A.A.S.  in Criminal Justice (247)


General Education Requirements
As you fill the General Education and University Requirements take the classes listed below and then go to General Education for a complete listing of the requirements

It is recommended that Soc 112 be taken as a Social Science General Education requirement.


Major Requirements
 Take all of these courses 

 SOC 120
 SOC 206
 SOC 402

AND
      Take 1 Course      

      SOC 301
      SOC 303

     AND
      Take 2 Courses      

      BIO 351
      HS 460
      POLSC 311
      PSYCH 111
      PSYCH 342
      SOC 205
      SOC 323
      SOC 357
      SOC 383
      SOC 440

Sample Sequence of Courses

A.A.S.  in Social Work (250)


General Education Requirements
For a complete listing of the General Education and University Requirements go to General Education

Major Requirements
 Take 1 Course
 SOC 111
 SOC 111H
 SOC 112
 SOC 112H

AND
      Take all of these courses
      SW 360
      SW 362
      SW 367

     AND
      Take 2 Courses
      PSYCH 350
      SOC 311
      SOC 323
      SOC 340
      SOC 350
      SOC 357
      SOC 383
      SW 311
      SW 340
      SW 464

Sample Sequence of Courses

A.A.S.  in Sociology (252)


General Education Requirements
For a complete listing of the General Education and University Requirements go to General Education

Major Requirements
 Take all of these courses
 SOC 111

AND
      Take 4 Courses
      ANTH 101
      SOC 112
      SOC 311
      SOC 323
      SOC 340
      SOC 350
      SOC 357
      SOC 383
      SOC 403
      SOC 451

Sample Sequence of Courses

ANTH 101 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology	(3:3:0)
Fullfills 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.
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.
SOC 090W	(1-6:0:0)
Fullfills GE Social Science requirement.
SOC 111 Introduction to Sociology	(3:3:0)
Fullfills 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.
SOC 112 Social Problems	(3:3:0)
Fullfills 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.
SOC 120 Introduction to Criminal Justice	(3:3:0)
The philosophy and history of criminal justice, overview of criminal justice system; organization and functions of law enforcement, courts, probation, pardon and parole, analysis of causes of crime. Survey of professional career opportunities and qualifications required.
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.
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.
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.
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 organizations procedures, practices, legal mandates.
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.
SOC 210	(3:3:0)
Fullfills GE Social Science requirement.
SOC 230 Evaluation of Evidence	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: Soc 111
This course is designed to introduce students to the sociology major and provide them professional preparation for continuing scholarship and careers. Topics will include: Research, career opportunities, graduate school, vitas, senior research seminar and internships. Emphasis will be placed on the evaluation of social science research, including methods, logic, and application, as well as sociological writing. NO mathematical or statistical background is required.
SOC 240 Social Statistics for Sociologists	(3:3:0)
This course will teach you how social scientists to reach conclusions about the social world. Not only will you learn how to calculate and apply various statistical formulas, you will also learn to use a statistical software package-SPSS- to conduct analyses of data sets. This will give you hands-on experience doing statistical analysis of social data. Although the course is challenging, you will find it rewarding as well, since it will give you the chance to perform your own analyses of real survey data. By the end of the course, you will have an insider perspective on the use of statistics in sociological research and in other contexts.
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.
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.
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.
SOC 300 Sociological Theory	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: Soc 111 and 230
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.
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.
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.
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.
SOC 330 Criminology	(3:3:0)
A study of crime and its causation with an overview of the crime problem from a theoretical approach.
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.
SOC 343 Social Justice	(3:3:0)
This course offers an opportunity to explore a number of areas, which may be defined within the broad heading "World Justice". It takes a realistic and critical look at the legal, social, psychological, and political effects of "justice" from a global perspective of what is "just" or "unjust"- and what can the global community do about it.
SOC 355 LAW AND SOCIETY	(3:3:0)
This course explores the relationship between the government and citizens, and the role of law and civil rights.
SOC 357 Human Relations and Leadership	(3:3:0)
The basic knowledge and skills necessary to lead and participate effectively in organizational and social settings. Leadership skills are enhanced through understanding self, interpersonal relations, famalies, various levels of social strate and organizations. Students are expected to participate in various classroom experiences.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SOC 395R Direct Study	(1-3:1:0)
Self-Directed reading and writing experience in Sociology
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.
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.
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.
SOC 440 Corrections	(3:3:0)
An overview of the role of corrections in our justice system 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.
SOC 443 Victimology	(3:3:0)
This course focuses on victims rather than offenders in the justice system.
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.
SOC 451 Self and Society	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: Soc 111
This course is designed to explore the social bases of self-concept and definition. The social nature of the SELF is key to self-understanding and adoption to the social world of which we are all ultimately a part. The imprint of socialization, e.g. (the process whereby individuals learn and internalize their attitudes, values, and behaviors to function as social beings and responsive participating members of society), ensures that the individual will develop an identity, or self.
SOC 460 Community Studies	(3:3:0)
The changing nature of social life as it has moved from predominantly rural to urban patterns. Significant events that have led to urbanization.
SOC 462 Sociology of Death and Dying	(3:3:0)
Examine phenomena related to death and dying utilizing the sociological perspective.
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.
SOC 495 Senior Research in Sociology	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor Should be a 1st or 2nd semester senior majoring in Sociology.
Individual studies of topics under the direction of a faculty member.
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.
SOCSC 100	(3-6:0:0)
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.
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.
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.
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.
SW 364 Social Work Practice II-Group	(3:0:0)
Prerequisite: Admission to program
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.
SW 365 Social Work Practice III-Community/Macro	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: Admission to program
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.
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. Discussion of empirical theories and knowledge about the interaction between and among systems. The ways in which social sytems promote or deter people in maintaining or achieving health and well being is explored.
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.
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.
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.
SW 465 Social Work in Community Mental Health	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: Admission to SW program, Psych 342 recommended
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.
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.
SW 470 Populations at Risk	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: Admission to SW program
This course presents an overview of values and principles of ethical decision making for social workers. A model of ethical decision making along with the National Associate of Social Workers Code of Ethics will be used to increase ethical decision making skills with in the generalist model of Social Work practice. Students will be challenged to use critical thinking skills to become aware of personal values, the values and ethics of the Social Work profession and their effect on agencies, individuals, families, groups, communities and society in social work practice.
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.
SW 497R Social Work Senior Internship Seminar	(2:2:0)
Prerequisite: SW 362, SW 364, SW 365, SW 367, SW 400
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.
SW 498R Social Work Senior Internship/Practicum	(3:2:0)
Prerequisite: SW 362, SW 364, SW 365, SW 367, SW 400
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.