Justice (IR) Survey of crime, police, courts, and corrections in various selected areas of the world.
CMJS498V Senior Thesis (1-6) (FA, SP, SU)
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Social Work (SCWK)
Joe Schriver, 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 and the Social Environment I SCWK 3103, Human Behavior and the Social Environment II SCWK 3153, Social Welfare Policy SCWK 3193, Human Diversity and Social Work 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 HESC 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. They must take 12 hours (which may include 6 hours of thesis) in Honors Studies. 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.
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Courses: Social Work (SCWK)
SCWK2133 Introduction to Social Work (FA, SP, SU) Introduction to social work as a profession and to social welfare institutions from the perspective of the generalist, entry level social worker. Emphasis on empowerment function of social work.
SCWK3073 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. Prerequisite: social work majors and minors only and SCWK 2133 and three hours of statistics and (SOCI 3303 or equivalent).
SCWK3093 Human Behavior and the Social Environment I (FA, SP, SU) Provides a conceptual framework for creating and organizing knowledge of human behavior and the social environment with a focus on individuals. Social systems, life-span and strengths approaches are presented. Special attention is given to the impact of human diversity, discrimination and oppression on the individual's ability to reach or maintain optimal health and well-being. Prerequisites: SCWK 2133 and 3193 and SOCI 2013 and BIOL 1543 and BIOL 1541L and PSYC 2003 and social work majors and minors only.
SCWK3103 Human Behavior and the Social Environment II (FA, SP, SU) Application of the conceptual framework introduced in Human Behavior I and social systems, life-span and strengths approaches to families, groups, organizations and communities. Special attention is given to the impact of human diversity, discrimination and oppression on our ability to reach or maintain optimal health and well-being. Prerequisite: SCWK 3093 and social work majors and minors only.
SCWK3153 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 work practice. Prerequisite: ECON 2143 and PLSC 2003 and SCWK 2133 and SCWK 3193 and social work majors and minors only.
SCWK3163 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.
SCWK3183 The Elderly Citizen (SP, SU) Survey of theories of gerontology, service programs and unmet needs of the aging citizen. (Same as SOCI 3183)
SCWK3193 Human Diversity and Social Work (FA, SP, SU) An introduction to information basic concepts related to human diversity and social work. Provides content on differences and similarities in the experiences, needs, and beliefs of people distinguished by race, ethnicity, culture, class, gender, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental ability, age or national origin.
SCWK3233 Juvenile Delinquency (FA, SP, SU) Nature, causes, extent, and methods of treatment of juvenile delinquency. Prerequisite: junior standing.
SCWK3533 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.
SCWK3633 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.
SCWK3923H Honors Colloquium (IR) Treats a special topic or issue, offered as part of the honors program. May be repeated. Prerequisite: honors candidacy (not restricted to candidacy in social welfare).
SCWK399VH Honors Course (1-6) (IR) May be repeated for 12 hours. Prerequisite: junior standing.
SCWK405V Special Topics in Social Work (1-6) (IR) Comprehensive study of various topics of importance in contemporary social welfare and social work practice. May be repeated. Prerequisite: junior standing.
SCWK4133 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 multiproblem family are stressed.
SCWK4143 Addiction and the Family (SP, SU) Introduction to the biophysical basis of chemical and behavior compulsions with special focus on family impacts. Childhood development within addictive families is also examined. Social work intervention with substance abusing families is highlighted.
SCWK4233 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.
SCWK4333 Social Work Practice I (FA, SP) First in a 3-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. Prerequisite: social work majors only and SCWK 3153 and SCWK 3093 and COMM 1313.
SCWK4343 Social Work Practice II (FA, SP) Second in 3-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. Prerequisite: social work majors only and SCWK 3073 and SCWK 3103 and SCWK 4333.
SCWK4412 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 and social work majors only.
SCWK4422 Field Seminar II (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 4444 (social work majors only).
SCWK4434 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. Corequisite: SCWK 4412 (social work majors only). Prerequisite: SCWK 3073 and SCWK 3103 and SCWK 4333.
SCWK4444 Social Work Internship II (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. Corequisite: SCWK 4422 (social work majors only). Prerequisite: SCWK 4343 and SCWK 4733 and SCWK 4434 and SCWK 4432.
SCWK4633 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.
SCWK4733 Social Work Practice III (FA, SP) Third in 3-course practice sequence. Emphasis on generalist practice intervention theories, models, and techniques for work with organizations and communities. Co- or Prerequisite: SCWK 4343. Prerequisite: social work majors only.
SCWK496V Independent Study (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Independent Study designed to meet the particular needs of individual students.
SCWK498V Senior Thesis (1-6) (FA, SP, SU)
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