Apr 28, 2024  
2018-2019 Graduate Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


Courses offered only online or both online and on-ground are indicated with (**)asterisks.

 

Reading

  
  • LITL 8561 - Literacy Coach Practicum

    (3) Application of knowledge about literacy coaching in a practical classroom setting.
  
  • LITL 8580 - Comp:Theory/Practice

    (3) Provides in-depth knowledge of theory, research and pedagogy as related to the field of composition in K-12 education.  Restricted to candidates admitted to doctoral program.
  
  • LITL 8585 - Issues in Urban Literacy

    (3) Provides in-depth knowledge of scientific research on the development of literacy skills in urban and high-poverty settings.  Restricted to candidates admitted to doctoral program.
  
  • LITL 8590 - Thry/Prac Fam Lit Home Sch

    (3) This course will have two foci: family literacy as a descriptor of practices which occur between family members and as programs aimed at increasing children’s academic success through parental involvement and education.  Restricted to candidates admitted to doctoral program.
  
  • LITL 8809 - Literacy Research Practicum

    (3) Participation is required in a supervised literacy research practicum; the experience includes either a clinical or field-based component.  Grades of S, U, or I will be given.
  
  • LITL 8854 - Lang Inqry Lit Res/Tchg

    (3) A review and analysis of linguistic approaches to studies of language structures and functions in literacy classrooms, including discourse analyses, inquiry based instructional methods, and descriptions of literary genres. Restricted to candidates admitted to doctoral program.

Sacred Music

  
  • MUSA 6260 - Special Topics in Sacred Music

    (1-3) Sociological and historical perspectives on social, political, and economic differences among countries and regions of the world; global/ transnational processes in uneven development; state formation; class transformation; democracy.
  
  • MUSA 6261 - Special Topics in Sacred Music

    (1-3) Sociological and historical perspectives on social, political, and economic differences among countries and regions of the world; global/ transnational processes in uneven development; state formation; class transformation; democracy.
  
  • MUSA 6262 - Special Topics in Sacred Music

    (1-3) Sociological and historical perspectives on social, political, and economic differences among countries and regions of the world; global/ transnational processes in uneven development; state formation; class transformation; democracy.
  
  • MUSA 6263 - Special Topics in Sacred Music

    (1-3) Sociological and historical perspectives on social, political, and economic differences among countries and regions of the world; global/ transnational processes in uneven development; state formation; class transformation; democracy.
  
  • MUSA 6264 - Special Topics in Sacred Music

    (1-3) Sociological and historical perspectives on social, political, and economic differences among countries and regions of the world; global/ transnational processes in uneven development; state formation; class transformation; democracy.
  
  • MUSA 6265 - Special Topics in Sacred Music

    (1-3) Sociological and historical perspectives on social, political, and economic differences among countries and regions of the world; global/ transnational processes in uneven development; state formation; class transformation; democracy.
  
  • MUSA 6266 - Special Topics in Sacred Music

    (1-3) Sociological and historical perspectives on social, political, and economic differences among countries and regions of the world; global/ transnational processes in uneven development; state formation; class transformation; democracy.
  
  • MUSA 6267 - Special Topics in Sacred Music

    (1-3) Sociological and historical perspectives on social, political, and economic differences among countries and regions of the world; global/ transnational processes in uneven development; state formation; class transformation; democracy.
  
  • MUSA 6268 - Special Topics in Sacred Music

    (1-3) Sociological and historical perspectives on social, political, and economic differences among countries and regions of the world; global/ transnational processes in uneven development; state formation; class transformation; democracy.
  
  • MUSA 6269 - Special Topics in Sacred Music

    (1-3) Sociological and historical perspectives on social, political, and economic differences among countries and regions of the world; global/ transnational processes in uneven development; state formation; class transformation; democracy.

Social Work

  
  • SWRK 6060 - Social Work Integrated Health

    (3) SWRK 4060/6060: Social Work Practice in Integrated Health Care is an elective course for seniors and master’s of social work students. The objective of the course is to introduce social work students to the direct practice of integrated behavioral health in primary care. Students will become knowledgeable of the roles of behavioral health providers working in primary care settings, theories and models of care, and cross-cultural issues. They will develop skills in engagement, assessment, intervention planning and implementation, and practice evaluation. Prerequisite is the approval of the instructor.
  
