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Science and Science Education
Interdepartmental Staff Advisors — M. Bednarski, J. Jarrett
Major in Interdisciplinary Sciences, B.S. (a) Specialization in Integrated Science (Certifiable for secondary teaching) 56–59 credits as follows:
In addition, students must take EDTE 315; EDF 415; SPED 315; EDSC 425, 435; SCI 416, 417, 419; RDG 440.
(b) Specialization in Physical Sciences 54 credits in science, including CHEM 121, 122; PHYS 125, 126; ESCI 121, 123, 129, 178 or 179; BIO 121, 122. The remaining 18 credits are selected from courses in Physics, Chemistry and the Earth Sciences which are approved for majors and minors in those fields. MATH 121, 152, 221 are also required. A minor is not required.
(c) Specialization in Environmental Interpretation 53–57 credits in the Natural Sciences, or in approved areas, including the following:
At least 9 credits of the elective component must be from courses in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and the Earth Sciences, and must be completed at the 300 level or above. 3 credits of Internship (SCI 453) are also required.
Note: S. Burns, J. Jarrett and L. Carluccio are members of the advisory committee for this program.
(d) Specialization in Biology or Earth Sciences (Acceptable major for certification programs in elementary education) 39–42 credits. Core: 24–32 credits. Required: Physics (6–8 credits), PHYS 111/113 or 121/122 or 125/126; Chemistry (6–8 credits), CHEM 102, 111 or CHEM 121, 122; Biology (6–8 credits), BIO 111, 211, 132 or 121/122; Earth Science (6–8 credits), ESCI 111/117 or 121/122/123.
Specialization — A minimum of 18 credits in a specialization including 6–8 credits in the core of the specialization:
Biology — Requires BIO 121, 122 as core courses. 10–15 credits including BIO 201, 202 and elective(s) at the 300 or 400 level selected in consultation with an advisor.
Earth Science — Requires ESCI 121, 122, 123 as core courses. A minimum of 10 credits from the following electives: ESCI 129, 221, 222, 450. Other electives as approved by advisor.
Minor in Science 24 credits as follows: 12–16 credits from BIO 121, CHEM 121, ESCI 121, 123 or PHYS 121 (or 125), the remaining from BIO 122, CHEM 122, or ESCI 178 or 179, and PHYS 122 (or 126). The student should take at least one course in each discipline, and the 8-credit sequence in any one discipline may be credited toward a major as well.
Minor in General Science (Certifiable for secondary teaching) Restricted to students with a major in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science or Physics. 32 credits in science, as follows: BIO 121 and 122; CHEM 121 and 122; PHYS 121 and 122; ESCI 121 and 123; and one of the following courses: BIO 318, CHEM 311 or PHYS 325. SCI 416, 417 and 419 are required.
Contact the Chair of the History Dept. (832-2800).
Major in Social Sciences, B.S. (Certifiable for secondary teaching) 54 credits as follows: 18 credits in History: HIST 121 or 142; 122 or 143; 261 and 262; 301 or 310; and 3 elective credits in non-western history.
18 credits in one social science discipline (anthropology, economics, geography, political science or sociology) as required by that department for a minor for secondary certificate students.
18 credits in social science (not to be duplicative of the second category above) consisting of PS 104 or 110; ECON 200 or 201; GEOG 110 or 120; PSY 112; ANTH 140; SOC 110.
In addition, students must complete SSCI 415, SSCI 421, SPED 315, EDTE 315, EDT 315, RDG 440, EDF 415, EDSC 425 and EDSC 435, as well as PSY 236. No minor is required.
B. A. Candales, Director; C. R. Baratta, P. Hensley (Dept. phone 832-3129)
Major in Social Work, B.A. General Program: 51 credits as follows: 42 credits in Social Work core courses including SW 226, 227, 360, 361, 362, 368, 374, 426, 450, 451, 452, 453; 6 credits of social work electives; and 9 credits of related courses including SOC 110 or ANTH 140; SOC 111, 233. Social Work majors are also required to complete the following as part of their general education requirements: BIO 111; PS 110 or 230; ECON 200 and STAT 215.
