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Mathematics – Undergraduate |
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MATH 4500D - Introduction to Topology 3 hours
Point set topology; connectedness, compactness, continuous functions and metric spaces. Prerequisite(s): MATH 3610D .
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MATH 4520D - Introduction to Functions of a Complex Variable 3 hours
Algebra of complex numbers and geometric representation; analytic functions; elementary functions and mapping; real-line integrals; complex integration; power series; residues, poles, conformal mapping and applications. Prerequisite(s): MATH 2730D .
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MATH 4610D - Probability 3 hours
Combinatorial analysis, probability, conditional probability, independence, random variables, expectation, generating functions and limit theorems. Prerequisite(s): MATH 2730D .
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MATH 4650D - Statistics 3 hours
Sampling distributions, point estimation, interval estimation, hypothesis testing, goodness of fit tests, regression and correlation, analysis of variance, and non-parametric methods. Prerequisite(s): MATH 3680D or at least a 4 on the AP Statistics test; and MATH 4610D .
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MATH 4900D - Special Problems 1-3 hours
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Middle School Education – Undergraduate |
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EDME 3380D - Teaching and Learning in the Middle Grades 3 hours
This course provides middle level teacher candidates wiht the knowledge and skills to teach young adolescents. Topics include 1) young adolescent development, 2) the middle level philosophy and school organization, 3) middle level curriculum, instruction, and assessment teaching skills, and 4) middle level profession roles. Prerequisite(s) : Admission to the teacher education program (includes participation in a field-based program); an adolescent / lifespan development course, and an educational-application computer course.
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EDME 4103D - Student Teaching in Grades 4-8 3 hours
Teaching under supervision in grades 4 through 8. Prerequisite(s): admission to teacher education program; EDEE 3320D , EDME 3380D ; the required EDME content-specific methods course, EDRE 4870D , and the required EDBE courses. Pass/no pass only.
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EDME 4104D - Student Teaching in Grades 4-8 3 hours
Teaching under supervision in grades 4 through 8. Prerequisite(s): admission to teacher education program; EDEE 3320D , EDME 3380D ; the required EDME content-specific methods course, EDRE 4870D , and the required EDBE courses. Pass/no pass only.
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EDME 4330D - Science in Grades 4-8 3 hours
Subject matter background and material organization for an integrated science program in the upper elementary and middle school. Students experience first-hand the scope and sequence of science education. Assignments, directed field experience, and other class activities take place on site in an upper elementary or middle school setting. Prerequisite(s) : Admission to the teacher education program, which includes participation in a field-based program, EDEE 3320D , EDSE 4060D , DFST 4133D , EDEE 2000D , EDSP 3210D , CECS 4100, and required core and academic major science courses.
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EDME 4340D - Social Studies in Grades 4-8 3 hours
Principles of teaching social studies in the upper elementary and middle school. Students observe social studies instruction and materials in real settings, apply principles of social studies instruciton on classroom settings, and experience first-hand the scope and sequence of the curriculum in an upper elementary or middle school setting. Assignments, directed field experience and other class activities take place in a school settings. Prerequisite(s) : Admission to the teacher education program, which includes participation in a field-based program, EDEE 3320D , EDSE 4060D , DFST 4133D , EDEE 2000D , EDSP 3210D , CECS 4100, and required core and academic major social studies courses.
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EDME 4351D - Teaching Mathematics in Grades 4-8 3 hours
This course offers candidates a constructivist approach to helping students develop a knowledge of mathematics in grades 4-8. Teaching strategies are presented with developmental activities that can be used with middle grade students. Students will reflect on what it means to teach mathematics and explore the factors that influence teaching. Prerequisite(s) : Admission to the teacher education program, which includes participation in a field-based program for the middle grades in mathematics, EDEE 3320D ; required core and academic major math courses and EDEC and DFST classes.
