SOCIAL SCIENCES

Professors: E. Wayne Busby*, Bradley Cameron*, Michael A. Kelley*, Chairperson; Donald W. Viney*,**, Paul W. Zagorski**

Associate Professors: Timothy J. Bailey*, Kathleen Cameron*, Marjorie Donovan*, Catherine A. Hooey*, Harry L. Humphries*

Assistant Professors: Browyn Conrad*, Christopher J. Henrie*, Mark J. Peterson*, Dorothy Stucky-Halley*, Teresa J. Woods

Instructors: 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 Science 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
Minor in Multicultural Studies
Minor in Philosophy
Minor in Political Science
Minor in Sociology

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 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 geography, 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.

Department Honors

The department participates in the university-wide department honors program. Honors programs exist in the fields of geography, international studies, 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. International studies honor students may take their honor courses from the 33 hours of required courses for the major.

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:

1. Maintain a cumulative 3.5000 GPA.
2. 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).
3. The student and instructor will develop a statement that will define the work to be completed beyond that normally associated with the class.
4. Students are limited to one honors course per semester or summer session.
5. No project/paper shall be accepted for honors with less than a grade of B.
6. Students must elect to take a course for honors within the first one-fourth of the length of the course.
7. 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.
8. 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 scholar-ship 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

Associate Professors: Timothy J. Bailey, Catherine A. Hooey

Assistant Professor: Christopher J. Henrie

Bachelor of Science 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 Science 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 38 hours distributed as follows:

I.	Required Courses.....................................................20
   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............4 
   SOSCI 388   Social 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 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. 4 hours. An introduction to the collection, structure, input, manipulation and display of spatially referenced data. Basic concepts and practical applications involving computerized geographic data. Includes an integrated lab component.

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 306. Introduction to Remote Sensing. 4 hours. Provides an overview of the field of remote sensing and prepares students for more advanced work in air photo interpretation, image analysis, digital processing and applications. Includes an integrated lab component.

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 U.S. Politics 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. 4 hours. Applications in geographic information systems with an emphasis on geographic information system analysis techniques, global position system applications, and database design. Includes an integrated lab component. 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 406. Intermediate Remote Sensing. 3 hours. Geographic application of remote sensing technologies and techniques to issues associated with environmental monitoring and land cover/land use change. Provides students the opportunity to explore the current capabilities and limitations of remote sensing within a research project context. Prerequisite: SOSCI 306 Introduction to Remote Sensing.

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 and Remote Sensing. 3 hours. Advanced applications in geographic information systems and remote sensing with an emphasis on the construction and use of geographic information systems and remote sensing within the context of individual research. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

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. 4 hours. An introduction to the collection, structure, input, manipulation and display of spatially referenced data. Basic concepts and practical applications involving computerized geographic data. Includes an integrated lab component. 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' vocation-al 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.

Students who wish to complete the International Studies major with Departmental Academic Honors can complete a total of nine hours of courses designated "may be taken for honors" from the 33 hours of required courses for the major.

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):
       SOSCI 507  Geography of the Global Economy.........................3
       SOSCI 630  International Political 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
       SOSCI 676  Global Sociology........................................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 546  The Age of Empire............................................3
   HIST 605  Africa and the Middle East...................................3
   HIST 668  United States as a Superpower................................3    
   SOSCI 526  Latin American Politics.....................................3    
   SOSCI 676  Global Sociology............................................3
Business, Economics and Technology
   ECON 640  International Trade..........................................3    
   GT 350  Technology and Civilization....................................3    
   MGMKT 611  International Marketing.....................................3    
   MGMKT 439  International Business......................................3    
   MLL 526  Business French...............................................3
   MLL 556  Spanish for International Busines.............................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 511  Comparative Criminal Justice Systems........................3
   SOSCI 534  Political Sociology.........................................3    
   SOSCI 587  U.S. Foreign Policy.........................................3
   SOSCI 680  War: The Politics of Violence...............................3
Literature, Fine Arts and Design
   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  Dress and Culture.............................................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 430  Survey of Francophone Literature..............................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    
   MLL 458  Spanish American Drama........................................3
   MLL 459  Spanish American Short Fiction................................3
   MLL 527  Translation of French.........................................3
   MLL 550  Hispanic Film.................................................3
   MLL 551  Hispanic Art..................................................3
   MLL 557  Translation of Spanish........................................3
   MLL 651  Spanish American Poetry.......................................3
   MUSIC 120  Music Appreciation (World Music)*...........................3    
General
   INT 505  Topics in International Studies (____) (Maximum of two if 
       topics are different)............................................3-6    
   INT 510  Readings in International Studies (Maximum of two)..........2-6    
   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

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. While primary focus is placed on theories of justice; legal studies; social and economic justice students may elect a Criminal Justice emphasis (see below) that will allow them to pursue their interests in law enforcement, corrections, and other legal careers.

