Social Science

* Graduate Faculty

Telephone: 620-235-4325

The Department of Social Science includes the fields of geography, justice studies, philosophy, political science, social work, and sociology.

Honors Courses

The department participates in the university-wide departmental honors program. Honors programs exist in the fields of geography, political science, social work and sociology. Requirements for the honors program are summarized in the general description of the university honors program. Social Science honors students must take all of their honors courses within a single discipline within the department.

BACCALAUREATE DEGREES

The Department of Social Science offers work leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science.

Bachelor of Arts

A student seeking a Bachelor of Arts degree in the Department of Social Science may major in geography, political science, sociology, or social science generally.

The specific requirements for these majors are outlined below. The student must also complete a minor, either from the list of undergraduate minors within the department, or from the approved list of minors in this catalog.

Bachelor of Science

The Department of Social Science offers a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in justice studies, social work or sociology. The student must also complete a minor from the approved list of minors appropriate to this degree for the major in justice studies or sociology. The approved minors for the Bachelor of Science degree are listed in the general section of the catalog.

Undergraduate Majors

The Department of Social Science offers majors in geography, justice studies, political science, social work, sociology and social science, including the professional preparatory area of pre-law. Specific major requirements are indicated in the sections describing the respective disciplines below. Special note should be made of a program change requiring that students participate in outcomes assessment in every under-graduate major in the university. The assessment of student progress in their major must be completed by the end of the senior year to meet graduation requirements. Students must check with their advisors or the department chairperson by the end of their junior year to acquaint themselves with the assessment requirement in their major.

Undergraduate Minors

The Department of Social Science offers minors in geography, justice studies, philosophy, political science, and sociology. The specific requirements for these minors are given in the respective disciplines below.

Social Science Major

The Department of Social Science offers a 30-hour major in social science for students who desire a degree for pre-law, government service, or for a general liberal arts program. Courses included in this major must be offered by the Departments of History or Social Science. The 30-hour social science major is available only as a Bachelor of Arts degree.

GRADUATE DEGREES

Master of Science Degree with a Major in Social Science

Students studying for the Master Science degree have the opportunity to emphasize one field of study in the department, such as political science or sociology, or to distribute their studies over a combination of courses in those fields and others in the department. All graduate programs in social science require the completion of SOSCI 801 Seminar in Social Science I and SOSCI 802 Seminar in Social Science II. Other courses to be taken in a program are selected in consultation with one's advisor. A minor may be selected with the advisor's approval either from within this department or from another department.

It is expected that students planning to do graduate study in social science will have completed sufficient undergraduate study appropriate to their anticipated program to have adequate background preparation. The absence of adequate background may require that the student complete a specified number of courses in addition to the graduate program in social science. Information on the general requirements for graduate study and the research options is located in the general section of this catalog.

The Department of Social Science also offers work which may be taken as part of graduate programs designed to prepare community college instructors who elect to combine study in appropriate professional education areas with their study in social science. Consult the sections on college programs elsewhere in this catalog for additional information.

Research Options

All three research options described in the general section of the catalog are available to majors in the social sciences. Either Option I (Thesis) or Option II (Research Problem) is recommended for those desiring to enter doctoral programs.

SOCIAL SCIENCE GRADUATE COURSES

SOSCI 730. International Political Economy. 3 hours. Examination of the interdependent relations between government, politics, and economics, and among the countries and economies of the world.

SOSCI 750. History of Political Philosophy. 3 hours. Seminal works from classical times to the present. Including Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Hegel, Marx, Rawls, and Nozick. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 801. Seminar in Social Science I. 3 hours. Intensive study of selected aspects of social science theory. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

SOSCI 802. Seminar in Social Science II. 3 hours. Intensive study of selected aspects of social science methodology. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

SOSCI 804. Seminar: Topics in Social Science (____). 1-3 hours. Reading and research in a specific topic or social issue relevant to the social sciences. May be repeated when subject matter is different.

GEOGRAPHY

Assistant Professor: Timothy J. Bailey, Catherine A. Hooey

Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Major in Geography

A major in geography requires the following:

 I. Required   Courses....................................................19
      SOSCI 106 World   Regional Geography......................................3
      SOSCI 301   Introduction to Urban Geography................................3 
      SOSCI 302   Introduction to Environmental Geography.......................3 
      SOSCI 303   Introduction to Geographic Information Systems................3 
      SOSCI 388   Social Science Research Analysis..............................4 
      SOSCI 601   Senior Seminar in Geography...................................3 

II. Complete two courses from each of the following   groups.............12
      A. Environmental Geography (select two   courses).........................6 
      SOSCI 402 Environmental   Planning........................................3 
      SOSCI 502 Global   Environmental Change...................................3 
      SOSCI 508 Geography   of Hazards and Disasters............................3 

B. Urban Planning and Community Development (select two   courses)........6 
      SOSCI 401 Urban and Regional   Planning...................................3 
      SOSCI 405 Transportation   Geography......................................3 
      SOSCI 501 Land Use   Planning.............................................3 
      SOSCI 505 Community   Economic Development................................3 
      SOSCI 507 Geography of   the Global Economy...............................3 

III. Geography electives from courses numbered   300-799..................6
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Minor in Geography

A minor in geography requires the following:

SOSCI 106 World Regional Geography........................................3
SOSCI 300   Elements of Geography.........................................3
SOSCI 301 Introduction to Urban Geography ................................3
SOSCI 302   Introduction to Environmental Geography.......................3
Geography   electives from courses numbered 300-799.......................9
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DESCRIPTION OF COURSES IN GEOGRAPHY

UNDERGRADUATE

SOSCI 106. World Regional Geography. 3 hours. Geographical distribution of urban, cultural, economic and demographic phenomena in several contrasting regions of the world. The importance of historical context and the impacts of globalization.

SOSCI 300. Elements of Geography. 3 hours. Physical, environmental and cultural elements of the Earth. Introduction to the spatial nature of geography in a variety of different contexts. Recommended geography course selection for elementary education majors.

SOSCI 301. Introduction to Urban Geography. 3 hours. The social, political and economic functions of cities and the spatial dynamics that create urban patterns. Residential, commercial, industrial and office sector land uses, location analysis, pragmatic land development issues and the consequences of land use policies that affect development.

SOSCI 302. Introduction to Environmental Geography. 3 hours. The physical geography of the Earth and the interface between human activity and the Environment. Topics include Ecosystems and the Bioclimatic Environment, Resources and Energy Generation, Atmospheric Structure and Air Pollution, the Hydrologic Environment, Land use and Pollution.

SOSCI 303. Introduction to Geographic Information Systems. 3 hours. An introduction to the collection, structure, input, manipulation and display of spatially referenced data. Basic concepts and practical applications involving computerized geographic data.

SOSCI 304. Human Geography. 3 hours. Study of the Earth's human landscapes and the cultural, economic, political and environmental processes that shaped them with an emphasis on understanding how culture and cultural patterns have developed, particularly under the influence of changing economic and political conditions.

SOSCI 388. Social Research Analysis. 4 hours. Answering social research questions using quantitative and qualitative data. Techniques of data management and analysis using SPSS.

SOSCI 395. Topics in Geography (____). 1-3 hours. Intensive study of specific topics in geography or regional geography topics. May be repeated when topic is different.