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Music History and Literature, Musicology – Undergraduate |
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MUMH 2040D - Music Appreciation 3 hours
TCCNS Number: (MUSI 1306)
Music masterpieces; elements of music, form and design; relation of music to other areas of cultural development; live and recorded performances. For non-music majors. Satisfies the Visual and Performing Arts requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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Physics – Undergraduate |
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PHYS 1210D - Conceptual Physics 3 hours
TCCNS Number: (1415)
(3;3). Principles and applications of mechanics, heat, sound, light, electricity and atomic physics for the elementary education major. May not use both PHYS 1210 and PHYS 1311 to satisfy a laboratory science requirement. May be used to satisfy a portion of the Natural Sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum (by elementary education students). Prerequisite(s): MATH 1100D or higher and interdisciplinary studies (elementary education) major status.
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PHYS 1710D - Mechanics 3 hours
TCCNS Number: (2325)
(3;0;1) Laws of motion; inertia, acceleration, force, energy, momentum and angular momentum. Rotational and oscillatory motion. Gravitation. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1710D . May be used to satisfy a portion of the Natural Sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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PHYS 1730D - Laboratory in Mechanics 1 hour
TCCNS Number: (2125)
(0;3) Prerequisite(s): credit for or concurrent enrollment in MATH 1710D . May be used to satisfy a portion of the Natural Sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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PHYS 2220D - Electricity and Magnetism 3 hours
TCCNS Number: (2326)
(3;0;1) Electric fields, dc and ac circuits, magnetic fields and magnetic induction. Electric and magnetic properties of matter. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 1420 or PHYS 1710D ; MATH 1720D . It is recommended that the course be taken concurrently with PHYS 1730D . May be used to satisfy a portion of the Natural Sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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PHYS 2240D - Laboratory in Wave Motion, Electricity, Magnetism and Optics 1 hour
TCCNS Number: (2126)
(0;3) Prerequisite(s): credit for or concurrent enrollment in PHYS 2220D . May be used to satisfy a portion of the Natural Sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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Political Science – Undergraduate |
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PSCI 1040D - American Government: Laws and Institutions 3 hours
TCCNS Number: (GOVT 2301)
U.S. and Texas constitutions, federalism, local government, institutions, civil rights and civil liberties. Satisfies legislative requirement of a course emphasizing U.S. and Texas constitutions. PSCI 1040 must be taken to satisfy the requirement of a course emphasizing U.S. and Texas constitutions.
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PSCI 1050D - American Government: Process and Policies 3 hours
TCCNS Number: (GOVT 2302)
Political parties, elections, interest groups, mass media, public opinion and public policy. PSCI 1050 or PSCI 1060D fulfills the remaining 3 hours of the legislative requirement for 6 hours of government.
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PSCI 1060D - American Government: Topics 3 hours
Individually or team-taught courses that explore in depth a substantive aspect of American government or politics. Topics vary and may include (but are not limited to) specific contemporary public issues, institutional simulations, and politics through the arts and literature. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. May be used for duplication only when topic is the same. PSCI 1060 fulfills the remaining 3 hours of the legislative requirement for 6 hours of government.
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PSCI 4520D - International Human Rights 3 hours
Consideration of the concept and role of human rights in international affairs. Satisfies the Cross-cultural, Diversity and Global Studies requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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Psychology – Undergraduate |
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PSYC 1630D - General Psychology I 3 hours
Nature of psychology with emphases on the study of personality development, decision making, reactions to frustration, mental health, and how the individual interacts with and is influenced by others. Satisfies the Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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PSYC 1650D - General Psychology II 3 hours
Nature of psychology with emphases on the physiological basis of behavior and psychological processes, including learning, motivation, perception and emotion. Satisfies the Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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PSYC 2317D - Quantitative Methods 4 hours
Techniques appropriate for treatment of psychological data; frequency distributions, percentiles, measures of central tendency and variability, normal curve function, simple correlational analyses, and applications of sampling theory. Prerequisite(s) : MATH 1100D - College Algebra.