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 49-50 semester hours distributed as follows:

                                                                        Hours
I. Required courses                                                     22-23
   SOSCI 104  Introduction to the Justice System........................3    
   SOSCI 109  Principles of Justice Studies.............................3    
   SOSCI 322  Ethics and Justice Policy.................................3
   SOSCI 387  Social Research Design....................................4    
   SOSCI 388  Social Research Analysis or...............................4
   PSYCH 389  Research Methods in Psychology*...........................3    
   SOSCI 662  Constitutional Law II or
   SOSCI 782  Criminal Procedure........................................3    
   SOSCI 695  Senior Seminar in Justice Issues..........................3        
II. Complete a 3-hour course from each of the following groups 
   for a total of 9 hours.
   A. Society and Justice Issues............................................3
       SOSCI 443  Race and Ethnic Relations.............................3    
       SOSCI 480  Women, Crime, and Justice.............................3    
       SOSCI 512  Social Stratification.................................3    
       SOSCI 521  Special Topics in Justice Studies (___).............1-3    
       SOSCI 534  Political Sociology...................................3    
       SOSCI 537  Sociology of Work and Occupations.....................3    
       SOSCI 549  Social Deviance.......................................3    
       SOSCI 569  Society and Sexuality.................................3
       SOSCI 591  Native American Sovereignty and the Law...............3
       SOSCI 663  Women, Men, and Society...............................3
   	
B. Theories and Philosophy of Justice.......................................3
       SOSCI 450  Political Philosophy I................................3    
       SOSCI 521  Special Topics in Justice Studies (____)............1-3    
       SOSCI 538  Philosophy of Law.....................................3    
       SOSCI 578  Democratic Theory and Public Opinion..................3    
       SOSCI 704  Criminal Law and Society..............................3    
       SOSCI 711  Law and Society.......................................3    
       SOSCI 750  Political Philosophy II...............................3
C. Criminal Justice.........................................................3
       SOSCI 223  Basic Interviewing and Counseling Skills..............3    
       SOSCI 328  Police and Justice....................................3    
       SOSCI 511  Comparative Criminal Justice Systems..................3
       SOSCI 518  Serial Killers........................................3
       SOSCI 521  Special Topics in Justice Studies (____)............1-3
       SOSCI 522  Evidence and Imperatives of Proof.....................3
       SOSCI 527  Correctional Systems..................................3
       SOSCI 528  White Collar Crime....................................3
       SOSCI 547  Criminology...........................................3
       SOSCI 548  Juvenile Delinquency..................................3
       SOSCI 562  Judicial Process......................................3
       SOSCI 641  Social Work and the Law...............................3
       SOSCI 662  Constitutional Law II.................................3
       SOSCI 671  Internship............................................3
       SOSCI 702  Community Policing....................................3
       SOSCI 703  Intimate Violence and the Justice System..............3
       SOSCI 704  Criminal Law and Society..............................3
       SOSCI 714  Chemical Abuse and Criminal Behavior..................3
       SOSCI 782  Criminal Procedure....................................3
       PSYCH 456  Introduction to Social Psychology.....................3
       PSYCH 571  Abnormal Psychology...................................3
       PSYCH 770  Forensic Psychology...................................3
       PSYCH 771  Psychology and the Law................................3
       PSYCH 773  Criminal Psychopathology..............................3    
III. Electives**...........................................................18
Students will take at least an additional 18 hours of upper division 
electives from the lists noted above.    
IV.  Total required for Bachelor of Science degree with a   		        
justice studies major..............................................49-50    
*Students may substitute PSYCH 389 for SOSCI 388 or vice versa to meet a research 
statistics/methods requirement in either program. Students can use no more than 7 
hours of Psychology in their Justice Studies major.    

Justice Studies (Criminal Justice Emphasis)

The Criminal Justice emphasis allows students who are more interested in law enforcement, corrections, and other law related careers to pursue their interests within the Justice Studies major. Our Criminal Justice emphasis gives students a substantive base of criminal justice experience such as interviewing and interrogation while building on the Justice Studies major that emphasizes critical thinking skills, ability to handle statistical data, and student understanding of the broader meanings and practice of justice. This emphasis is not designed to be the equivalent of police academy training rather it will allow students whose career interests are oriented toward law related careers to pursue their goal within a broad liberal arts approach to justice.

