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2012-2013 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2012-2013 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Radiologic Technology

  
  • RLTN 4032 - Clinical Education III

    2
    Prerequisite: (RLTN 3080  or 3081  with a grade of “C” or higher) and 3082 , 3083 
    Supervised clinical practice in performing radiographic procedures.
  
  • RLTN 4034 - Clinical Education III

    2
    Prerequisite: RLTN 3084 , 3086  and (3080  or 3081  with a grade of “C” or higher)
    Supervised clinical practice in performing radiation therapy procedures.
  
  • RLTN 4083 - Clinical Education IV

    3
    Prerequisite: RLTN 3084 , 3086 , 4034  and (3080  or 3081  with a grade of “C” or higher)
    Supervised clinical practice in performing radiation therapy procedures.
  
  • RLTN 4084 - Clinical Education IV

    3
    Prerequisite: RLTN 3080  or 3081  with a grade of “C” or higher) and 3082  , 3083 
    Supervised clinical practice in performing radiographic procedures.
  
  • RLTN 4085 - Clinical Education V

    3
    Prerequisite: RLTN 3080  or 3081  with a grade of “C” or higher) and 3082 , 3083 , 4032 , 4084 
    Supervised clinical practice in performing radiographic procedures with emphasis specialties such as MRI, CT, Mammography or Cardiovascular interventional radiology.
  
  • RLTN 4086 - Clinical Education V

    3
    Prerequisite: RLTN 3084 , 3086 , 4034 , 4083 , and (3080  or 3081  with a grade of “C” or higher)
    Supervised clinical practice in performing radiation therapy procedures.
  
  • RLTN 4110 - Special Topics

    1
    Prerequisite: RLTN 3080  or 3081  with a grade of “C’ or higher
    Topics to be chosen by the instructor and student.
  
  • RLTN 4116 - Radiation Physics

    4
    Prerequisite: RLTN 3000 , 3010 , 3020 , 3030/3031 , 3115 , 3116 , 4032  and (3080  or 3081  with a grade of “C” or higher)
    A study of interaction of radiation matter, formation of photographic and electronic images. An introduction of the physics of magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography.
  
  • RLTN 4118 - Radiation Therapy Physics

    4
    Prerequisite: RLTN 4116  and (3080  or 3081  with a grade of “C” or higher)
    Course reviews atomic structure, photon interactions with matter and inverse square law.  Introduction to operation and function of radiotherapeutic equipment to include ancillary equipment and their function (i.e., wedges, blocks and compensating filters.)  Students will demonstrate ability to perform accurate dose calculations.
  
  • RLTN 4120 - Special Topics

    2
    Prerequisite: (RLTN 3080  or 3081  with a grade of “C” or higher) and one upper division RLTN course
    Topics to be chosen by the instructor and student.
  
  • RLTN 4130 - Special Topics

    3
    Prerequisite: RLTN 3080   or 3081   with a grade of “C” or higher) and one upper level RLTN course
    Topics to be chosen by the instructor and student.
  
  • RLTN 4550 - Radiographic Pathology

    3
    Prerequisite: RLTN 3000 , 3010 , 3020 , 3030/3031 , 3083 , 3115 , 3116 , 4032  and (3080  or 3081  with a grade of “C” or higher)
    A study of radiographic pathology and its effect in the production of radiographs.
  
  • RLTN 4560 - Radiation Therapy Treatment Planning and Dosimetry

    3
    Prerequisite: RLTN 3084 , 3086 , 4034   and (3080  or 3081  with a grade of “C” or higher)
    Application of brachytherapy calculations including source distribution and implant duration.  Contrast and compare hand calculations with computer generated calculations.  Site-specific examples of treatment planning and dosimetry.  Demonstrate proficiency in external and election beam treatment planning.
  
  • RLTN 4570 - Management in Radiologic Technology

    2
    Prerequisite: RLTN 3000 , 3010  , 3020 , 3030/3031  , 3083 , 3115 , 3116   4030 , 4032 , 4084 , 4116 , 4550  and (3080  or 3081  with a grade of “C” or higher)
    A study of management principles, organizational, administration, human resource management, and automation of radiologic departments.
  
