Jun 16, 2024  
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2009-10 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2009-10 [Archived Catalog]

Course Descriptions


The course information (including course titles, descriptions, credit hours, prerequisites, repeat/retake information, and active status) contained in this catalog is effective as of Fall Quarter 2009-10. This information is necessarily subject to change at the discretion of Ohio University.

 

Social Work

  
  • S W 490C - Social Work Practice


    Continuation of previous quarter’s field placement and practice seminar with twice-weekly class. Final phases of problem-solving process, evaluation, and termination examined. Additional topical areas include: grantsmanship, teamwork, and effecting organizational change. (Students provide own transportation.)
    Prerequisites: S W 490B

    Credit Hours: 10
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • S W 491A - Integrative Seminar I


    First of three-quarter sequence, taken concurrently with 396 and 492A. Provides an opportunity to integrate field experience with coursework and personal reflection. Through discussion and journaling, students process activities, questions, and concerns related to the field practicum. Students develop analytical, written, and presentation skills through assignments focused on use of self within the context or a social service organization. A variety of practice issues are addressed including diversity, social justice, social work values and ethics, self-understanding, and professional development.
    Prerequisites: SR ONLY & (S W 396 & 492A CONCUR)

    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • S W 491B - Integrative Seminar II


    Second of three-quarter sequence, taken concurrently with 397 and 492B. See 491A for description.
    Prerequisites: SR ONLY & (S W 397 & 492B CONCUR)

    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • S W 491C - Integrative Seminar III


    Final quarter of three-quarter sequence, taken concurrently with 398 and 492C. See 491A for description.
    Prerequisites: SR ONLY & (S W 398 & 492C CONCUR)

    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • S W 492A - Field Practicum I


    First of three-quarter sequence, taken concurrently with 396 and 491A. A three-quarter placement experience, during which students begin with observation and gradually progress toward independently assuming the social work roles of teacher, broker, counselor/clinician, and advocate in generalist practice.
    Prerequisites: SR ONLY & (S W 396 & 491A CONCUR)

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • S W 492B - Field Practicum II


    Second of three-quarter sequence, taken concurrently with 397 and 491B.
    Prerequisites: SR ONLY & (S W 397 & 491B CONCUR)

    Credit Hours: 5
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • S W 492C - Field Practicum III


    Final quarter of three-quarter sequence, taken concurrently with 398 and 491C.
    Prerequisites: SR ONLY & (S W 398 & 491C CONCUR)

    Credit Hours: 5
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • S W 497T - Social Work Tutorial


    Prerequisites: HTC

    Credit Hours: 1 - 15
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
  
  • S W 498 - Independent Studies and Special Projects in Social Work


    Student responsible for design and implementation of course of study or special project in area related to social work. Student interested in course must submit proposal for approval by department chair at least 30 days prior to enrollment in course.
    Prerequisites: 12 HRS OF S W

    Credit Hours: 1 - 10
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 10 hours.
  
  • S W 498T - Social Work Tutorial


    Prerequisites: HTC

    Credit Hours: 1 - 15
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
  
  • S W 499T - Social Work Tutorial


    Prerequisites: HTC

    Credit Hours: 1 - 15
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 15 hours.

Sociology

  
  • SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology


    Nature of human society and factors affecting its development. Fundamental concepts of sociology: culture, personality, socialization, social organization, groups, institutions.
    Credit Hours: 4General Education Code: 2SS
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SOC 201 - Contemporary Social Problems


    Sociological perspectives on social problems considered. Specific social problems analyzed may include problems related to crime, sexual inequality, poverty, minority groups, drug and alcohol abuse, mental illness, environment, and others.
    Prerequisites: SOC 101 OR SOPH OR JR OR SR

    Credit Hours: 4General Education Code: 2SS
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SOC 204 - Animals and Human Society