SOSCI 401. Urban and Regional Planning. 3 hours. The nature and components of public planning at the sub state level in North America. Planning for cities, counties, towns and other units of local government. Prerequisite: SOSCI 301 Introduction to Urban Geography or permission of instructor.

SOSCI 402. Environmental Planning. 3 hours. Environmental planning, including its history, goals, methods and associated ethical, social, political and economic issues. Changing attitudes and perceptions of the environment and how this has affected public policy and environmental planning approaches. Prerequisite: SOSCI 302 Introduction to Environmental Geography or permission of instructor.

SOSCI 405. Transportation Geography. 3 hours. Transportation and communication in the development of urban land use. Geographic interaction, location of transport routes and the developmental implications of transport investments.

SOSCI 501. Land Use Planning. 3 hours. The creation and implementation of land use decisions. Introduction to land use planning approaches, methods and techniques and the relationship between physical design and urban planning. Prerequisite: SOSCI 401 Urban and Regional Planning or permission of instructor.

SOSCI 502. Global Environmental Change. 3 hours. The physical dimensions and the human causes and consequences of global environmental change, including air pollution and the enhanced Greenhouse Effect, ozone depletion, deforestation and land degradation.

SOSCI 505. Community Economic Development. 3 hours. Community responses to economic and social difficulties are examined through case studies. Concepts used in community approaches to development planning and the evolution of a generic strategic planning framework.

SOSCI 507. Geography of the Global Economy. 3 hours. Introduction to the location and differentiation of economic activities in today's global society. Globalization and its effects on both developed and developing countries.

SOSCI 508. Geography of Hazards and Disasters. 3 hours. Geographic aspects of a variety of hazards and disasters throughout the world. Physical processes, social and economic implications of these events, perceptions, impacts, responses and mitigation strategies.

SOSCI 594. Directed Readings in Geography. 1-3 hours. Intensive individual readings in select topics in geography. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

SOSCI 596. Individual Study in Geography. 1-3 hours. Individual study in a selected area of geography culminating in a written research report. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite: Three courses in geography or permission of instructor.

SOSCI 601. Senior Seminar in Geography. 3 hours. A "capstone" course to assess student's knowledge of basic geographic concepts and to develop further their knowledge and analytical skills in the context of a variety of sub fields within geography. Required for all geography majors. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

SENIOR-GRADUATE

SOSCI 795. Seminar: Special Topics in Geography (____). 1-3 hours. Intensive study of specific topics in geography. The specific topics will be designated each time the course is offered. May be repeated when the topic is different. Prerequisite: One course in geography or permission of instructor.

JUSTICE STUDIES

Assistant Professor: Kathleen Cameron, Director

Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Justice Studies

The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in justice studies is an interdisciplinary liberal arts degree with a foundation in social science inquiry. With an emphasis on law and the social sciences, this unique contemporary degree represents the current state-of-the-art setting for studying justice and provides a comprehensive degree. Students develop an understanding of the nature of justice and analyze controversial justice issues through critical inquiry and social science investigation. Primary focus is placed on theories of justice; legal studies; social and economic justice; crime, violence, and injustice; justice and youth; gender justice, race/ethnicity and justice.

It is required that justice studies students choose a minor that complements and supports the major area of study. Students interested in law enforcement careers would find that such minors as sociology, political science, psychology, accounting, foreign language, communications, and technical education are among those that would best contribute to success in their careers. Students interested in the legal profession would find that such minors as philosophy, political science, sociology, and psychology would best contribute to success in their careers. Students interested in the field of forensics would find that minors such as biology and chemistry would best contribute to success in their careers. These are a few examples of how related areas of study can supplement the justice studies degree.

The curriculum for the Bachelor of Science degree in justice studies provides interdisciplinary courses in the social science department relevant to law and justice for students interested in studying justice issues, those anticipating justice related careers (including the legal profession), and interested non-majors. The justice studies degree requires a minimum of 49 semester hours distributed as follows:

I. Required   courses..............................................................25
SOSCI   104 Introduction to the Justice System......................................3 
SOSCI 109 Principles of Justice   Studies...........................................3 
SOSCI 387 Methods of   Sociological Research........................................3 
SOSCI 388   Social Research Analysis................................................4 
SOSCI 450 The Political Philosophy of Justice and   Punishment......................3
SOSCI 662 Constitutional Law of Civil   Liberties...................................3 
SOSCI 671   Practicum...............................................................3 
SOSCI 695 Senior Seminar in Justice   Issues........................................3 

II. Complete two 3-hour courses from each of the   following groups for a total of 24 hours.
A. Theories and Philosophies of   Justice...........................................6
SOSCI 322 Ethics and   Justice Policy...............................................3 
SOSCI 538   Philosophy of Law.......................................................3 
SOSCI 578 Democratic   Theory.......................................................3 
SOSCI 750   History of Political Philosophy.........................................3 

B. Politics, Government, and   Law..................................................6
SOSCI 328 Police and   Justice......................................................3 
SOSCI 462   Criminal Law and Society................................................3 
SOSCI 522 Evidence and Imperatives of   Proof.......................................3 
SOSCI 527 Correctional   Systems....................................................3 
SOSCI 562   Judicial Process........................................................3 

C. Society and Justice   Issues.....................................................6
SOSCI 443   Minority Groups.........................................................3 
SOSCI 480 Women, Crime, and   Justice...............................................3 
SOSCI 512 Social   Stratification...................................................3 
SOSCI 528   White Collar Crime......................................................3 
SOSCI 539 Sociology of   Law........................................................3 
SOSCI 547   Criminology.............................................................3 
SOSCI 548 Juvenile   Delinquency....................................................3 
SOSCI 549   Social Deviance.........................................................3 

D.   Applications...................................................................6
SOSCI   223 Interpersonal Skills....................................................3 
SOSCI 246 Social Work and the   Law.................................................3 

III. Total required for Bachelor of Science degree with   a justice studies major..49 

Minor in Justice Studies

A minor in justice studies requires the following: 

SOSCI 104 Introduction to the Justice System........................................3
SOSCI 109   Principles of Justice Studies...........................................3
SOSCI 450   The Political Philosophy of Justice and Punishment......................3
A minimum of three hours from each category in secondary categories A, B, C, and D listed
       under the major.............................................................12
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DESCRIPTION OF COURSES IN JUSTICE STUDIES

SOSCI 104. Introduction to the Justice System. 3 hours. Roles of law enforcement personnel, the courts, and correctional agencies. Philosophical and theoretical views in historical perspective.

SOSCI 109. Principles of Justice Studies. 3 hours. The nature of justice, how justice is linked to power, ideology, social control, social change. Generative themes in various dimensions of justice such as social and economic justice, gender, race and criminal justice.

SOSCI 223. Interpersonal Skills. 3 hours. Intensive examination of interpersonal communication including context, process, and skill with emphasis on conflict resolution dispute.

SOSCI 246. Social Work and the Law. 3 hours. Analysis of the dynamic relationship between social work and the American legal system. The course will emphasize the legitimate role that a social worker can play when working with the legal system.

SOSCI 322. Ethics and Justice Policy. 3 hours. Ethical theories and their application to principles of justice, law, and social policies.

SOSCI 328. Police and Justice. 3 hours. Objectives, strategies, programs, institutional arrangements, roles, perspectives, and interagency relationships of police.