                                                                        
Hours  Justice Studies (Criminal Justice Emphasis)**..............................18
SOSCI 223 Basic Interviewing and Counseling Skills...................3     
Elective hours from the Criminal Justice list of classes.............9
Electives from any of the above areas A, B or C......................6  
**Replaces 18 hour electives

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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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 U.S. Politics 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 518. Serial Killers. 3 hours. An examination of the phenomenon of serial killers with an emphasis on the social construction of serial murder. An investigation of theories, typologies, and case study analysis of serial killers and their victims. 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 U.S. Politics or SOSCI 270 Introduction to Political Science. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 578. Democratic Theory and Public Opinion. 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 591. Native American Sovereignty and the Law. 3 hours. Use of Native American case law to explore the dynamics of Indian sovereignty from the Doctrine of Discovery in the 16th century to the contemporary politics of tribal self-determination, including federal Indian law cases and the Wounded Knee trials.

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 II. 3 hours. The role of the Supreme Court in the development of the constitutional law of civil liberties and related matters. Prerequisite: SOSCI 101 U.S. Politics or equivalent. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 671. Internship. 3 hours. Assignments in a justice-related placement designed to further the student's integration of theory and practice. Internships are arranged with advisor. Graded on pass-fail basis. SOSC 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. May be taken for honors.

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 782. Criminal Procedure. 3 hours. Laws and constitutional protections that govern the criminal justice process from detection and investigation through arrest, adjudication, and punishment.

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. 4 hours. An introduction to the collection, structure, input, manipulation and display of spatially referenced data. Basic concepts and practical applications involving computerized geographic data. Includes an integrated lab component. 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 tradition-ally 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........................................................12
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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 111. Ethics: Applied Emphasis (____). 3 hours. Introduction to moral philosophy through its application to contemporary ethical issues. May be repeated if topic varies.

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. SOSI 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 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 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.

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.

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 must (1) complete the university’s General Education requirements; (2) meet the distribution and hour requirements (33) in political science; (3) take either MATH 143 Elementary Statistics (substitutes for MATH 113 College Algebra in the university’s General Education requirements) or SOSCI 388 Social Research Analysis; (4) take ECON 201 Introduction to Macroeconomics as a cognate requirement (meets the university’s General Education requirement in the economics area of the Producing and Consuming category); (5) elect a minor; and (6) take at least 45 upper division hours of classes listed at the 300 level or above.

Core...........................................................................12
   SOSCI 101   U.S. Politics................................................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   Philosophy of Law or
   SOSCI 578   Democratic Theory and Public Opinion 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    
Cognate Requirement.............................................................3
   ECON 201   Introduction to Macroeconomics................................3
              (Can be used to meet a General Education requirement in the
              Producing and Consuming category).
   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.......................................................................39-40

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 I...............................................3     
SOSCI 662 Constitutional Law II..............................................3

Minor in Political Science

A minor in political science shall consist of not less than 21 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. U.S. Politics. 3 hours. Fundamental study of how the U.S. government is organized and functions, with emphasis on the political processes and citizen 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 interrelated-ness 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 and Elections. 3 hours. Examination of political parties as organizations, their role within government, and the effectiveness of parties and elections as democratic links between citizens and those who govern. Prerequisite: SOSCI 101 U.S. Politics. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 517. U.S. Congress. 3 hours. Comprehensive study of the U.S. Congress, including legislator selection, legislative organization and procedure, and other participants in the legislative process. Prerequisite: SOSCI 101 U.S. Politics or SOSCI 102 State and Local Government and Politics. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 524. European Politics. 3 hours. Investigation of the institutions, politics, and policies of contemporary Europe. Includes analysis of the European Union (EU) and country studies of Western, Central and Eastern Europe. Prerequisite: SOSCI 324 Introduction to Comparative Politics or consent of instructor.

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 U.S. Politics 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 U.S. Politics 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 and Public Opinion. 3 hours. Interpretations of democracy, the degree to which the United States is democratic, and the formation of public opinion and its role in U.S. politics. 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 U.S. Politics 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 U.S. Politics 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 U.S. Politics or SOSCI 270 Introduction to Political Science. May be taken for honors.

SOSCI 630. International Political Economy. 3 hours. Examination of the interdependent relationships between government, politics, and economics, and among the countries and economies of the world. Prerequisite: ECON 201 Introduction to Macroeconomics or permission of instructor. May be taken for honors.

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 (___). 1-3 hours. Supervised work experience in the local courts, state and national legislatures, approved campaign experiences and political party activities, and public administrative service agencies. May be repeated once. Permission of instructor. Offered on a Pass-Fail basis only.

