Social Work

The program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The accreditation applies to beginning level generalist social work practice. Upon completion of the requirements for the Bachelor of Social Work degree, the National Association of Social Workers will accept graduates as regular members of the Association. Additionally, graduates will be allowed to sit for the Social Work Licensure Exam.

Graduates of the four-year program will be prepared for:

•Beginning level professional generalist social work practice;

•Graduate social work education.

A basic arts and sciences education is essential to professional social work education. There is no foreign language requirement. All courses require letter grades except SOWK 420, Field Instruction, which is a pass-fail evaluation due to the nature of field experience. There are no provisions for awarding academic credit for life experience, or previous work experience, in lieu of the field placement requirement or to fulfill any of the foundation course requirements.

Beginning with the introductory class, there are opportunities for field experience in many of the required social work courses.

The Bachelor of Social Work

The degree of Bachelor of Social Work requires the successful completion of 128 semester hours, including (1) the Program of General Studies, which includes the designated liberal arts content; (2) the social work program listed below; and (3) a program of electives worked out with the student’s advisor. Students must also attain a grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or better on all courses listed below under Social Work Program. Students are formally accepted as social work majors after having been admitted by the Social Work Admissions and Retention Committee. Detailed admissions requirements and procedures are presented in the Social Work Student Handbook.

Social Work Courses Required—55 hours

SOWK 161, 230, 236, 237, 301, 302, 303, 305, 307, 308, 309, 420A-B, 451; six hours of Social Work electives; Required Liberal Arts Courses-BIOL 101, 102; MATH 105; POSC 202 or POSC 204; PSY 101, 322; SOSC 2851; SOC 101; SOC 310 or GEOG 321.

Minor in Social Work—15 hours

SOWK 161, 230; nine hours of Social Work electives.

Social Work Courses (SOWK)

161 Introduction to Social Work. (3)

Offered to students interested in learning about the social work profession. Introduction to local and regional concepts, with emphasis on historical and contemporary approaches to meeting human needs. Identifies career opportunities in social work. (F, S)

230 Group Dynamics and Group Processes. (3)

Integrates theoretical-conceptual positions about group communications, applying this information to practical problems and situations, focusing on behavior of individuals in groups with an emphasis on effective group skills for both intrapersonal and interpersonal growth and development. (F,S)

236 Human Behavior and Social Environment I. (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 101; SOC 101; BIOL 101, 102; SOWK 161, 230.

Methodological study of the bio-psycho-social elements of human growth and development. Students will develop a conceptual knowledge of human behavior applicable to competent social work practice. (F)

237 Human Behavior and Social Environment II. (3)

Prerequisite: SOWK 236.

Orientation to the understanding of human behavior in large groups, communities, formal organizations, culture and society. The course will integrate content from HBSE I. (S)

301 Social Policy and Services I. (3)

Prerequisite: SOWK 161, 230.

First of two required social policy courses within the social work curriculum. The primary focus of the course is on the history of social work and social policy. The forces driving policy decisions are examined within a historical framework. The differential impact of social policy on diverse and oppressed groups is developed. (F)

302 Human Diversity. (1-3)

An overview of racial, ethnic, gender, and sexual orientation issues. The first third of the course (SOWK 302A) focuses on the sources and consequences of prejudice and discrimination. The next portion (SOWK 302B) focuses on analysis of the origin and present status of minorities. The last portion (SOWK 302C) focuses on goals and strategies of change in minority relations. Accommodates 1 to 3 credit hours per semester. All social work majors must take 3 credit hours. (S)

303 Social Policy and Services II. (3)

Prerequisite: SOWK 301.

Second of two social work policy classes. Provides students with a framework to analyze current social policy, taking into consideration both historical influences and current factors shaping these policies. A framework for policy analysis, incorporating the principles of social and economic justice, is also included. Content is provided on policy formulation, incorporating the processes influencing policy decisions. (S)

305 Social Work Research Methods. (4)

Prerequisites: SOWK 161, 230; SOC 101; SOSC 2851; PSY 101; MATH 105.