SOSCI 387. Methods of Sociological Research. 3 hours. Designing and implementing sociological research, including translation of theory into hypotheses, Operationalization of definitions, questionnaire construction, and testing, analysis, and presentation of findings. Prerequisite: SOSCI 100 Introduction to Sociology. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 388. Social Research Analysis. 4 hours. Answering social research questions using quantitative and qualitative data. Techniques of data management and analysis using SPSS. Prerequisite: SOSCI 100 Introduction to Sociology.

SOSCI 443. Minority Groups. 3 hours. An examination of racial and cultural minorities in contemporary American society with special attention given to an analysis of prejudice and discrimination. Prerequisite: SOSCI 100 Introduction to Sociology. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 450. The Political Philosophy of Justice and Punishment. 3 hours. The nature of distributive, social and corrective justice. Natural law, natural rights, utilitarianism, Marxism and their contemporary counterparts. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 462. Criminal Law and Society. 3 hours. Criminal process and constitutional and legal problems associated with arrest, search and seizure, and due process of law. Criminal liability and crimes against persons, property, and society; governmental sanctions of individual conduct as formulated by legislatures and the courts. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 480. Women, Crime, and Justice. 3 hours. A historical examination of social, economic, and legal factors that have defined violence against women, violence by women, and the role of women in the justice professions. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 512. Social Stratification. 3 hours. A study of the factors which account for differences in influence, power, and social prestige held by different individuals and groups in the community and the society. Prerequisite: SOSCI 100 Introduction to Sociology or permission of instructor. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 521. Special Topics in Justice Studies(____). 1-3 hours. Intensive examination and analysis of selected justice topics and issues relevant to justice studies. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours if subject varies.

SOSCI 522. Evidence and Imperatives of Proof. 3 hours. Establishing identity and fact in relation to arrest, detention, adjudication, sentencing, and correctional case management. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 527. Correctional Systems. 3 hours. A critical examination of existing and alternative systems for the control and rehabilitation of persons processed by the juvenile and criminal courts. Prerequisite: SOSCI 100 Introduction to Sociology or permission of instructor. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 528. White Collar Crime. 3 hours. Major issues in business, professional, and official rule violations. Consumer fraud, securities violations, unethical professionalism, and political corruption. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 538. Philosophy of Law. 3 hours. Philosophical issues in law using actual cases as well as philosophical writings. Nature of law, judicial reasoning, rights, liberty, responsibility, and punishment. Prerequisite: SOSCI 103 Basic Philosophy or SOSCI 450 The Political Philosophy of Justice and Punishment. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 539. Sociology of Law. 3 hours. Social control of law and legal institutions; the influence of culture and social organization on law, legal change, and the administration of justice. How law functions within the major theoretical models. Prerequisite: SOSCI 100 Introduction to Sociology. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 547. Criminology. 3 hours. Analysis of the social phenomenon of crime, examining the definition, causation, incidence, social control and treatment of criminal behavior in human society, with special emphasis on contemporary issues in criminology. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 548. Juvenile Delinquency. 3 hours. Examination of current knowledge about causation, prevention and effective treatment of juvenile delinquency. Includes evaluation of contemporary prevention and control systems, including juvenile courts, diversion programs, institutional care and community based treatment methods. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 549. Social Deviance. 3 hours. Theoretical and empirical examination of deviance and the consequences for the individual, community and society and agents of social control. Prerequisite: SOSCI 100 Introduction to Sociology. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 562. Judicial Process. 3 hours. Analysis of the Judicative roles performed by federal and state judiciaries in the American political system. Prerequisite: SOSCI 101 American Government or SOSCI 270 Introduction to Political Science. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 578. Democratic Theory. 3 hours. Interpretations of democracy, the degree to which the United states is democratic, and the formation of public opinion and its role in politics in the United States. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 662. Constitutional Law of Civil Liberties. 3 hours. The role of the Supreme Court in the development of the constitutional law of civil liberties and related matters. Prerequisite: SOSCI 101 American Government or equivalent. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 671. Practicum. 3 hours. Assignments in a justice-related placement designed to further the student's integration of theory and practice. Practicum's are arranged with advisor. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

SOSCI 695. Senior Seminar in Justice Issues. 3 hours. Comprehensive analysis of selected justice concepts and issues with an emphasis on advanced critical analysis and dialogue. Prerequisites: Senior standing and permission of instructor.

SOSCI 750. History of Political Philosophy. 3 hours. Seminal works from classical times to the present. Including Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Hegel, Marx, Rawls, and Nozick. May be taken for honors.

PHILOSOPHY

Professor: Donald W. Viney

Minor in Philosophy

A minor in philosophy requires the following:

SOSCI 208 Logic and Critical   Thinking..........................3
Six hours chosen   from:.........................................6
SOSCI 310 History of Ancient   Philosophy........................3 
SOSCI 311 History of Modern   Philosophy.........................3 
SOSCI 312 Contemporary   Philosophy..............................3 
Electives in   philosophy.......................................11
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DESCRIPTION OF COURSES IN PHILOSOPHY

SOSCI 103. Basic Philosophy. 3 hours. Introduction to concepts and methods of philosophy through study of representative thinkers and issues.

SOSCI 105. Ethics. 3 hours. Introduction to reflective study of moral choice, standards of right and wrong, the nature of the good life. Ethical theories applied to personal and social decision-making.

SOSCI 203. Topics in Philosophy (____). 3 hours. Intensive study of a selected topic in philosophy. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours when subject matter is different.

SOSCI 208. Logic and Critical Thinking. 3 hours. Study of the standards of good reasoning, with emphasis upon practical techniques for distinguishing valid from invalid arguments, understanding deduction and induction, identifying presuppositions, and evaluating informal reasoning.

SOSCI 310. History of Ancient Philosophy. 3 hours. Examination of most significant philosophies of ancient and medieval periods. Includes Pre-Socratics, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and Stoics, Augustine and Aquinas.

SOSCI 311. History of Modern Philosophy. 3 hours. Philosophical significance of the Scientific Revolution. The "problem of knowledge." Examination of Continental rationalism, British empiricism and German idealism. Includes study of Descartes, Locke, Berkely, Hume, Kant and others.

SOSCI 312. Contemporary Philosophy. 3 hours. Critical study of twentieth century philosophers in Anglo-American and Continental traditions, including pragmatism, logical empiricist, phenomenological and existentialist thinkers.

SOSCI 320. Religions of the World. 3 hours. A nonsectarian introduction to the great religious traditions of the world, including Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism.

SOSCI 322. Ethics and Justice Policy. 3 hours. Ethical theories and their application to principles of justice, law, and social policies.

SOSCI 538. Philosophy of Law. 3 hours. Philosophical issues in law using actual cases as well as philosophical writings. Nature of law, judicial reasoning, rights, liberty, responsibility and punishment. Prerequisite: SOSCI 103 Basic Philosophy or SOSCI 450 The Political Philosophy of Justice and Punishment. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 645. Directed Readings in Philosophy. 1-3 hours. Individual study and research in selected areas of philosophy. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

POLITICAL SCIENCE

Professors: Paul W. Zagorski
Associate Professor: Patricia A. Behlar
Assistant Professor: Mark J. Peterson
Instructor: Keith L. McCoy

Bachelor of Arts

The Political Science major is an excellent liberal arts background for students preparing for careers in which critical thinking and writing skills as well as an understanding of politics and government is either essential or desirable.

