Sociology/Human Services

Course listings for Sociology/Human Services

Faculty
Professors Samuel A. Burns, James Fitzgerald (jointly with Modern Languages), Betty J. Leyerle;
Associate Professors Janine M. Fitzgerald, Dennis W. Lum;
Assistant Professors Kalin L. Grigg, Mark C. Seis, and Carey N. Vicenti.

Sociology seeks to explore how our individual and collective biographies intersect history within society. The relationships between social structure and individual consciousness, historical processes and everyday life, and collective interests and individual prerogatives provide the sociological substance by which we become self-conscious. It is through the study of sociology that we become aware of the meaning of our everyday lives and recognize the extent to which we participate in the construction of social formations.

The sociological task of comprehending the relationships among individuals and groups is a significant part of any student’s educational experience. Extensive work in sociology is recommended for students planning careers in human services. Health services administration, family case work, community planning and development, and criminal justice work are typical human service careers. Moreover, an emphasis in sociology provides foundational preparation for graduate work in sociology, social work, public administration, law, journalism, and other fields.

In order to cultivate critical consciousness and active participation in processes of development and change in society, the Sociology and Human Services curriculum is organized to facilitate the integration of theory (reflection) and practice (action). While participation in the human service and practicum courses forms the nucleus of the praxis experience, the Block Internship, Latin American, Community Services and Service Learning programs all provide further opportunities for engaging in field experience.

A minor in Sociology/Human Services is available for students majoring in other disciplines. Requirements for a minor in Sociology/Human services are listed at the end of this section.

General Education Credits
Comp 150 or Comp 125/126 ..........4-8
Library 150 ..........1
PE/Wellness (ES 100 plus 1 skills, 1 fitness) ..........3
Thematic Studies I (1 course in each of 4 knowledge areas;
     1 must be a science with attached lab) ..........12-16
Thematic Studies II (1 course in each of 4 knowledge areas;
     prerequisites: Comp 150, Lib 150, all 4 Thematic Studies I      courses) ..........12-16
*Tier II writing requirement is part of the Major

Total ..........32-44

Specific Departmental Requirements:
**=May also be counted toward TS I requirements
**Soc 100S Social Issues **
Soc 200 Social Change and Human Services ..........4
*Soc 210W Social Inquiry and Research Methods ..........4
*Soc 300W Theories of Social and Personal Life ..........4
Soc 320 Community Service Practicum ..........8
Soc 421 Contemporary Social Analysis in the Southwest ..........4
Soc 496 Senior Seminar ..........4

Subtotal ..........28

Writing Course Within Discipline:
Included in Specific Departmental Requirements above.

Other Departmental Requirements:
A minimum of 12 additional credits in Sociology/
      Human Services ..........12

Total Departmental Requirements ..........40

Electives ..........36-48

TOTAL REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION ..........120

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN SOCIOLOGY/HUMAN SERVICES:

Completion of 20 credits in Sociology/Human Services of which a minimum of 12 credits are in upper-division courses.

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