SOCIAL SCIENCES
Professors: Bradley Cameron*, Michael A. Kelley*, Chairperson; Donald W. Viney*, Paul W. Zagorski**
Associate Professors: E. Wayne Busby*, Kathleen Cameron*, Marjorie
Donovan*, Harry L. Humphries*
Assistant Professors: Timothy J. Bailey*, Browyn Conrad*, Michael
Fischer*, Catherine A. Hooey*, Mark J. Peterson*, Dorothy Stucky-Halley*
Instructors: Michele Barnaby, Keith L. McCoy, Gary Wilson
* Graduate Faculty
**University Professor
Room 412 Russ Hall
Telephone: 620-235-4325
Fax: 620-235-4338
http://www.pittstate.edu/sosci
e-mail: mkelley@pittstate.edu
Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Major in Geography
Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Major in International Studies
Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Justice Studies
Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Major in Political Science
Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Social Work
Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Major in Sociology
Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Sociology
Minors:
Minor in Geography
International Studies Minor
Minor in Justice Studies
Multicultural Studies Minor
Minor in Philosophy
Minor in Political Science
Minor in Sociology
Graduate
Master of Science in Justice Studies and Justice Administration
BACCALAUREATE DEGREES
The Department of Social Sciences 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 Sciences
may major in geography, international studies, political science and sociology.
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 Sciences 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 and Assessment
Consistent with university policy and a departmental commitment to a process
of continuing self-examination and improvement, the Department of Social Sciences
requires that all of its majors participate in disciplinary specific outcomes
assessment. 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 Sciences offers minors in geography, international
studies, justice studies, multicultural studies, philosophy, political science,
and sociology. The specific requirements for these minors are given in the respective
disciplines below.
GRADUATE DEGREES
Master of Science Degree with a Major
in Justice Studies and Justice Administration
An interdisciplinary degree, the Master of Science degree with a major in Justice
Studies and Justice Administration (JSJA) provides students with an understanding
of the complex meaning and nature of justice, as well as advancing student knowledge
and expertise in the administration of justice and its evaluation. The program
will allow the practitioner to acquire the necessary administrative competence
and skills to effectively manage an organization while providing students of
justice policy with the background requisite for success in future graduate
education. (See the Master of Science in JSJA curriculum later in this section.)
Applicants for the MS in JSJA must meet the general graduate college requirements
established in this catalog, have a minimum of 24 hours in social sciences disciplines,
have at least one course in undergraduate statistics, and have some familiarity
with justice studies, criminology, or criminal justice concepts and ideas. Students
who do not meet these requirements may be asked to take additional undergraduate
classes to prepare them for the graduate program. Students who are interested
in additional program information and requirements should contact: Dr.
Kathleen Cameron, Director, Justice Studies Program, Russ Hall Room 327B, 620-235-4320,
or e-mail her at kcameron@pittstate.edu.
Department Honors
The department participates in the university-wide department honors program.
Honors programs exist in the fields of geography, justice studies, political
science, social work, and sociology. Requirements for the honors program are
summarized below and in the general description of the university honors program.
Social sciences honors students must take all of their honors courses within
a single discipline within the department. The Departmental Academic Honors
Program is designed to challenge students with superior academic abilities.
The program provides an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of an
academic area through independent study and close faculty-student association.
Students who complete the requirements outlined below graduate with the distinction
"With Departmental Academic Honors" noted on their transcript. Departmental
Academic Honors are awarded to students who:
- Maintain a cumulative 3.5000
GPA.
- Complete a minimum of nine semester hours of credit designated as
taken for honors in the student's major department. (Must be at least two courses).
- The student and instructor will develop a statement that will define
the work to be completed beyond that normally associated with the class.
- Students are limited to one honors course per semester or summer session.
-
No project/paper shall be accepted for honors with less than a grade of B.
- Students must elect to take a course for honors within the first one-fourth
of the length of the course.
- It is recommended that a grade of incomplete
be allowed for the honors project for a period not to exceed one semester and
only under extenuating circumstances.
- Any exceptions to the above guidelines,
must be approved by the Honors Committee of the Pittsburg State University Faculty
Senate.