  • SWRK 6061 - Substance Abuse Treatment

    (3) (7460) Prepare students for evidence-based practice in the field of substance abuse treatment. The course will present an integrative biopsychosocial model for the understanding and treatment of substance abuse. Overview of the history of substance abuse, a review of models of addiction, a multidimensional model of the addiction process, the physiological effects of commonly abused substances, assessment and diagnosis of substance abuse disorders, and specific, evidence-based interventions adolescent and adult clients.
  
  • SWRK 6934 - Child Welfare Policy/Services

    (3) Historic overview and contemporary application of child welfare policy; problems in policy development; contemporary American child welfare services in both public and private domains.
  
  • SWRK 6935 - Child Welfare II

    (3) (7420) Roles and responsibilities of social workers practicing within child welfare system; mastery of practice skills at a range of levels, such as individual, family, and environment designed to develop culturally competent child welfare workers.
  
  • SWRK 6937 - School of Social Work

    (3) This course develops the knowledge and skills necessary for successful and competent social work in public schools; covering the varied roles and functions of school social workers in their practice with diverse groups of students, families, school personnel, and communities. Best practices in assessing, intervening, and evaluating social work practice across all system levels are emphasized.
  
  • SWRK 7001 - Skills Prof Pract SWRK

    (3) The course covers the profession’s unique mission, values, roles and typically practice used in the conduct of social work practice. It further examines theories of practice and generalist roles and skills. The course is designed to prepare students for their initial field experience in Field Placement I. The course introduces students to the Practice Wheel as a primary model for serving children and families.
  
  • SWRK 7002 - Individuals and Families

    (3) A required foundation course designed to prepare students to apply evidence-based interventions to social work practice with individuals and families. Foundation knowledge and skills are developed in the areas of theory, therapeutic alliance, risk assessment, case formulation, ethical decision-making, critical thinking and evidence-based practice. Particular emphasis is placed on social work practice with culturally diverse, vulnerable and high-risk populations.
  
  • SWRK 7003 - Groups

    (3) A required foundation course designed to prepare students to apply evidence-based interventions to social work practice with groups. The course emphasizes mezzo practice skills/ roles, evidence-based theories, problem-solving processes, group dynamics, phases of group development, needed for group work with organizations and community groups. Issues inherent to diversity, at-risk populations and social justice are integrated.
  
  • SWRK 7004 - Cognitive Behavioral Intervent

    (3) The course is designed to prepare students to apply cognitive and behavioral theory and techniques to social work practice with single and multiple member systems. The course includes the history and evolution of evidence-based cognitive behavioral intervention approaches and includes integration of problem-solving processes that contribute to planned change.
  
  • SWRK 7005 - Assessmnt,Diag,Psychopath

    (3) A required concentration course designed to provide students with current information about the assessment and diagnosis of mental disorders utilizing the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) classification system. The course includes etiology, prevention, assessment and treatment approaches for a number of commonly diagnosed mental health disorders.  Students will identify a range of risk and protective factors effecting individuals with a mental illness and compare/contrast theories and interventions. PREREQUISITE(S): 3.0 credit hours; SWRK 7021 , SWRK 7022 , SWRK 7002  
  
  • SWRK 7006 - Dual Diagnosis

    (3) The course explores models for the treatment and rehabilitation of individuals with a psychiatric disability complicated by substance abuse issues. Students will demonstrate an understanding of stabilization, recover, and relapse prevention approaches to assist individuals experiencing a combination of chemical dependency and mental illness. Students will compare and contrast program models and treatment interventions.
  
  • SWRK 7010 - Violence and the Family

    (3) An elective course designed to help students develop specialized knowledge and skills for working families who have experienced violence. Particular attention is given to safety planning, crisis intervention, the role of policy on direct practice, specific theories, multi-system interventions, collaborative service delivery and strengths based intervention models. An emphasis will be placed on diverse and at-risk families.
  