  • RLTN 4575 - Technical Radiation Oncology

    3
    Prerequisite: RLTN 3084 , 3086 , 4034  and (3080  or 3081  with a grade of “C” or higher)
    Mastery of basic concepts and technical aspects of radiation oncology.  Topics include custom block, mold and immobilizer fabrication, intensify modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), stereotactic radiosurgery, intraoperative radiotherapy and brachytherapy.  Participation in lab simulation activities to reinforce routine simulation techniques.
  
  • RLTN 4580 - Research Methodology in Radiologic Technology

    3
    Prerequisite: RLTN 3000 , 3010 , 3020 3030/3031 3083 , 3115 , 3116 , 4030 , 4032 , 4084 , 4116 , 4550  and (3080  or 3081  with a grade of “C” or higher)
    Methods of research and design of research studies relative to radiologic science. Determination of appropriate statistical test and analysis of data will be emphasized.
  
  • RLTN 4590 - Registry Review for Radiologic Technologies

    3
    Prerequisite: RLTN 3000 , 3010 , 3020 , 3030/3031 3083 , 3115 , 3116 , 4030 , 4032 , 4084 , 4116 , 4550  and (3080  or 3081  with a grade of “C” or higher)
    Capstone course of the program. Synthesis and application of didactic and clinic courses. Test taking strategies and review for national certification examination will be emphasized.
  
  • RLTN 4595 - Radiation Therapy Registry Review

    3
    Prerequisite: RLTN 3084 , 3086 , 4034 ; and (3080  or 3081  with a grade of “C”or higher)
    Capstone course of the program.  Synthesis and application of didactic and clinic courses.  Testing strategies and review for national certification examination will be emphasized.

Reading

  
  • RDG 4010 - Teaching the Language Arts: K-6

    3
    Prerequisite: Milestone II  (Milestone II requirements); Corequisite: RDG 4020 , SPED 4340 
    Includes organization and assessment strategies, materials and methods of teaching the language arts for elementary grade students. Interrelatedness of these skills is stressed through activities which teach children of all cultures to think and communicate. A field experience is required.
  
  • RDG 4020 - Teaching Reading

    3
    Prerequisite: Milestone II  (Milestone II requirements); Corequisite: RDG 4010 , SPED 4340 
    Includes scope and sequence of skills, assessment, organization strategies, materials and methods of listening, speaking, writing and reading for preschool and primary grade students. Interrelatedness of these skills stressed through activities which teach children of all cultures to think and communicate. A field experience is required.
  
  • RDG 4030 - Literacy in Upper Elementary Grades

    3
    Prerequisite: Milestone II  (Milestone II requirements); Corequisite: SCI 4020 , EDUC 4040 
    This course is designed to provide pre-service students with research-based methods and procedures of teaching a balanced literacy approach in the upper elementary grades (4-6 grades). Field-based work and a preclinical experience will be required.
  
  • RDG 4040 - Content Reading

    3
    Prerequisite: Milestone II  (Milestone II requirements)
    A course designed for 4-8 majors which focuses on strategies for developing literacy skills in the content areas.  Methods for addressing the needs of diverse learners, including English Language Learners are emphasized.
  
  • RDG 4050 - Literature for Children

    3
    Prerequisite: Milestone I  (Milestone I requirements)
    Appreciation, selection, and use of children literature as related to curriculum enhancement and the needs of children.  Course also addresses multiculturalism and needs of English Language Learners.
  
  • RDG 4051 - Process Writing

    3
    Prerequisite: Milestone II  (Milestone II requirements)
    Exploration of methods, materials, and organizational patterns by which children’s writing skills can be developed and improved. Particular emphasis will be placed on the awareness and implementation of the writing process, including improved methods of evaluation of written expression.
  
  • RDG 4890 - Teaching Reading in the Secondary Schools

    3
    Prerequisite:   (Milestone I requirements)
    A course designed to prepare teachers in teaching developmental, corrective, and remedial reading on the secondary school (English classroom) level.  Methods to address English Language Learners reading skills are included.