Familiarizes the student with the research process and how that process relates to the Social Work profession. Emphasis is placed on helping students evaluate all levels of practice outcomes as well as critically applying research findings to practice. (3 hours lecture, 1 hour lab) (F)

307 Interventive Methods in Social Work Practice I. (3)

Prerequisites: Social work major; formal admission to the Social Work Program; SOWK 161, 230, 236, 305 (may be taken concurrently); PSY 101; SOC 101; ENGL 101, 102; SOSC 2851.

Examines the basic knowledge, values, and skills appropriate for a generalist social work practitioner at the beginning professional level of social work practice. Focus is on methods of intervention appropriate to the one-to-one helping relationship. (F)

308 Interventive Methods in Social Work Practice II. (3)

Prerequisites: Social Work major; formal admission to the Social Work Program; SOWK 303, 307.

Focuses on values, knowledge and skills appropriate for the generalist social work practitioner at the beginning professional level of social work practice. Methods of intervention appropriate for working with families and small groups are emphasized. (S)

309 Interventive Methods in Social Work Practice III. (3)

Prerequisites: Social work major; formal admission to the Social Work Program; SOWK 237, 308; POSC 202.

Focuses on values, knowledge and skills appropriate for the generalist social work practitioner at the beginning professional level of social work practice. Methods of intervention with organizations and communities are emphasized. (F)

318 Health and Human Resources Administration. (3)

An elective focusing on organizations and service delivery systems with an emphasis on leadership and management principles.

320 Working with Children and Adolescents. (3)

Reflects current issues and trends in working with children and adolescents. Behaviors, therapy, and programs related to children and adolescents are discussed.

322 School Social Services. (3)

Teaches basic knowledge, approaches, and skills involved in school social services. Examined are the basic concepts of children’s developmental needs which require preventive services in the school, family and community systems.

324 Human Services in the Field of Aging. (3)

Beginning with aging as a developmental process, implications are generated which relate to possible services for the aged. Included is a focus on the development of primary intervention, protective, and institutional services.

327 Human Service in Health Care. (3)

Deals with the relationship between physical well-being and social functioning; the definition of a state of health and the health continuum; concepts of multiple causation and the role of stress; the social and psychological impact of chronic illness; planning, organizing, and delivering of health services.

336 Human Services in Corrections. (3)

Examines social work and other professions in the area of forensics, courts, institutions, police, probation, and parole services. Attention is given to prevention and aftercare dynamics.

350 Special Topics in Social Work. (1-12)

Prerequisite: Approval by the Social Work Department.

Courses on specialized areas of social work practice.

404 Advanced Community-Based Research. (3)

Prerequisites: Completion of a basic research course or consent of the instructor.

This course seeks to deepen the student's understanding of community-based research. Focusing on the substantial research opportunities in the professional arena this course is appropriate for any discipline in which academic and community partnerships are important.

420A-B Field Instruction. (6,6)

Prerequisites: SOWK 305, 309. Students must have better than 2.00 overall grade average with a 2.5 average in those courses listed on page 144 under Social Work Program, and have senior status.

Provides students with opportunities to develop skills, knowledge, theories, and techniques with procedures from the classroom being applied to field situations. Emphasis is on individualized instruction with supervision by faculty. Application to be made through Field Instruction Coordinator three months before placement begins. (Class size limited.)

451 Social Work Issues Seminar. (3)

Prerequisite: Social Work majors only. SOWK 308. Note: This course must be taken concurrently with SOWK 420A-B.

Gives students opportunities to explore with the instructor, varied content learned during previous social work courses and attempts to synthesize and integrate differing strands. Modules on individual diversity, regulation of practice, human sexuality, racism, sexism, and new approaches in rural human services are offered each academic year. (S)

470-471 Directed Individual Study. (1-4)

Prerequisites: B average for majors or consent of social work faculty.