  • SWRK 7011 - Mental Health and Disabilities

    (3) An elective course designed to integrate specialized knowledge and skills for practice with diverse children experiencing a range of health and mental health concerns. Recognizing that no single definition of child mental health adequately addresses the diverse families, this course seeks to provide practice frameworks that are culturally sensitive, collaborative, strength-promoting and empowering.
  
  • SWRK 7013 - Treatment of Trauma

    (3) An elective course designed to broaden students ability to understand and treat persons exposed to traumatic events. The course examines roles, assessments and intervention strategies for social workers working with clients exposed to specific types of trauma; rape, war, natural disasters. Emphasis is placed on understanding biopsychosocial influences, psychopharmacology, incidence, course, treatment and evidence-based assessment and interventions skills.
  
  • SWRK 7014 - Brief Intervention

    (3) An elective course designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to utilize brief interventions in social work practice. Theory and practice of planned short-term, and crisis interventions including an introduction to motivational interviewing and solution focused brief therapy are addressed. Learners are introduced to methods for improve treatment compliance and increase motivation for change with specific target populations.
  
  • SWRK 7016 - Adv. Individual Child/Youth

    (3) The course covers advanced direct practice techniques with children and youth. Techniques include cognitive behavioral therapy and other evidence based techniques.
  
  • SWRK 7017 - Adv. Family Child/Youth

    (3) The course covers prevention and intervention approaches with families of children and youth at an advanced level. Topics include wrap around models of care for children/ youth in mental health, disability, juvenile justice, child welfare, and family violence service systems and integration across systems of care.
  
  • SWRK 7018 - Adv. Individual Adults

    (3) The course covers advanced direct practice with adults. Treatment techniques include cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and other evidence based practices.
  
  • SWRK 7019 - Adv. Family Adults

    (3) The course covers prevention and intervention approaches with families at an advanced level. Topics include integrative and holistic models of care across a range of settings in adult mental health, substance abuse, disabilities, chronic conditions, long term care, violence, and criminal justice.
  
  • SWRK 7020 - Research & Policy Ad. Standing

    (3) This required foundation course provides a comprehensive review of research methods and social welfare policy for the Advanced Standing program. It reviews quantitative and qualitative research knowledge and skills for evidence based practice and examines basic concepts in social welfare policy, including the history and philosophical foundations of current welfare policy, fundamental governmental structures, advocacy skills, and policy analysis methods.
  
  • SWRK 7021 - SW Across the Lifespan

    (3) Course provides a multidimensional understanding of person and environment relationships. An ecological/ systems framework is paired with a developmental approach to provide an interactional understanding of human behavior. The course examines life span development from conception through older adulthood. Issues of human diversity (i.e. race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexual orientation) will be highlighted.
  
  • SWRK 7022 - Organizations and Communities

    (3) A required foundation course designed to prepare students to apply evidence based interventions to social work practice with organizations and communities. The course emphasizes macro practice skills/ roles. The course stresses an eco-systems perspective and looks at social system malfunctions and inequities. The nature and dynamics of social service networks and social service network eco-systems perspective.
  
  • SWRK 7025 - Scientific Methods

    (3) A required foundation course designed to teach research methods and the elements of evidence based practice. The course focuses on social work practice-focused quantitative and qualitative research knowledge and skills including critical evaluation of empirical literature, basic research methodology including construct operationalization, study design, selection, development, implementation, measurement, specific instruments, data management and data analysis using statistical software.
  
  • SWRK 7026 - Evaluative Research

    (3) A required concentration course designed to teach students hard skills in ethical program evaluation; statistical analysis techniques; and research findings dissemination and application from the micro to the macro levels and throughout diverse areas of practice. Must be repeated for a minimum of 12 hours credit (4 semesters).
  
  • SWRK 7030 - Social Welfare Policy/Services

    (3) Examines local, state, national and international policies affecting social work practice; exploring the historical process leading to current welfare policy. Using rational and non-rational theoretical perspectives, it presents policy and service domains and the values and philosophies underlying welfare provision. Students explore NASW policy positions, social welfare policy in other countries and comparative policy.
  