Science

  
  • SCI 4020 - Teaching Science I: K-6

    4
    Prerequisite: Milestone II  (Milestone II requirements), BIOL 1010/1011 , GEOL 1040/1041 , CHEM 1710 
    Emphasizes basic concepts of life and physical sciences. Classes will include lecture, lab and field experience.
  
  • SCI 4030 - Teaching Science II: K-6

    4
    Basic concepts of life and physical science; concentration on physical science conceptual schemes for elementary and middle school; integrated laboratory activities; integration of science/technology/society relationships.

Social Work

  
  • SW 499A - Directed Individual Study

    1
    Prerequisite: Junior standing and permission of supervising faculty required
    Specialized individual study under the direction of a faculty member.
  
  • SW 499B - Directed Individual Study

    2
    Prerequisite: Junior standing and permission of supervising faculty required
    Specialized individual study under the direction of a faculty member.
  
  • SW 499C - Directed Individual Study

    3
    Prerequisite: Junior standing and permission of supervising faculty required
    Specialized individual study under the direction of a faculty member.
  
  • SW 2110 - Introduction to Social Work

    3
    Definition of social work, the social work role, and social work outcome for the individual, group, organization, community, and institution in society. Introduction to and exploration of the generalist framework, problem-solving model, values, diversity, and their development in the 20th century as defined by critical thinkers in the profession.
  
  • SW 3400 - Generalist Social Work Practice

    3
    Prerequisite: SW 2110 , 3410 , 3420  and admission to SW program
    Exploration of each phase of the generalist framework from a strengths-oriented, ecological perspective with emphasis on core practice skills and skill development for carrying out entry-level, direct generalist practice. A grade of “C” or higher is required in this course in order to take SW 3620 or SW 3630. This is a web-enhanced course.
  
  • SW 3410 - Values, Ethics and Diversity

    3
    Pre/Corequisite: SW 2110 
    Hybrid course emphasizes developing heightened awareness of personal, professional, and societal values that inform decisions. It focuses on a process for ethical decision making, particularly in handling ethical dilemmas. Additionally, it explores the nature of cultural competence and diversity sensitivity.
  
  • SW 3420 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment

    3
    Pre/Corequisite: SW 2110 , PSY 2010 , SOC 2010 , BIOL 1040/1041 
    Ecological and social systems theory for integrating concepts and knowledge about human behavior through the entire life span, behavioral science at the individual, family, group, organizational, community, and societal levels. Content on race, gender, and sexual orientation.
  
  • SW 3430 - Elements of Rural Practice

    3
    Examination of the distinctive nature of rural generalist practice, historical development, special skills, knowledge, attitudes, and values which are particularly relevant for practice in nonurban settings as well as current issues facing rural practitioners.  This is a web-based course.
  
  • SW 3440 - Crisis Intervention

    3
    Prerequisite: SW 2110 
    Exploration of crisis intervention models, processes, strategies, and skills with particular attention to HIV/AIDS, suicide, sexual assault, and family violence.  This is a web-based course.
  
  • SW 3450 - Human Behavior in the Macro Social Environment

    3
    Pre/Corequisite: SW 3400 
    Applying the systems framework for creating and organizing knowledge of human behavior and the social environment on the macro-scale. Exploration of the family, the group, the organization, and the community, investigation of societal dynamics surrounding ethnic, oppressed minority, and gay and lesbian communities, the connection among the biological, economic, political, social, and ethical systems, and the generalist social work problem solving model.
  
  • SW 3460 - Community Mental Health: Policy and Practice

    3
    Survey of current social work methods for working with the severe and persistently mentally ill incorporating an explanation of the DSM IV and the diagnostic process. Exploration of the consumer movement and its impact on services and treatment methods, as well as a focus on advocacy for specific populations such as the homeless, alcohol and drug dependent, women, gays and lesbians, people of color and other oppressed groups in their struggle for adequate treatment. Review of the history of work with the “insane”, including the development of legal rights and precedents and a survey of current societal biases that affect the development of a program for insuring mental health for all in society.
  