Advanced field study, readings, or research in student’s area of interest. (F,S) (Page 130)

480-481 Honors Courses. (3)

Juniors and seniors who qualify for Honors Courses are offered the opportunity to study with individual members of the faculty. This is specialized study apart from conventional classroom work. Interested students should contact the Division Chair for further information. (F,S)

Social Work Mini Courses

1001 Sign Language I. (1)

No prerequisite.

An introductory skill development course in the art of manual communication.

1002 Sign Language II. (1)

No prerequisite.

An intermediate skill development course in the art of manual communication.

Sociology

The objective of sociology is to provide an understanding of the scientific study of human behavior in social groups. Sociology is concerned with the growth of the individual within the wider context of society. In the study of sociology, the student is encouraged to develop a theoretical framework and technique of investigation useful for analysis and insight into group behavior.

The student interested in a Bachelor of Arts degree may major in sociology with a minor in another discipline. Note required grade average on page 131 .

The Bachelor of Arts

The degree of Bachelor of Arts, with a major in sociology, requires successful completion of 128 semester hours, including (1) the Program of General Studies which must include six hours of one foreign language; (2) the sociology program listed below; and (3) a program of electives or a minor as worked out with the student’s advisor.

Television Courses: The Department of Sociology, in general, will not grant credit hours for the major or minor by educational television programming. Exceptions may be made with departmental consent.

Major in Sociology—35 hours

SOC 101, 301or 307, 399, 406; fifteen hours of sociology electives; MATH 105 and 108.

Minor in Sociology—15 hours

SOC 101, 301 or 307, 406; six hours of sociology electives.

Area of Emphasis in Correctional Rehabilitation—39 hours

Same requirements for the major in sociology plus the following courses: POSC 104, 202, 401; PSY 101, 322, 328, 407, 422; SOWK 161, 230, 236, 302, 336; SOC 201, 303, 307, 350 Sociology of Law. Note that SOC 201, 303, 307, and 350 Sociology of Law may be taken to meet twelve of the fifteen hours of electives required in the sociology major. No other minor course of study is required with the area of emphasis in Correctional Rehabilitation. Note: Many of the courses required in the area of emphasis should be taken as General Studies courses.

Sociology Courses (SOC)

101 People and Their Social Environments. (3)

A course reflecting the basic concerns of sociology and social work and designed to fulfill the General Studies requirements for non-majors and for teacher certification. (F,S)

*Note: SOC 101 is a prerequisite for all other courses in sociology. May be waived as a prerequisite with the permission of the sociology faculty.

201 Contemporary Social Issues. (3)

An examination of issues of timely importance to Americans generally, and to West Virginians in particular, emphasizing sociological explanations of underlying factors. (F)

237 Psycho-Social Aspects of Advertising. (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 101

A survey of the basic principles of perception, motivation, attitude change, social environment, and personality as related to visual communication.

301 Marriage and the Family. (3)

A study of the forms of marriage and the family; processes of courtship and marital interaction; prediction of marital success and failure; parenthood; family crisis; family in transition; disorganization, and reorganization. (F)

303 Criminology. (3)

A study of the nature and formation of criminal behavior, societal values and structure, personality and community factors in crime; types of criminality; criminal law and procedure. (S)

307 Social Psychology. (3)

An examination of the dynamics of people interacting with one another in American culture. Emphasis is on everyday occurrences and the interrelationship of individuals, groups, and society as a whole.

310 Cultural Anthropology. (3)

A systematic survey of the customs, organizations, modes of life of mankind based on a scientific explanation of the way of culture.

320 Popular Culture. (3)

Examines elements of American life, such as icons, heroes, myths and rituals, which reflect the ideas, beliefs and values of the culture. Particular emphasis will placed on the role of television in both shaping and reflecting who we are and what we value. Cross listed with GEOG 460, Special Topics in Geography: The Geography of Popular Culture. Sociology students may also fulfill this requirement through Geography 321, Advanced Cultural Geography.

