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Sociology
Schneider
Social Science 440
(715) 836-2720
http://www.uwec.edu/Lists/Acad.htm
Donald
Nielsen, Chair
Randall Beger,
Melissa Bonstead-Bruns, Margaret Cassidy, Vicky Crane, Kenneth Davidson,
Heath Dingwell, Jeffrey Erger, Jeremy Hein, Jianjun Ji, Melinda Miceli .
To Sociology
Course Descriptions
SOCIOLOGY
Sociology
searches in disciplined ways for answers to questions about human social
behavior; questions regarding human identity, social interaction, human
relations, and group dynamics. It studies the behavior and interaction of
social groups and institutions, traces their origin and growth, and
analyzes the influence of group activities on both group members and
larger social units.
Majors
MAJOR:
SOCIOLOGY, Liberal Arts (Code 480-201)
| Thirty-six
semester credits, including: |
Credits |
| 101
Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
| 331
Sociological Data Analysis |
3 |
| 332
Methods of Social Research |
3 |
| 342
Proseminar in Sociology |
1 |
| 344
Sociological Theory |
3 |
| 490
Sociology Capstone |
3 |
| *Sociology
Electives |
20 |
NOTE 1: A
minimum grade of C must be earned in all courses taken in residence that
are used to satisfy requirements for the major.
NOTE 2:
Majors are strongly encouraged to enroll in Soc 331 no later than the
first semester of their junior year.
NOTE 3: A
maximum of nine credits earned in sociology 395, 399, 496, 497, 498,
and/or 499 may count toward major.
MAJOR:
SOCIOLOGY, Early Adolescence/Adolescence Teaching
(Code 480-203)
| Thirty-six
semester credits, including: |
|
| Required
Courses: |
Credits |
| Soc
101 Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
| Soc
142
Contemporary Social Problems |
3 |
| Soc
312
Race and Ethnicity in the U.S. |
3 |
Soc/Wmns
316
Sociology of the Family or
Soc/Wmns
164 Courtship and Marital Relations |
3 |
| Soc
331
Sociological Data Analysis |
3 |
| Soc
332
Methods of Social Research |
3 |
| Soc
344
Sociological Theory |
3 |
| Soc
490 Sociology Capstone |
3 |
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Total
Required |
24 |
| Electives |
12 |
| Students
may elect any additional 12 credits offered in the department.
Eighteen of the 36 hours for the major must be earned in upper
division courses (those numbered 300 or above at UW-Eau Claire).
This major leads to licensure to teach in Early Adolescence
through Adolescence classrooms (formerly grades 6-12). |
COMPREHENSIVE
MAJOR: CRIMINAL JUSTICE, Liberal Arts
(Code
430-001)
The
multidisciplinary criminal justice curriculum is designed to familiarize
the student with the complex nature of the American criminal justice
system. The study of criminal justice focuses upon the structure and
functions of law enforcement, the courts, and corrections. Included is
the analysis of the political, social, cultural, philosophical, and
psychological forces that shape the policies, programs, and practices in
the system. The liberal arts orientation of the program prepares the
student for graduate level work in criminal justice, law, and for
careers at the local, state, and federal levels in law enforcement,
corrections, and court related agencies. Sixty semester credits,
including:
I.
Prerequisite Courses for Admission
to Program (12 credits) |
Credits |
| Pols
110 American National Politics |
3 |
| Psyc
100 General Psychology |
3 |
| Soc
101 Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
| Soc
203 Introduction to Criminal Justice |
3 |
| II.
Criminal Justice Core Courses (30 credits) |
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| Phil
310 Philosophy of Law |
3 |
| Pols
301 State and Local Politics |
3 |
| Pols
338 Judicial Politics |
3 |
| Pols
405 Due Process and Criminal Law |
3 |
Psyc
265 Statistical Methods in Psychology I or
Soc 331 Sociological Data Analysis or
Math 245 Introduction to Statistics |
3 |
| SW
309 Probation and Parole |
3 |
| Soc
303 Criminology |
3 |
| Soc
305 Sociology of Police |
3 |
| Soc
329 Juvenile Delinquency |
3 |
| Soc
455 Correctional Systems |
3 |
| III.
Other Required Courses (18 credits) |
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At
least six credits must be selected from (A),
six from (B), and three from
(C). |
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A.
Law, Constitution, Policy Area
Anth
422; Phil 220; Pols 305, 343, 346, 403,
404; SW 383. |
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B.
Individual, Social, Political Behavior Area
Hist
470; Pols 342, 350, 353;
Psyc 245, 331, 332, 350;
SW 285*, 385;
Soc 312, 321, 332, 351;
Soc/Wmns 316. |
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*Criminal
Justice majors are exempt from the SW
100 prerequisite. |
C.