Department Scholarships
Thanks to the generosity of past graduates and those interested in the social
sciences (see below), the Department of Social Sciences can provide students
with a number of scholarship opportunities for its various academic programs.
The awarding of scholarships is based on merit, award criteria, academic achievement
and is conducted in the spring semester. In order to be considered for an award
the student must meet two basic criteria: (1) the student must have completed
a minimum of one semester as a full-time student at PSU prior to applying; and
(2) the student must enroll and remain enrolled as a full-time major in one
of the programs offered by the Department of Social Sciences.
O.F. Grubbs Scholarship
Alvin H. and Marcy C. Proctor Scholarship
Social Sciences Faculty Scholarship
Social Sciences Scholarship Fund
Paul and Florine Wilbert Scholarship
Curtis R. Finch and Karen Spicer Finch Scholarship
Joseph K. Bachman Scholarship
Lorna D. Howe Scholarship
Keith D. Hite Scholarship
Charles and Edith Menghini Scholarship
Elmer W. Williams Scholarship
Students interested in applying for a department scholarship should contact
Financial Assistance, 103 Horace Mann, 620-235-4240 (Toll Free: 1-800-854-PITT),
or www.pittstate.edu/finaid to access the universal application form. (Hint:
at the Financial Assistance web site, click on "Scholarships" and look for departmental
scholarships and follow the instructions as you surf through the web site.)
GEOGRAPHY
Assistant Professor: Timothy J. Bailey, Catherine A. Hooey
Instructor: Michele Barnaby
Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Major
in Geography
Geography is a spatial science that explores the interactions between the human
and environmental dimensions of our ever-changing world. The Bachelor of Arts
degree with a major in Geography provides students with a foundation in geographic
knowledge, spatial theory and applied analytical skills, providing a solid background
for students in pursuit of careers in a variety of fields and for those who
wish to pursue graduate work. The program focuses on those elements of geography
that are most critical in today's society: environmental geography, which concentrates
on the interaction of people and the environment; urban planning, an applied
science that involves decision-making about city growth; community development,
which focuses on locally-driven social and economic development; Geographic
Information Systems (GIS), a computer-based technological application that combines
data management and modeling with the explanatory powers of maps and digital
display. Students who demonstrate competency in GIS upon completion of the introductory
level GIS course may apply to participate in a paid internship program. Geography
majors choose a variety of minors depending on their interests. Minors in political
science, economics, history, business or a modern language are common. The
Geography major requires a total of 37 hours distributed as follows:
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 bio climatic
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. 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. Prerequisites: SOSCI 101 American
Government or SOSCI 106 World Regional Geography. For Sociology majors SOSCI
100 Introduction to Sociology and SOSCI 387 Social Research Design.
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 403. Intermediate Geographic Information Systems. 3 hours. Applications in geographic information systems with an emphasis on
geographic information system analysis techniques, global position system applications,
and database design. Prerequisite: SOSCI 303 Introduction to Geographic Information
Systems.
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 509. Advanced Geographic Information Systems. 3 hours. Advanced applications in geographic information systems with an emphasis
on the construction and use of geographic information systems within the context
of individual research. Prerequisite: SOSCI 403 Intermediate Geographic Information
Systems.
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 600. Internship in Geography. 1-4 hours. Supervised
work experience in local/regional agencies, and/or public administrative service
agencies. A minimum of 20 contact hours are required for each credit hour. May
be repeated up to a maximum of four credit hours. Prerequisite: Geography major
in senior year 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.
SOSCI 602. Internship in GIS and Environmental Geography. 1-4 hours. Supervised work experience related to Geographic Information
Systems (GIS) and environmental geography in local/regional agencies, and/or
public administrative service agencies. May be repeated up to a maximum of six
credit hours. Prerequisite: Geography major in senior year or permission of
instructor.
SOSCI 603. Internship in GIS and Urban Geography. 1-4 hours. Supervised work experience related to Geographic Information Systems
(GIS) and urban geography in local/regional agencies, and/or public administrative
service agencies. May be repeated up to a maximum of six credit hours. 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.
SOSCI 821. Analytical and GIS Application in Justice Administration. 3 hours. The collection, manipulation, analysis, and display of spatially referenced
data focusing on Bivariate and Multivariate Techniques and computer mapping.