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

SOSCI 662. Constitutional Law II. 3 hours. The role of the Supreme Court in the development of civil liberties and related matters. Prerequisite: SOSCI 101 U.S. Politics 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 U.S. Politics 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: E. Wayne Busby, Bradley Cameron

Assistant Professors: Dorothy Stucky-Halley, Teresa J. Woods

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 46-54 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 sub-mission 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 commit-tee 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  U.S. Congress............................................................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 II....................................................3    
SOSCI 703  Intimate Violence and the Justice System.................................3    
SOSCI 782  Criminal Procedure.......................................................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 class also make it an excellent foundation for working in today's multiethnic, multinational business world. Because of the breadth and utility of the discipline, the undergraduate major in sociology is divided into two options: a Bachelor of Arts degree, which is designed for those who intend to pursue careers in academic or research settings and/or pursue additional study at the graduate level, and a Bachelor of Science degree, which is designed for those who intend to pursue careers directly after the completion of their undergraduate degrees. Both major options are organized to reflect the rationale and recommendations of the American Sociological Association and require the completion of a minimum of 38 semester hours in sociology. Majors in sociology must complete 45 upper-division credit hours to graduate and must take at least one minor or second major with a minimum of 16 upper-division semester credit hours. Suggested minors and/or second majors include: history, geography, psychology, multicultural studies, international studies, or women’s studies. Majors may also choose to pursue a recognized emphasis in one of the following two specializations: 1) Criminology or 2) Diversity Studies.

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...........................................................20     
SOSCI 100 Introduction to Sociology 3      
SOSCI 387 Social Research Design 4      
SOSCI 388 Social Research Analysis 4      
SOSCI 570 History of Sociological Thought 3      
SOSCI 675 Contemporary Sociological Theory 3      
SOSCI 691 Senior Seminar in Sociology 3       I
I. Complete one 3-hour course from each of the following groups for a total of 
12 hours:.....................................................................12
A. Crime/Deviance     
SOSCI 527 Correctional Systems...........................................3      
SOSCI 547 Criminology....................................................3      
SOSCI 548 Juvenile Delinquency...........................................3      
SOSCI 549 Social Deviance................................................3        
B. Social Institutions     
SOSCI 410 Sociology of Sport.............................................3      
SOSCI 534 Political Sociology............................................3      
SOSCI 536 The Family and Society.........................................3      
SOSCI 584 Medical Sociology..............................................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 Race and Ethnic Relations......................................3      
SOSCI 512 Social Stratification..........................................3      
SOSCI 569 Society and Sexuality..........................................3      
SOSCI 663 Women, Men and Society.........................................3      
SOSCI 676 Global Sociology...............................................3       
III. Complete 6 hours of electives in sociology..................................6       
IV. Total required for Bachelor of Arts degree with a sociology major...........38

Sociology (Criminology Emphasis)

In addition to the other requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree, sociology majors pursuing an emphasis in Criminology must complete the six hours of electives in sociology from among the courses listed under group A (Crime and Deviance).

Sociology (Diversity Studies Emphasis)

In addition to the other requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree, sociology majors pursuing an emphasis in Diversity Studies must complete the six hours of electives in sociology from among the courses listed under group D (Social Inequality).

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..............................................................20
   SOSCI 100  Introduction to Sociology.......................................3    
   SOSCI 387  Social Research Design..........................................4    
   SOSCI 388  Social Research Analysis........................................4    
   SOSCI 570  History of Sociological Thought.................................3    
   SOSCI 675  Contemporary Sociological Theory................................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 527  Correctional Systems.........................................3    
      SOSCI 547  Criminology..................................................3    
      SOSCI 548  Juvenile Delinquency.........................................3    
      SOSCI 549  Social Deviance..............................................3
B. Social Institutions
      SOSCI 410  Sociology of Sport...........................................3    
      SOSCI 534  Political Sociology..........................................3    
      SOSCI 536  The Family and Society.......................................3    
      SOSCI 584  Medical Sociology............................................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  Race and Ethnic Relations....................................3    
      SOSCI 512  Social Stratification........................................3    
      SOSCI 569  Society and Sexuality........................................3    
      SOSCI 663  Women, Men and Society.......................................3    
      SOSCI 676  Global Sociology.............................................3        
III.  Complete 6 hours of electives in sociology..................................6
		   
IV.  Total required for Bachelor of Arts degree with a sociology major...........38    

Sociology (Criminology Emphasis)

In addition to the other requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree, sociology majors pursuing an emphasis in Criminology must complete the six hours of electives in sociology from among the courses listed under group A (Crime and Deviance).

Sociology (Diversity Studies Emphasis)

In addition to the other requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree, sociology majors pursuing an emphasis in Diversity Studies must complete the six hours of electives in sociology from among the courses listed under group D (Social Inequality).

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 21 semester hours in sociology. Required course: SOSCI 100 Introduction to Sociology. At least 12 semester hours must be in upper division sociology cours