Criminal Justice Intervention and Application Area
Pols 498; Psyc 325, 346, 380;
SW 188, 220, 424; Soc 398 |
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NOTE
1: A minimum of 30 semester credits including completion of Pols
110, Psyc 100, Soc 101, and Soc 203 with a minimum grade of C in
each of these four courses and minimum resident and total GPAs of
2.50 are required for admission to the program. Students planning
to graduate with a B.A. or B.S. degree in Criminal Justice must
have applied for admission to the program by the time they have
completed 75 credit hours.
NOTE
2: Upon admission, a student must maintain minimum resident and
total GPAs of 2.50 in all courses, including all courses applied
to the major, to continue in the program and to meet graduation
requirements.
NOTE
3: The satisfactory completion of requirements for the
Comprehensive Major in Criminal Justice may also satisfy
requirements for the Sociology, Liberal Arts Minor. The student
should see his/her adviser for details. |
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Minors
MINOR:
SOCIOLOGY, Liberal Arts (Code 480-401)
| Twenty-four
semester credits, including: |
Credits |
| 101
Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
| Any
one of the following courses: |
|
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Soc 331, 332, 344 |
3 |
|
*Sociology electives |
18 |
|
NOTE
1: A minimum of nine credits must be taken in courses numbered 300
or above.
NOTE
2: A minimum grade of C must be earned in all courses taken in
residence that are used to satisfy requirements for the minor.
NOTE
3: A maximum of six credits earned in Soc 395, 399, 496, 497, 498,
and/or 499 may count toward minor. |
MINOR:
SOCIOLOGY, Early Adolescence/Adolescence Teaching
(Code 480-403)
| Twenty-four
semester credits, including: |
Credits |
| 101
Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
| 142
Contemporary Social Problems |
3 |
| 331
Sociological Data Analysis |
3 |
| 332
Methods of Social Research |
3 |
| 344
Sociological Theory |
3 |
| Nine
credits selected from the following: |
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Soc 303, 312, 329, 351;
Soc/Wmns 164, 316. |
9 |
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This
minor leads to licensure to teach in Early Adolescence through
Adolescence classrooms (formerly grades 6-12).
NOTE:
A minimum of nine credits must be taken in courses numbered 300 or
higher. |
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Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Policy
No credit may
be earned under the Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory option for any course
counted toward a departmental major or minor, including the criminal
justice major.
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Credit
by Examination
Credit may be
obtained by examination in Soc 101, Introduction to Sociology. A student
may earn a maximum of six credits in Sociology through credit by
examination.
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DEPARTMENTAL
HONORS PROGRAM
I.
Goals and Objectives
A. To
provide an enriched educational experience for subsequent graduate
study, professional activities, or public life.
B. To allow
concentrated and individualized study in selected areas of interest in
the field of sociology.
C. To
stimulate, encourage, and challenge students to gain a better understanding
of sociological research and theory in addition to usual instruction.
D. To
develop capabilities for independent thought and constructive criticism.
II.
Entrance Requirements for Honors in Sociology
A.
Eligibility: Upper-class majors with resident and total GPAs of 3.50 and
a GPA of 3.50 in sociology courses.
B.
Applications for the Honors Program should be made in writing to the
department during the junior year.
III.
Satisfactory Completion of Requirements for Graduation with
Honors in Sociology.
A. Minimum
of 36 semester credit hours in the sociology department.
B. An Honors
examination in two areas chosen by the student in consultation with an
honors committee.
C. A three
credit independent study.
D. An Honors
Seminar.
E. An Honors
research paper.
F. Resident
and total GPAs of 3.50 and resident and total GPAs of 3.50 in the major
program at time of graduation.
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CRIMINAL
JUSTICE HONORS PROGRAM
I. Goals
A. To
provide an enriched educational experience for subsequent graduate
study, professional activity, public life, or citizenship.
B. To
encourage concentrated study in selected areas in the field of criminal
justice.
C. To
stimulate and challenge exceptional students to gain a better
understanding of the issues, substantive content, research and theory in
criminal justice.
D. To
develop capabilities for independent thought and constructive criticism.
II.
Entrance Requirements
A.
Eligibility: Upper-class majors with resident and total GPAs of 3.50 and
resident and total GPAs of 3.50 in criminal justice major courses.
B.
Applications for the Honors Program should be made in writing to the
Criminal Justice Program Coordinating Committee early in the junior
year.
III.
Graduation from the University with Honors in Criminal Justice requires
maintaining resident and total GPAs of 3.50, resident and total GPAs of
3.50 in criminal justice major courses, and satisfactory completion of all
of the following:
A. Criminal
justice major requirements.
B. Six
credits of independent study, approved by the student’s honors
committee.
C. An honors
examination.
D. An honors
research paper.
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