  • SWRK 7031 - Rural/Urban Poverty

    (3) This course examines the development and analysis of specific policies that impact rural and urban centers with high concentrations of poverty. Emphasis will be placed on the interaction effects of federal policies regarding crime, education, employment and housing, and federal and state income maintenance programs for the poor. The strengths and weaknesses of various approaches to policy development and analysis will be discussed.
  
  • SWRK 7032 - Adv. Community Child/Youth

    (3) The course covers advanced community practice with children and youth. It examines public policies impacting children and youth. It covers the basics of program administration including budgeting and policy implementation in preparation for administrative practice.
  
  • SWRK 7033 - Adv. Community Adults

    (3) (7460) The course covers advanced community practice with adults. Students learn policies and administrative practices to serve adults and older adults, explore policy and program implementation programs, learn administration and budgeting basics, understand community practice models, and become prepared to assume leadership positions in social service agencies and organizations.
  
  • SWRK 7040 - Advanced Social Work Theory

    (3) Course covers major theories that have influenced social work research, social work practice, and social welfare policy. The interdisciplinary nature of social work theory and history of social work will be covered. Students will learn methods of theory building and theoretical modeling. PREREQUISITE(S): SWRK 7002 , SWRK 7003 , SWRK 7021 SWRK 7022 SWRK 7025 , and SWRK 7030 .
  
  • SWRK 7041 - Play Therapy

    (3) This course is designed to teach play therapy theory and techniques to graduate students. Students will learn the theoretical underpinnings of directive and non-directive play therapy and the techniques by which the theory is practiced.
  
  • SWRK 7050 - Advanced Standing Field

    (1) (7420) The advanced standing field course connects generalist curriculum learned in undergraduate social work to the masters-level curriculum at the advanced level. Assignments encourage self-assessment, increase empathy towards populations served, and expose students to core competencies.
  
  • SWRK 7051 - Field Placement I

    (3) This course provides opportunities for students to integrate what they are learning in the classroom with practical experience in an agency that provides social work services. The first course prepares students for work as generalist social workers, to help them learn to apply critical thinking skills, to increase their range of social work skills and techniques, to understand the importance of the value base and increase their self-understanding.
  
  • SWRK 7052 - Field Placement II

    (3) The first year of field placement is intended to prepare students for work as generalist social workers, to help them learn to apply critical thinking skills, to increase their range of social work skills and techniques, to understand the importance of the value base and ethical framework of the profession of social work, and to increase their self-understanding. Field Placement II builds on the learning foundation that was established in Field Placement I.
  
  • SWRK 7053 - Field Placement III

    (3) The second year is directed toward an area of social work specialization and the development of advanced skills and practice, building on the first year of placement and providing opportunities for more complex application of social work theories, models, values, and ethics. Field Placement III builds on the learning foundation that was established in Field Placement I and II.
  
  • SWRK 7054 - Field Placement IV

    (3) The second year is directed toward an area of social work specialization and the development of advanced skills and practice, building on the first year of placement and providing opportunities for more complex application of social work theories, models, values, and ethics. Field Placement IV builds on the learning foundation that was established in Field Placement I, II, and III.
  
  • SWRK 7055 - Integrative Field Seminar I

    (3) Course covers preparation for advanced social work practice and preparation for the social work licensure exam.
  
  • SWRK 7056 - Integrative Field Seminar II

    (3) (6501) Course covers preparation for advanced social work practice and preparation for the social work licensure exam.
  
  • SWRK 7060 - Special Topics in Social Work

    (1-3) Origins, organization, and consequences of intentional, collective efforts at social change; social movement theory; in-depth examination of selected movements, both domestic and international.
  
  • SWRK 7061 - Special Topics in Social Work

    (1-3) Origins, organization, and consequences of intentional, collective efforts at social change; social movement theory; in-depth examination of selected movements, both domestic and international.
  
  • SWRK 7062 - Play Therapy Methods

    (3) This course is designed to teach play therapy theory and techniques to graduate students. Students will learn theoretical underpinnings of directive and non-directive play therapy and the techniques by which the theory is practiced. This course is a blended design of face to face instruction and online class meetings.
  