To promote their career goals, students often combine their Political Science major with a minor or major in Business, International Studies, Justice Studies, Communication, Biology, Geography, Economics or Foreign Languages. Political Science provides valuable insights into the functioning of government and politics (locally, nationally and globally) which also serve as excellent preparation for further graduate or professional education.

The Political Science program at Pittsburg State University offers courses in American Politics and Government, Constitutional Law and Judicial Process, Political Philosophy, International Relations, and Comparative Politics.

Major in Political Science

The political science major consists of 33 hours distributed as follows:

SOSCI 101 American   Government....................................3
SOSCI 224 Introduction to   Comparative Politics...................3
SOSCI 270 Introduction to Political   Science......................3
SOSCI 686 Senior Seminar in Political   Science....................3 

International: (one course from the following)
SOSCI   530 International Relations or
SOSCI 730 International Political   Economy........................3 

Political Philosophy: (one course from the   following)
SOSCI 450 The Political Philosophy of Justice and Punishment   or
SOSCI 538 The Philosophy of Law or
SOSCI 578 Democratic Theory   or
SOSCI 750 History of Political   Philosophy........................3
Political Science   electives.....................................15
TOTAL...........................................................33 

Political Science (Pre-Law Emphasis)

The Pre-Law emphasis within the Political Science major offers excellent preparation for students considering future legal training. Both the requirements of the Pre-Law emphasis and the advice given by the students' academic advisors are shaped by the recommendations of the Law School Admissions Council. Pre-Law students develop the knowledge base and critical thinking, writing and speaking skills essential for success in law school. As with the general Political Science degree, the Pre-Law emphasis opens the door to a wide variety of opportunities besides the legal profession. Combining of Pre-Law with Justice Studies is a valuable choice for Political Science (Pre-Law emphasis) majors. Beyond academic course work, the program provides counseling on how to apply for law school as well as an array of activities that enhance the students' chances of success in securing law school admission.

Political Science/Pre-Law Requirements:

Political Science (Pre-Law emphasis) majors meet all the requirements for the general Political Science degree.

Pre-Law students take the following:
SOSCI 562 Judicial   Process...........................3
SOSCI 661 Constitutional   Law.........................3 

Minor in Political Science

A minor in political science shall consist of not less than 20 semester hours in political science. Students are urged to include courses required for the major in the minor.

DESCRIPTION OF COURSES IN POLITICAL SCIENCE

UNDERGRADUATE

SOSCI 101. American Government. 3 hours. Fundamental study of how American government is organized and functions, with emphasis on the political processes and the citizen's participation.

SOSCI 102. State and Local Government and Politics. 3 hours. A study of the structure and functions of state, county, and municipal government in the United States.

SOSCI 224. Introduction to Comparative Politics. 3 hours. Survey of basic principles and practices of liberal democratic, authoritarian and totalitarian governments, with a review of politics in selected countries of various regions.

SOSCI 270. Introduction to Political Science. 3 hours. An introduction to the world and science of politics. Examines political topics related to the functioning of political systems and stressing the interrelatedness of those systems. Required of all political science and social science pre-law majors.

SOSCI 450. The Political Philosophy of Justice and Punishment. 3 hours. The nature of distributive, social, and corrective justice. Natural Law, natural rights, utilitarianism, Marxism, and their contemporary counterparts. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 492. Directed Readings in Political Science. 1-3 hours. Individual study and research in selected areas of political science. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

SOSCI 516. Political Parties. 3 hours. The principles of party organizations, the rise, methods, and influences of the various parties and political groups and various party leaders. Prerequisite: SOSCI 101 American Government. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 517. Legislative Politics. 3 hours. Comprehensive study of the legislative system including legislator selection, legislative organization and procedure, and other participants in the legislative process. Prerequisite: Any 100 level course in political science. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 526. Politics and Government of Latin America. 3 hours. Survey of institutions, problems. parties and politics of Latin America, with emphasis on selected countries. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 530. International Relations. 3 hours. Close attention to current affairs, international law, the principles and practices of diplomacy, international organizations, the efforts to prevent war and maintain peace. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 534. Political Sociology. 3 hours. Analysis of political institutions and movements by using concepts such as legitimacy, power, authority, elites, oligarchy, and authoritarianism. Prerequisite: SOSCI 100 Introduction to Sociology or permission of instructor. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 538. Philosophy of Law. 3 hours. Philosophical issues in law using actual cases as well as philosophical writings. Nature of law, judicial reasoning, rights, liberty, responsibility, and punishment. Prerequisite: SOSCI 103 Basic Philosophy or SOSCI 450 The Political Philosophy of Justice and Punishment. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 554. Legislative Internship. 1 hour. Students work with legislators. Practical experience in the workings of government. Offered on a pass-fail basis only. May be repeated for a maximum of two hours. Prerequisite: SOSCI 101 American Government and permission of instructor.

SOSCI 562. Judicial Process. 3 hours. Analysis of the Judicative roles performed by federal and state judiciaries in the American political system. Prerequisite: SOSCI 101 American Government or SOSCI 270 Introduction to Political Science. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 571. Political Studies-Selected Topics (____). 1-3 hours. Intensive examination and analysis of selected topics in political science. May be repeated when subject is different. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 578. Democratic Theory. 3 hours. Interpretations of democracy, the degree to which the United States is democratic, and the formation of public opinion and its role in politics in the United States. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 604. The American Presidency. 3 hours. An analysis of the office of the President of the United States and its relationship with other governmental institutions in the constitutional and political system. Prerequisite: SOSCI 101 American Government or equivalent. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 616. Interest Groups and Social Movements. 3 hours. Examination of various groups attempting to influence governmental policy, their form, function, and method. Prerequisite: SOSCI 101 American Government or SOSCI 270 Introduction to Political Science. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 660. Political Science Internship (____). 3 hours. Supervised work experience in the local courts, and/or public administrative service agencies. May not be repeated. Permission of instructor. Offered on a Pass-Fail basis only.

SOSCI 661. Constitutional Law. 3 hours. The role of the Supreme Court in the development of constitutional principles of the separation of powers and federalism. Prerequisite: SOSCI 101 American Government or equivalent. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 662. Constitutional Law of Civil Liberties. 3 hours. The role of the Supreme Court in the development of the constitutional law of civil liberties and related matters. Prerequisite: SOSCI 101 American Government or equivalent. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 686. Senior Seminar in Political Science. 3 hours. A "capstone" course to enhance the ability of graduating seniors to apply the basic concepts of political sciences and its major sub fields. The seminar involves the analysis of a variety of contemporary issues and stresses the clear communication of such to both students and non students of the discipline. Required of all majors in political science. Prerequisite: 24 hours of political science, including required courses in major, or permission of instructor.

SENIOR-GRADUATE

SOSCI 730. International Political Economy. 3 hours. Examination of the interdependent relations between government, politics, and economics, and among the countries and economies of the world.

