Graduation Requirements

Majors

Minors

Course Descriptions
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Introduction
Sociology and social work studies are concerned with the social causes and consequences of human behavior. Subject matter ranges from the immediate family to the hostile mob, from crime to religion, and from the divisions of race and social class to the shared beliefs of a common culture.
The mission of the Sociology and Social Work Department is: Prepare majors to incorporate Christian service into their careers and personal lives. Help General Education students gain an appreciation for the social and cultural influences affecting them, their families and society. Prepare majors for advanced study and careers in the fields of sociology, social work, criminology, and anthropology. Develop knowledge and skills related to successful human interaction and function pertaining to society, culture, the social environment, and social justice.
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Career Opportunities
A degree in sociology prepares students for higher education with eventual careers in teaching, organizational development, or research. Opportunities also exist in the military and in private security. A social work degree will prepare students planning for careers as case workers for juvenile delinquents, mental health clients or children's services. The department also offers a limited number of courses in anthropology, the study of humankind. These courses are designed to expand the students' understanding of themselves in relation to other cultures and ideas.
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Criminology
Criminology is an area of study within Sociology; no degree is offered. However, students who choose to take Soc 330 and 443 and three other courses related to criminology will receive a certificate from the department.
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Pre-Law
Sociology or Criminology are choices for students desiring to take the LSAT (Law School Aptitude Test) and apply for law school. Students may choose other majors such as English, History, Accounting, Business, etc.
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Bachelor's Social Work Program Mission
The mission of the BYU-Idaho Social Work Program is to support the overall mission of BYU-Idaho and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and to help students develop knowledge to become competent and effective communicators and professional social workers for generalist social work practice and Christian service with individuals, groups, families, communities, and society.
To help students of diverse interest and abilities to use and integrate social work historically grounded purposes, philosophy, knowledge, values, supervision, consultation, and skills for leadership in the evaluation and development of social policy, social service delivery systems, professional employment, and for their roles as citizens and parents. To promote economic and social justice and prepare graduates to work within the context of their clients' specific cultures.
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Social Work Accreditation
The Baccalaureate Social Work program at BYU-Idaho is in the process of seeking accreditation through the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). The Social Work program is in the second year of candidacy with CSWE. This is a major step in the accreditation process. Students should be aware that there are some inherent risks in attending a non-accredited baccalaureate social work (BSW) program, relative to transfer or eventual social work licensing. The Social Work program at BYU-Idaho, like many programs on campus, is in the transitional process. Although we have not yet received full accreditation, we graduated our first class in April 2005 (a program usually remains in candidacy status for one to three year), until it attains initial accreditation. If CSWE initial accreditation is granted it automatically covers those graduating classes of students who were admitted during or after the academic year the program was granted candidacy. (Please see a Social Work advisor if you feel you need more information or details).
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Social Work Application Process
Only students accepted into the Social Work Program are Social Work majors.
Freshmen and Sophomore students choose a major of their choice (e.g. usually General Education, Sociology, or some other social science discipline). Students fulfill G.E. and Social Work prerequisite course work during their Freshmen and Sophomore years and make application to the program during the second semester of their Sophomore year.
Application will be required for admission to the BSW Program; the following will be required:
Second semester Sophomore standing, completion of most general education requirements, cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher, a statement of psychological well-being, three letters of reference, and a personal autobiography (two pages or less). In addition the following prerequisite course work: Social Work 260, Sociology 111 or 112 with grades of B range or better, Human Biology Bio 230 or 264, Statistics 221, Psychology 111 with grades of C range or better. Please access the application online at Department of Sociology and Social Work
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Program Description
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B.S. in Social Work (500)
No double counting of major courses.
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University Requirements Religion Requirements
(Book of Mormon Courses)
Take these Courses
REL 121, 122 OR
Take these Courses
REL 121H, 122H OR
Take this Course
REL 221
AND
(Scripture Based Courses)
Take 6 Credits
REL 211, 212, 301, 302, 324 OR
Take 6 Credits
REL 211H, 212H, 301H, 302H, 324H
AND
(Other Religion Courses)
Take 4 Credits
REL 100, 130, 215, 234, 235, 260, 261, 264, 333, 341, 341H, 342, 342H, 351, 352, 370, 431, 471, 475
Online Learning
Each student is required to take at least one online course. For more information about the online requirement please visit the Online Learning section found in the Graduation & Transfer section of the catalog
or visit http://web.byui.edu/Catalog/2005-2006/generalEducation.htm.