    Students will learn about relationships between humans and animals historically and cross-culturally, how the meanings attached to animals structure human-animal and animal-human interactions within several institutions, and how these meanings work to perpetuate hierachical human relationships such as racism and sexism. Several of the major philosophical positions regarding animal-human relations will be examined critically.
    Prerequisites: SOC 101

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken three times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SOC 210 - Introduction to Social Psychology


    Patterning of individual behavior from social interactions. Analysis of individual-group relationships in various social settings. Current theory and research in social psychology.
    Prerequisites: SOC 101

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SOC 211 - Collective Behavior


    Study of collective behavior including the formation of crowds; behavior in crowds; behavior in panics, disasters, fads, and riots; and the impact of collective behavior on society.
    Prerequisites: SOC 101

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SOC 220 - Introduction to the Family


    Emphasis on American family and how it has been changing. Topics include interaction within family, family in relation to other institutions, mate selection, marriage and its alternatives, family disorganization, and future of American family.
    Prerequisites: SOC 101

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SOC 230 - Sociology of Poverty


    Critical examination of theories of poverty, how poverty is defined and measured, theoretical implications of research on poor, consequences of poverty, and strategies to fight poverty.
    Prerequisites: SOC 101

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SOC 231 - Sociology of Health and Health Care


    Examination of social definitions of health and disease, distributions of health and disease, and health care delivery. Particular attention devoted to medical education, various health care delivery systems, and contemporary social issues in medicine.
    Prerequisites: SOC 101

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SOC 233 - Sociology of Sport


    Analysis of social aspects of sport, with emphasis on interrelationship of sport and society. Focuses on topics such as social values, education, sport roles, religion, socialization, mass media, sexism, and racism; oriented to student with interest in sports.
    Prerequisites: SOC 101

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SOC 260 - Criminal Justice


    Examination of structures and decision processes of agencies that deal with crime and criminal offenders. An emphasis is placed on how practice is based on politically derived public policies, and how sociology can be used to analyze the practice of these agencies. Topics include criminal law, policing, court systems, sentencing, and corrections.
    Prerequisites: SOC 101

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SOC 261 - Deviant Behavior


    Theory and research concerning major types of deviant behavior and societal reaction to such things as criminality, suicide, drug addiction, and mental disorders. Causes and consequences of deviant behavior.
    Prerequisites: SOC 101

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SOC 297T - Sociology Tutorial


    Prerequisites: HTC

    Credit Hours: 5
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 5 hours.
  
  • SOC 298T - Sociology Tutorial


    Prerequisites: HTC

    Credit Hours: 5
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 5 hours.
  
  • SOC 299T - Soc Tutorial


    Prerequisites: HTC

    Credit Hours: 5
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 5 hours.
  
  • SOC 305 - Readings in Sociology


    Independent directed readings designed to expand student’s understanding in selected area of interest.
    Prerequisites: PERMISSION REQUIRED

    Credit Hours: 1 - 6
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours.
  
  • SOC 309 - Sociology of Appalachia


    Intensive study of Appalachia from sociological perspective. Emphasis on population of Appalachia (number and distribution of inhabitants, characteristics of population, vital processes and migration), culture of rural poverty, acceptance of innovation and social change in Appalachia, major social institutions in area, and community power structure in Appalachia.
    Prerequisites: 8 HRS SOC INCL 101

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SOC 315 - Social Identities


    Examines the diversity and complexity of social relationships between the person and society in terms of identity formation. Focus will include levels of socialization and their influence on the individual as a member of mass society.
    Prerequisites: 8 HRS SOC INCL 101

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SOC 327 - Sociology of Education


    School as social institution in relation to community and development of child; comparative systems of education; issues of access and inequality in delivery of educational services.
    Prerequisites: 8 HRS SOC INCL 101

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SOC 329 - Race and Ethnic Relations in the United States


    Racial and ethnic problems in America; causes and consequences of prejudice and discrimination.
    Prerequisites: 8 HRS SOC INCL 101

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SOC 331 - Class and Social Inequality