SOSCI 750. History of Political Philosophy. 3 hours. Seminal works from classical times to the present. Including Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Hegel, Marx, Rawls, and Nozick. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 797. Seminar: Special Topics in Political Science (____). 1-3 hours. Intensive study of specific topic, problem, or theory in political science. Special subject or topic will be designated in the class schedule. May be repeated if subject matter is different. Prerequisite: 9 hours in political science or permission of instructor. May be taken for honors.

GRADUATE

SOSCI 805. Seminar in Politics (____). 3 hours. Readings and research in a major topic from American government and politics, administration or political theory. May be repeated.

SOSCI 806. Seminar in Comparative Government and International Relations (____). 3 hours. Readings and research in a major topic from comparative government or international relations. May be repeated.

SOSCI 807. Seminar: Special Topics in Political Science (____). 2-3 hours. Readings and research in a specific issue or narrow topic in political science. May be repeated.

SOSCI 890. Research and Thesis. 1-6 hours. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours.

SOSCI 891. Research Problem. 1-4 hours. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 hours.

SOSCI 894. Readings in Political Science. 1-3 hours. Intensive individual readings in selected periods, movements, schools, or problems in political science. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours.

SOCIAL WORK

Professor: Bradley Cameron
Associate Professors: E. Wayne Busby
Instructors: Diana Collings, Dorthy Stucky Halley

Bachelor of Science

The primary objective of this program is to prepare students to enter social work practice at the beginning professional level upon graduation. The program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and graduates from it are eligible to be licensed social workers in Kansas. Completion of this program will also provide students with the foundation for advanced education in social work at graduate schools of social work. Finally, this program will prepare students for informed, responsible citizenship in a society in which social welfare plays a major role.

To this end, the program provides content in the areas of

1. social work practice,
2. social welfare policy and services,
3. human behavior in the social environment,
4. social research, and
5. includes 480 clock hours of educationally directed practicum in social work.

The social work program builds on and is integrated with the liberal arts 49 hour general education base common to all Bachelor of Science degrees at this institution.

Major in Social Work

Admission: Students may apply for admission to the Social Work Program when they meet the following criteria:

1. Have accumulated at least 110 grade points and have not less than an overall grade point average of 2.0000.
2. Completion of SOSCI 201 Introduction to Social Work; SOSCI 204 Fundamentals of Social Work Practice; and SOSCI 221 Basic Helping Skills. (A grade of not less than "C" must have been earned in each of the above courses.)

Students may apply for admission to the social work program during the semester that will result in their eligibility for admission under the above criteria. Admission will be contingent upon successful completion of that semester's enrollment. Transfer students may apply for provisional admission if they meet the criteria outlined under "A" above. They will be expected to satisfactorily complete the criteria outlined under "B" above during their first year of provisional admission status, following which they will be granted full admission to the social work program.

The admission process includes (1) the submission of an application for admission to the social work program, (2) a written self-evaluation dealing with motivation for and commitment to professional social work education, (3) two letters of reference, and (4) a personal interview with the Admissions Committee after the committee has reviewed the applicant's written materials. The Admissions Committee is composed of at least two full-time social work faculty members and a representative from the Social Work Advisory Committee. (Application forms may be obtained from the practicum coordinator or the director of the social work program.)

An applicant who has been denied admission to the program may request an appearance before the Admissions Committee in order to show cause why the application should not be rejected. Only students possessing full admission or provisional admission status may enroll in advanced practice social work courses. A grade of "C" or above in all required courses for the social work major is required for continuation in the program.

Major Requirements

The social work major consists of not less than 60 hours distributed as follows:

Pre-Admission   Courses...........................................................Hours
SOSCI   201 Introduction to Social   Work.............................................3
SOSCI 204 Fundamentals   of Social Work Practice......................................3
SOSCI 221   Basic Helping   Skills....................................................3 

Post-Admission Courses
SOSCI 246 Social Work and the   Law...................................................3
SOSCI 340 Social Work   with Families and Children....................................3
SOSCI 344   Mental Health Theory and   Practice.......................................3
SOSCI 365 Social Process   and Social Policy..........................................3
SOSCI 375   Multiculturalism and Diversity in Social Work   Practice..................3
SOSCI 380 Human Behavior in the Social   Environment: The Systemic Perspective........3
SOSCI 383 Fundamentals of   Research in Social Work...................................3
SOSCI 420   Advanced Social Work Practice   I.........................................3
SOSCI 465 Social Welfare Policy   Analysis............................................3
SOSCI 580 Human Behavior in the Social Environment: Individual and Family Functioning.3
SOSCI   620 Advanced Social Work Practice   II*.......................................3
SOSCI 621 Practicum in Social   Work**................................................9
SOSCI 622 Integrative   Seminar in Social Work**......................................3 

Electives (choose 6   hours)..........................................................6
SOSCI 105   Ethics....................................................................3 
SOSCI 208 Logic and Critical   Thinking...............................................3 
SOSCI 236 Marriage   and Family.......................................................3 
SOSCI 341   Social Work and the Aged..................................................3 
SOSCI 342 Health Care and Social   Work...............................................3 
SOSCI 343 Chemical   Abuse Treatment and Services.....................................3 
SOSCI 345   Topics in Social Work (____)..............................................3 
SOSCI 360 Community   Sociology.......................................................3 
SOSCI 370   Urban Sociology...........................................................3 
SOSCI 388 Social Research   Analysis..................................................4 
SOSCI 440   Personality and Social Structure..........................................3 
SOSCI 443 Minority   Groups...........................................................3 
SOSCI 462   Criminal Law and Society..................................................3 
SOSCI 517 Legislative   Politics......................................................3 
SOSCI 527   Correctional Systems......................................................3 
SOSCI 534 Political   Sociology.......................................................3 
SOSCI 536   The Family and Society....................................................3 
SOSCI 547   Criminology...............................................................3 
SOSCI 548 Juvenile   Delinquency......................................................3 
SOSCI 584   Medical Sociology.........................................................3 
SOSCI 616 Interest Groups and Social   Movements......................................3 
SOSCI 662 Constitutional   Law of Civil Liberties.....................................3 
PSYCH 292   Research Methods in Psychology I..........................................3 
PSYCH 571 Abnormal   Psychology.......................................................3 
PSYCH 685   Psychology of Personality.................................................3 
Total................................................................................60 

* Semester prior to or concurrent with Professional Semester.
**Professional Semester.

Additional Considerations

Social work majors must include a minimum of 3 hours in the area of human biological sciences when meeting the natural science general education requirement (BIOL 113 Environmental Life Science meets this requirement). Social Work majors must also fulfill the 3 hour general education requirement in the economy and society component by taking ECON 191 Issues in Today's Economy. (In this and in other areas of general education requirements, certain courses are more relevant to the social work major than others; hence, it is urged that students consult carefully with social work faculty advisors in the choice of all general education courses.)

Specialization in certain fields is being increasingly emphasized in social work practice, and students may wish to gain some insight into and greater knowledge in specific fields that are of particular interest to them, such as group and recreational work, family services, child welfare, probation and correctional work, medical and mental health services, school social work and aging services. Approximately 21 hours of general electives available to the student with a social work major may be used for this purpose through careful selection of courses in the appropriate disciplines in consultation with social work faculty advisors. It should be emphasized, however, that the primary objective of the social work program is the preparation of generalist practitioners, and specialty preparation is secondary to the above objective.