Note: This major does not require a minor.
The Social Work Program is accredited at the undergraduate level by the Council on Social Work Education. The purpose of the Social Work major is to prepare students for beginning generalist social work practice. Social Work is a field that deals extensively with sensitive social issues and people’s personal well-being; therefore, students will be carefully evaluated not only academically but for professional skill. Students must apply and be accepted into the Social Work major when they have completed SW 226 and 227. Applications from all students will be taken October 1 and March 1. Acceptance into the University does not guarantee acceptance into the Social Work program.
Students admitted to the Social Work major must maintain an average of 2.50 or better in all Social Work courses. Potential for professional skill must be demonstrated in field experiences which are required in all Social Work courses. The faculty will evaluate the field experience, along with the academic achievement, of the student each semester. Ideally, students entering the University as Pre-Social Work majors take the beginning courses with the expectation of continuing into the Social Work major. However, it is possible that the student and/or instructor conclude that a student is not fully motivated toward an understanding of the professional, as well as the academic, responsibilities this major requires. If a student does not meet academic or professional standards (as a Pre-Social Work or Social Work major), he or she will be placed on provisional status. Written notification will be given and conditions for full completion of the major discussed with the student. Students will be given the opportunity to correct the problem(s); however, if the student does not demonstrate improvement, he or she will not be allowed to complete the major.
The Social Work Program is a member of Phi Alpha Honor Society. The chapter name is Chi Upsilon.
Note: This program may have revisions to comply with national accreditation standards. Students should check with the program director regarding the possibility of new requirements.
J. R. Mitrano, Chair; S. Adair, B. Day, M. Erdmans, J. Greenebaum, R. White (Dept. Phone: 832-3135)
Sociology is the study of how our personal, everyday experiences affect and are affected by the larger society in which we live. The Department of Sociology and Social Work provides students with a firm understanding of the complex social structures and processes which connect their private lives and experiences to their present society. Our goal is to prepare students to become thoughtful and engaged citizens in a complex and interdependent world. Specifically, the mission of the Department is to foster logical and analytical reasoning, the development of a socio/historical consciousness, an understanding of values and needs and their relationship to a variety of life situations, and the understanding of social scientific inquiry.
Major in Sociology, B.A. The major in Sociology requires 40 credits in Sociology, including seven required core courses that enable students to acquire fundamental analytical research skills and theoretical perspectives of the discipline.
The core courses are SOC 110, 210, 212, 300, 310, either 410 or 412 and 495. Students additionally select 21 credits of Sociology electives, 12 of which must be at the 300- and/or 400-level, and no more than 6 credits at the 100-level. Students are also required to take STAT 215. Substantive areas of study should be developed in conjunction with the student’s departmental advisor. Independent studies and internship opportunities are available to qualified majors.
The Department of Sociology and Social Work’s curriculum prepares its majors for responsible positions in a wide variety of careers. Many graduates have taken positions in market research firms, social work and social service agencies and human resources departments, as well as in numerous non- and for-profit businesses and organizations. Some graduates have chosen to pursue graduate degrees in fields such as law, business, social work and sociology.
Students wishing to major in Sociology are required to meet with the Department Chair to pick up introductory materials and information, as well as to be assigned a faculty advisor.
Students should note that the “core” courses build skills and concepts, and majors need to take the core courses in proper sequence. Successful completion of the core requires a minimum of three semesters, and potential majors should plan accordingly.
Students are also encouraged to participate in the Sociology Club and Alpha Kappa Delta, the International Sociology Honors Society.
Minor in Sociology Students must complete 18 credits in sociology. SOC 110 and SOC 212 are required. Of the remaining 12 credits, 6 must be at the 300 or 400 level. |
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