Other online course information is available at http://www2.byui.edu/insttech/online.htm.
A list of online courses is available at http://www2.byui.edu/insttech/OnlineCourses/onlinecalendar.htm (select a semester or term).
GE Requirements
(Eng. 315 is recommended to fill the Reading and Writing requirement) I. Reading and Writing
Take 1 Course ENG 111, 111C, 111H
AND Take 1 Course ENG 311, 311C, 311H, 315, 315C, 316, 316C
II. Mathematics
Math 101 may be used as meeting the Math General Education requirement if all of the following criteria are met: 1)Student was enrolled and completed Math 101 prior to Fall 2001; 2)The student's major does not require a higher math class; 3)There is no break in enrollment.
Students initiating their studies at BYU-Idaho Fall Semester 2001 or later are not eligible for the ACT math waiver and must take one of the following courses to fill the math requirement.
Take 1 Course MATH 221
III. Basic Skills
Take 1 Course COMM 102, 150, 150H CS 100 HS 131, 131W IS 140
OR Take this Course PE 177
AND Take 1 Course PE 100, 101, 102, 110, 115, 117, 118, 119, 121, 123, 124, 126, 127, 128, 131, 133, 134, 139, 140, 141, 144, 145, 147, 148, 160, 161, 162, 175, 178, 179, 195, 196
IV. Arts
Take 1 Course ART 101, 160, 201, 202 HFED 140 HORT 230 HUM 101, 101H, 201, 201H, 202, 202H MUSIC 100, 101 TA 115, 117
AND Take this Course FA 100
V. Letters
Generally the Letters requirement is filled by taking one of the courses listed below. However, HUM 201 and 202, taken together, can be used to fill both the Arts and Letters requirement.
Take 1 Course CHIN 347 ENG 250, 250H, 251, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 351, 352, 353, 354, 362, 373, 373H FR 202 GER 202 HON 200, 220, 221H, 222 LANG 202 PH 314 PHIL 110, 110H, 201, 201H, 202, 202H, 313, 313H, 314, 315, 315H RUSS 340, 340H SPAN 202, 302
VI. Biological Science
Take 4 Credits BIO 230, 264
VII. Physical Science
Take 4 Credits CHEM 100, 101, 105, 105H, 106, 106H GEOG 101, 101L GEOL 101, 102, 103, 103L, 104, 110, 110L, 111, 111L PH 101, 101L, 102, 105, 105L, 106, 106L, 115, 116, 121, 127, 127L, 150 PH.S 100, 100L, 110
VIII. American Institutions
Take 1 Course AMHER 170, 170H ECON 111, 111H HIST 120, 121 POLSC 110
IX. Social Science
This course must be in a different discipline from the course taken to fill the American Institutions requirement.
Take 1 Course SOC 111, 111H, 112, 112H
Major Requirements
Take these Courses HS 460 PSYCH 342 SW 260, 311, 340, 362, 364, 365, 367, 400, 463, 464, 465, 466, 470
AND Take 1 Course PSYCH 111, 111H
AND Take 1 Course CHILD 320 SOC 383
AND
Repeat 2 times SW 497R
AND Repeat 2 times SW 498R
AND Take 9 Credits ARAB 101, 101H, 102, 102H CHILD 210, 210H, 330, 440 CHIN 101, 101H, 102 COMM 150, 150H, 350 FAML 360, 460 FR 101, 102 GER 101, 102 HEB 101H, 102H HS 280, 351 IS 140 PSYCH 201, 201H, 235 RL 320, 370 RUSS 101, 101H, 102 SIGN 101, 102 SOC 111, 111H, 112, 112H, 210, 300, 301, 323, 330, 357, 360, 365, 370, 390, 420, 440, 443, 450, 460 SPAN 101, 102
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B.S. in Sociology (780)
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University Requirements Religion Requirements
(Book of Mormon Courses)
Take these Courses
REL 121, 122 OR
Take these Courses
REL 121H, 122H OR
Take this Course
REL 221
AND
(Scripture Based Courses)
Take 6 Credits
REL 211, 212, 301, 302, 324 OR
Take 6 Credits
REL 211H, 212H, 301H, 302H, 324H
AND
(Other Religion Courses)
Take 4 Credits
REL 100, 130, 215, 234, 235, 260, 261, 264, 333, 341, 341H, 342, 342H, 351, 352, 370, 431, 471, 475
Online Learning
Each student is required to take at least one online course. For more information about the online requirement please visit the Online Learning section found in the Graduation & Transfer section of the catalog
or visit http://web.byui.edu/Catalog/2005-2006/generalEducation.htm.