    Causes and consequences of class and social inequality in selected societies. Critical examination of ideologies that claim to justify inequality.
    Prerequisites: 8 HR SOC INCL 101

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SOC 335 - Economic Sociology


    Consideration of dynamics and social and cultural effects of various systems of power. Main focus is to analyze the extent to which selected capitalist and socialist systems produce concentrated power, inequality, alienated work and life styles, and imperialism; also to analyze strategies for change in U.S.
    Prerequisites: 8 HRS SOC INCL 101

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SOC 340 - Population and Society


    Social and cultural determinations and consequences of changes in fertility, mortality, and migration. Current and historical national and international population policies and programs.
    Prerequisites: 8 HRS SOC INCL 101

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SOC 351 - Elementary Research Techniques


    Research techniques in sociology. Research design; collection, recording, and analysis of data.
    Prerequisites: SOC 101 & (PSY 221 OR MATH 251 OR COMS 301 OR ECON 381)

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SOC 352 - Field Studies in Sociology


    Planning, execution, and writeup of empirical study, utilizing skills developed in 351. Limited class meetings, conferences with instructor, research report.
    Prerequisites: SOC 351

    Credit Hours: 1 - 10
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 10 hours.
  
  • SOC 356J - Writing in Sociology and Anthropology


    Jr-level composition course for sociology and anthropology majors and students in related fields. Combines writing instruction with consideration of substantive social science topic. Students try various styles of social science writing (book reviews; grant proposals; field notes; interviews; etc.).
    Prerequisites: (JR OR SR) & 13 HRS SOC/ANTH

    Credit Hours: 4General Education Code: 1J
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SOC 362 - Criminology


    Theories and research in criminal behavior and societal reaction to criminality. Causes and consequences of crime.
    Prerequisites: SOC 260

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SOC 363 - Juvenile Delinquency


    Theories and research in delinquency. Causes and consequences of delinquent behavior among juveniles.
    Prerequisites: SOC 260 & (351 OR S W 350)

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SOC 364 - Police and Society


    Examines the nature and development of policing in the United States from a sociological perspective. Students are introduced to a broad range of topics including police decision making, procedural law, police culture, types of policing, police-minority relations, and police misconduct. Examines the changing role of police in society and the potential consequences these changes have for the development of social policy.
    Prerequisites: SOC 260 & (351 OR S W 350)

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SOC 365 - Sociology of Mental Illness


    Study of social and cultural foundations of mental illness, including review of historic and contemporary definitions of madness and treatment of mental illness. Distribution of mental illness in population and social factors related thereto. Nature of commitment process and legal, moral, and social implications of commitment. Examination of legal processes pertaining to criminal insanity.
    Prerequisites: 8 HRS SOC INCL 101

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SOC 366 - Punishment and Society


    Examination of history, operation, and problems of punishment. Patterns of prison organization, inmate group structure, personnel organization, and racism examined. Purpose and effectiveness of penal institutions described. Prisons, juvenile institutions, parole, halfway houses, and alternatives to punishment studied.
    Prerequisites: SOC 260

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SOC 367 - Corporate and Governmental Crime


    Examination of the nature, extent, and distribution of corporate, governmental, and other forms of white-collar crime. Practical issues of conducting research in these areas and the application of theory to specific cases. Particular instances of corporate and governmental crime.
    Prerequisites: SOC 260 & (351 OR S W 350)

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SOC 372 - Sociology of Masculinity


    This course will examine developments in the burgeoning area of masculinities as a dynamic social process, exploring non-biological aspects of gender, and introduce students to empirical evidence of elements of gender as a learned social performance. It will familiarize students with issues concerning men and masculinities from a global, life-course perspective.
    Prerequisites: 8 HRS SOC INCL 101

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SOC 397T - Soc Tutorial


    Prerequisites: HTC

    Credit Hours: 5
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 5 hours.
  
