Social Sciences Sociology SS315. Sociology of Childhood (3) Socialization from ages one through twelve. W S 321. Concepts of Poverty (3) Meaning of poverty to individual and society; methods of combating the poverty cycle. A S Su 322. Aging (2) Sociological factors in aging. S 323. Alcoholism (3) Extent and nature of alcoholism in American society. W S 326. Juvenile Deliquency (3) A study of juvenile delinquency as a social phenomenon involving definitions and agencies of law enforcement and the courts. SS327. Criminology (3) Nature, extent, causes, and treatment of crime. W S Su 332. Ethnicity and the Aging Process (3) A study of the importance of ethnicity and social policy on the social functioning of older people. W 340. Small Group Behavior (3) The formation, structure and functioning of groups in terms of group processes, group products and group decision-making. W 341. Sociology of Education (3) Structure and function of education as a social institution. W 360. Social Statistics (3) Introduction to analysis and presentation of data. A W S 336. Methods of Sociological Research: Theoretical and Historical Foundations. (4) Introduction to the scientific foundations and methods of sociology. Prerequisite: Sociology 101 and 360 or equivalent course in statistics. 402. Social Change (1) Factors influencing the acceptance or rejection of innovations, and their effects on social institutions. W 410. American Minorities (3) Social relationships of ethnic and racial groups. A W S SS422. Societal Responses to Aging (3) A study of how aging, as dimension of social organization, touches every life, every home every community, and every relationship. S 440. Contemporary Issues in Social Psychology (3) Theoretical and applied theory in Contemporary Social Psychology with emphasis upon understanding the individual and his interpersonal interaction. Prerequisite: Sociology 250. A 466. Methods of Sociological Research: Application and Practice (3) The application and practice of the scientific method as applied to sociological research. Prerequisites: Sociology 101, 360, 366. W S 475. Seminar of Deviance. (3) An indepth exposure to deviance in modern society. The emphasis is theoretical and methodological and will be conducted in the traditional seminar style with individual effort, study and initiative being essential. Prerequisite: Sociology 102. S 480. Introduction to Marriage Counseling (3) Principles, philosophy, and techniques of premarital, marriage and family counseling. Consent of instructor required. A 482. Field Practicum (2-10) Provides an opportunity in the world of work whereby the student might develop, test, and use knowledge derived from classroom experiences. (Maximum of 10 hours applied toward graduation.) AWS 485. Penology (3) This course studies the penal system (including juvenile institutions) as to its history, philosophy, program and evaluation. 490. Seminar on Crime and Delinquency (3) An indepth study of criminal and delinquent behavior as it is related to current, theoretical issues in Sociology. Prerequisites: Sociology 101. 326 or 327. W 492. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1) Short Courses. Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs. The specific title will appear on the students transcript. A W S Su 498. Readings and/or Projects (2-5) Individual readings and/or projects for senior Sociology majors with approval of instructor. (Maximum of 5 hours applied toward graduation.) AWSSu 499. Senior Seminar (5) Professional Issues in Sociology. Prerequisites: Sociology 101, 303, 304, 366 and 466. A W S Su SOCIAL WORK Raymond H. Clark, Coordinator Description: Social Work is concerned with treating the effects of poverty, broken homes, deviant behavior, ethnic conflicts, and physical, mental, and emotional handicaps as these conflicts impact on the individual, group, and community. The Social Work Program is designed to (1) prepare students for a beginning level of competence for practice in the field of social work; (2) prepare students for graduate social work education; (3) prepare students for licensure as a social worker in the state of Utah; (4) provide a liberal, interdisciplinary experience to help students in their understanding of and adjustment to living in a democratic society, and (5) provide continuing educational opportunities for the baccalaureate and paraprofessional social work practitioners. Education: In 1973, the Utah State Legislature enacted a Social Work licensing law. This law requires that all persons who engage in the practice of 236 Social Sciences Social Work Social Work be a graduate of an accredited Social Work Program and be licensed by the State of Utah. The Social Work Program at Weber State College is accredited at the Baccalaureate level by the National Council on Social Work Education and recognized by the State of Utah as a qualified educational program designed to prepare students for practice in the field of Social Work. An emphasis in Social Work as a supplement to an allied bachelor's degree provides excellent training for employment at the beginning level of professional social work practice. Career Outlook: The need for professional social workers has greatly increased due to our rapidly changing and complex society. Employment opportunities are expanding for social workers in the fields of mental health, corrections, aging, child welfare, medical, education, federal agencies, and public welfare programs. It is anticipated that employment opportunities in these fields for the licensed Bachelor degree social worker will continue at a high level through the 1980's. Program: Social Work I. General Requirements A. Students pursuing the Social Work Program select and complete the requirements for a major from one of the following disciplines: Economics, Child and Family Studies, General Studies, Political Science, Police Science, Psychology, or Sociology. Other majors will be considered but the student must obtain approval from the Social Work Coordinator. B. The Social Work Program replaces a minor normally required for the above majors. C. A C grade or better in all program courses. II. Specific Requirements: A. Social Work Courses required: Social Work 130 (5), 213 (3), 230 (3), 338 (3), 370 (3), 371 (3), 372 (3), 454 (3), 455 (3), 456 (3), and 460* (3) (Social Work Research), plus 3 hours of electives from Social Work course offerings. III. Admissions: Students are formally admitted to the program after successfully completing SW 130, 213, 230. The student in consultation with a social work adviser will plan the remainder of his/her program. *The Council on Social Work Education requires that all students in an accredited undergraduate social work program complete at least one class in ethnic studies and one class in social research. This requirement may he satisfied if such classes are a part of the student's major. If such classes are not a part of the student's major, class approval will need to he obtained in consultation with the Social Work Program Coordinator. Program: Social Work Honors Concentration I. General Requirements: A. Enroll in the General Honors Program and complete 10 hours of General Honors courses. B. Maintain an overall G. P. A. of 3.3. C. Fulfill the specific requirements for the Social Work Program. II. Specific Requirements: A. In fulfilling this concentration take on an Honors basis Social Work 213 (3), 230 (3), and 461 (3) and select one course from Social Work 370 (3), 371 (3), or 372 (3) for a total of 12 hours. B. In addition, complete the Social Work Honors Concentration Senior Project of two hours in Social Work 498. C. Permission from the department chairman should be sought before registering in a course for Honors credit. A written agreement should be reached with the appropriate professor regarding the work expected for Honors credit. (See Composite and Interdepartmental Programs.) 237