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PSYC 2580D - Health Psychology 3 hours
Examines psychological, physiological, social and behavioral factorhs as they influence and are influenced by physical health. Health psychology is concerned with the acquisition and maintenance of health through behavior change strategies, the prevention and/or treatment of illnesses, the role of psychosocial and stress factors in the development of physical illness, and the formulation of health care policy. Satisfies the Wellness requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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PSYC 3520D - Introduction to Industrial Organizational Psychology 3 hours
Personnel and organizational psychology; selection and testing procedures, test validation, and theories of organization, leadership and job performance. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2317D or equivalent.
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PSYC 3620D - Developmental Psychology 3 hours
Basic theories and research in life-span developmental psychology; parent-child relations, identification, peer relations, self-concept, language learning, perceptual and cognitive development.
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PSYC 4610D - Abnormal Psychology 3 hours
Major psychoses, neuroses and other types of maladaptive behavior patterns that are common problems in society; descriptions of symptomatology, theoretical approaches and epidemiological variables. Prerequisite(s): junior standing and 12 hours of psychology, or consent of department.
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Public Administration – Undergraduate |
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PADM 3700D - Issues in Public Administration 3 hours
An in-depth investigation of a contemporary issue of concern to public managers. Possible topics include managing nonprofit organizations, public-private partnerships and ethics in government. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
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Reading – Undergraduate |
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EDRE 1200D - Developmental Reading 3 hours
Strategies for improving comprehension of college texts. Includes vocabulary development, comprehension monitoring, critical reading, summarizing and rate flexibility. Students must complete the course for a passing grade of at least C. Credit in this course does not fulfill any degree requirement.
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EDRE 4450D - Reading and Writing (Birth through Grade 4) 3 hours
(3;0;0) Examines theoretical and practical aspects of emergent literacy. The course focuses on developmentally appropriate practices that foster motivated, strategic readers and writers. Emphasizes development of early language and pre-literacy skills, common school literacy practices, parental/social influences and affective elements related to early reading. Includes 1 additional hour of field experience. Prerequisite(s): admission to the teacher education program and DFEC 3123.
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EDRE 4820D - Reading and Writing in Grades 4-8 3 hours
Examines reading and writing processes, the development of reading and writing abilities and skills, theories and models of reading, the nature of the balanced reading program, instructional strategies, planning and materials for the 4-8 literacy learning environment. Prerequisite(s): admission to the teacher education program.
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EDRE 4840D - Linguistically Diverse Learners 3 hours
Designed to enhance the awareness and understanding of pre-service teachers regarding the linguistically diverse learner. Includes study of the language and learning needs of language minority students, the affective aspect of the immigrant and refugee experience, and the impact of that experience on academic and linguistic development. Students will explore how to make practical application of course content in both the regular and the English-as-a-Second-Language classrooms. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the teacher education program, EDRE 4450D /EDRE 4820D (may be taken concurrently), LING 3060D (may be taken concurrently).
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EDRE 4850D - Assessment and Evaluation of Reading 3 hours
Examines a variety of assessment and evaluation strategies that are appropriate for the classroom teacher to utilize. Although both formal and informal procedures are introduced, the main focus is on non-intrusive, naturalistic procedures. Observations are required. Prerequisite(s): EDRE 4450D or EDRE 4820D .
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EDRE 4860D - Reading and the Language Arts in Grades EC-8 3 hours
Problems related to the comprehension and expansion of symbols of meaning; the interrelationship of reading with other areas of language arts. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the teacher education program, which includes participation in a field-based program, EDEE 3320D , EDEE 3380D , all courses in the reading/Englis/language arts part of the academic major, and DFEC courses.
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EDRE 4870D - Cross-Curricular (Content Area) Literacy Materials and Resources 3 hours
Prepares pre-service teachers within both EC-4 and 4-8 certificate programs to plan for and implement literacy instruction across the curriculum. Selecting, evaluating and using developmentally and culturally appropriate materials and resources will be a focus as well as using content literacy strategies which support independent reading and writing in the content areas. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the teacher education program and EDRE 4450D (for EC-6) or EDRE 4820D (for 4-8 English Language Arts) or EDSE 4060D (for 4-8 Social Studies, Science, or Mathematics).