Other online course information is available at http://www2.byui.edu/insttech/online.htm.
A list of online courses is available at http://www2.byui.edu/insttech/OnlineCourses/onlinecalendar.htm (select a semester or term).
GE Requirements I. Reading and Writing
Take 1 Course ENG 111, 111C, 111H
AND Take 1 Course ENG 311, 311C, 311H, 312, 312C, 313, 313C, 314, 315, 315C, 316, 316C HIST 300, 300H
II. Mathematics
Math 101 may be used as meeting the Math General Education requirement if all of the following criteria are met: 1)Student was enrolled and completed Math 101 prior to Fall 2001; 2)The student's major does not require a higher math class; 3)There is no break in enrollment.
Students initiating their studies at BYU-Idaho Fall Semester 2001 or later are not eligible for the ACT math waiver and must take one of the following courses to fill the math requirement.
Take 1 Course MATH 221
III. Basic Skills
Take 1 Course COMM 102, 150, 150H CS 100 HS 131, 131W IS 140
OR Take this Course PE 177
AND Take 1 Course PE 100, 101, 102, 110, 115, 117, 118, 119, 121, 123, 124, 126, 127, 128, 131, 133, 134, 139, 140, 141, 144, 145, 147, 148, 160, 161, 162, 175, 178, 179, 195, 196
IV. Arts
Take 1 Course ART 101, 160, 201, 202 HFED 140 HORT 230 HUM 101, 101H, 201, 201H, 202, 202H MUSIC 100, 101 TA 115, 117
AND Take this Course FA 100
V. Letters
Generally the Letters requirement is filled by taking one of the courses listed below. However, HUM 201 and 202, taken together, can be used to fill both the Arts and Letters requirement.
Take 1 Course CHIN 347 ENG 250, 250H, 251, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 351, 352, 353, 354, 362, 373, 373H FR 202 GER 202 HON 200, 220, 221H, 222 LANG 202 PH 314 PHIL 110, 110H, 201, 201H, 202, 202H, 313, 313H, 314, 315, 315H RUSS 340, 340H SPAN 202, 302
VI. Biological Science
Take 4 Credits AGRON 122, 270 BIO 100, 100H, 102, 102H, 118, 120, 130, 150, 150L, 176, 200, 202, 208, 221, 222, 230, 250, 264, 265, 268
VII. Physical Science
Take 4 Credits CHEM 100, 101, 105, 105H, 106, 106H GEOG 101, 101L GEOL 101, 102, 103, 103L, 104, 110, 110L, 111, 111L PH 101, 101L, 102, 105, 105L, 106, 106L, 115, 116, 121, 127, 127L, 150 PH.S 100, 100L, 110
VIII. American Institutions
Take 1 Course AMHER 170, 170H ECON 111, 111H HIST 120, 121 POLSC 110
IX. Social Science
This course must be in a different discipline from the course taken to fill the American Institutions requirement.
Take 1 Course SOC 111, 111H
Major Requirements No double counting of major courses
Take these Courses SOC 293, 303, 323, 340, 370
AND Take 1 Course SOC 112, 112H
AND Take 1 Course SOC 495, 498
AND
(Soc 311 & SW 311 are the same course) Take 7 Courses ANTH 101, 101H CHILD 210, 210H HS 460 POLSC 280, 311 PSYCH 111, 111H, 342, 350 SOC 120, 204, 205, 206, 301, 303, 311, 330, 357, 360, 365, 383, 390, 402, 420, 430, 440, 443, 450, 460 SW 260, 311, 367
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B.A. in Social Work (515)
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University Requirements Religion Requirements
(Book of Mormon Courses)
Take these Courses
REL 121, 122 OR
Take these Courses
REL 121H, 122H OR
Take this Course
REL 221
AND
(Scripture Based Courses)
Take 6 Credits
REL 211, 212, 301, 302, 324 OR
Take 6 Credits
REL 211H, 212H, 301H, 302H, 324H
AND
(Other Religion Courses)
Take 4 Credits
REL 100, 130, 215, 234, 235, 260, 261, 264, 333, 341, 341H, 342, 342H, 351, 352, 370, 431, 471, 475
Online Learning
Each student is required to take at least one online course. For more information about the online requirement please visit the Online Learning section found in the Graduation & Transfer section of the catalog
or visit http://web.byui.edu/Catalog/2005-2006/generalEducation.htm.