Prerequisites: Undergraduate statistics and graduate standing.
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
Director: Paul Zagorski
Telephone: 620-235-4337
Office: Russ Hall Room 412H
E-mail: zagorski@pittstate.edu
The mission of the International Studies Program (both the major and minor
programs) is to provide high-quality in-depth education in international affairs,
to cultivate foreign language and inter-cultural communications skills, to provide
opportunities for study abroad, to enhance students' vocational skills in an
increasingly interconnected world, and to provide an intellectual climate that
cultivates curiosity, tolerance and an eagerness to learn about the world.
International Studies Major
The International Studies major, Bachelor of Arts degree, is a
multi-disciplinary major, incorporating a variety of disciplines across colleges
and departments within the Pittsburg State University community. Its core is
Political Science, History, Geography and Sociology with substantial contributions
made by Economics, Management and Marketing, and Communication. In addition,
a variety of other disciplines, such as Family and Consumer Sciences, English
and the Fine Arts provide important contributions. The major is designed to
give students a core body of knowledge and basic skills necessary to live and
work successfully in an increasingly interconnected world. The development of
students' foreign language skills is a key component of the program. Students
are encouraged to enroll in internships and practica.
Major Requirements
Core Requirements...............................................................21
HIST 102 World History from 1500............................................3
SOSCI 324 Introduction to Comparative Politics..............................3
SOSCI 530 International Relations...........................................3
Environmental Issues (Choose one):
BIOL 330 Principles of Ecology........................................3
SOSCI 502 Global Environmental Change.................................3
Economic Issues (Choose one):
ECON 191 Issues in Today's Economy*...................................3
SOSCI 507 Geography of the Global Economy.............................3
Cultural Issues (Choose one):
COMM 601 Intercultural Communication..................................3
SOSCI 200 Introduction to Anthropology................................3
SOSCI 231 World Religions.............................................3
SOSCI 304 Human Geography.............................................3
INT 699 Senior Seminar in International Studies.............................3
Elective Courses**..............................................................12
Area Studies
MLL 427 French Culture and Civilization.....................................3
MLL 457 Hispanic Culture and Civilization...................................3
HIST 505 African Civilizations..............................................3
HIST 507 Modern Africa......................................................3
HIST 510 Modern Middle East.................................................3
HIST 526 Modern Japan.......................................................3
HIST 527 Modern China.......................................................3
HIST 545 English History since 1660.........................................3
HIST 590 Soviet Russia......................................................3
HIST 593 Post-Communist Russia..............................................3
HIST 668 United States as a Superpower......................................3
SOSCI 526 Latin American Politics...........................................3
Business, Economics and Technology
ECON 640 International Trade................................................3
GT 350 Technology and Civilization..........................................3
MGMKT 611 International Marketing...........................................3
MGMKT 639 International Business............................................3
SOSCI 630 International Political Economy...................................3
Comparative and International Institutions
COMM 785 International Communication........................................3
SOSCI 508 Geography of Hazards and Disasters................................3
SOSCI 534 Political Sociology...............................................3
Literature, Fine Arts and Design
ART 102 Introduction to Art Concepts (____).................................3
ART 688 History of Modern Art...............................................3
ART 689 Contemporary Issues in Art..........................................3
COMM 405 Drama Studies*.....................................................3
ENGL 220 World Masterpieces.................................................3
ENGL 570 International Literatures Genre (____).............................3
ENGL 571 International Literatures Theme (____).............................3
FCS 154 Clothing in Contemporary Society....................................3
FCS 312 History of Design I.................................................3
FCS 455 History of Costume..................................................3
MLL 428 Surveys of French Literature I......................................3
MLL 429 Surveys of French Literature II.....................................3
MLL 452 Survey of Spanish-American Literature I.............................3
MLL 453 Survey of Spanish-American Literature II............................3
MLL 454 Survey of Spanish Literature I......................................3
MLL 455 Survey of Spanish Literature II.....................................3
MUSIC 120 Music Appreciation (World Music)*.................................3
General
INT 505 Topics in International Studies (____) (Maximum of two if
topics are different).............................................3
INT 510 Readings in International Studies (Maximum of two)................1-3
INT 690 Study Abroad (____)...............................................3-6
INT 695 Internship/Practicum................................................3
TOTAL...........................................................................33
Additional Requirements
1. At least 18 of the 33 hours must be completed with courses numbered 300
or above.