DESCRIPTION OF COURSES IN SOCIAL WORK

SOSCI 201. Introduction to Social Work. 3 hours. History, development, and philosophy of social welfare as an institutional system in our society--its organization, function and prospective developments. Exploration of the profession's role within the system and its relationship to other helping professions.

SOSCI 204. Fundamentals of Social Work Practice. 3 hours. Fundamentals of the generalist approach to social work intervention with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. Emphasis on social work frame of reference, Values and Ethics, Phases of the Interventive Process, and basic helping skills. Designed to assist the student in his/her exploration of social work as career choice. Corequisite: SOSCI 221 Basic Helping Skills. Prerequisite: SOSCI 201 Introduction to Social Work or permission of instructor.

SOSCI 221. Basic Helping Skills. 3 hours. The skillful use of self in a professional relationship to promote client engagement and effectiveness in a planned change effort. Includes a 48-hour volunteer experience in a social agency.

SOSCI 246. Social Work and the Law. 3 hours. Analysis of the dynamic relationship between social work and the American legal system. The course will emphasize the legitimate role that a social worker can play when working with the legal system.

SOSCI 340. Social Work with Families and Children. 3 hours. Knowledge, policies, services, and intervention processes related to families, children, and youth. Includes both child welfare and juvenile corrections settings.

SOSCI 341. Social Work and the Aged. 3 hours. Policies, services and Interventive processes are studied with reference to the needs of older Americans.

SOSCI 342. Health Care and Social Work. 3 hours. Policies, services, and Interventive processes related to medical and health care settings.

SOSCI 343. Chemical Abuse Treatment and Services. 3 hours. Policies, services, and Interventive processes related to the abuse of alcohol and other drugs. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 344. Mental Health Theory and Practice. 3 hours. Policies, services and Interventive processes for mental health and developmental disability settings.

SOSCI 345. Topics in Social Work (____). 1-3 hours. Study of selected social work and social welfare topics with special emphasis upon problem evaluation and intervention. Special subject or topic will be designated in the class schedule. May be repeated when topic is different. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

SOSCI 365. Social Process and Social Policy. 3 hours. An analysis of the probable origins of major social problems and the social policies (historical, current, and proposed) that have been offered to address them. The influence of societal values on definitions of social problems. Provides a context for social work practice. Prerequisite: SOSCI 201 Introduction to Social Work or permission of instructor. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 375. Multiculturalism and Diversity in Social Work Practice. 3 hours. Exploration of personal values, biases, stereotypes, and social conscience related to multiculturalism and diversity. Consideration of applications to and ethics in social work practice.

SOSCI 380. Human Behavior in the Social Environment: The Systemic Perspective. 3 hours. Introduction to the utilization of scientific theory in social work practice. Theoretical concepts drawn from the social and behavioral sciences and placed within a social work frame of reference are reviewed. Systems theory is introduced as both a conceptual framework and a means of integrating theories of more limited range into a conceptual whole. An emphasis is placed on theories at the macro and mezzo systems (community to family) levels. Prerequisite: SOSCI 201 Introduction to Social Work or permission of instructor. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 383. Fundamentals of Research in Social Work. 3 hours. Major conceptual tools of the scientific knowledge-building process. including scientific philosophy, methodology, and design. Emphasis on critical analysis, understanding, and consumption of research in the social and behavioral sciences for knowledge-guided practice. Open to social work majors only. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 420. Advanced Social Work Practice I. 3 hours. The integration and application of social work knowledge, values, and skills to intervention at various systemic levels, with an emphasis on assessment within a generalist framework. Social work with individuals and families and case management receive special attention. Prerequisites: SOSCI 204 Fundamentals of Social Work Practice, SOSCI 221 Basic Helping Skills, SOSCI 365 Social Process and Social Policy, SOSCI 380 Human Behavior in the Social Environment: The Systemic Perspective, or permission of instructor. Corequisite: SOSCI 580 Human Behavior in the Social Environment: Individual and Family Functioning or permission of instructor. Only open to social work majors. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 465. Social Welfare Policy Analysis. 3 hours. A continuation of SOSCI 365 Social Process and Social Policy. Analysis of social welfare policies and the assumptions underlying their development. Analytical models are introduced. The process of policy development and prevention/remediation issues are examined. Prerequisite: SOSCI 365 Social Process and Social Policy or permission of instructor. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 580. Human Behavior Social Environment: Individual and Family Functioning. 3 hours. The use of micro level social and behavioral science theories in social work practice. The life cycle and its influences on the development of individual differences is emphasized; the impact of racial, ethnic, and cultural differences is included. Prerequisite: SOSCI 201 Introduction to Social Work or permission of instructor. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 620. Advanced Social Work Practice II. 3 hours. Continuation of SOSCI 420 Advanced Social Work Practice I drawing on field practicum experiences during the professional semester for differential application of specific intervention modes. Special attention is given to intervention at the group and community levels. Prerequisite: SOSCI 420 Advanced Social Work Practice I. Open to social work majors only. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 621. Practicum in Social Work. 9 hours. Practice experience and field instruction in a social welfare setting with a qualified social worker as field instructor, assisting the student to integrate theory and practice and to develop beginning level professional competence. Students will spend four eight-hour days per week within the field setting and the fifth day in on-campus coursework. To be taken during the first or second semester of the senior year. Prerequisite: SOSCI 420 Advanced Social Work Practice I. Corequisite: SOSCI 620 Advanced Social Work Practice II and SOSCI 622 Integrative Seminar in Social Work. Open to social work majors only.

SOSCI 622. Integrative Seminar in Social Work. 3 hours. A combined effort during which the student synthesizes and integrates strands of the social work curriculum by (1) developing and explicating his/her personalized social work frame of reference, and (2) demonstrating utilization of professional literature for knowledge-guided practice, in the context of his/her frame of reference. Corequisites: SOSCI 620 Advanced Social Work Practice II and SOSCI 621 Practicum in Social Work. Open to social work majors only.

SOSCI 670. Individual Study in Social Work. 1-6 hours. Intensive individual investigation of selected topics in social work and social welfare. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

SOSCI 793. Special Topics in Social Work (____). 1-3 hours. In-depth study of special social work/social welfare issues; definition and evaluation of problems; analysis of Interventive techniques. Course may periodically be offered with a workshop format. May be repeated when the topic is different, Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

SOCIOLOGY

Associate Professor: Marjorie Donovan, Harry L. Humphries
Assistant Professor: Kathleen Cameron, Browyn Conrad

Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science

Major in Sociology

An undergraduate major in sociology is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the intellectual tradition which focuses on description and explanation of human society, its structure, organization, and processes. Because there is a wide range of content in the discipline and because the interests and needs of the students vary greatly, the major is divided into two options. Both options require a minimum of 37 semester hours in sociology and 9 semester hours in cognates.

The sociology major options are organized to reflect the rationale and recommendations of the American Sociological Association. While there is similarity in the two degree options, there is a very fundamental distinction between them as well. The similarity is deemed appropriate because a person holding a baccalaureate degree in sociology must have the basic core of knowledge and skills that characterize the discipline. The distinction between the options is related to the intended application of the major: the B.A. option is the appropriate choice for those individuals who intend to pursue careers in academic or research settings and/or pursue additional study at the graduate level, whereas the B.S. option is for those who plan to engage in employment for which the discipline provides appropriate preparation. Both options offer students the opportunity to emphasize one of three areas of interest as they focus their academic preparation upon careers that are most attractive to them.

Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Major in Sociology

The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in sociology should be selected by students planning careers in traditional academic settings or requiring graduate study in sociology or areas closely related to the discipline, such as college teaching or full-time research. Although not all such careers are exclusive to academic settings, the particular application of the B.A. option would typically involve activities that have more in common with those settings than those involving the provision of social services of various kinds. Collecting, analyzing and processing data should be vital areas of interest to students selecting this option. Graduate study must be considered a likely expectation for advancement in one's career in any setting related to this option.

The requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in sociology are:

I. Required   courses.................................................19
SOSCI 100   Introduction to Sociology..................................3 
SOSCI 387   Methods of Sociological Research...........................3 
SOSCI 388   Social Research Analysis...................................4 
SOSCI 570   History of Sociological Thought............................3 
SOSCI 675   Contemporary Sociological Theory or
SOSCI 495 Independent Study in Sociology   (____)......................3 
SOSCI 691 Senior Seminar in   Sociology................................3 

II. Complete one 3-hour course from each of the   following groups for a total of 12  
hours:..............................................................12
A.   Crime/Deviance
SOSCI 547   Criminology................................................3 
SOSCI 548   Juvenile Delinquency.......................................3 
SOSCI 549   Social Deviance............................................3 

B. Social Institutions
SOSCI 534 Political   Sociology........................................3 
SOSCI 536 The Family and   Society.....................................3 
SOSCI 539 Sociology of   Law...........................................3 
SOSCI 584 Medical   Sociology..........................................3 
SOSCI 636 Sociology of   Education.....................................3 

C. Social Organization
SOSCI 360 Community   Sociology........................................3 
SOSCI 370 Urban   Sociology............................................3 
SOSCI 440 Personality   and Social Structure...........................3 
SOSCI 537 Sociology of Work   and Occupations..........................3 

D. Social Inequality
SOSCI 443 Minority   Groups............................................3 
SOSCI 512 Social   Stratification......................................3 
SOSCI 663 Gender and   Society.........................................3 

III. Complete 6 hours of electives in   sociology......................6 

IV. Complete 9 hours in upper division cognate areas; must include courses from two cognate areas chosen from political science, geography, social work, philosophy, and history..............................................................9

V. Total required for Bachelor of Arts degree with a sociology major.46

Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Sociology

The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in sociology should be selected by students planning careers immediately following completion of the degree in which the sociological knowledge and skills acquired can be put to immediate, "practical" application. It is the option for those who plan careers in law enforcement and corrections, social service, government service, administration, and similar occupations but do not want to be required to do graduate study to advance in them. Generally speaking, this is the sociology option for students who have a "working with people" orientation in career choices.

It is important to note that whereas the B.S. option is not organized with a view toward attending graduate school, selection of it would not preclude that option later in one's career should that become an option or necessity after completing the baccalaureate program. Career changes are not only possible, they are likely in the field of human services, so a sociology major need not lock one into a particular occupational choice as new opportunities arise.

The requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in sociology are:

I. Required   courses..................................................19
SOSCI 100   Introduction to Sociology...................................3 
SOSCI 387   Methods of Sociological Research............................3 
SOSCI 388   Social Research Analysis....................................4 
SOSCI 570   History of Sociological Thought or
SOSCI 675 Contemporary Sociological   Theory............................3 
SOSCI 681 Practicum in Sociology   (____)...............................3 
SOSCI 691 Senior Seminar in   Sociology.................................3 

II. Complete one 3-hour course from each of the   following groups for a total of 12 hours:   .....................................................................12
A.   Crime/Deviance
SOSCI 547   Criminology.................................................3 
SOSCI 548   Juvenile Delinquency........................................3
SOSCI 549   Social Deviance.............................................3 

B. Social Institutions
SOSCI 534 Political   Sociology.........................................3 
SOSCI 536 The Family and   Society......................................3 
SOSCI 539 Sociology of   Law............................................3 
SOSCI 584 Medical   Sociology...........................................3 
SOSCI 636 Sociology of   Education......................................3 

C. Social Organization
SOSCI 360 Community   Sociology.........................................3 
SOSCI 370 Urban   Sociology.............................................3 
SOSCI 440   Personality and Social Structure............................3 
SOSCI 537   Sociology of Work and Occupations...........................3 

D. Social Inequality
SOSCI 443 Minority   Groups.............................................3 
SOSCI 512 Social   Stratification.......................................3 
SOSCI 663 Gender and   Society..........................................3 

III. Complete 6 hours of electives in   sociology:......................6 

IV. Complete 9 hours in upper division cognate areas; must include courses from two cognate areas chosen from political science, geography, social work, philosophy, and history..................................9

V. Total required for Bachelor of Science degree with a sociology major .....................................................................46

The Bachelor of Science degree requires a practicum experience of 150 hours in which the student will be required to apply what has been learned in the classroom in a setting appropriate to the area of special interest (i.e., law enforcement and corrections, aging, youth work, etc.) that is selected by the student as a career emphasis.

The Bachelor of Arts degree is designed for persons planning a career in the more traditional academic setting.

The sociology programs reflect recommendations adopted by the American Sociological Association.

Minor in Sociology

A minor in sociology shall consist of not less than 20 semester hours in sociology. Required course: SOSCI 100 Introduction to Sociology.

Master of Science Degree with a Major in Social Science and an Emphasis in Sociology

The Master of Science degree in social science provides the option to emphasize sociology. All graduate programs in social science require the completion of SOSCI 801 Seminar in Social Science I and SOSCI 802 Seminar in Social Science II. Students may elect to focus their studies exclusively on sociology in addition to the required seminars in social science or they may combine their studies in sociology with graduate study in other areas of social science. Students intending to concentrate all or most of their graduate study in sociology should present a minimum of eighteen hours of undergraduate work in sociology. These students who do not present the minimum of undergraduate study in sociology may be required to take an appropriate number of deficiency credit hours in addition to the requirements for the master's degree. Students who intend to combine their graduate study in sociology with a study in other areas of social science should plan to take courses in the other areas of social science that are related to the work completed in sociology. The degree may be earned in any of the three research options described in the general section of the catalog.

DESCRIPTION OF COURSES IN SOCIOLOGY

UNDERGRADUATE

SOSCI 100. Introduction to Sociology. 3 hours. An introduction to the study of human society by using basic sociological concepts.

SOSCI 200. Introduction to Anthropology. 3 hours. Study of the concepts of human culture, from fossil and prehistoric man to his present position in the animal kingdom. The course emphasizes a study of prehistoric humans and contemporary primitive cultures.

SOSCI 220. Social Problems. 3 hours. An intensive study of selected major current social problems.

SOSCI 236. Marriage and Family. 3 hours. A functional approach to the study of the social and personal factors affecting courtship, marriage, and parenthood in modern American society.

SOSCI 360. Community Sociology. 3 hours. A study of the forces and agencies which determine the nature of the organization of the community. Investigations into local community problems may be used to implement the understanding of the community. Prerequisite: SOSCI 100 Introduction to Sociology.