350 Special Topics in Sociology. (3)

Prerequisites: To be specified by instructor.

Courses on various topics in sociology. Topics of study will be indicated on student’s transcript. May be taken for credit repeatedly.

399 Introduction to Sociological Research. (4)

Prerequisite: MATH 105.

Examining methods of investigation and research in the social sciences: how to organize a project; use of documentary materials and participant observations; interview, survey, and polling techniques; analysis, organization, and presentation of findings. Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory. (F)

406 Sociological Theory. (3)

Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

An analysis of contributions to sociological theory dating from the late 1800’s; special emphasis given to major school and theorists.

450 Seminar in Sociology. (3)

Practical experience in applied sociology.

470-471 Independent Study. (3,3)

See SOSC 470-471. (F,S) (This can be found on page 130).

480-481 Honors Courses. (3,3)

Sociology Mini Courses

3401 Sociology of Mental Health. (1)

A sociological analysis of mental health institutions, their employees, and their clients.

3413 An Anthropological View of Religion. (1)

A social anthropological examination of religion. The traditional anthropological theories of religion will be analyzed. The major goals of religious ritual and the mechanisms for achieving these goals will be explored.

3414 Medical Anthropology. (1)

Utilizes a comparative approach to examine medical care systems across cultures. A sociocultural perspective is also emphasized focusing on the commonality of medical health care systems, regardless of the cultural context.

3415 American Indian Cultures. (1)

A brief survey into the cultural variations of the American Indians. The primary focus will be on the pivotal institutions that are common to all cultures and the impact that environment has on cultural development.

3417 Computer Applications in Data Analysis. (1)

Prerequisites: MATH 105; SOC 399 or PSY 215.

An introduction to a statistical software package for data analysis. Students will learn, through practice assignments, how to generate and interpret statistical output in the analysis of complex data sets. (S)