2. Proficiency in a second language (four semesters or equivalent plus proficiency
test).
3. Minimum four weeks study abroad.
4. International Studies Majors must also major in a second discipline in Arts and
Sciences or minor in Business or Technology. Suggested Majors: Foreign Language,
Communication, English, Political Science, Biology, History, Justice Studies, and
Sociology. (See the Pittsburg State University Catalog for course prerequisites).
*Counts for International Studies major only when designated as covering an international
topic. Student must receive written permission to count course on major from the director
of the International Studies program prior to enrolling in course.
**Courses from the Core may also be used as electives if they are not used to meet
core requirements.
International Studies Minor
The International Studies minor serves as an excellent complement to majors
in Business, Communication, Economics, English, Modern Languages, History, Justice
Studies, Marketing, Social Sciences as well as other degree programs. The minor
consists of the twenty-one hour core requirement of the International Studies
major listed above plus ten hours from one modern language. For more information
contact Dr. Paul Zagorski, Director of International Studies, 412H Russ Hall,
or the Department of Social Sciences, 412 Russ Hall.
DESCRIPTION OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES COURSES
INT 505. Topics in International Studies (____). 3
hours. A special topic class that explores a selected international issue or
topic in depth. The class may be repeated if the topic is different. Permission
of instructor.
INT 510. Readings in International Studies. 1-3 hours.
Directed readings in a selected topic in International Studies. May be repeated
for a total of six hours if the topics are different. Permission of instructor.
INT 690. Study Abroad (____). 3-6 hours. An academically
based foreign travel experience. Combines academic course work, travel and cultural
immersion. May be repeated if country/region visited is different. Permission
of instructor.
INT 695. Internship/Practicum. 3 hours. Supervised
work experience or independent project whose major emphasis is on international
matters. Students may work directly with a business, governmental agency, non-governmental
organization, foundation or labor union, or they may be assigned work such an
organization has requested. Permission of instructor.
INT 699. Senior Seminar in International Studies.
3 hours. A capstone course for International Studies majors and minors. Focuses
on the application of principles, skills and information in the analysis of
contemporary international issues. Permission of International Studies Director.
JUSTICE STUDIES
Associate Professor: Kathleen Cameron, Director
Assistant Professor: Michael Fischer
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 50 semester hours distributed as follows:
I. Required courses..................................................................26
SOSCI 104 Introduction to the Justice System.....................................3
SOSCI 109 Principles of Justice Studies..........................................3
SOSCI 387 Social Research Design.................................................4
SOSCI 388 Social Research Analysis...............................................4
SOSCI 450 Political Philosophy I.................................................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 Political Philosophy II.............................................3
B. Politics, Government, and Law...................................................6
SOSCI 328 Police and Justice..................................................3
SOSCI 511 Comparative Criminal Justice Systems................................3
SOSCI 522 Evidence and Imperatives of Proof...................................3
SOSCI 527 Correctional Systems................................................3
SOSCI 562 Judicial Process....................................................3
SOSCI 642 Criminal Law and Society............................................3
C. Society and Justice Issues......................................................6
SOSCI 443 Race and Ethnic Relations...........................................3
SOSCI 480 Women, Crime, and Justice...........................................3
SOSCI 512 Social Stratification...............................................3
SOSCI 528 White Collar Crime..................................................3
SOSCI 547 Criminology.........................................................3
SOSCI 548 Juvenile Delinquency................................................3
SOSCI 549 Social Deviance.....................................................3
D. Applications....................................................................6
SOSCI 223 Basic Interviewing and Counseling Skills............................3
SOSCI 641 Social Work and the Law.............................................3
III. Total required for Bachelor of Science degree with a
justice studies major..........................................................50
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 Political Philosophy I..................................................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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Master of Science in Justice Studies and
Justice Administration
Within the overall degree program, students will select either the Justice
Studies or Justice Administration degree emphases. Students will elect the internship
or thesis option to complete their degree program. The administrative electives
and internship option allow practitioners to further their career goals. The
professional track and thesis option should appeal to those interested in further
graduate study and a broader understanding of the construction, meaning and
nature of justice.