Other online course information is available at http://www2.byui.edu/insttech/online.htm.
A list of online courses is available at http://www2.byui.edu/insttech/OnlineCourses/onlinecalendar.htm (select a semester or term).
GE Requirements
(Eng. 315 is Recommended to fill the Reading and Writing requirement) I. Reading and Writing
Take 1 Course ENG 111, 111C, 111H
AND Take 1 Course ENG 311, 311C, 311H, 315, 315C, 316, 316C
II. Mathematics
Math 101 may be used as meeting the Math General Education requirement if all of the following criteria are met: 1)Student was enrolled and completed Math 101 prior to Fall 2001; 2)The student's major does not require math class; 3)There is no break in enrollment.
Students initiating their studies at BYU-Idaho Fall Semester 2001 or later are not eligible for the ACT math waiver and must take one of the following courses to fill the math requirement.
Take 1 Course MATH 221
III. Arts
Take 1 Course ART 101, 160, 201, 202 HFED 140 HORT 230 HUM 101, 101H, 201, 201H, 202, 202H MUSIC 100, 101 TA 115, 117
AND Take this Course FA 100
IV. Biological Science and Physical Science
Take 4 Credits BIO 230, 264
V. American Institutions
Take 1 Course AMHER 170, 170H ECON 111, 111H HIST 120, 121 POLSC 110
IX. Social Science
This course must be in a different discipline from the course taken to fill the American Institutions requirement.
Take 1 Course SOC 111, 111H, 112, 112H
VII. Foreign Language
Take 8 credits of language study and 3 credits of literature all in the same language.
Take 11 Credits CHIN 101, 101H, 102, 201, 347 FR 102, 201, 202 GER 102, 201, 202 RUSS 101, 101H, 102, 201, 340, 340H SPAN 102, 201, 201M, 202, 302
Major Requirements No double counting of Major courses
Take these Courses HS 460 PSYCH 342 SW 260, 311, 340, 362, 364, 365, 367, 400, 463, 464, 465, 466, 470
AND Take 1 Course PSYCH 111, 111H
AND Take 1 Course CHILD 320 SOC 383
AND
Repeat 2 times SW 497R
AND Repeat 2 times SW 498R
AND Take 9 Credits CHILD 210, 210H, 330, 440 COMM 150, 150H, 350 FAML 360, 460 HS 280, 351 IS 140 PSYCH 201, 201H, 235 RL 320, 370 SIGN 101, 102 SOC 111, 111H, 112, 112H, 210, 300, 301, 323, 330, 357, 360, 365, 370, 390, 420, 440, 443, 450, 460
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B.A. in Sociology (785)
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University Requirements Religion Requirements
(Book of Mormon Courses)
Take these Courses
REL 121, 122 OR
Take these Courses
REL 121H, 122H OR
Take this Course
REL 221
AND
(Scripture Based Courses)
Take 6 Credits
REL 211, 212, 301, 302, 324 OR
Take 6 Credits
REL 211H, 212H, 301H, 302H, 324H
AND
(Other Religion Courses)
Take 4 Credits
REL 100, 130, 215, 234, 235, 260, 261, 264, 333, 341, 341H, 342, 342H, 351, 352, 370, 431, 471, 475
Online Learning
Each student is required to take at least one online course. For more information about the online requirement please visit the Online Learning section found in the Graduation & Transfer section of the catalog
or visit http://web.byui.edu/Catalog/2005-2006/generalEducation.htm.
Other online course information is available at http://www2.byui.edu/insttech/online.htm.
A list of online courses is available at http://www2.byui.edu/insttech/OnlineCourses/onlinecalendar.htm (select a semester or term).
GE Requirements I. Reading and Writing
Take 1 Course ENG 111, 111C, 111H
AND Take 1 Course ENG 311, 311C, 311H, 312, 312C, 313, 313C, 314, 315, 315C, 316, 316C HIST 300
II. Mathematics
Math 101 may be used as meeting the Math General Education requirement if all of the following criteria are met: 1)Student was enrolled and completed Math 101 prior to Fall 2001; 2)The student's major does not require math class; 3)There is no break in enrollment.