	Social Work The program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The accreditation applies to beginning level generalist social work practice. Upon completion of the requirements for the Bachelor of Social Work degree, the National Association of Social Workers will accept graduates as regular members of the Association. Additionally, graduates will be allowed to sit for the Social Work Licensure Exam. Graduates of the four-year program will be prepared for: •Beginning level professional generalist social work practice; •Graduate social work education. A basic arts and sciences education is essential to professional social work education. There is no foreign language requirement. All courses require letter grades except SOWK 420, Field Instruction, which is a pass-fail evaluation due to the nature of field experience. There are no provisions for awarding academic credit for life experience, or previous work experience, in lieu of the field placement requirement or to fulfill any of the foundation course requirements. Beginning with the introductory class, there are opportunities for field experience in many of the required social work courses. The Bachelor of Social Work The degree of Bachelor of Social Work requires the successful completion of 128 semester hours, including (1) the Program of General Studies, which includes the designated liberal arts content; (2) the social work program listed below; and (3) a program of electives worked out with the student’s advisor. Students must also attain a grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or better on all courses listed below under Social Work Program. Students are formally accepted as social work majors after having been admitted by the Social Work Admissions and Retention Committee. Detailed admissions requirements and procedures are presented in the Social Work Student Handbook. Social Work Courses Required—55 hours SOWK 161, 230, 236, 237, 301, 302, 303, 305, 307, 308, 309, 420A-B, 451; six hours of Social Work electives; Required Liberal Arts Courses-BIOL 101, 102; MATH 105; POSC 202 or POSC 204; PSY 101, 322; SOSC 2851; SOC 101; SOC 310 or GEOG 321. Minor in Social Work—15 hours SOWK 161, 230; nine hours of Social Work electives. Social Work Courses (SOWK) 161 Introduction to Social Work. (3) Offered to students interested in learning about the social work profession. Introduction to local and regional concepts, with emphasis on historical and contemporary approaches to meeting human needs. Identifies career opportunities in social work. (F, S) 230 Group Dynamics and Group Processes. (3) Integrates theoretical-conceptual positions about group communications, applying this information to practical problems and situations, focusing on behavior of individuals in groups with an emphasis on effective group skills for both intrapersonal and interpersonal growth and development. (F,S) 236 Human Behavior and Social Environment I. (3) Prerequisites: PSY 101; SOC 101; BIOL 101, 102; SOWK 161, 230. Methodological study of the bio-psycho-social elements of human growth and development. Students will develop a conceptual knowledge of human behavior applicable to competent social work practice. (F) 237 Human Behavior and Social Environment II. (3) Prerequisite: SOWK 236. Orientation to the understanding of human behavior in large groups, communities, formal organizations, culture and society. The course will integrate content from HBSE I. (S) 301 Social Policy and Services I. (3) Prerequisite: SOWK 161, 230. First of two required social policy courses within the social work curriculum. The primary focus of the course is on the history of social work and social policy. The forces driving policy decisions are examined within a historical framework. The differential impact of social policy on diverse and oppressed groups is developed. (F) 302 Human Diversity. (1-3) An overview of racial, ethnic, gender, and sexual orientation issues. The first third of the course (SOWK 302A) focuses on the sources and consequences of prejudice and discrimination. The next portion (SOWK 302B) focuses on analysis of the origin and present status of minorities. The last portion (SOWK 302C) focuses on goals and strategies of change in minority relations. Accommodates 1 to 3 credit hours per semester. All social work majors must take 3 credit hours. (S) 303 Social Policy and Services II. (3) Prerequisite: SOWK 301. Second of two social work policy classes. Provides students with a framework to analyze current social policy, taking into consideration both historical influences and current factors shaping these policies. A framework for policy analysis, incorporating the principles of social and economic justice, is also included. Content is provided on policy formulation, incorporating the processes influencing policy decisions. (S) 305 Social Work Research Methods. (4) Prerequisites: SOWK 161, 230; SOC 101; SOSC 2851; PSY 101; MATH 105. Familiarizes the student with the research process and how that process relates to the Social Work profession. Emphasis is placed on helping students evaluate all levels of practice outcomes as well as critically applying research findings to practice. (3 hours lecture, 1 hour lab) (F) 307 Interventive Methods in Social Work Practice I. (3) Prerequisites: Social work major; formal admission to the Social Work Program; SOWK 161, 230, 236, 305 (may be taken concurrently); PSY 101; SOC 101; ENGL 101, 102; SOSC 2851. Examines the basic knowledge, values, and skills appropriate for a generalist social work practitioner at the beginning professional level of social work practice. Focus is on methods of