Justice Studies
15 Hours Core Classes
9 Hours Minimum from Group A
6 Hours Electives from Group A or Group B
6 Hours from Group C
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Justice Administration
15 Hours Core Classes
6 Hours from Group A
9 Hours from Group B (SOSCI 824 Justice Program and Policy Evaluation required)
6 Hours from Group C
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Core Classes
SOSCI 808 Social and Economic Justice...........................................3
SOSCI 809 Diversity in the Workplace............................................3
SOSCI 810 Advanced Criminology..................................................3
SOSCI 820 Justice Administration................................................3
SOSCI 821 Analytical and GIS Applications in Justice Administration.............3
Group A: Professional Electives
SOSCI 562 Judicial Process......................................................3
SOSCI 662 Constitutional Law and Civil Liberties................................3
SOSCI 702 Community Policing....................................................3
SOSCI 703 Intimate Violence and Justice System..................................3
SOSCI 704 Criminal Law and Society..............................................3
SOSCI 711 Law and Society.......................................................3
SOSCI 714 Chemical Abuse and Criminal Behavior..................................3
SOSCI 750 Political Philosophy II...............................................3
PSYCH 770 Forensic Psychology...................................................3
PSYCH 771 Psychology and the Law................................................3
PSYCH 773 Criminal Psychopathology..............................................3
Group B: Administrative Electives
SOSCI 822 Grant Writing.........................................................3
SOSCI 823 Strategic Planning....................................................3
SOSCI 824 Justice Program and Policy Evaluation.................................3
MGMKT 629 Human Resource Management.............................................3
MGMKT 930 Business, Government, and Society.....................................3
HRD 804 Leadership Techniques and Procedures....................................3
HRD 852 Organizational Development and Change...................................3
Group C: Internship or Thesis
SOSCI 882 Internship I..........................................................3
SOSCI 883 Internship II.........................................................3
SOSCI 890 Research and Thesis.................................................1-6
SOSCI 891 Research Problem....................................................1-4
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. Basic Interviewing and Counseling Skills. 3 hours. The skillful use of self and accepted professional techniques 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 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. Social Research Design. 4 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 101 American
Government or SOSCI 106 World Regional Geography. For Sociology majors SOSCI
100 Introduction to Sociology and SOSCI 387 Social Research Design.
SOSCI 443. Race and Ethnic Relations. 3 hours. Comparative
examination of racial and ethnic groups, with special attention given to the
concept of race; the nature and causes of racial-ethnic inequalities; prejudice
and discrimination, and racially motivated violence. Prerequisite: SOSCI 100
Introduction to Sociology or permission of instructor. May be taken for honors.
SOSCI 450. Political Philosophy I. 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 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 511. Comparative Criminal Justice Systems. 3 hours. Comparison of the American criminal justice system with other countries
that have adopted the British common law system. Also comparison with criminal
justice systems in other cultures. Prerequisite: SOSCI 104 Introduction to the
Justice System.
SOSCI 512. Social Stratification. 3 hours. 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. 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 641. Social Work and the Law. 3 hours. Analysis
of the dynamic relationship between social work and the US legal system. Emphasis
on the role of the social worker in dealing with the legal system and the responsiveness
of the legal system to the social needs of the people.
SOSCI 642. 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. Prerequisites: Junior or senior or graduate
status or permission of instructor. 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. Graded on pass-fail basis.
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 702. Community Policing. 3 hours. The development
of community and problem-solving policing. Emphasis is placed on the critical
issues in community policing, especially the patterns of interaction between
police and the public. Prerequisite: Junior or senior or graduate standing.
SOSCI 703. Intimate Violence and the Justice System. 3 hours. Understanding domestic violence and the public response to this private
violence. The inherent dynamics, the various theoretical perspectives and related
research findings, effective response to victims, their children, and those
who batter. Particular attention will be given to the criminal justice response
and the legal aspects of battering. Prerequisite: Junior or senior or graduate
status.