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EDRE 4900D - Special Problems 1-3 hours
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Real Estate – Undergraduate |
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REAL 2100D - Principles of Real Estate 3 hours
TCCNS Number: (1301)
A survey of real estate principles, including real estate market, financial, investment and legal analysis. Home ownership and real estate investment for personal benefit are emphasized.
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REAL 4000D - Real Estate Finance 3 hours
Examination of the process and methods of financing both residential and commercial properties. Primary focus is on the lender’s perspective in mortgage loan analysis. Prerequisite(s): REAL 2100D and FINA 3770D , or consent of department.
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REAL 4300D - Real Estate Investments 3 hours
Analysis of real estate investments during the origination, operation and termination phases. Primary emphasis is on financial feasibility and cash-flow analysis. Prerequisite(s): REAL 2100D and FINA 3770D , or consent of department.
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Rehabilitation – Undergraduate |
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RHAB 3000D - Microcounseling 3 hours
Microcounseling skills and case presentation. Students learn and practice specific interpersonal communication and microcounseling skills related to human service delivery. Satisfies the Communication requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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RHAB 3900D - Case Management in Rehabilitation 3 hours
Application of the rehabilitation model as an approach to individualized service delivery. Focuses on interviewing, assessment, individualized service planning, and coordination of rehabilitation services. Prerequisite(s): RHAB 3100 and RHAB 3000D .
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RHAB 3975D - Addictions 3 hours
Examines the relationship of substance abuse and addiction to individual functioning and health, social welfare, criminality, and family life. Reviews the history of drug use, control and treatment as well as modern methods of treatment.
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RHAB 4075D - Drugs and Alcohol 3 hours
Covers the psychological, biological and behavioral causes and effects of stubstance abuse and addiction with particular focus on the impact of alcohol, cannabis, nicotine, opiates, stimulants, depressants and hallucinogens on mind, body and behavior. (Same as SOWK 3050.)
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RHAB 4175D - Addiction Treatment Models 3 hours
Provides an overview of treatment strategies used in the treatment of alcohol/drug abuse and dependence. Examines the basic chemical dependency treatment service delivery systems within the context of AODA counseling theory. Prerequisite(s) : RHAB 4075D or RHAB 3975D .
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RHAB 4275D - Alcohol, Drugs and Disability 3 hours
Examines the biological, psychological and systemic nature of substance abuse and addiction, their overlap with other mental and physical disabilities and relationship to the process of rehabilitation.
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RHAB 4375D - Addiction Counseling and Groups 3 hours
Principles and practice for the most common form of addictions treatment offered today. Explores methods of dealing with substance abuse issues in a agroup and offers opportunities to apply skills in class setting. Prerequisite(s): RHAB 4175D .
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RHAB 4475D - Assessment of Alcoholism and Chemical Dependency 3 hours
Explores the tools and dynamics of assessing chemical dependency, the placement and referral of these clients and treatment planning. Students learn to systematically gather data from clients and other sources; to use psycho-social instruments that are sensitive to age, gender and culture; and to apply accepted criteria in diagnosing substance abuse disorders and making treatment recommendations. Prerequisite(s): RHAB 4475.
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RHAB 4575D - Current Issues in Substance Abuse 3 hours
Current issues in chemical dependency are explored using various types of research reports and other professional literature. These sources are used to help students understand the role of research in developing programs, formulating policies and evaluating one’s practice. Students become critical consumers of professional literature as they develop specialized expertise on specific problems, groups or practices used in treating addictions and substance abuse. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
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RHAB 4675D - Alcohol Drug Abuse Counseling 3 hours
Practice of alcohol and other drug abuse (AODA) counseling focuses on familiarizing students with the core competencies necessary for effective interventions within addiction treatment settings and prepares them to apply these skills in AODA counseling practice. Prerequisite(s): RHAB 4175D & RHAB 4475D .
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RHAB 4800D - Studies in Rehabilitation 1-3 hours
May be repeated for credit as topics vary. Prerequisite(s): consent of department.