intervention appropriate to the one-to-one helping relationship. (F) 308 Interventive Methods in Social Work Practice II. (3) Prerequisites: Social Work major; formal admission to the Social Work Program; SOWK 303, 307. Focuses on values, knowledge and skills appropriate for the generalist social work practitioner at the beginning professional level of social work practice. Methods of intervention appropriate for working with families and small groups are emphasized. (S) 309 Interventive Methods in Social Work Practice III. (3) Prerequisites: Social work major; formal admission to the Social Work Program; SOWK 237, 308; POSC 202. Focuses on values, knowledge and skills appropriate for the generalist social work practitioner at the beginning professional level of social work practice. Methods of intervention with organizations and communities are emphasized. (F) 318 Health and Human Resources Administration. (3) An elective focusing on organizations and service delivery systems with an emphasis on leadership and management principles. 320 Working with Children and Adolescents. (3) Reflects current issues and trends in working with children and adolescents. Behaviors, therapy, and programs related to children and adolescents are discussed. 322 School Social Services. (3) Teaches basic knowledge, approaches, and skills involved in school social services. Examined are the basic concepts of children’s developmental needs which require preventive services in the school, family and community systems. 324 Human Services in the Field of Aging. (3) Beginning with aging as a developmental process, implications are generated which relate to possible services for the aged. Included is a focus on the development of primary intervention, protective, and institutional services. 327 Human Service in Health Care. (3) Deals with the relationship between physical well-being and social functioning; the definition of a state of health and the health continuum; concepts of multiple causation and the role of stress; the social and psychological impact of chronic illness; planning, organizing, and delivering of health services. 336 Human Services in Corrections. (3) Examines social work and other professions in the area of forensics, courts, institutions, police, probation, and parole services. Attention is given to prevention and aftercare dynamics. 350 Special Topics in Social Work. (1-12) Prerequisite: Approval by the Social Work Department. Courses on specialized areas of social work practice. 404 Advanced Community-Based Research. (3) Prerequisites: Completion of a basic research course or consent of the instructor. This course seeks to deepen the student's understanding of community-based research. Focusing on the substantial research opportunities in the professional arena this course is appropriate for any discipline in which academic and community partnerships are important. 420A-B Field Instruction. (6,6) Prerequisites: SOWK 305, 309. Students must have better than 2.00 overall grade average with a 2.5 average in those courses listed on page 144 under Social Work Program, and have senior status. Provides students with opportunities to develop skills, knowledge, theories, and techniques with procedures from the classroom being applied to field situations. Emphasis is on individualized instruction with supervision by faculty. Application to be made through Field Instruction Coordinator three months before placement begins. (Class size limited.) 451 Social Work Issues Seminar. (3) Prerequisite: Social Work majors only. SOWK 308. Note: This course must be taken concurrently with SOWK 420A-B. Gives students opportunities to explore with the instructor, varied content learned during previous social work courses and attempts to synthesize and integrate differing strands. Modules on individual diversity, regulation of practice, human sexuality, racism, sexism, and new approaches in rural human services are offered each academic year. (S) 470-471 Directed Individual Study. (1-4) Prerequisites: B average for majors or consent of social work faculty. Advanced field study, readings, or research in student’s area of interest. (F,S) (Page 130) 480-481 Honors Courses. (3) Juniors and seniors who qualify for Honors Courses are offered the opportunity to study with individual members of the faculty. This is specialized study apart from conventional classroom work. Interested students should contact the Division Chair for further information. (F,S) Social Work Mini Courses 1001 Sign Language I. (1) No prerequisite. An introductory skill development course in the art of manual communication. 1002 Sign Language II. (1) No prerequisite. An intermediate skill development course in the art of manual communication. Sociology The objective of sociology is to provide an understanding of the scientific study of human behavior in social groups. Sociology is concerned with the growth of the individual within the wider context of society. In the study of sociology, the student is encouraged to develop a theoretical framework and technique of investigation useful for analysis and insight into group behavior. The student interested in a Bachelor of Arts degree may major in sociology with a minor in another discipline. Note required grade average on page 131 . The Bachelor of Arts The degree of Bachelor of Arts, with a major in sociology, requires successful completion of 128 semester hours, including (1) the Program of General Studies which must include six hours of one foreign language; (2) the sociology program listed below; and (3) a program of electives or a minor as worked out with the student’s advisor. Television Courses: The Department of Sociology, in general, will not grant credit hours for the major or minor by educational television programming. Exceptions may be made with departmental consent. Major in Sociology—35 hours SOC 101, 301or 307, 399, 406; fifteen hours of sociology electives; MATH 105 and 108. Minor in Sociology—15 hours SOC 101, 301 or 307, 406; six hours of sociology electives. Area of Emphasis in Correctional Rehabilitation—39 hours Same requirements for the major in sociology plus the following courses: POSC 104, 202, 401; PSY 101, 322, 328, 407, 422; SOWK 161, 230, 236, 302, 336; SOC 201, 303, 307, 350 Sociology of Law. Note that SOC 201, 303, 307, and 350 Sociology of Law may be taken to meet twelve of the fifteen hours of electives required in the sociology major. No other minor course of study is required with the area of emphasis in Correctional Rehabilitation. Note: Many of the courses required in the area of emphasis should be taken as General Studies courses. Sociology Courses (SOC) 101 People and Their Social Environments. (3) A course reflecting the basic concerns of sociology and social work and designed to fulfill the General Studies requirements for non-majors and for teacher certification. (F,S) *Note: SOC 101 is a prerequisite for all other courses in sociology. May be waived as a prerequisite with the permission of the sociology faculty. 201 Contemporary Social Issues. (3) An examination of issues of timely importance to Americans generally, and to West Virginians in particular, emphasizing sociological explanations of underlying factors. (F) 237 Psycho-Social Aspects of Advertising. (3) Prerequisites: PSY 101 A survey of the basic principles of perception, motivation, attitude change, social environment, and personality as related to visual communication. 301 Marriage and the Family. (3) A study of the forms of marriage and the family; processes of courtship and marital interaction; prediction of marital success and failure; parenthood; family crisis; family in transition; disorganization, and reorganization. (F) 303 Criminology. (3) A study of the nature and formation of criminal behavior, societal values and structure, personality and community factors in crime; types of criminality; criminal law and procedure. (S) 307 Social Psychology. (3) An examination of the dynamics of people interacting with one another in American culture. Emphasis is on everyday occurrences and the interrelationship of individuals, groups, and society as a whole. 310 Cultural Anthropology. (3) A systematic survey of the customs, organizations, modes of life of mankind based on a scientific explanation of the way of culture. 320 Popular Culture. (3) Examines elements of American life, such as icons, heroes, myths and rituals, which reflect the ideas, beliefs and values of the culture. Particular emphasis will placed on the role of television in both shaping and reflecting who we are and what we value. Cross listed with GEOG 460, Special Topics in Geography: The Geography of Popular Culture. Sociology students may also fulfill this requirement through Geography 321, Advanced Cultural Geography. 350 Special Topics in Sociology. (3) Prerequisites: To be specified by instructor. Courses on various topics in sociology. Topics of study will be indicated on student’s transcript. May be taken for credit repeatedly. 399 Introduction to Sociological Research. (4) Prerequisite: MATH 105. Examining methods of investigation and research in the social sciences: how to organize a project; use of documentary materials and participant observations; interview, survey, and polling techniques; analysis, organization, and presentation of findings. Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory. (F) 406 Sociological Theory. (3) Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor. An analysis of contributions to sociological theory dating from the late 1800’s; special emphasis given to major school and theorists. 450 Seminar in Sociology. (3) Practical experience in applied sociology. 470-471 Independent Study. (3,3) See SOSC 470-471. (F,S) (This can be found on page 130). 480-481 Honors Courses. (3,3) Juniors and seniors who qualify for Honors Courses are offered the opportunity to study with individual members of the faculty. This is specialized study apart from conventional classroom work. Interested students should contact the Division Chairperson for further information. (F,S) Sociology Mini Courses 3401 Sociology of Mental Health. (1) A sociological analysis of mental health institutions, their employees, and their clients. 3413 An Anthropological View of Religion. (1) A social anthropological examination of religion. The traditional anthropological theories of religion will be analyzed. The major goals of religious ritual and the mechanisms for achieving these goals will be explored. 3414 Medical Anthropology. (1) Utilizes a comparative approach to examine medical care systems across cultures. A sociocultural perspective is also emphasized focusing on the commonality of medical health care systems, regardless of the cultural context. 3415 American Indian Cultures. (1) A brief survey into the cultural variations of the American Indians. The primary focus will be on the pivotal institutions that are common to all cultures and the impact that environment has on cultural development. 3417 Computer Applications in Data Analysis. (1) Prerequisites: MATH 105; SOC 399 or PSY 215. An introduction to a statistical software package for data analysis. Students will learn, through practice assignments, how to generate and interpret statistical output in the analysis of complex data sets. (S)