Students initiating their studies at BYU-Idaho Fall Semester 2001 or later are not eligible for the ACT math waiver and must take one of the following courses to fill the math requirement.
Take 1 Course MATH 221
III. Arts
Take 1 Course ART 101, 160, 201, 202 HFED 140 HORT 230 HUM 101, 101H, 201, 201H, 202, 202H MUSIC 100, 101 TA 115, 117
AND Take this Course FA 100
IV. Biological Science and Physical Science
Take 4 Credits AGRON 122, 270 BIO 100, 100H, 102, 102H, 118, 120, 130, 150, 150L, 176, 200, 202, 208, 221, 222, 230, 250, 264, 265, 268
OR Take 4 Credits CHEM 100, 101, 105, 105H, 106, 106H GEOG 101, 101L GEOL 101, 102, 103, 103L, 104, 110, 110L, 111, 111L PH 101, 102, 105, 116, 121, 127, 150 PH.S 100, 100L, 110
V. American Institutions
Take 1 Course AMHER 170, 170H ECON 111, 111H HIST 120, 121 POLSC 110
IX. Social Science
This course must be in a different discipline from the course taken to fill the American Institutions requirement.
Take 1 Course SOC 111, 111H
VII. Foreign Language
Take 8 credits of language study and 3 credits of literature all in the same language.
Take 11 Credits CHIN 101, 101H, 102, 201, 347 FR 102, 201, 202 GER 102, 201, 202 RUSS 101, 101H, 102, 201, 340, 340H SPAN 102, 201, 201M, 202, 302
Major Requirements No double counting of Major courses
Take these Courses SOC 293, 303, 323, 340, 370
AND Take 1 Course SOC 112, 112H
AND Take 1 Course SOC 495, 498
AND
(Soc 311 & SW 311 are the same course) Take these Courses ANTH 101, 101H CHILD 210, 210H HS 360 POLSC 280, 311 PSYCH 111, 111H, 342, 350 SOC 120, 204, 205, 206, 301, 303, 311, 330, 357, 360, 365, 383, 390, 402, 420, 430, 440, 443, 450, 460 SW 260, 311, 367
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Minor in Sociology (129)
No double counting of minor courses
Take 1 Course
SOC 111, 111H
AND
Take 1 Course
SOC 112, 112H
AND
Take 5 Courses
ANTH 101, 101H
PSYCH 350
SOC 120, 204, 205, 206, 207, 210, 300, 301, 303, 311, 323, 330, 340, 357, 360, 365, 370, 383, 390, 402, 420, 430, 440, 443, 450, 460
SW 260
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Course Descriptions
| ANTH 101 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology |
(3:3:0) |
| Fulfills GE Social Science requirement. |
Anthropological approaches and perspectives on humans, their culture, and their society; early and prehistoric humans. Basic concepts for analyzing cultural behavior. Comparison on non Western with Western societies.
(Winter, Summer, Fall)
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| ANTH 290R Special Topics in Anthropology |
(1-4:0:0) |
The department will determine special areas of study that will benefit the anthropology students in giving them additional preparation related to the field.
(On demand)
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| SOC 111 Introduction to Sociology |
(3:3:0) |
| Fulfills GE Social Science requirement. |
This course focuses on the social and cultural foundations of human life. Its basic concepts enable the students to appreciate the degree to which they and others are molded and shaped by society, and to understand the complexity of the social forces in their environment.
(Winter, Summer, Fall)
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| SOC 112 Social Problems |
(3:3:0) |
| Fulfills GE Social Science requirement. |
This course is designed to acquaint the student with current social problems and suggests possible means of prevention and/or solution.
(Winter, Summer, Fall)
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| SOC 120 Introduction to Criminal Justice |
(3:3:0) |
The philosophy and history of criminal justice, overview of crime and police problems; organization and functions of law enforcement, courts, probation, pardon and parole. Survey of professional career opportunities and qualifications required.
(Winter, Fall)
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| SOC 203 Campus Officer Training |
(2:2:0) |
This course provides students with a basic understanding of essential job duties and functions of campus officers. The course is outlined by the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators. A certificate of completion is issued.