SOSCI 704. 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. Prerequisite: Junior or senior or graduate status.
SOSCI 711. Law and Society. 3 hours. The relationship
between law and society using a critical science approach that emphasizes the
role of human agency in affecting social change. How law interacts with society,
with the social conditions that give rise to law, how changing social conditions
affect law and how law affects society. Prerequisite: Junior or senior or graduate
status.
SOSCI 714. Chemical Abuse and Criminal Behavior. 3 hours. The relationship between the abuse of drugs, including alcohol, and
criminal behavior. Focuses more on usage and the result rather than on the criminal
act of distribution. Prerequisite: Junior or senior or graduate status.
SOSCI 750. Political Philosophy II. 3 hours. Selected
works from modern and contemporary political philosophy. Focuses on Justice
issues. Prerequisite: SOSCI 450 Political Philosophy I or consent of instructor.
May be taken for honors.
SOSCI 808. Social and Economic Justice. 3 hours.
Examination of various theoretical and philosophical perspectives of social
justice; major approaches, criticisms, and alternatives to problems of economic
justice; the historical evolution of critical theory and justice in capitalist
society to contemporary politics of social inequality. Prerequisite: Graduate
standing.
SOSCI 809. Diversity in the Workplace. 3 hours. The
theories, research, professional practices, and significant issues that pertain
to managing and being a member of an increasingly diverse workplace. Dimensions
of diversity to be explored include gender, race-ethnicity, age, religion, and
physical ability. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
SOSCI 810. Advanced Criminology. 3 hours. The historical
development of criminological theories. Biological psychological and sociological
explanations for illegal activities. Key themes of classical, positivist, and
critical criminology. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
SOSCI 820. Justice Administration. 3 hours. Emphasizing
administrative theory and organizational studies, this course examines several
intellectual paradigms in public administration and their historical development.
The influence of institutional and organizational design on achieving and establishing
public purposes; includes the role of administration in formulating and implementing
justice policy. Emphasizes implications for applied administration drawn from
the field. Prerequisite: Graduate admission.
SOSCI 821. Analytical and GIS Application in Justice Administration. 3 hours. The collection, manipulation, analysis, and display of spatially referenced
data focusing on Bivariate and Multivariate Techniques and computer mapping.
Prerequisites: Undergraduate statistics and graduate standing.
SOSCI 822. Grant Writing. 3 hours. The opportunities
for gaining financial support for the development of innovations will be studied.
Proposals for cooperative research projects, joint instructional program development,
and program articulation will be written and forwarded to potential sponsors.
The essential knowledge elements for proposal development will also be studied
and enhanced. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
SOSCI 823. Strategic Planning. 3 hours. An examination
of the current models and theories used to develop strategies for organization
planning, including an analysis of internal assumptions and the external environment.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
SOSCI 824. Justice Program and Policy Evaluation. 3 hours. Examination of various methods for identifying and structuring public
policy problems and issues and designing and evaluating implementation and the
means to evaluate policy outcomes in a justice setting. Prerequisite: Graduate
admission.
SOSCI 882. Internship I. 3 hours. An introduction
to and familiarization with a justice setting and justice theory to practice.
Students will be required to spend a minimum of 90 hours per semester in a justice
setting and perform tasks in accordance with the learning objectives of the
graduate program. Prerequisites: Completion of core plus 9 hours of professional
and/or administrative electives.
SOSCI 883. Internship II. 3 hours. A continuation
course that immediately follows SOSCI 882 Internship I. A supervised experience
at an internship site. An in-depth evaluation of agency policy and procedures.
A minimum of 90 hours per semester on site will also be required. Prerequisites:
Completion of core plus 12 hours of professional and/or administrative electives
plus completion of SOSCI 882 Internship I.
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.