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RHAB 4900D - Special Problems 1-3 hours
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Risk Management and Insurance – Undergraduate |
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RMIN 2500D - Principles of Risk and Insurance Management 3 hours
Consumer-oriented study of basic risk theory, elementary risk management techniques and fundamental principles: individual life insurance and annuity products; automobile, homeowners, health and selected social insurance programs; insurers and their operations; guidelines for efficient purchase and use of insurance products. Recommended for all students, regardless of major field of interest.
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RMIN 4300D - Liability Risk Management & Insurance 3 hours
Liability exposures to loss and methods available to treat thm; commercial general liability coverage, worker’s compensation, business auto insurance; and other insurance products for treating commercial liability loss exposures. Liability insurance underwriting, rating, and pricing.
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RMIN 4400D - Employee Benefit Programs 3 hours
Reasons for employee benefit programs; group life, medical expense and disability income insurance programs; health maintenance organizations; pension programs and profit-sharing plans; tax considerations and government regulations.
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RMIN 4600D - Risk Management 3 hours
Study of financial effects of pure risk on businesses and not-for-profit institutions; policy, goals, objectives, organization of effort, identification and evaluation of risk; selection of risk treatment/financing tools; implementation and review of tools used; probability analyses of data and financial evaluation of alternative tools.
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Secondary Education – Undergraduate |
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EDSE 3500D - Knowing and Learning in Mathematics and Science 3 hours
Psychological foundations of learning. Problem solving in mathematics and science educationl utilizing technology. Principles of expertise and novice understanding of subject matter. Implications of high stakes testing. Foundations of formative and summative assessment. Prerequisite(s) : Admission to the Teach North Texas program, a University grade point average of at least 2.50, and TNTX 1100D (may be taken concurrently) or consent of a Texas North Texas adviser in the College of Arts and Sciences.
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EDSE 3800D - Professional Issues in Teaching 3 hours
An overview of American secondary education, including history, purposes, legal bases, school organization, education as a profession and analysis of characteristics required for professional success.
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EDSE 3830D - Teaching/Learning Process and Evaluation 3 hours
Examines the processes of learning and the phenomena of adolescent development as they relate to teaching in the secondary school. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and admission to teacher education.
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EDSE 4000D - Classroom Interactions 3 hours
Principles of delivering effective instruction in various formats (lecture, lab activity, collaborative settings). Examination of gender, class, race, and culture in mathematics and science education. Overview of policy related to mathematics and science education. Prerequisite(s) : Admission to the Texas North Texas program, a University grade point average of at least 2.50, TNTX 1200D , and EDSE 3500D .
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EDSE 4060D - Content Area Reading in Secondary Schools 3 hours
(0;0;3) Provides an overview of the reading process with emphasis on reading to learn in the secondary school content areas. Course provides knowledge and skills for identifying reading problems, modifying instructional materials and processes, and using writing to promote learning and thinking in the content areas. Instruction, assignments, directed field experience and other class activities may take place on site in a school setting. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and admission to teacher education.
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EDSE 4070D - Teaching Diverse Populations 3 hours
(0;0;3) Provides knowledge and skills required for developing and implementing challenging instruction for students who are culturally different, students who receive special education services and students who are identified as gifted and talented. Instruction, assignments, directed field experience and other class activities may take place on site in a school setting. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and admission to teacher education.
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EDSE 4108D - Student Teaching in the Secondary School 3 hours
Teaching under supervision. Prerequisite(s): EDSE 3800D , EDSE 3830D , EDSE 4060D , EDSE 4070D and EDSE 4840D , and senior standing. Required for those seeking secondary certification. See Student Teaching Program for details. Pass/no pass only.
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EDSE 4118D - Student Teaching in the Secondary School 3 hours
Teaching under supervision. Prerequisite(s): EDSE 3800D , EDSE 3830D , EDSE 4060D , EDSE 4070D and EDSE 4840D , and senior standing. Required for those seeking secondary certification. See Student Teaching Program for details. Pass/no pass only.
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EDSE 4500D - Project-Based Instruction in Math, Science, and Computer Science 3 hours
Foundations of project-based, case-based, and problem-based learning environments. Principles of project-based curriculum development in mathematics and science education. Classroom management and organization of project-based learning classrooms. This capstone course should be taken just prior to student teaching. Prerequisite(s) : Admission to the Texas North Texas program, a University grade point average of at least 2.50, and TNTX 4000.
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EDSE 4608D - Student Teaching I in Mathematics and Science 3 hours
Teaching under supervision. Required for students seeking secondary certification. See the Teach North Texas program for details. Prerequisite(s) : TNTX 1100D and ; EDSE 3500D , EDSE 4000D and EDSE 4500D ; concurrent enrollment in EDSE 4128; and senior standing.
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EDSE 4618D - Student Teaching II in Mathematics and Science 3 hours
Teaching under supervision. Required for students seeking secondary certification. See the Teach North Texas program for details. Prerequisite(s) : TNTX 1100D and TNTX 1200D ; EDSE 3500D , EDSE 4000D and EDSE 4500D ; concurrent enrollment in EDSE 4128; and senior standing.
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EDSE 4840D - Instructional Strategies and Classroom Management 3 hours
(0;0;3) This course is taken during the semester immediately preceeding student teaching. It provides knowledge and skills required for organizing and directing various instructional strategies in the secondary classroom. Content includes teaching strategies, approaches to classroom management and discipline, student motivation, student and teacher assessment and evaluation, and the use of media and technology in the classroom. Instruction, assignments, directed field experience and other class activities may take place on site in a school setting. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing, admission to teacher education, and completion of or concurrent enrollment in all education coursework excluding student teaching.
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EDSE 4900D - Special Problems 1-3 hours
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Secondary Education – Graduate |
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EDSE 5800D - Studies in Education 1-3 hours
Organized classes specifically designed to accommodate the needs of students and the demands of program development that are not met by the regular offerings. Short courses and workshops on specific topics organized on a limited-offering basis, to be repeated only upon demand. May be repeated for credit. (Same as EDCI/EDEE 5800-5810.)
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Social Work – Undergraduate |
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SOWK 3500D - Human Behavior and the Social Environment I 3 hours
Theories of human interaction as a framework for practice decisions. Ecological and strengths-based perspective to explore social systems as vehicles for individual and societal change. Part of a two-course sequence focusing most specifically on the human life course as it is impacted by biological, psychological, social and cultural factors. Prerequisites(s): SOWK 3500; SOCI 3800D ; SOWK 4540D . Co-requisite with SOWK 4800 and SOCI 4880.
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SOWK 4540D - Human Diversity for the Helping Professions 3 hours
Conditions and issues affecting human diversity across American populations; including socio-psychological and cross-cultural patterns and traditions of oppression, with emphasis on social policies in the Southwest and strategies for change. This course is intended for human service professionals. Satisfies the Cross-cultural, Diversity and Global Studies requirement in the University Core Curriculum.
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SOWK 4700D - Child Welfare Theory, Practices and Services 3 hours
Contemporary theory, practices and services in child welfare; services for abused and neglected children, adoptions, foster care and unwed mothers. Prerequisite(s): SOWK 1450 or consent of department.
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Sociology – Undergraduate |
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SOCI 1510D - Introduction to Sociology 3 hours
TCCNS Number: (1301)
Social and cultural basis for human behavior; impact of societal groups and organizations on personal identity, feelings and actions; influence on the self in relation to the family, peer groups, social classes, religion and social institutions. Satisfies arts and sciences core social science requirements. Required of all sociology majors. Satisfies the Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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SOCI 1520D - Contemporary Social Problems 3 hours
TCCNS Number: (1306)
Conditions disruptive to society today, both those seen as problematic as a whole and those that violate the norms of special groups in society; includes population, poverty, minorities, crime, drugs, sexual deviance, mental illness, changing family patterns and violence. Satisfies arts and sciences core social science requirements. Advised for students planning sociology graduate work. Satisfies the Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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SOCI 2010D - Race, Class, Gender and Ethnicity 3 hours
TCCNS Number: (2319)
Social, cultural and economic perspectives on Native, African-, Asian- and Mexican-Americans; emphasizes work and family patterns for both women and men, racism and sexism and contemporary movements for equality. Satisfies the Cross-cultural, Diversity and Global Studies requirement of the University Core Curriculum. (Same as WMST 2420.)