  • SWRK 7062 - Special Topics in Social Work

    (1-3) Origins, organization, and consequences of intentional, collective efforts at social change; social movement theory; in-depth examination of selected movements, both domestic and international.
  
  • SWRK 7063 - Introduction to Infant Mental Health

    (3) This course is designed to provide students with foundational knowledge for relationship-based work with children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. The course will also contribute to student’s progress in meeting the requirements for Endorsement for Culturally Sensitive, Relationship-Focused Practice Promoting Infant Mental Health (IMH-E®). May be repeated with a change in topic.
  
  • SWRK 7064 - Special Topics in Social Work

    (1-3) Origins, organization, and consequences of intentional, collective efforts at social change; social movement theory; in-depth examination of selected movements, both domestic and international.
  
  • SWRK 7065 - Special Topics in Social Work

    (1-3) Origins, organization, and consequences of intentional, collective efforts at social change; social movement theory; in-depth examination of selected movements, both domestic and international.
  
  • SWRK 7070 - Independent Study

    (1-3) Provides an opportunity for directed advanced reading, an advanced field project, and/or research in special areas of social work. Provides in-depth learning opportunites not otherwise available in the regular curriculum. Independent study replaces one elective. PREREQUISITE(S): SWRK 7002 SWRK 7003 , SWRK 7021 , and SWRK 7022  
  
  • SWRK 7996 - Thesis

    (1-6) Thesis provides the opportunity for a student to complete an advanced independent research project during a two-semester sequence. Students will develop and apply research skills and produce a comprehensive paper that will contribute to knowledge in the social work profession. The Master’s thesis is a two-semester (6 credit hours) commitment that will be completed during the concentration year. Thesis is not required for completion of the Master’s of Social Work program.
  
  • SWRK 8020 - Quantitative SW Research

    (3) The purpose of this advanced course is to further prepare doctoral students to organize and conduct quantitative research. Students will learn to use theory to shape conceptual models and approaches; understand the importance of ethics and cultural humility in research; and use and evaluate data to make decisions in social work practice.
  
  • SWRK 8040 - Advanced SW Theory

    (3) Course covers major theories that have influenced social work research, social work practice, and social welfare policy. The interdisciplinary nature of social work theory and history of social work will be covered. Students will learn methods of theory building and theoretical modeling. PREREQUISITE(S): SWRK 7002 SWRK 7003 SWRK 7021 SWRK 7022 SWRK 7025 , and SWRK 7030 .
  
  • SWRK 8045 - Leading Public Discourse SW

    (3) Students will get training and experience in agenda-setting, legislative research, and advocacy, both legislatively and through the media to become the public voice of social work for the marginalized and for the advancement of society in general. Students will learn advocacy techniques and how to utilize the media to lead the discourse for social justice in the community.
  
  • SWRK 8050 - Writing for Publication

    (3) Course introduces students to the process of writing for publication. Course will be a project-focused seminar in which students will formulate a concept for a scholarly paper, draft the paper, and rewrite the paper based on a review from peers. Course will also cover the process of writing an abstract for a scholarly presentation.
  
  • SWRK 8055 - Informatics & Data Driven

    (3) This course emphasizes the use of information technology in social work practice (1) to improve overall quality of services provided by clinicians as well as (2) to leverage the implicit knowledge of workers so that agencies foster ongoing innovations in service provision.
  
  • SWRK 8060 - Developing Fundable Proposals

    (3) Course is designed to prepare students to apply knowledge of evidence-based interventions and knowledge of policy related to social work practice to the development of a proposal for funding. Foundation knowledge and skills in grant writing will be explored. There will also be emphasis on working effectively with others to operationalize ideas to create a program or a plan in response to a request for proposals/applications. Students will learn to organize a proposal and respond to reviewers. Particular emphasis is placed on proposals for social work practice with culturally diverse, vulnerable and high-risk populations.
  
  • SWRK 8065 - Pedagogy in SW

    (3) Course focuses on aspects of pedagogy that are unique to social work education. Course will cover paradigms for teaching and learning, meeting accreditation standards, evaluating for accreditation, and the unique issues of running field placement.
  