(Winter)
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| SOC 204 Reserve Officer Training |
(4:3:1) |
| Prerequisite: Acceptance into Reserve Acadamy |
This course is to give credit to students taking the Reserve Academy as a requirement for employment with Campus Police.
(Fall)
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| SOC 205 Criminal Investigations |
(3:3:0) |
Techniques and practices of criminal investigation, scientific crime detection, interview and interrogation techniques, laws of arrest, search and seizure, crime scene search, evidence collection and preservations.
(Winter, Fall odd years)
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| SOC 206 Police in American Society |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: Intro to Criminology is suggested. |
Role of Law Enforcement in our society. Analysis of police procedures and practices.
(Winter, Fall even years)
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| SOC 207 Wildlife Law and Enforcement |
(3:3:0) |
In depth analysis of legal mandates, (Federal & State) from a resource protection paradigm. Review of environmental law and evidence collection in relation to the atmosphere associated with the judicial system. Description of field techniques for evidence collection, case investigation and arrest.
(Winter)
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| SOC 290R Special topics in Criminal Justice |
(1-4:0:0) |
| Prerequisite: Consent of instructor |
The department will determine special areas of study that will benefit criminal justice students in giving them additional preparation related to the field. Term of enrollment, credit and other details will be arranged by the department and the instructor.
(On demand)
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| SOC 293 Applied Sociology Seminar |
(1:1:0) |
This course is designed to introduce students to the sociology major and provide them professional preparation for continuing scholarship and careers.
(Winter, Fall)
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| SOC 298 Internship in Criminal Justice |
(1-4:0:0) |
| Prerequisite: Consent of instructor |
To provide students with an exposure to the world of work in an active justice agency.
(On demand)
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| SOC 300 Sociological Theory |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: Soc 111 and 112 |
Survey and appraisal of major schools of sociological thought at present, with an examination of areas of change and controversy emphasizing recent significant sociological contributions.
(Winter, Fall)
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| SOC 301 Administration of Justice |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: Completion or current enrollment in English 315.
Introductory courses should have been taken before this course. |
Purpose, function, and history of the courts, dealing with the administration of justice. A seminar approach will be used.
(Winter, Fall even years)
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| SOC 303 Criminal Procedures |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: Introductory courses should have been completed before enrollment. |
This course examines case law as it relates to constitutional liberties or court police procedures.
(Winter, Fall even years)
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| SOC 311 Family Interaction |
(3:3:0) |
Traces the historical development of the modern American family and, using major sociological theoretical perspectives, examines the impact of society upon the family and the major elements of family life.
(Winter, Summer, Fall)
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| SOC 323 Race and Ethnic Relations |
(3:3:0) |
This course considers historic as well as present day relationships of racial and ethnic groups. The students analyze prejudices and discriminatory practices, their causes and influences.
(Winter, Summer, Fall)
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| SOC 330 Criminology |
(3:3:0) |
A study of crime and its causation with an overview of the crime problem from a theoretical approach.
(Winter, Fall odd years, Summer even years)
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| SOC 340 Research Methods |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor, Math 221 |
Qualitative and quantitative designs. Problem formulation, data collection, analysis, writing, and presenting results.
(Winter, Summer, Fall)
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| SOC 357 Human Relations and Leadership |
(3:3:0) |
The basic knowledge and skills necessary to lead and participate effectively in small groups are presented. Leadership skills are enhanced through understanding self, interpersonal relations and small groups. Students are expected to participate in small group experiences.
(Winter, Summer, Fall)
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| SOC 360 Religion's Impact on Society |
(3:3:0) |
A study of the major religions in the US and their impact on human behavior.
(Winter, Fall odd years)
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| SOC 365 Sociology of Health |
(3:3:0) |
A survey of the sociology of health, covering topics of: the influence of the social environment on health and illness, health and illness behavior, health care practitioners and their relationships with patients, and the health care system.
(Fall, Winter odd years)
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| SOC 370 Social Stratification |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: Soc 300 |
A sociological approach to the dilemma of power, economic and status differentiations in American society.
(Winter, Summer, Fall)
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| SOC 383 Juvenile Delinquency |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: Soc 111 or Soc 112 recommended |
The nature, extent, causes, treatment and prevention of delinquency as well as the adjudication process will be considered. Social causes and solutions are emphasized.