  • SW 3470 - Techniques of Social Work for Groups

    3
    A hands-on experience in leading groups for people who are faced with the need for rehabilitation, skills-training, and emotional development based on social work methods. Exploration of the ways in which people behave in groups, think about groups, and achieve life satisfaction through participating in a group. Investigation of the different group leader styles appropriate for oppressed groups such as women, gays and lesbians, people of color, and the mentally ill.
  
  • SW 3480 - Living with HIV

    3
    Explores psychosocial issues related to providing care to persons living with HIV/AIDS. Includes basic knowledge for assessment and intervention including assessing risk behavior, risk reduction, resource linkage, and appropriate skills for serving the vulnerable client. This is a web-based course.
  
  • SW 3490 - Social Work and Aging

    3
    This course offers an empowerment-oriented approach to social work practice with the elderly. It explores problems such as health, mental health, financial and housing needs for this at risk group. The roles and responsibilities of the SW practitioner are clearly identified. This is a web-based course.
  
  • SW 3495 - Social Work and Addictions

    3
    This course serves as an overview of drugs, their actions and interactions.  The topics will be approached from a variety of perspectives-behavioral, pharamacological, historical, social, legal and clinical.  An overall goal of this course is to increase the students knowledge of drugs and drug abuse as well as to identify roles and responsibilities of social workers with addictive individuals and families.
  
  • SW 3500 - Youth Gangs and Juvenile Delinquency

    3
    This course promotes critical analysis of the history of youth gangs, societal response to gangs, and how youth gangs and juvenile delinquency are inter-connected. Additionally, this course explores of the theories of gang involvement, juvenile delinquency, prevention and intervention with an emphasis on a family systems approach.
  
  • SW 3520 - Professional Writing for Social Work

    3
    Description:  This course introduces students to the APA style of writing required for social work.  Additionally, this course explores other professional writing, including grant writing, business letters and professional e-mail, court reports, and case file documentation.
  
  • SW 3550 - Medical Social Work

    3
    Prerequisite: SW 2110 
    This course integrates a study of the history of health care, policy creation and service delivery in the U.S. The course utilizes a biopsychosocial perspective to study the interrelatedness of systems and the influence of diverse cultures. Practice skills are focused on chronic illness and working with caregivers and health care teams.
  
  • SW 3620 - Micro Social Work Practice

    3
    Prerequisite: SW 3400  with a grade of “C” or better
    Exploration of a systematic-eclectic framework for integrating a variety of theoretical perspectives for entry-level, direct generalist practice with individuals, families and small groups. Includes selected theoretical models of social casework, family treatment, empowerment, social group work, and crisis intervention, as well as the ecosystems perspective. A minimum grade of “C” is required in this course. This is a web-enhanced course.
  
  • SW 3630 - Macro Social Work Practice

    3
    Prerequisite: SW 3400  with a grade of “C” or better
    Exploration of methods of social work for working with women and oppressed communities such as gays and lesbians and people of color through group work, advocacy, community organization, and community development. Students learn how to apply a macro-practice method in order to solve a macro-practice problem which they identify in a real life setting. Students are guided through an out-of-class experience in which they interview members of a community, define and analyze a problem, explore possible solutions, and then propose a specific macro-practice solution. A minimum grade of “C” is required for this course.
  
  • SW 3680 - Child Welfare I

    3
    Prerequisite: SW 2110 
    This course is designed to instill knowledge and commitment to the principles of practice in the Tennessee Public Child Welfare arena. Study content specifically provides information on the characteristics of the populations served and social issues addressed by the Tennessee Department of Children’s’ Services (DCS).
  
  • SW 3700 - Child Welfare II

    3
    Prerequisite: SW 3680 
    This is the second course in the Child Welfare Certification Program which develops the skills and treatment interventions related to social work with abused/neglected children and their families. Students will have several opportunities to develop their own sills through a variety of teaching methods.
  
  • SW 3710 - School Social Work

    3
    Prerequisite: SW 2110 , 3400 
    Overview of significant issues children and adolescents bring to school. Offers tools and strategies for understanding and working within the constraints of the school environment. Covers treatment strategies that enable social workers to assist children and adolescents who have issues related to violence and trauma, parental absence, alcohol and drug abuse as well as death and loss.
  