  • SOC 398T - Soc Tutorial


    Prerequisites: HTC

    Credit Hours: 5
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 5 hours.
  
  • SOC 399T - Soc Tutorial


    Prerequisites: HTC

    Credit Hours: 5
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 5 hours.
  
  • SOC 403 - Development of Sociological Thought


    Major sociological concerns and concepts in relation to their social-historical setting. Special emphasis on sociological thought in 18th and 19th centuries.
    Prerequisites: 12 HRS SOC INCL 101

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SOC 404 - Modern Sociological Theory


    Critical examination of major sociological conceptual frameworks in 20th century.
    Prerequisites: 12 HRS SOC INCL 101

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SOC 406 - Proseminar in Sociology


    Critical examination of selected theoretical and research problems. Primarily for advanced students in sociology.
    Prerequisites: SR & 24 HRS SOC INCLUDING 351 & (403 OR 404)

    Credit Hours: 4General Education Code: T3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SOC 406A - Proseminar in Criminology


    This proseminar in criminology is a capstone course for students in the sociology/criminology major curriculum. Topics vary depending on the instructor.
    Prerequisites: SR & 24 HRS SOC INCL 101 & 351 & 362 & (403 OR 404)

    Credit Hours: 4General Education Code: T3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SOC 407 - Feminist Social Theory


    Provides a general overview of contemporary perspectives in feminist social theory and cultivates awareness of the implications these perspectives hold for sociology. Provides an in-depth examination of some of the most influential writings by feminist sociologists. The focus is on ways in which basic assumptions, concepts, and questions in sociology are brought to light from feminist points of view.
    Prerequisites: SOC 403 OR 404

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SOC 412 - Public Opinion Processes


    Attitudes and opinions in relation to formation of public opinion; political socialization and participation; social status, reference groups, decision making; role of mass media.
    Prerequisites: 12 HRS SOC INCL 101

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SOC 413 - Media and Society


    Personal and social functions of content in newspapers, radio, television, and film. Types of audiences and communication effects. Organization and control of mass media and problems in evaluation.
    Prerequisites: 12 HRS SOC INCL 101

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SOC 414 - Contemporary Social Movements


    Organized movements resulting in major social changes: revolutionary, nationalistic, reform, religious; agitation, leadership, ideology; case studies of typical movements.
    Prerequisites: 12 HRS SOC INCL 101

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SOC 416 - Society and the Individual


    Exploration of compatibilities and/or contradictions in psychological systems, culture, and social structure.
    Prerequisites: 12 HRS SOC INCL 101

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SOC 419 - Group Processes


    Major theories and methods for study of small groups as units of social systems. Communication patterns, role definition, status processes, and solidarity are among topics covered. Current research literature is stressed.
    Prerequisites: 12 HRS SOC INCL 101

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SOC 421 - Comparative Studies of Family


    The institution of marriage and family will be examined and analyzed with regard to families from different cultural, racial, and ethnic backgrounds. Special emphasis on the significance of social and cultural determinants of family life in the United States and internationally.
    Prerequisites: 12 HRS SOC INCL 101

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SOC 422 - The American Family System


    Development of the family system throughout history with an emphasis on how changing patterns and conditions led to the formation of the American family. Problems and challenges, both at the micro and macro levels, faced by the American family today are also examined.
    Prerequisites: 12 HRS SOC INCL 101

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SOC 424 - Urban Sociology


    Examines the social and cultural character of cities and how urban spaces shape, and are shaped by, social life. Draws on competing social theories of urban life to explore factors that have influenced the historical development of cities. Examines processes of industrialization, urbanization, and suburbanization. Other topics include ethnic segregation and the spatial patterning of inequality, uses of urban space, the social and moral order of the neighborhood, urban subcultures, urban imagery and symbolism, gentrification, and the impact of globalization on urban life.
    Prerequisites: 12 HRS SOC INCL 101

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SOC 428 - Sociology of Religion