(Winter, Fall)
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| SOC 390 Population and Environment |
(3:3:0) |
A basic course in the problems and issues surrounding population and ecology. Global trends in mortality, fertility, and migration as well as the impact of the aging of the population and urbanization will be considered. Also, the major issues of the sociology of the environment will be studied - the impact of dwindling food and energy resources as well as proposed solution to environmental problems.
(Winter, Fall, even years)
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| SOC 402 Criminal Law |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: Introductory courses should be taken before this course.
English 315 should have been completed or be concurrently enrolled. |
Elements of criminal law, analysis of police power, functions of prosecutor and defense, case law and statutory definitions.
(Winter, Fall)
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| SOC 420 Drugs and Society |
(3:3:0) |
This course explores the place drugs have in American Society. It includes society's use of and attitude towards drugs as it explores the history of drugs. The power and influence of drugs, the acceptance and rejection of drugs, an understanding of the classification of drugs, legal responses, and treatment programs for drug abuse are also addressed.
(Winter, Fall, odd years)
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| SOC 430 Family and Community Relationships |
(3:3:0) |
Perspective on providing family-focused early intervention, with emphasis on communicating with families, empowering parents, developing family and professional partnerships, interagency collaboration, and accessing and linking families and community resources.
(Winter, Fall)
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| SOC 440 Corrections |
(3:3:0) |
An overview and critical analysis of contemporary correctional theory and practice. Historical, traditional, innovative, and future aspects of corrections as well as critical issues such as prisoners' rights, death penalty, unions, and institutions, and correctional careers will be discussed.
(Winter, Fall)
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| SOC 443 Victimology |
(3:3:0) |
This course focuses on victims rather than offenders in the justice system.
(Winter, Fall even years, Summer odd years)
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| SOC 450 Social Inequalities |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: Soc 300 |
An examination of social inequality in the United States and comparisons to other countries. Focus on the sources of consequences of inequality for both individuals and social institutions.
(Winter, Fall, odd years)
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| SOC 460 Community Studies |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: Soc 300 |
The changing nature of social life as it has moved from predominantly rural to urban patterns. Significant events that have led to urbanization.
(Winter, Fall, even years and every Summer)
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| SOC 490R Special Topics in Sociology |
(1-3:3:0) |
The department will determine special areas of study that will benefit the Sociology students in giving them additional preparation related to the field. Term of enrollment, credit and other details will be arranged by the department and the instructor.
(On demand)
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| SOC 495 Senior Research in Sociology |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
Should be a 1st or 2nd semester senior majoring in Sociology.
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Individual studies of topics under the direction of a faculty member.
(Winter, Summer, Fall)
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| SOC 498 Senior Internship in Sociology |
(1-4:0:0) |
| Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
Should be a 1st or 2nd semester senior majoring in Sociology. |
This course will give students work experience in areas of sociology and criminology.
(Winter, Summer, Fall)
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| SW 260 Introduction to Social Work |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: none |
Social Welfare as a social institution and the emergence of social work as a profession. An overview of historical underpinnings to develop social work knowledge, historically grounded purposes, and fundamental values and ethics for generalist practice.
(Winter, Summer, Fall)
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| SW 311 Family Interaction |
(3:3:0) |
Traces the historical development of the modern American family and, using major sociological/social work theoretical perspectives, examines the impact of society upon the family and the major elements of family life.
(Winter, Summer, Fall)
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| SW 340 Social Work Research Methods |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor, Math 221 |
Qualitative and quantitative research designs. Problems formulation, data collection, statistical analysis, writing, and presenting results. Knowledge is used to assess and apply qualitative, empirical related research and technology to social work generalist practice. Practical uses for research, to inform policy, promote social change, improve clinical work, and enhance program delivery.
(Winter, Summer, Fall)
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| SW 362 Social Work Practice 1-Individuals |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: Admission to SW program |
To introduce, explore, and blend knowledge, values, ethics, and skills used by social workers. Social Work practice using the generalist method i.e. relationship identifying issues, problems, resources, assessment, intervention, evaluation, and termination with a diverse client population.
(Winter, Fall)
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| SW 364 Social Work Practice II-Group |
(3:0:0) |
| Prerequisite: SW 362, 367 |
Knowlege, value, skills, and ethics as applied to small group work social work practice; identify and understand group dynamics. Application of the generalist method to group work.