  • SWRK 8070 - Managing SW Practice I

    (3) The goal of this course is to provide the basis on which students can familiarize themselves with the laws and the basics of setting up a private practice to develop an effective framework for a successful business.
  
  • SWRK 8075 - Reflective Supervision

    (3) Reflective supervision is a regular collaborative reflection experience between a service provider and supervisor that builds on the supervisee’s use of his/her thoughts, feelings, and values within a service encounter. In this course, the student will learn about the origins and history of different models of supervision. Through discussion and practice, the student will learn how supervision can provide a rich opportunity for service providers to further their self-awareness and skills.
  
  • SWRK 8080 - Managing SW Practice II

    (3) The course, the second in the series of social work organization management, is designed to provide social work professionals and leaders the skills and knowledge to direct and administer social service and public organizations at all levels. The course covers strategic planning, working with boards, human resource management, financial management, and dealing with the IRS.
  
  • SWRK 8085 - Innovations in SW Practice

    (3) This course will introduce students to theories of assessment, intervention, diversity, evaluation, and termination. Specific attention is given to the development of context-relevance and evidence-based interventions commonly used in current practice over a variety of specific client and community needs. Challenges and concerns especially unique to vulnerable families, oppressed families, at-risk families, military families, low-income families, families of color, and nontraditional families are reviewed within an individual and family framework. Students will also develop an understanding of how values and ethics impact social work practice with each of the practice models.
  
  • SWRK 9000 - Banded Dissertation

    (1-6) Candidates for graduation will have submitted three high-quality products. At least one of these three products will include a publication quality research article for peer review. Other products may include a peer-reviewed presentation or unpublished report. Grade of S/U, or IP will be given.

Sociology

  
  • SOCI 6210 - Rise of Sociological Theory

    (3) Nature, grounds, and explanatory powers of various forms of sociological theory; analysis of bases for scientific and philosophical assumptions and social and political contexts; major theorists including Durkheim, Marx, Weber, Simmel.
  
  • SOCI 6211 - Contemp Soc Theory

    (3) A course that examines the trends and the development in sociological theory from the mid-20th century to today. Theories covered range from descriptive to explanatory to critical theories of social action, organization, inequality, and change, as well as the interaction between people, groups, and even societies.
  
  • SOCI 6312 - Intermed Soc Stat

    (3) Multivariate analysis of social data; use of computer programs for data management and statistical analysis.
  
  • SOCI 6425 - Environmental Sociology

    (3) Role of social institutions, power, and inequality in shaping environmental discourse and action; dynamics of environmental social movements.
  
  • SOCI 6842 - Soci Of Occup & Prof

    (3) (6301) Sociological analysis of the division of labor, occupational groupings, career patterns, and professional associations in modern American society.
  
  • SOCI 6900 - Special Topics in Sociology

    (3) Survey of literary movements and major figures with readings in literature and civilization. Strongly recommended for MA students who have not taken this course at the undergraduate level. Since this is a 4000/6000 level course it cannot count twice toward graduation.
  
  • SOCI 6901 - Special Topics in Sociology

    (3) Survey of literary movements and major figures with readings in literature and civilization. Strongly recommended for MA students who have not taken this course at the undergraduate level. Since this is a 4000/6000 level course it cannot count twice toward graduation.
  
  • SOCI 6902 - Special Topics in Sociology

    (3) Survey of literary movements and major figures with readings in literature and civilization. Strongly recommended for MA students who have not taken this course at the undergraduate level. Since this is a 4000/6000 level course it cannot count twice toward graduation.
  
  • SOCI 6903 - Special Topics in Sociology

    (3) Survey of literary movements and major figures with readings in literature and civilization. Strongly recommended for MA students who have not taken this course at the undergraduate level. Since this is a 4000/6000 level course it cannot count twice toward graduation.
  
  • SOCI 6904 - Special Topics in Sociology

    (3) Survey of literary movements and major figures with readings in literature and civilization. Strongly recommended for MA students who have not taken this course at the undergraduate level. Since this is a 4000/6000 level course it cannot count twice toward graduation.
  