    Interrelationship between religious institution and social structure from comparative perspective and with particular reference to American society.
    Prerequisites: 12 HRS SOC INCL 101

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SOC 429 - Sociology of Race, Ethnicity, and Class


    This course is designed with a concern for understanding racism and classism at the macro level of analysis. An interpretation of social forces affecting race and ethnicity as determinants of social class will be covered. The course will enhance an understanding of racial and ethnic diversity.
    Prerequisites: 12 HRS SOC INCL 101

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SOC 430 - Sociology of Organization


    Concentrates on structure and process of formal organizations. Modern society dominated by giant bureaucracies. We shall study these bureaucracies in detail. Various sociological perspectives for viewing organizations considered and evaluated. Impact of organizations on individuals discussed and problems of living in society dominated by organizations treated in depth.
    Prerequisites: 12 HRS SOC INCL 101

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SOC 432 - Political Sociology


    Social and cultural basis of influence, power, and authority. Emphasis upon informal aspects of political process in groups and institutions other than government.
    Prerequisites: 12 HRS SOC INCL 101

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SOC 433 - Sociology of Occupations and Professions


    Professionalism as characteristic of modern economic and industrial complexes; popular conception and modern theory; social and technological preconditions; occupation-profession continuum; components, barriers, and strategy; mock-professionalism; motivation and satisfaction; controls; professionalism in particular professions.
    Prerequisites: 12 HRS SOC INCL 101

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SOC 435 - Sociology of the Welfare State


    Introduces students to major theoretical perspectives in the sociology of the welfare state, including industrialist, neo-Marxist, social-democratic, and “independent-state” perspectives. Focuses on how proponents of these sociological research perspectives deal with the emergence, organization, growth, and contemporary issues of the U.S. social welfare systems. Also some attention to the social welfare systems of Sweden and other European countries.
    Prerequisites: 12 HRS SOC INCL 101

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SOC 450 - Data Analysis


    This course develops the ability to analyze research data in the social sciences. The linkages among measurement, statistics, and interpretation of results in social research will be explored. Unscheduled computer laboratory commitment is required (not open to those with credit for CS 322).
    Prerequisites: SOC 351

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SOC 451 - Intermediate Data Analysis


    Introduction to fundamentals of multivariate analysis. Topics covered include simple linear and multiple regression, analysis of variance and covariance, and logistic regression.
    Prerequisites: SOC 450

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SOC 453 - Research Problems in Sociology


    Individual research in specific problem areas in which student has demonstrated ability and interest.
    Prerequisites: 20 HRS SOC INCL 351 & PERMISSION REQUIRED

    Credit Hours: 2 - 6
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours.
  
  • SOC 462 - Sociology of the Courts


    This course is designed to introduce students to a sociological perspective on the importance and impact of the court system in American society. We will examine the court’s structural and cultural features as well as how court officials create and move cases through to various institutional outcomes.
    Prerequisites: 12 HRS SOC INCL 101

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SOC 464 - Law in Societies


    Explores the nature of institutional control and sociocultural constraint as they affect human behavior. Issues covered include the development of formal control mechanisms in societies, the binding force and authority of law, precursors of legislative and judicial law, the effectiveness of formal control mechanisms for reducing specific behaviors, how administrative agencies increase regulation of daily life and “net widening” occurs, and law’s effectiveness as a social change agent. Reading material covers the U.S. and some other societies.
    Prerequisites: 12 HRS SOC INCL 101

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SOC 465 - Social Change


    Dynamics and processes by which social change takes place; major theories of change; industrialization and modernization; social evolution and revolution; planned change; social impact of change.
    Prerequisites: 12 HRS SOC INCL 101

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SOC 467 - Violence Against Women


    Examines related forms of violence where women are the predominant victims: forcible rape, marital rape, incest, spousal assault, date rape and assault, and sexual harassment. Role of pornography will be examined. Emphasis placed upon current theoretical and empirical findings and developments.
    Prerequisites: 16 HRS SOC