(Winter, Fall)
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| SW 365 Social Work Practice III-Community/Macro |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: SW 362, SW 364 |
This class prepares students with knowledge, values, skills, and ethics for macro level generalist social work practice. Topics include community, bureaucracy, social planning, social action, and locality organization development.
(Winter, Fall)
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| SW 367 Human Behavior in Social Environment |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: Admission to SW program |
This course introduces social work's perspective on human behavior and the social environment. A social systems approach is used to focus on the bio-psycho-social context of human development. Relationships between life-span issues and the understanding of person-environment transactions and use of the generalist social work method with individuals, families, groups, organizations, communities, culture, and society are all areas of study.
(Winter, Summer, Fall)
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| SW 400 Social Work Values & Ethics |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: Admission to SW program |
An overview of values and principles of ethical decision making for social workers using the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics as a backdrop. Students will have the opportunity to become aware of personal values, the values of the social work profession, and to discuss various ethical dilemmas and their effect on agencies, clients, and social work practice. Students will learn that social work values and ethics are woven into the fabric of generalist social work pratice with all populations.
(Winter, Fall)
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| SW 463 Child Welfare Services |
(3:0:0) |
| Prerequisite: Admission to SW program |
This course is planned and organized to acquaint students with the role of the generalist social work practitioner in the field of child welfare. An overview of public and private programs that provide services to children is provided. These services include counseling, adoptions, foster care, residential care, school-based services, home-based services, court services, and daycare services. Also addressed are social problems that impact children, particularly thosewho are disadvantaged because of disability, racism, sexism and poverty.
(Winter, Summer even years, Fall)
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| SW 464 Intervention Diverse Clients |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: Admission to SW program |
This class is to develop competency for generalist social work practice with diverse clients. This includes improving self-awareness, gaining knowledge of racial/ethnic groups, and conducting multi-level social work practice based on client cultural reality.
(Winter, Summer odd years, Fall)
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| SW 465 Social Work in Community Mental Health |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: Admission to SW program, Psych 342 |
This course studies the bio-psycho-social aspects of emotional maladjustments. The history of community mental health will be studied as well as various aspects of assessment, social causations, treatments and preventions of mental illness. Using the generalist social work method the role of the baccalaureate social worker in community and behavioral mental health is explored.
(Winter, Fall)
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| SW 466 Social Welfare Policy |
(3:0:0) |
| Prerequisite: Admission to SW program |
Social legislation processes, analysis of social policy, and the knowledge available to social workers for involvement in social planning and policy change. The role of social policy in service delivery and generalist social work practice.
(Winter, Summer odd years, Fall)
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| SW 470 Populations at Risk |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: Admission to SW program, SW 362, SW 364, SW 365 |
An overview of special risk populations and use of generalist social work skills and methods to address their needs. The role of the social worker in risk assessment, obtaining resources, interventions, and evaluations of these special populations. Topics may include children, single parent families, developmental disability, low income families, minority groups, gender issues, juvenile delinquency, unemployement, and various types of disability or delay. A strengths perspective to promote individual, group, societal, and economic and social justice will be discussed.
(Winter, Fall)
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| SW 490R Special Topics |
(1-3:0:0) |
| Prerequisite: Consent of instructor |
The department will determine special areas of study that will benefit social work students in giving them additional preparation related to the field. Term of enrollment, credit and other details will be arranged by the department and the instructor.
(On demand)
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| SW 497R Social Work Senior Internship Seminar |
(2:2:0) |
| Prerequisite: Social work major, senior class standing. SW 362, SW 364, SW 365, SW 367, SW 400, and permission of instructor. |
The goal is to integrate academic knowledge with actual experience (empirical and practice based knowledge). This experience will help the student to reinforce identification with the purposes, values, and ethics of the Social Work profession, promote professional competence, and focus on generalist social work education. Students will be evaluated on the basis of consistency with program objectives.
(Winter, Summer, Fall)
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| SW 498R Social Work Senior Internship/Practicum |
(3:2:0) |
| Prerequisite: Social work major, senior class standing. SW 362, SW 364, SW 365, SW 367, SW 400, and permission of instructor. |
Supervised field experience in a social service agency. Supervision by a social worker. Experience and application of generalist social work knowledge, values, practice skills in actual field experience settings. The culmination experience in which students demonstrate achievement of the BYU-Idaho social work program objectives.
(Winter, Summer, Fall)
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