  • SW 3770 - Research Methods

    3
    Pre/Corequisite: SW 3400 
    Exploration of the scientific method through research design, hypothesis testing, and data analysis. In a hands-on process the student is guided through formulating a research question, collecting data to answer the question, and analyzing the data for its scientific importance and its importance for social work. The importance of research for providing a knowledge base for the solution of social problems affecting oppressed groups such as women, gays and lesbians, people of color is emphasized in addition to the emphasis on values and ethics required for work with human subjects.
  
  • SW 4020 - Human Sexuality

    3
    Designed to prepare social workers and other professionals whose careers involve working with people having problems of human sexuality, increase students awareness, factual knowledge, and understanding of human sexuality. Involves explicit films and topics some students may find offensive.
  
  • SW 4030 - Child and Adolescent Mental Health

    3
    This class prepares social work students to understand the children’s mental health system. Any social worker providing services to children will need to be familiar with psychiatric terminology, diagnosis, medication and with the interventions provided to assist children with mental health needs.
  
  • SW 4035 - Social Work with Children and Families

    3
    This class explores the range of social work practice settings that help children and their families, and child and family assessment. It looks at a range of problems affecting children and their families, and specific intervention techniques to help.
  
  • SW 4040 - Social Work and Family Violence

    3
    This class explores the range of violence affecting families (e.g., child maltreatment, intimate partner violence, elder abuse) and prepares students to understand how violence affects families and how to intervene in families where abuse has occurred.
  
  • SW 4045 - Spirituality and Social Work

    3
    This course examines how social work interventions are affected by the spiritual beliefs of clients, and how social workers can be more effective by including their clients’ spirituality in the biopsychosocial assessment and intervention.
  
  • SW 4400 - Seminar for Field Instruction

    1
    Pre/Corequisite: SW 2110 , 3400 , 3410 , 3420 , 3450 , 3620 , 3630 , 3770 , 4430 , 4440 ; the following must earn a “C” or better in SW 3400 , 3620 , 3630 
    Overview of approved social service agencies, preparation for interviews in selected sites, and facilitates the development of a student placement profile which includes application to the field practicum, resume, agency profile and evidence of insurance coverage as required by CSWE. Students also meet individually with the field coordinator twice during the course. Grading on a pass/fail basis.
  
  • SW 4410 - Field Instruction

    12
    Prerequisite: SW 2110 , 3400 , 3410 , 3420 , 3450 , 3620 , 3630 , 3770  , 4430 , 4440 ; the following must earn a “C” or higher in SW 3400 , 3620 , 3630 
    Educationally-supervised practice activities with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities in an approved social service agency for thirty-two hours per week over the course of the semester. Pass/Fail basis.
  
  • SW 4411 - Field Instruction Concurrent Seminar

    3
    Corequisite: SW 4410 
    Integrative learning application of theoretical knowledge and social values, and sill development through direct practice activities in an approved social service agency. Includes processing learning experiences in the field agency and connecting item
  
  • SW 4430 - Social Policy

    3
    Exploration of the process by which problems and issues in society are turned into rules, regulations and laws. Focus on the transition from private troubles to public issues in such areas as divorce, mental illness, welfare, child abuse and the response of society to the needs of oppressed groups such as single parents, the elderly, women, gays and lesbians, and people of color. The role of social work and social workers in society is investigated, as well as the history of social welfare in the United States, and the role of institutions in the delivery of services to people in need.
  
  • SW 4440 - Law and Social Work

    3
    Prerequisite: SW 3400  with a grade of “C” or better
    The course explores the legal environment of social work, the legal system, and legal concepts. Actual cases will be briefed by students. The course is taught in a seminar format similar to a law school class, and is particularly useful for pre-law students.
  
  • SW 4720 - Senior Seminar

    3
    Prerequisite: SW major, SW 4400  or concurrent with SW 4410 , 4411 
    The course is designed to be the “capstone” or final synthesis and integration course for the social work major. Self-directed, independent learning is a cornerstone of the course. Prior learning recognition, assessment, and integration through construction and evaluation of a social work portfolio is the major dynamic of the course.  A minimum grade of “C” is required. This is a web-based course.
  