SOSCI 370. Urban Sociology. 3 hours. Urban versus rural society, as a continuum; brief history of world and American urbanization; urban ecology, traditional and current; urban social milieu, institutional structure, and problems; possible urban futures. Prerequisite: SOSCI 100 Introduction to Sociology or permission of instructor.

SOSCI 387. Methods of Sociological Research. 3 hours. Designing and implementing sociological research, including translation of theory into Hypotheses; Operationalization of Definitions; Questionnaire Construction; and Testing, Analysis, and Presentation of findings. Prerequisites: SOSCI 100 Introduction to Sociology and SOSCI 388 Social Research Analysis. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 388. Social Research Analysis. 4 hours. Answering social research questions using quantitative and qualitative data. Techniques of data management and analysis using SPSS. Prerequisite: SOSCI 100 Introduction to Sociology.

SOSCI 440. Personality and Social Structure. 3 hours. Examination of the Interpenetration between Culture, Social Structure, and Personality. Major concerns include the influence upon perception, motivation, cognition, socialization, personality development, attitudes, role behavior, language, communications and collective behavior. Prerequisite: SOSCI 100 Introduction to Sociology or permission of instructor. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 443. Minority Groups. 3 hours. An examination of racial and cultural minorities in contemporary American society with special attention given to an analysis of prejudice and discrimination. Prerequisite: SOSCI 100 Introduction to Sociology. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 495. Individual Study in Sociology (____). 1-3 hours. Intensive investigation of selected topics in sociology. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

SOSCI 504. Special Studies in Sociology (____). 3 hours. Intensive examination and analyses of selected topics in sociology. May be repeated when subject matter is different. Prerequisite: SOSCI 100 Introduction to Sociology or permission of instructor.

SOSCI 512. Social Stratification. 3 hours. A study of the factors which account for differences in influence, power, and social prestige held by different individuals and groups in the community and the society. Prerequisite: SOSCI 100 Introduction to Sociology or permission of instructor. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 527. Correctional Systems. 3 hours. A critical examination of existing and alternative systems for the control and rehabilitation of persons processed by the juvenile and criminal courts. Prerequisite: SOSCI 100 Introduction to Sociology or permission of instructor. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 534. Political Sociology. 3 hours. Analysis of political institutions and movements by using concepts such as legitimacy, power, authority, elites, oligarchy, and authoritarianism. Prerequisite: SOSCI 100 Introduction to Sociology or permission of instructor. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 536. The Family and Society. 3 hours. The family as a dynamic social institution studied from the viewpoint of the way it affects and is affected by economic, social, and cultural forces in society. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 537. Sociology of Work and Occupations. 3 hours. An examination of the social characteristics and meaning of work and occupations, their role in organizational and structural aspects of society, and the interaction work and other societal roles. Prerequisite: SOSCI 100 Introduction to Sociology. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 539. Sociology of Law. 3 hours. Social control of law and legal institutions; the influence of culture and social organization on law, legal change, and the administration of justice. How law functions within the major theoretical models. Prerequisite: SOSCI 100 Introduction to Sociology. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 547. Criminology. 3 hours. Analysis of the social phenomenon of crime, examining the definition, causation, incidence, social control and treatment of criminal behavior in human society, with special emphasis on contemporary issues in criminology. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 548. Juvenile Delinquency. 3 hours. Examination of current knowledge about causation, prevention and effective treatment of juvenile delinquency. Includes evaluation of contemporary prevention and control systems, including juvenile courts, diversion programs, institutional care and community based treatment methods. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 549. Social Deviance. 3 hours. Theoretical and empirical examination of deviance and the consequences for the individual, community and society and agents of social control. Prerequisite: SOSCI 100 Introduction to Sociology. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 570. History of Sociological Thought. 3 hours. Social, historical and philosophical origins of sociology, and the major schools of sociological theory to about mid-20th century. Major emphasis upon outstanding contributors such as Durkheim, Weber, Marx, Simmel, Mead, etc. Prerequisite: 9 hours of sociology or permission of instructor. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 584. Medical Sociology. 3 hours. Introduction to medical sociology providing an examination of the social aspects of the medical service delivery systems. The effects of norms, values and roles of medical professionals and their clients on the treatment of problems of mental and physical illness. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 590. Workshop in Sociology (____). 1-3 hours. Concentrated study of selected sociological issues problems. May be repeated when subject matter is different.

SOSCI 636. Sociology of Education. 3 hours. An intensive examination of the structure and functions of the school in contemporary societies, and the impact of recent social and technological events in them, with the aid of the findings of the social sciences. Prerequisite: SOSCI 100 Introduction to Sociology, or permission of instructor. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 663. Gender and Society. 3 hours. Nature and causes of sex stratification in society. Freudian, structural-functional, conflict and feminist perspectives. Processes which operate to keep women and men in their gendered places in American society. Alternatives to structured sexual inequality in societies. Prerequisite: SOSCI 100 Introduction to Sociology. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 675. Contemporary Sociological Theory. 3 hours. Major theoretical systems, theorists, and theoretical controversies in contemporary sociology, with attention to problems of theory construction and the relationship between theory and research. Emphasis of functionalism, systems theory, conflict theory, symbolic interaction, and introduction to Phenomenology, and Ethno-Methodology and Integrative Theories. Prerequisite: SOSCI 570 History of Sociological Thought or equivalent or permission of instructor. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 681. Practicum in Sociology (____). 1-6 hours. Field experience in the application of the theory and methodology of sociology to specific problem areas specifically designed for those interested in working in corrections, probation and parole, law enforcement, child protection, gerontology and other related areas. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

SOSCI 691. Senior Seminar in Sociology. 3 hour. Research to integrate and assess knowledge gained through the study of sociology. Involves design and execution of a social research project and communicating the process and outcomes to sociologists and others. Prerequisites: Senior standing and completion of SOSCI 100 Introduction to Sociology, SOSCI 387 Methods of Sociological Research, SOSCI 570 History of Sociological Thought or SOSCI 675 Contemporary Sociological Theory.

SENIOR-GRADUATE

SOSCI 790. Workshop in Sociology (____). 1-3 hours. Concentrated study of selected sociological issues and sociological problems. May be repeated when subject matter is different.

SOSCI 792. Topics in Anthropology (____). 1-3 hours. Intensive examination and analysis of selected anthropological topics. May be repeated when subject matter is different. Prerequisite: SOSCI 200 Introduction to Anthropology or permission of instructor.

SOSCI 794. Special Topics in Sociology (____). 1-3 hours. An intensive examination and analysis of selected sociological topics. May be repeated when subject matter is different. Prerequisite: SOSCI 100 Introduction to Sociology or permission of instructor.

GRADUATE

SOSCI 803. Seminar in Sociology (____). 3 hours. Comprehensive reading and research in various fields of sociology. The seminar may be repeated since the topics are variable. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

SOSCI 890. Research and Thesis. 1-6 hours. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours.

SOSCI 891. Research Problem. 1-4 hours. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 hours.

SOSCI 895. Readings in Sociology. 1-3 hours. Intensive individual readings in selected topics in sociology. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours.

SOSCI 995. Readings in Sociology. 1-3 hours. Intensive individual readings in selected topics in sociology. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours.

SOSCI 997. Special Investigations. 1-3 hours. Independent study in selected sociology subjects relevant to student interests and needs. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours.