Department of Sociology and Social Work Main Departmental Office Chilton Hall, 390 P.O. Box 13675 Denton, TX 76203-6675 (817) 565-2296 Sociology Undergraduate Advising Office Chilton Hall, 330-H (817) 565-2285 Social Work Undergraduate Advising Office Chilton Hall, 330-F (817) 565-2179 Susan Brown Eve, Chair The department serves two disciplines: sociology and social work. Each program is described under its own heading. Sociology Faculty Professors Almquist, Eve, Johnson, Kitchens, Malone, Seward. Associate Professors Williams, Yeatts. Assistant Professors Neal, Pillai, Rodeheaver, Torrez. Visiting Assistant Professor Williamson. Introduction The sociology program offers courses introducing the student to the study of human social interaction and organization ranging from the individual in small groups to entire societies. Areas of special attention include marriage and the family, urban sociology, crime and delinquency, medical sociology, the role of women, population, social problems, social psychology, aging and inequality. The program is designed to prepare students for professional careers in a number of fields, including research, education, probation, law enforcement, aging and government. A minor in sociology provides useful background for those pursuing a degree in such areas as business, psychology, art, communications, education and music. Programs of Study The department offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the following areas: -Bachelor of Arts, -Master of Arts, -Master of Science, and -Doctor of Philosophy, all with a major in sociology; and -concentrations under the sociology major at the graduate level in family and the life cycle, social organization/disorganization and urban sociology. Bachelor of Arts Major in Sociology Degree Requirements 1. Hours for Degree: Completion of a minimum of 128, 42 of which must be advanced. 2. General University Requirements: See "General University Requirements" in the Academic section of this catalog. 3. University Core Curriculum: Minimum 47 hours. See specific degree plan for exact hours. 4. Arts and Sciences Core Curriculum: See "Arts and Sciences Core Curriculum" in the College of Arts and Sciences section of this catalog. 5. Major Requirements: 30 semester hours in sociology of which 21 must be advanced. (See "Sociology Major Requirements" below.) 6. Minor: Minor of 18 hours, including SOCI 1510 and of which 6 must be advanced, from a field outside of Sociology. 7. Other Requirements: -A total of 42 hours upper division work (advanced courses), 30 hours. -Residence requirement (24 of the last 30 hours must be completed at UNT). - Maximum of 36 hours of correspondence, extension, credit by examination and/or military service credit is allowed toward degree. DRED (Traffic Safety) courses may not be used to satisfy any portion of a degree in sociology. Major in Sociology Following is one suggested arrangement of courses distributed over four years. BA with a Major in Sociology FRESHMAN YEAR FALL HOURS ENGL 1310, College Writing I 3 MATH 1100, College Algebra 3 HIST 2610, United States History to 1865 3 SPAN 1010, Elementary Spanish 4 COMM 1010, Introduction to Communication 3 Total 16 SPRING HOURS ENGL 1320, College Writing II 3 MATH 1650, Pre-Calculus 5 HIST 2620, United States History from 1865 3 SPAN 1020, Elementary Spanish 4 SOCI 1510, Individuals in Society* 3 Total 18 SOPHOMORE YEAR FALL HOURS ENGL 2210, World Literature 3 SPAN 2040, Intermediate Spanish 3 ANTH 2700, Introduction to Physical Anthropology 4 PHIL 2050, Introduction to Logic 3 Minor (prerequisite) 3 Total 16 SPRING HOURS ENGL 2220, World Literature 3 SPAN 2050, Intermediate Spanish 3 ARCH 2800, Archaelogical Science 4 PHED 1000, Scientific Principles and Practices of Health-Related Fitness, or DANC 1100, Stress Reduction Through Movement 2-3 CSCI 1100, Introduction to Computer Science 3 Total 15-16 JUNIOR YEAR FALL HOURS CHEM 1410, General Chemistry 3 CHEM 1430, General Chemistry Laboratory 1 ECON 1110, Principles of Economics 3 PSCI 1040, American Government 3 SOCI 1520, Social Problems** 3 SOCI 2010, Race, Class, Gender and Ethnicity** 3 Total 16 SPRING HOURS PHYS 1410, General Physics I 3 PHYS 1430, General Physics Laboratory I 1 PSCI 1050, American Government 3 SOCI 3000, Marriage and