  • SW 4900 - Selected Topics in Social Work

    3
    Specially selected topics of current or continuing social significance, from social work perspectives.

Sociology

  
  • SOC 480A - Sociology Internship

    3
    Prerequisite: Sociology majors/minors with junior or senior standing, permission of the instructor and completion of SOC 3760  or SOC 3770 
    This course helps students hone their ability to use the sociological perspective in an organizational setting while gaining career experience with an internship organizations. Only three credit hours from this course may be counted toward the major.
  
  • SOC 480B - Sociology Internship

    6
    Prerequisite: Sociology majors/minors with junior or senior standing, permission of the instructor and completion of SOC 3760  or SOC 3770 
    This course helps students hone their ability to use the sociological perspective in an organizational setting while gaining career experience with an internship organizations. Only three credit hours from this course may be counted toward the major.
  
  • SOC 499A - Directed Individual Study

    1
    Specialized individual study under the direction of a faculty member. Junior standing and permission of supervising faculty are required.
  
  • SOC 499B - Directed Individual Study

    2
    Specialized individual study under the direction of a faculty member. Junior standing and permission of supervising faculty are required.
  
  • SOC 499C - Directed Individual Study

    3
    Specialized individual study under the direction of a faculty member. Junior standing and permission of supervising faculty are required.
  
  • SOC 2010 - Introduction to Sociology

    3
    Introduction to sociology as a scientific discipline. Subject matter includes sociological concepts, sociological processes, social structure, social organization, and social institutions, including family, education, politics, religion, and economy.
  
  • SOC 2050 - Social Problems

    3
    A survey of social subjects including family, city, public health, alcoholism, drug dependency, racial and gender inequality, work, crime, and violence.
  
  • SOC 2500 - Cultural Anthropology

    3
    The theories and elements of culture are identified and applied to a variety of human societies. Emphasizes pre-modern society.
  
  • SOC 2900 - Marriage and the Family

    3
    Analysis of the family institution, its structure and function, and the dynamics of social change in family interaction and organization. The process of marriage examined includes dating, courtship, mate selection, engagement, and marriage. Attention to changes currently affecting the American family.
  
  • SOC 3040 - Rural Sociology

    3
    Investigates the interrelationship between demographic, economic, environmental, and social changes that are transforming rural areas.  Focus ranges from the local to the global context.
  
  • SOC 3050 - Race Relation and Minority Peoples

    3
    Minority groups and race relations in the United States. Special attention is devoted to such groups as Blacks, Indians, Asians, and religious minorities.
  
  • SOC 3060 - Contemporary Issues in the Family

    3
    Indepth examination of contemporary issues that affect family functions and relations.
  
  • SOC 3070 - Families Across Cultures

    3
    Cross-cultural, multicultural, and historical influences on family functions, structures, and behaviors; focusing on the recognition and understanding of cultural similarities and differences.
  
  • SOC 3080 - Gender and Society

    3
    Gender and sexuality in American society and cross-culturally, with consideration to the role of gender in structuring identity, male/female interaction, and constraints on expanding opportunities.
  
  • SOC 3090 - Sociology of Education

    3
    An analysis of the American educational systems in historical, political, and economic terms in relationship to class, race, and gender stratification and social change.
  
  • SOC 3100 - Sociology of Popular Culture

    3
    This course examines the impact of the values, beliefs, and actions promoted by popular culture (ex. Movies, television, magazines, music, and fashion) on our daily lives. The course focuses on how popular culture is produced and consumed by society. The course also discusses the globalization of popular culture
  
  • SOC 3140 - Sociology of Deviant Behavior

    3
    Contemporary theories of deviant behavior and major types of deviance in American society. The relationship between norms, deviance, and forms of social control; and between deviance, social disorder, and social change.
  
  • SOC 3150 - Social Psychology of Everyday Life

    3
    How principles of social psychology affect everyday human interaction. Covers such topics as mass media, leadership, personal attraction, communication, and the impact of the social environment on personality.
  
  • SOC 3200 - Crime and Delinquency

    3
    Theories of deviance as they relate to the law and methods of treatment. Emphasis on causes, types, and corrective measures in criminology.
  