MULTICULTURAL STUDIES
Coordinator: Harry L. Humphries
Telephone: 620-235-4328
Office: 317 Russ Hall
E-mail: hlhumphr@pittstate.edu
Multicultural Studies Minor
We are experiencing a changing academic and cultural environment. The minor
in Multicultural Studies is designed to satisfy the student's desire for a more
flexible academic course preparation track, while answering calls from the Kansas
Board of Regents for more multicultural academic programs. The minor in
Multicultural Studies can enrich the student's learning experience and strengthen
the student's credentials in search for employment in our increasingly diverse
economic and cultural environment. The minor in Multicultural Studies can complement
a number of majors, such as, English, communication, history, social sciences,
economics, modern languages, business, psychology and education. For more
information contact Dr. Harry Humphries, Coordinator of Multicultural Studies,
317 Russ Hall, or the Department of Social Sciences, 412 Russ Hall.
At least one course must be taken from four of the departments listed below.
HIST 101 World History to 1500 or
HIST 102 World History from 1500.........................................3
ART 178 Introduction to Visual Arts.....................................3
SOSCI 200 Introduction to Anthropology....................................3
WOMEN 200 Introduction to Women in Society................................3
ENGL 220 World Masterpieces..............................................3
SOSCI 231 World Religions.................................................3
WOMEN 299 Issues in Women's Studies.......................................3
SOSCI 341 Social Work and the Aged........................................3
SOSCI 443 Race and Ethnic Relations.......................................3
COMM 601 Intercultural Communication.....................................3
PSYCH 720 Multicultural Issues in Psychology and Counseling...............3
Total Required Credit Hours....................................................21
PHILOSOPHY
Professor: Donald W. Viney
Minor in Philosophy
Pythagoras is said to have coined the word philosophy which to the Greeks meant
being a friend of wisdom. While wisdom is intrinsically valuable and philosophy
has traditionally been a central element in a liberal education, a philosophy
minor also can provide students with transferable skills relevant to vocational
success. Students not only can be exposed to the nature of ethics and aesthetics
but also to logic and how one comes to understand the limits of truth, knowledge,
and intellectual justification. Philosophy trains the individual to think rigorously
and precisely, traits which are an especially good preparation for law school,
as well as those professions in which the identification and solving of problems
are important components of vocational success. 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
20
DESCRIPTION OF COURSES IN PHILOSOPHY
SOSCI 103. Introduction to 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 231. World Religions. 3 hours. A nonsectarian
introduction to the great religious traditions of the world, including Hinduism,
Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
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 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. 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: Michael Kelley, Paul W. Zagorski
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 36-37 hours distributed as follows:
(1) students must take either MATH 143 Elementary Statistics or SOSCI 388 Social
Research Analysis; (2) meet the distribution requirements below; (3) elect a
minor; and (4) the total number of upper division hours must total at least
45 taken from the major, minor, and, if necessary, from classes selected in
consultation with a student's advisor.
Core...............................................................................12
SOSCI 101 American Government..............................................3
SOSCI 270 Introduction to Political Science................................3
SOSCI 324 Introduction to Comparative Politics.............................3
SOSCI 686 Senior Seminar in Political Science..............................3
International.......................................................................3
SOSCI 530 International Relations or
SOSCI 630 International Political Economy..................................3
Political Philosophy................................................................3
SOSCI 450 Political Philosophy I or
SOSCI 538 The Philosophy of Law or
SOSCI 578 Democratic Theory or
SOSCI 750 Political Philosophy II..........................................3
Political Science electives........................................................15
Statistics Requirement...........................................................3-4*
MATH 143 Elementary Statistics or........................................3
SOSCI 388 Social Research Analysis.......................................4
All Political Science majors (including those in the pre-law emphasis area) are
required to take MATH 143 Elementary Statistics, 3 hours, or SOSCI 388 Social
Research Analysis, 4 hours. * Note: MATH 143 can be used as a General Education
substitute for MATH 113 College Algebra.
TOTAL...........................................................................36-37
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
SOSCI 662 Constitutional Law and Civil Liberties.............................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 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 324. 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 450. Political Philosophy I. 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. Latin American Politics. 3 hours. Survey
of institutions, problems. parties and politics of Latin America, with emphasis
on selected countries. Prerequisite: SOSCI 324 Introduction to Comparative Politics
or consent of instructor. 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. 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 587. U.S. Foreign Policy. 3 hours. The foreign
policy of the United States with emphasis on current trends and the foreign
policy decision-making process. Prerequisite: SOSCI 101 American Government
or permission of instructor.