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SOC 470 - Sociology of Gender


    Examination of social and historical factors that have kept women subordinate to men in family and prevented them from achieving equality in labor force. Also explores prospects for change.
    Prerequisites: 12 HRS SOC INCL 101

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SOC 471 - Gender and Justice


    Explores how the interpretation and application of criminal law reflects assumptions about men’s and women’s natures, appropriate roles, and positions in society. Readings examine changes and stability in the prosecution of violence against women; the prosecution, sentencing, and correction of women offenders; women’s and men’s access to the profession of law and other legal positions; and conceptions of justice. Readings highlight how race, class, and gender intersect and how structure and interpersonal interaction contribute to observed outcomes.
    Prerequisites: 12 HOURS SOCIOLOGY

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SOC 481 - Environmental Sociology


    Examines the interaction between social systems and the natural ecosystems in which they reside. It considers the predominant cultural, demographic, economic, geographic, political, and social factors that modify and shape the environment and the human ecological footprint. Emphasis is on the prospects for the emergence of sustainable societies and links between environmental issues and conflict, development, globalization, inequality, social change, and social movements among others.
    Prerequisites: 12 HRS SOC INCL 101

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SOC 491H - Honors Thesis in Sociology


    This course is designed individually for students pursuing departmental honors. The work is undertaken under the supervision of a faculty member and may extend for up to one academic year.
    Prerequisites: PERMISSION REQUIRED

    Credit Hours: 5
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 10 hours.
  
  • SOC 495 - Internship in Criminology


    Provides internship experience for students majoring in pre-criminology/sociology. Students will have opportunity to apply social science knowledge and methodologies and to gain direct job-related experience in criminal justice related agency.
    Prerequisites: SOC 260 & 351 & 362 & SR CRIMINOLOGY MJR & PERMISSION REQUIRED

    Credit Hours: 5 - 10
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 10 hours.
  
  • SOC 497T - Soc Tutorial


    Prerequisites: HTC

    Credit Hours: 5
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 5 hours.
  
  • SOC 498T - Soc Tutorial


    Prerequisites: HTC

    Credit Hours: 5
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 5 hours.
  
  • SOC 499T - Soc Tutorial


    Prerequisites: HTC

    Credit Hours: 5
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 5 hours.

Somali

  
  • SOMA 301 - Elementary Somali I


    Beginning course of three-quarter first year sequence, with emphasis in oral proficiency. Does not fulfill Arts and Sciences language or humanities requirement.
    Prerequisites: JR OR SR & PERMISION REQUIRED (DOES NOT FULFILL A&S LANGUAGE OR HUMANITIES REQUIREMENTS)

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SOMA 302 - Elementary Somali II


    Continuation of SOMA 301. Second course of three-quarter first year sequence, with emphasis in oral proficiency. Does not fulfill Arts and Sciences language or humanities requirement.
    Prerequisites: SOMA 301 (DOES NOT FULFILL A&S LANGUAGE OR HUMANITIES REQUIREMENTS)

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SOMA 303 - Elementary Somali III


    Continuation of SOMA 302. Third course of three-quarter first year sequence, with emphasis in oral proficiency.Does not fulfill Arts and Sciences language or humanities requirement.
    Prerequisites: SOMA 302 (DOES NOT FULFILL A&S LANGUAGE OR HUMANITIES REQUIREMENTS)

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
  
  • SOMA 304 - Intermediate Somali I


    First course of 3 quarter intermediate sequence. Does not fulfill Arts & Science Language or Humanities requirements.
    Prerequisites: SOMA 303 (DOES NOT FULFILL A&S LANGUAGE OR HUMANITIES REQUIREMENT)

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SOMA 305 - Intermediate Somali II


    Second course of 3 quarter intermediate sequence. Does not fulfill Arts & Science Language or Humanities requirements.
    Prerequisites: SOMA 304 (DOES NOT FULFILL A&S LANGUAGE OR HUMANITIES REQUIREMENT)

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SOMA 306 - Intermediate Somali III


    Third course of 3 quarter intermediate sequence. Does not fulfill Arts & Science Language or Humanities requirements.
    Prerequisites: SOMA 305 (DOES NOT FULFILL A&S LANGUAGE OR HUMANITIES REQUIREMENT)

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.