  • SOC 3300 - Social Inequality

    3
    Class analysis of the United States with focus on social and economic inequalities. Attention is given to such concepts as power, prestige, social opportunity, dependency.
  
  • SOC 3400 - Sociology of Religion

    3
    Religion as a social institution with an analysis of the functions of religion for society and a comparison of major religious groups in America.
  
  • SOC 3500 - Sport and Society

    3
    This course encourages students to think critically about the organization of sports and how sports relate to their social lives. It critically analyzes gender, racial, socioeconomic, and body image issues relating to sport, and the functions of sport related to existing cultural ideologies.
  
  • SOC 3600 - Sociology of Aging

    3

    1.    This course provides an overview of the major sociological theories and frameworks of aging and it examines a range of social contexts and policies that influence the ways aging is experienced.

     

  
  • SOC 3700 - Medical Sociology

    3
    Sociocultural factors which influence the cause, recognition, definition, and treatment of illness: the development, organization, and role of the medical profession as a social institution.
  
  • SOC 3750 - Population and Society

    3
    Growth and change in the composition and distribution of population, causes and consequences of the “population explosion” and other population problems in the world and the United States. Interrelationships of population variables (fertility, mortality and migration) and social, economic, political, and ecological factors.
  
  • SOC 3760 - Introduction to Social Research

    3
    Prerequisite: SOC 2010  with a grade of “C” or higher
    Basic techniques in social research with emphasis on the collection, analysis, and interpretation of quantitative data.
  
  • SOC 3770 - Social Statistics

    3
    Prerequisite: SOC Major, SOC 2010  with a grade of “C” or higher and  MATH 1530  or permission of instructor
    This course is designed to provide an introduction to statistics in the social sciences. Students will learn how to perform statistical calculations by hand, and how to execute and interpret basic SPSS programs.
  
  • SOC 3810 - Collective Behavior and Social Movements

    3
    The study of social movements and collective behavior as they contribute to social change.
  
  • SOC 4000 - Sociological Theory

    3
    Prerequisite: SOC 2010  with a grade of “C” or higher
    Examination of the key questions addressed in sociology by reviewing the historical development and the current status of sociological theory.
  
  • SOC 4300 - Organizational Behavior

    3
    Examines the development and role of organizations in contemporary society focusing on explanations of organizational structure, process and change.
  
  • SOC 4400 - Environmental Sociology

    3
    A comprehensive overview of the historical precursors to and the emergence of the field of environmental sociology. Topics include interactions between the physical environmental and the social world; perspectives in environmental sociology; environmental justice.
  
  • SOC 4410 - Environmental Policy

    3
    This course discusses public policy as it relates to the natural environment. The course focuses on how power/politics, science and social values influence decisions about the natural environment. The course discusses environmental policy at the local, state, regional, national, and international levels.
  
  • SOC 4420 - Environmental Justice

    3
    A study of the emergence and development of environmental justice. An understanding of the interaction between the human environment and inequality among different human groups, as defined by race, class, and gender will be addressed. Topic include environmental racism, the environmental justice movement, environmental attitudes, theories, and health, and race, class, and gender disparities.
  
  • SOC 4900 - Selected Topics in Sociology

    3
    Specially selected topics of current or continuing social significance from sociological perspectives. Subjects to be announced when course is scheduled. Seminar, with regular class meetings.
  
  • SOC 4910 - Senior Seminar

    3
    Prerequisite: SOC 3760 , 4000 , sociology major or permission of instructor; Corequisite: SOC 3770 
    This course is composed of academic activities that require students to review and integrate the areas of sociological theory, research methods and statistics.

Spanish

  
  • SPAN 304A - Study Abroad - Latin America

    6-8
    Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Spanish or by permission of instructor
    A study program designed to provide students with a total Spanish-speaking environment which will allow a broadening of knowledge and appreciation of the Spanish language and culture. Not applicable toward major. May be repeated for credit.
  
  • SPAN 304B - Study Abroad – Spain

    6-8
    Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Spanish or by permission of instructor
    A study program designed to provide students with a total Spanish-speaking environment which will allow a broadening of knowledge and appreciation of the Spanish language and culture. May be repeated for credit.
 

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