the Family** 3 SOCI 3050, Research Methods* 3 RTVF 3450, Art of the Film 3 Total 16 SENIOR YEAR FALL HOURS SOCI 3300, Urban Sociology** 3 SOCI 4000, Sociological Theory* 3 SOCI 3400, Social Psychology** 3 Minor (advanced) 3 Minor (advanced) 3 Minor (advanced) 3 Total 18 SPRING HOURS SOCI 4160, Developing Societies** 3 SOCI 4880, Quantitative Methods* 3 Minor (advanced) 3 Minor (advanced) 3 Elective (advanced) 3 Total 15 Total Minimum Hours Required: 128 Note: Some courses may require prerequisites not listed in the above plan. * These courses are required for the major in sociology. ** These are recommended for the major. Summary of Degree Requirements: Sociology: 30 Minor (6 hours advanced): 18 Core: English 12 History 6 Political Science 6 Economics 3 Physical/Life Sciences 6-8 Mathematics 3-8 Wellness Skills 2 Visual and Performing Arts 3 Understanding of Ideas and Values 6 Arts and Sciences Requirements: (not included in University Core Curriculum) Competencies 6 Foreign Language 6-14 Physical/Life Sciences 6-8 See your faculty adviser at least once each semester for help in program decisions and preparation for enrollment. Supplemental Information for BA with a Major in Sociology Students who plan graduate work in sociology should take SOCI 1520, 3000, 3330, 3400 and 4160. Sociology students should select a minor in consultation with the program adviser. Minor in Sociology A minor in sociology requires a minimum of 18 hours, including 6 advanced and SOCI 1510. Degree Plan Degree plans are worked out in consultation with the undergraduate adviser. Teacher Certification Students who expect to teach sociology in secondary schools must meet the requirements of the state of Texas for teacher certification as listed in the College of Education section. This will include all sociology courses that are required and recommended above. Graduate Degrees Master's and doctoral degree programs are available in sociology. For information, consult the Graduate Catalog. Courses of Instruction All Courses of Instruction are located in one section at the back of this catalog. Social Work Thomas R. Barton, Program Director Faculty Associate Professor Davidson. Assistant Professors Barton, Pillai. Introduction The program offers courses for students who major or minor in social work or who take social work courses for social science credit. The major in social work prepares students for employment as beginning professional social work practitioners in numerous social service fields, including human resources, child welfare, mental health, health care, family services, services to the aged, corrections, developmental disabilities, alcohol and substance abuse, occupational social work, and services to schools and youth. The major also prepares students for entry into graduate schools of social work, often with advanced standing, or for entry into graduate programs in other professional or academic fields. Social work majors also are eligible to take the examination for Texas state certification as a social worker. The Bachelor of Social Work degree program is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. A minor in social work augments and enhances preparation for professional practice in psychology, health promotion, rehabilitation studies, criminal justice, aging, counseling and student services, recreation, and other related fields with a human services orientation. Programs of Study The department offers an undergraduate program in the following area: -Bachelor of Social Work. Bachelor of Social Work Summary of Degree Requirements Candidates for the Bachelor of Social Work must meet the following requirements: 1. Hours for the Degree: Completion of a minimum of 131 semesters hours; 42 hours must be advanced. 2. General University Requirements: See "General University Requirements" in the Academics section of this catalog. 3. Arts and Sciences Core Curriculum: See "Arts and Sciences Core Curriculum" in the College of Arts and Sciences section of this catalog. 4. Major Requirements: Major of 44 hours in Social Work and related required courses. 5. Minor: Minor of 18 hours in Social Work. 6. Electives: See individual major. 7. Other Course Requirements: See individual major. 