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SOCI 2050D - Sociology of Sport 3 hours
A study of social behavior in sport, with particular emphasis on its relationship to the cultural perspectives of socialization, minorities, economics, politics and current issues. Satisfies the Cross-cultural, Diversity and Global Studies requirement of the University Core Curriculum. (Same as KINE 2050.)
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SOCI 2070D - Introduction to Race and Ethnic Relations 3 hours
Introduction to the basic theories within current and historical race and ethnicity relations. Includes examination of evidence of continuing prejudice, institutional discrimination and modern forms of racism. Other topics include assimilation, pluralism, contact hypothesis, anti-racism, immigration, segregation and racial identity. Required for all ethnic studies minors.
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SOCI 2100D - Crime and Justice in the United States 3 hours
This course examines the societal responses to people and organizations that violate criminal codes; discusses the history, development, organization and philosophy of the justice process; and analyzes the complex inter-relationships between the major components of the criminal justice system (police, courts and corrections). Satisfies the Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum. (Same as CJUS 2100D .)
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SOCI 3000D - Sociology of Marriage and Family 3 hours
Interpersonal dynamics of marriage and family life; role and influence of the family as both a powerful primary group and as a social institution in society; current status of families in the United States plus cross-cultural and historical patterns. Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1510D or equivalent. Advised for students planning sociology graduate work.
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SOCI 3110D - Sociology of Mental Health, Mental Illness and Mental Health Care 3 hours
Effects of social stresses and social integration on the mental health of various age, sex, ethnic and other groups within society; mental health care system and problems of access to that system among different subgroups in the population.
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SOCI 3120D - Sociology of Health and Illness 3 hours
Effects of social factors, such as age, sex, race and social class, on health and illness; differential access to health care services among subgroups of the U.S. population, including Blacks, Hispanics, Indians and the elderly; strains in the organization of the health care delivery system.
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SOCI 3200D - Sociological Theory 3 hours
Survey of development of sociological theory; emphasizes nature and types of contemporary theory. Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1510D or equivalent. Required of all sociology majors.
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SOCI 3220D - Quantitative Data Collection 3 hours
Principles and procedures, sources of data, techniques of collection and analysis of quantitative data. Focus on survey research, secondary data analysis and other quantitative methods. Prerquisite(s) : advanced (junior or senior) standing; SOCI 1510D . Required of all sociology majors.
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SOCI 3240D - Qualitative Data Collection 3 hours
Principles and procedures, sources of data, techniques of collection and analysis of qualitative data. Focus on how Sociologists use face to face interviewing, participant observation, focus groups and other qualitative methods. Prerequisite(s) : advanced (junior or senior) standing; SOCI 1510D . Required of all sociology majors.
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SOCI 3280D - Quantitative Methods of Social Research 3 hours
Role of quantitative methods in social research; application of quantitative techniques and procedures to social data, statistical inference; data processing. Prerequisite(s): SOCI 3220D or equivalent. Required of all sociology majors. Restricted to Sociology majors only.
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SOCI 3300D - Urban Sociology 3 hours
Rise of the city; ecological distribution and processes; suburb metropolitan areas; trends in urbanization. Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1510D or equivalent. Advised for students planning sociology graduate work.
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SOCI 3330D - Social Stratification 3 hours
Bases of social differentiation; status, power and mobility in social systems; influence of stratification on behavior; class structure in the United States. Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1510D or equivalent. Advised for students planning sociology graduate work.
