General Information General Requirements (continued): • Maintain an overall GPA of 3.3. • Fulfill the specific requirements for the Social Work Program Specific Requirements: • In fulfilling this major take on an Honors basis Soclwk 213 (3), 230 (3) and 461 and select one course from Soclwk 370 (5), 274 (3), or 372 (3) for a total of 12 hours. • For the remainder of the Social Work Honors major see the Chair of the Social Work Department Permission from the department chair should be sought before registering in courses for Honors credit. A written agreement should be reached with the appropriate professor regarding the work expected for Honors credit. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog.) SOCIAL WORK COURSES-SOCLWK m SS101. Introduction to Social Work (5) The relationships of social systems which comprise the social welfare networks and the role of social work within that network 150. Women Re-Entering the Work Force (3) Designed to develop decision-making skillsNand effective success behaviors which will enable women to obtain career goals. 213. Human Development and Social Environment (3) Relationship between man's developmental stages, the human environment, problems associated with such development, and suggestions for intervention. 230. Introduction to Social Work Methods (3) A generic approach to practice methods with a focus on philosophical, historical and value dimensions. 274. Social Work Research (3) Social work research and its relationship to social work theory and practice. 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript 338. Social Welfare Policy and Contemporary Social Issues (3) Students will become familiar with social policies and legislation that sanction social service programs and explore contemporary social issues that shape future social policy and legislation. 370. Social Casework (5) History, principles, and techniques of social casework. Prerequisites: Socwk 101, 213, 230. 371. Social Group Work (3) Principles, concepts, and techniques of social group work Prerequisites: Socwk 101, 213, 230, 370. 372. Community Organization (3) History, development, and planning of community welfare organization as an aspect of social work 410. Medical Social Work (3) Exploration of the process and dynamics of the provision of social work services within the medical service delivery system. 454 Social Service Field Experience-Beginning (3) A minimum of 150 hours of supervised field experience in a Social Service Agency. Prerequisites: Socwk 101, 213, 230, 370, consent of instructor, and submission of field work application. 455. Social Service Field Experience-Intermediate (3) A minimum of 150 hours of supervised field experience in a Social Service Agency. Prerequisites: Socwk 454, 371, and consent of instructor. 456. Social Service Field Experience-Advanced (3) A minimum of 150 hours supervised field experience in a Social Service Agency. Prerequisites: Socwk 455, 372, and consent of instructor. 460. Social Work in Special Settings (2-6) This course is designed to accommodate special topical areas in Social Work practice. (Maximum of 6 hours applied toward graduation.) 461. Child Welfare (3) Introduction to Child Welfare Services in the United States. 462. Corrections (2) Institutional treatment of deviate behavior. 463. Intervention Modalities for Women (3) Theory, techniques, and issues in social work practices with women. 464. Hostile Client (3) Assessment and treatment strategies in working with the hostile client 491. Work Study Experience (2-4) Supervised experience in special projects. (Maximum of four hour applied toward graduation). 492. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive tide. The specific tide with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript 498. Readings and Projects (2-5) Individual readings and/or projects for senior students in Social Work (Maximum of five hours applied toward graduation.) 499. Social Work Senior Seminar (2) Readings and active discussions of selected social work topics. Required for Social Work majors. 168 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY Chair: Michael A. Toth Location: Social Science Building, Room 114 Telephone: 626-6241 Professors: Jerry H. Borup, Daniel T. Gallego, L. Kay Gillespie, Charles C. Moore, Michael A. Toth; Associate Professors: Rosemary Conover, Donald C. McCormick; Assistant Professors: Steven R. Simms. SOCIOLOGY Description The Sociology program at Weber State College serves three primary purposes: 1) to prepare both majors and minors for careers in teaching, social services, government, business, and research; 2) to provide adequate preparation for students going on to graduate programs; and, 3) to provide meaningful general education courses for all students of the college. Education In Sociology, a bachelor's degree is an entry level degree into a number of occupations. But for a career as a sociologist, a master's degree or a PhD. is usually either desirable or required. Undergraduate training in Sociology is often considered to be a good preparation for postgraduate education in a number of more specialized fields (such as law, business, and even medicine). PROGRAM: SOCIOLOGY MAJOR OR SOCIOLOGY TEACHING MAJOR General Requirements: • Specific course requirements of the college (see index). • Bachelor Degree General Education requirements (see index). • A minor is required. • Sociology majors must have a C or better in sociology courses and an overall GPA of 2.25 in their major. • Sociology majors must have an overall GPA of 2.00 (C average). • Sociology Teaching majors must achieve an overall GPA of 2.50. • 183 hours are required for a degree in Sociology. Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division courses (courses numbered 300 and above). • Students obtaining a Sociology Teaching major must satisfy the School of Education Certification Program (see Teacher Education). These courses must include the following: Educ 195 (1), 300 (2), 350 (5), 363 (3), 364 (4), 462 (4), 495 (15), 499 (3). Specific Requirements: Sociology Major or Sociology Teaching Minor: • Majors must take a minimum of 45 credit hours in Sociology courses, including the following required courses: Soclgy 101 (5), 266 (4), 303 (4), 360 (4), 403 (4), 466 (3), plus two courses selected from the following: Soclgy 301 (3), 302 (3), 340 (3), 350 (3). • In addition, students are required to either concentrate in one of the six areas of specialization or to obtain a strong general sociological orientation. • Students electing to specialize must complete all the courses listed within the specialized area they select. • Those students who desire a strong general orientation must select one course each from four of the six specialized areas. The specialized areas, along with their course numbers, are: Deviance. Soclgy 102 (5), 321 (3), 323 (3), 475 (3). Criminology and Delinquency: Soclgy 326 (3), 327 (3), 335 (2), 490 (3), 498 (2). Social Psychology: Soclgy 250 (5), 340 (3), 440 (3), 498 (2). Gerontology: Soclgy 300 (3), 322 (3), Geron 332 (3), plus two courses from gerontology course offerings. (Students will receive certification upon the successful completion of this emphasis.) Organization: Soclgy 280 (3), 301 (3), 302 (3), plus one course from the following: Soclgy 341 (3), 343 (3), or 400 (3). Family: Soclgy 111 (3), 311 (3), 315 (3), 480 (3). Sociology Teaching majors must include Soclgy 341 (3), Commun 102 (3) or an approved equivalent, and Educ 450 (3) in their course of study. PROGRAM: SOCIOLOGY DEPARTMENTAL HONORS General Requirements: • Enroll in the General Honors Program and complete 10 hours of General Honors courses (see the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog). • Maintain an overall GPA of 3.3. • Fulfill the requirements for the Sociology major or the Sociology Teaching major. Specific Requirements: • In fulfilling requirements for a sociology major in Honors take at least 20 hours on an Honors basis. • In addition, complete the Sociology Honors Senior Project of 2 hours. • A student may receive Departmental Honors credit in any upper division Sociology course with the exception of Soclgy 466. Permission from the department chair should be sought before registering in a course for Honors credit A written agreement should be reached with the appropriate instructor regarding the work expected for Honors credit. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog.) I PROGRAM: SOCIOLOGY MINOR OR SOCIOLOGY TEACHING MINOR General Requirements: • A grade of C or better in minor courses. Specific Requirements: • Minors must take a minimum of 24 credit hours in Sociology courses including the following required courses: Soclgy 101 (5), 266 (4), 303 (4), plus one course from the following: Soclgy 301 (3), 302 (3), 340 (3), 350 (3). 269 Requirements continued on next page Student Services Interdisc. Programs Allied Health Sciences Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Natural Sciences Social Sciences Technology Continuing Education