8. Other Requirements: -Must have a minimum 2.25 GPA, or permission of the program director, for admission to the program; -Must take BIOL 1610/1630 and SPAN 2040-2050; -Minimum grade of C in all social work courses, except for SOWK 4820 and 4830, which require a minimum grade of B. The Arts and Sciences Core Curriculum requires that specific courses contained in parts of the University Core Curriculum be taken to satisfy particular degree requirements. Students must consult program advisers for a list of required courses. Students may be required to take extra courses if they fail to take these courses. See "Arts and Sciences Core Curriculum" in the College of Arts and Sciences section of this catalog for a listing of courses that will satisfy both the College of Arts and Sciences and the University Core Curriculum requirements. Below is a suggested arrangement of courses. This is merely a suggested outline. In many cases the student will be able to take courses other than those listed below. Bachelor of Social Work Following is one suggested arrangement of courses distributed over four years. Bachelor of Social Work FRESHMAN YEAR FALL HOURS ENGL 1310, College Writing I 3 SPAN 1010, Elementary Spanish 4 PSCI 1040, American Government 3 BIOL 1610/1630, Animal and Human Biology 4 HIST 2610, United States History to 1865 3 Total 17 SPRING HOURS ENGL 1320, College Writing II 3 SPAN 1020, Elementary Spanish 4 PSCI 1050, American Government 3 BIOL 1620/1640, Plant and Environmental Biology 4 HIST 2620, United States History Since 1865 3 Total 17 SOPHOMORE YEAR FALL HOURS ENGL 2210, World Literature 3 ART 1300, Art Appreciation 3 SPAN 2040, Intermediate Spanish 3 PHYS 1410/1430, General Physics I 3 SOWK 1450, Introduction to Social Work 3 Total 15 SPRING HOURS ENGL 2220, World Literature 3 SPAN 2050, Intermediate Spanish 3 PHYS 1420/1440, General Physics II 3 SOWK 2430, Policies, Issues and Programs in Social Welfare 3 SOWK 4840, Law and Social Problems 3 CSCI 1100, Introduction to Computer Science 3 Total 18 JUNIOR YEAR FALL HOURS SOCI 1520, Contemporary Social Problems 3 PSYC 1630, General Psychology 3 ECON 4470, Economics and Social Welfare 3 SOWK 4500, Human Behavior in the Social Environment 3 PHED 1000, Scientific Principles and Practices of Health-Related Fitness, or DANC 1100, Stress Reduction Through Movement 2-3 MATH 1100, College Algebra 3 Total 17-18 SPRING HOURS MATH 1650, Pre-Calculus 5 SOWK 2010, Race, Class, Gender and Ethnicity 3 SOWK 3800, Social Work Practice I 3 PSYC 4610, Abnormal Psychology 3 SOWK 4540, Ethnic Minorities and Social Services 3 Total 17 SENIOR YEAR FALL HOURS SOWK 4810, Social Work Practice II 3 SOWK 4820, Social Work Practicum I 4 SOWK 4870, Social Work Research and Practice 3 PHIL 2050, Introduction to Logic 3 COMM 1010, Introduction to Communication 3 Total 16 SPRING HOURS SOWK 4830, Social Work Practicum II 4 SOWK 4880, Quantitative Methods of Social Research 3 ECON 1110, Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Elective 3 Elective 3 Total 16 Total Minimum Hours Required: 131 Note: Some courses may require prerequisites not listed in the above plan. See your faculty adviser at least once each semester for help in program decisions and preparation for enrollment. Supplemental Information for Bachelor of Social Work To file a formal degree plan (usually in the junior year), the student must have earned a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.25 or receive permission of the department chair. The Bachelor of Social Work degree requires a minimum grade of C in all social work courses, except for SOWK 4820 and 4830, which require a minimum grade of B. Students in the program must select a minor in consultation with the student adviser. Minor in Social Work Students minoring in social work must complete 18 semester hours in social work, including SOWK 1450, plus 15 hours selected from SOWK 2430, 3800, 4500, 4540, 4700, 4840 and 4890. Graduate Degrees Although a major in social work is not offered at the graduate level, graduate courses in social work are offered and may be taken as a minor on the master's degree and/or as supporting work on the doctorate. Descriptions of social work graduate courses may be found in the Graduate Catalog. Courses of Instruction All Courses of Instruction are located in one section at the back of this catalog.