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SOCI 3460D - Correctional Systems 3 hours
This course focuses on prisons and jails. It examines the goals and history of punishment, the death penalty, the composition and social organization of jail and prison populations; bail, detention, sentencing and classification; institutional management and the conflicts between rehabilitation and punishment. Prerequisite(s): SOCI 2100D or equivalent. (Same as CJUS 3400D .)
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SOCI 3550D - Collective Behavior 3 hours
Human behavior in sporadic and unstructured situations; theories and case studies of rumors, crowds, panics, riots, disasters, fads and crazes; links among collective behavior episodes, social movements and social change. Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1510D or equivalent.
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SOCI 3560D - Sociology of Disasters 3 hours
This course focuses on an introduction to the study of human response to disaster events, including political and economic factors influencing vulnerability. Case studies of major disasters are used to explore topics such as the impact of gender, class, ethnicity, and age on vulnerability, response, and impacts; the effects of larger political and economic systems on disaster response; and the relationship of disasters to social change. Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1510D or equivalent.
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SOCI 3600D - The Multiracial Family 3 hours
Academic study of the dynamics found in multiracial families. Important concepts in race/ethnicity studies such as assimilation, racial identity and pluralism. Other topics include passing, one-drop rule, interracial dating/marriage, bi- or multiracial identity and transracial adoption.
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SOCI 3620D - Juvenile Delinquency 3 hours
Examines juvenile delinquency in the United States. Specific attention is devoted to the definitions, measurement, and correlates of juvenile delinquency. Additional focus is paid to the various theories of juvenile delinquency and what each theory prescribes for preventing treating and handling juvenile delinquents. (Same as CJUS 3620D .)
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SOCI 3630D - Drugs, Crime and Society 3 hours
Examines the relationship between drugs, crime and human behavior. Explores the relationship between drug abuse and crime and the policy proposals developed to control drug trafficking, drug abuse, and drug-related crime, as well as the multi-faceted aspects and effects of chemical abuse and dependency. (Same as CJUS 3630D .)
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SOCI 3700D - Sociology of Religion 3 hours
A review of the common sociological dimensions of all religions such as moral definitions, group membership and dynamics, prescribed ritual practices and definitions of the sacred. An examination of sociologists contributing to the field such as Durkheim and Weber. Includes a sociological analysis of major world religions, including Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism.
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SOCI 3800D - Sociology of Work 3 hours
Social behavior and performance in the workplace beginning at the emergence of the industrial revolution through current workplace arrangements (e.g., work teams). Special topics covered include discrimination in the workplace (e.g., race, age, gender), the relationship between work and family, work alienation, welfare and work, women and work, and unions. Implications for counselors, managers, union organizers, city planners and policy makers. Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1510D or equivalent.
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SOCI 3900D - Race and Christianity 3 hours
The objectives of this course are to focus on the reciprocal influence of race / ethnicity and Christianity in the United States. The course will explore the historical development of Christianity within different racial groups, evidence about the effects of Christianity on our tendency to engage in racism / discrimination, and the development of multiracial Christian institutions and their influence in our society.
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SOCI 4160D - Developing Societies 3 hours
Changing culture and institutions family, population, religion, work and politics in developing nations in South and Central America, Asia, and Africa; impact of industrial nations on societies experiencing rapid urban, bureaucratic, technological and industrial growth; implications for war and peace in the world. Advised for students planning sociology graduate work. Satisfies the Cross-cultural, Diversity and Global Studies requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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SOCI 4240D - Sociology of Sexuality 3 hours
This course is about sexuality and how it is perceived, defined, and experienced in the context of society. This course explores sexuality as a social and historical construction and focuses on how sexuality influences our lives as reflected in social norms, attitudes and beliefs, and through public and private policies and practices. Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1510D or equivalent.
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SOCI 4250D - Gender and Society 3 hours
Analyzes gender as a major social institution which intersects with all other institutions, especially the family, work, religion, politics, and education. Stresses programs to change the unequal treatment of women and men in these areas. Surveys contemporary changes and cultural variability in gender role definitions. Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1510D or equivalent.
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