SOSCI 604. The American Presidency. 3 hours. 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 630. 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 640. African Politics. 3 hours. Modern political
systems of Sub-Saharan Africa. Particular attention to issues of ethnicity,
the role of government in development, problems associated with government failure
in the region, the role of the international community in Africa.
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 680. War: The Politics of Violence. 3 hours.
The phenomena of war; the etiology of war, its history, and utility in the modern
age. Prerequisite: SOSCI 101 American Government or permission of instructor.
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 750. Political Philosophy II. 3 hours. Selected
works from modern and contemporary political philosophy. Focuses on Justice
issues. Prerequisite: SOSCI 450 Political Philosophy I or consent of instructor.
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 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.
SOCIAL WORK
Professor: Bradley Cameron
Associate Professors: E. Wayne Busby
Assistant Professor: Dorothy 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
- social work practice,
- social welfare policy and services,
- human behavior in the social environment,
- social research, and
- 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:
- have accumulated at least 110 grade
points and have not less than an overall grade point average of 2.0000.
- 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 "1" above. They will be expected to satisfactorily complete the
criteria outlined under "2" 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:
- the submission of an application
for admission to the social work program,
- a written self-evaluation dealing
with motivation for and commitment to professional social work education,
- two letters of reference, and
- 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 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
SOSCI 641 Social Work and the Law...................................................3
Electives (choose 6 hours)..........................................................6
SOSCI 341 Social Work and the Aged................................................3
SOSCI 342 Health Care and Social Work.............................................3
SOSCI 345 Topics in Social Work (____)............................................3
SOSCI 388 Social Research Analysis................................................4
SOSCI 399 Social Work and the Court Process.......................................3
SOSCI 401 Urban and Regional Planning.............................................3
SOSCI 443 Race and Ethnic Relations...............................................3
SOSCI 517 Legislative Politics....................................................3
SOSCI 527 Correctional Systems....................................................3
SOSCI 536 The Family and Society..................................................3
SOSCI 547 Criminology.............................................................3
SOSCI 548 Juvenile Delinquency....................................................3
SOSCI 598 Chemical Abuse Treatment and Services...................................3
SOSCI 642 Criminal Law and Society................................................3
SOSCI 662 Constitutional Law of Civil Liberties...................................3
SOSCI 703 Intimate Violence and the Justice System................................3
PSYCH 389 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 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 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 399. Social Work and the Court Process. 3 hours.
The importance of legal investigations; proper questioning of victims, witnesses,
and perpetrators; defining the role of social work versus that of law enforcement;
writing an effective court report; and confident testimony in a court of law.
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 201 Introduction to Social Work,
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 598. Chemical Abuse Treatment and Services. 3 hours. Policies, services, and Interventive processes related to the abuse
of alcohol and other drugs. Prerequisites: Junior, senior or graduate status
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 383 Fundamentals of Research
in Social Work, SOSCI 420 Advanced Social Work Practice I, and SOSCI 465 Social
Welfare Policy Analysis. 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 Culminative 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 641. Social Work and the Law. 3 hours. Analysis
of the dynamic relationship between social work and the US legal system. Emphasis
on the role of the social worker in dealing with the legal system and the responsiveness
of the legal system to the social needs of the people.
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 703. Intimate Violence and the Justice System. 3 hours. Understanding domestic violence and the public response to this private
violence. The inherent dynamics, the various theoretical perspectives and related
research findings, effective response to victims, their children, and those
who batter. Particular attention will be given to the criminal justice response
and the legal aspects of battering. Prerequisite: Junior or senior or graduate
status.
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: Browyn Conrad
Instructor: Gary Wilson
Major in Sociology
Sociology is the scientific study of human social behavior, as well as the
structure, organization, and processes that define contemporary society. As
the foundation of many fields of study, including social work, gerontology,
demography, and criminal justice, sociology serves as a valuable liberal arts
major for students planning careers in a wide variety of fields, including law,
law enforcement, criminology, social services, public administration, community
planning, international relations, and market research. Sociology's concentration
on such social factors as race, ethnicity, gender, age, education, and social
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