  • SOCI 6905 - Special Topics in Sociology

    (3) Survey of literary movements and major figures with readings in literature and civilization. Strongly recommended for MA students who have not taken this course at the undergraduate level. Since this is a 4000/6000 level course it cannot count twice toward graduation.
  
  • SOCI 6906 - Special Topics in Sociology

    (3) Survey of literary movements and major figures with readings in literature and civilization. Strongly recommended for MA students who have not taken this course at the undergraduate level. Since this is a 4000/6000 level course it cannot count twice toward graduation.
  
  • SOCI 6907 - Special Topics in Sociology

    (3) Survey of literary movements and major figures with readings in literature and civilization. Strongly recommended for MA students who have not taken this course at the undergraduate level. Since this is a 4000/6000 level course it cannot count twice toward graduation.
  
  • SOCI 6908 - Special Topics in Sociology

    (3) Survey of literary movements and major figures with readings in literature and civilization. Strongly recommended for MA students who have not taken this course at the undergraduate level. Since this is a 4000/6000 level course it cannot count twice toward graduation.
  
  • SOCI 6909 - Special Topics in Sociology

    (3) Survey of literary movements and major figures with readings in literature and civilization. Strongly recommended for MA students who have not taken this course at the undergraduate level. Since this is a 4000/6000 level course it cannot count twice toward graduation.
  
  • SOCI 7210 - Theory Seminar

    (3) An advanced analysis of recent developments in sociological theory, including the relationship of theory to empirical research.
  
  • SOCI 7212 - Mult Racial Femnst Thry

    (3) (6304) Intensive analysis of major figures and issues in contemporary multi-racial feminist theory, emphasis on theory that grapples with conceptual and methodological requirements for multi-racial feminist politics of diversity that draws on both United States and international scholarship.
  
  • SOCI 7320 - Sem Meth Soc Res

    (3) Issues and techniques in data collection for the design and implementation of independent research projects; logic of conducting social scientific research, ethical considerations, logic of sampling, various methods of collecting data for social research (e.g. experimental design, participant observation, survey research/questionnaire construction, and content analysis), and writing research proposals.
  
  • SOCI 7322 - Sem Quant Data Analysis

    (3) Preparation, analysis, and interpretation of existing quantitative data; data processing, multivariate analysis, interpretation, and writing results for research projects. PREREQUISITE(S): Approval of MALS program coordinator. Must be taken during the first semester in the MALS program.
  
  • SOCI 7325 - Sem Qualitative Resrch

    (3) (6420) Examination of qualitative social science research methods, particularly the rationale behind these methods, how and when they are employed, and processes of analyzing qualitative data.
  
  • SOCI 7410 - Sociology Of Gender

    (3) Social definitions of gender and impact of these definitions on women’s and men’s lives; women’s and men’s responses to these conditions.
  
  • SOCI 7411 - Social Stratification

    (3) (6430) Theoretical analysis of how social class status and power shape social relations, determine life chances, and affect attitudes, opinions, and political choices of individuals and groups; processes that perpetuate systems of class, gender, and race inequality, and degree of social mobility in societies. PREREQUISITE(S): Approval of MALS major advisor and MALS program coordinator.
  
  • SOCI 7421 - Racial & Social Inequal

    (3) (7810). A comparative study of racial, ethnic, and social minorities focusing on inequality as global and historical phenomena. Includes theoretical and empirical research on multiple interactions of race, class and gender. PREREQUISITE(S): Approval of Internship Contract
  
  • SOCI 7442 - Sociology Of Poverty

    (3) Patterns of wealth and income inequality in contemporary society; consequences of poverty for society and individuals in various institutional contexts. Critical evaluation of traditional theories of poverty and contemporary alternatives.
  
  • SOCI 7450 - Seminar On Aging

    (3) Aging as sociological phenomenon through understanding and applying principles of gerontological analysis to contemporary topics in aging, including acquaintance with and use of computer accessible literature data base.
  
  • SOCI 7460 - Sociology of Sexualities

    (3) An examination of the long tradition of sexualities within sociology. The course covers the theoretical foundations of this field of research methods and ethics, an empirical studies of sexuality. PREREQUISITE(S): Admission to MALS program or permission of instructor and MALS program coordinator.
 

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