Spanish (Romance)

  
  • SPAN 111 - Elementary Spanish I


    Developing proficiency in listening, reading, speaking, and writing essential to interactive language learning. First of a three-course sequence of beginning Spanish.
    Prerequisites: NOT SPAN 199

    Credit Hours: 4General Education Code: 2CP
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SPAN 112 - Elementary Spanish II


    Continuation of 111. Developing proficiency in listening, reading, speaking, and writing essential to interactive language learning. First of a three-course sequence of beginning Spanish. No credit if 199.
    Prerequisites: SPAN 111 & NOT 199

    Credit Hours: 4General Education Code: 2CP
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SPAN 113 - Elementary Spanish III


    Continuation of 112. Developing proficiency in listening, reading, speaking, and writing essential to interactive language learning. First of a three-course sequence of beginning Spanish. No credit if 199.
    Prerequisites: SPAN 112 & NOT 199

    Credit Hours: 4General Education Code: 2CP
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SPAN 114 - Intensive El Span


    Credit Hours: 12
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SPAN 199 - Spanish for Review


    Preparation for SPAN 211 for students with some high school Spanish. Review of grammar and vocabulary with intensive practice in adaptation to college-level expectations and instructional techniques. Emphasis on all four skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Offered fall quarter. Does not satisfy language or humanities requirements.
    Prerequisites: PERMISSION & PLACEMENT TEST REQUIRED & NOT 111 OR 112 OR 113

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SPAN 211 - Intermediate Spanish


    Culture based approach to increase language proficiency. Students continue to develop listening, reading, speaking and writing skills as they study diverse history and customs of Spanish speakers around the world.
    Prerequisites: SPAN 113 OR 2-3 YRS HS SPAN

    Credit Hours: 4General Education Code: 2CP
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SPAN 212 - Intermediate Spanish


    Continuation of 211. Culture based approach to increase language proficiency. Students continue to develop listening, reading, speaking and writing skills as they study diverse history and customs of Spanish speakers around the world.
    Prerequisites: SPAN 211

    Credit Hours: 4General Education Code: 2CP
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SPAN 213 - Intermediate Spanish


    Continuation of 212. Culture based approach to increase language proficiency. Students continue to develop listening, reading, speaking and writing skills as they study diverse history and customs of Spanish speakers around the world. Completion of 213 fulfills foreign language requirement of College of Arts and Sciences
    Prerequisites: SPAN 212 OR 4-5 YRS HS SPAN

    Credit Hours: 4General Education Code: 2CP
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SPAN 297T - Spanish Tutorial


    Prerequisites: HTC

    Credit Hours: 1 - 15
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 15 hours.
  
  • SPAN 298 - Independent Study in Spanish


    Reading and discussion of assigned materials (books, periodicals, films, tapes) on specific topics involving Spanish language. Does not count toward major or minor. Does not satisfy language requirement.
    Prerequisites: SPAN 213

    Credit Hours: 1 - 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours.
  
  • SPAN 298T - Spanish Tutorial


    Prerequisites: HTC

    Credit Hours: 1 - 15
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 15 hours.
  
  • SPAN 299T - Spanish Tutorial


    Prerequisites: HTC

    Credit Hours: 1 - 15
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 15 hours.
  
  • SPAN 341 - Advanced Conversation and Composition


    Conversation and discussion. Emphasis on writing skills.
    Prerequisites: SPAN 213

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
  
  • SPAN 342 - Advanced Conversation and Composition


    Equal emphasis on speaking and writing.
    Prerequisites: SPAN 341

    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.
 

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