Catalog - Sociology/Social Work and Criminal Justice

Department Information

Steve Hay, Department Chair
Don Jensen, Jack Reinwand, Lynn Smith, Mike Tatum, Richard Hooton, Stephen Stokes
Departmental Office (208) 356-1363

The Department of Sociology, Social Work, and Criminal Justice is 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, from the divisions of race and social class to the shared beliefs of a common culture. The Associate Degree program with a major in Social Work will address the needs of the student planning to work directly in “helping people”. Social Case Worker, Delinquency Case Worker, Mental Health Worker, and Children's Services Worker are some of the career options available to students who plan to transfer into a Bachelor’s program. The Associate Degree in General Sociology is directed toward preparing students for higher education with eventual careers in college teaching or research. Sociology prepares students to better understand themselves and the world around them.

Criminal Justice grows naturally out of the consideration of social relationships. Individuals of the highest caliber are sought for this vocation. They are eval-uated on the basis of academic achieve-ment, personal integrity, physical fitness and personal appearance. Students may choose from three options: An Associate in Arts and Sciences--with majors in Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement, Courts, and Corrections. Careers may include employment with law enforcement agencies at the state, local, or federal level; with the courts as paralegals or attorneys; or in corrections, probation or parole. Opportunities also exist in military and in private security. Selected courses are offered to students majoring in related fields of political science, social work, and pre-law.

The Department also offers a limited number of courses in Anthropology, the study of human kind everywhere and throughout time. These courses are designed to expand the students understanding of themselves especially in relationship to other cultures and ideas.

Associate in Arts and Sciences with a major in Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement (302)

Recommended sequence of courses:

First Semester
Religion 2
General Education 6
CJ 101 Intr Crim Just 3
Majors Courses 3
Electives 2
Total Credits 16

Second Semester
Religion 2
General Education 6
Soc 112 Social Problems 3
Majors Courses 6
Total Credits 17

Third Semester
Religion 2
General Education 9
Majors Courses 6
Total Credits 17

Fourth Semester
Religion 2
General Education 7
Majors Courses 3
Electives 2
Total Credits 14

General Education Requirements

Math: The Ricks College Math requirement should be filled as early as possible.

Soc 112 will count as one of the Social Science group fillers.

Courses for Majors

Take the following four courses:
CJ 101 Intro to Criminal Justice 3
CJ 102 Police in America 3
CJ 201 Admin of Just 3
CJ 202 Criminal Law 3

Choose three of the following breadth courses:
any other CJ course except 298.
BS 151 Princ Wildlife Mgmt 3
HS 260 Use & Abuse Drugs 3
Psych 111 Gen Psychology 3
Psych 242 Abnormal Psychology 3
Soc 223 Race and Ethnic Relations 3
Soc 283 Juvenile Delin 3
SW 260 Intro to Soc Work 3

Associate in Arts and Sciences with a major in Criminal Justice: Corrections (248)

Recommended sequence of courses:

First Semester
Religion 2
General Education 6
CJ 101 Intr Crim Just 3
Majors Courses 3
Electives 2
Total Credits 16

Second Semester
Religion 2
General Education 6
Soc 112 Social Problems 3
Majors Courses 6
Total Credits 17

Third Semester
Religion 2
General Education 9
Majors Courses 6
Total Credits 17

Fourth Semester
Religion 2
General Education 7
Majors Courses 3
Electives 2
Total Credits 14

General Education Requirements

Math: The Ricks College math require-ment should be filled as early as possible.

Soc 112 will count as one of the Social Science group fillers.

Associate in Arts and Sciences with a major in Criminal Justice: Courts (301)

Recommended sequence of courses:

First Semester
Religion 2
General Education 6
CJ 101 Intr Crim Just 3
Majors Courses 3
Electives 2
Total Credits 16

Second Semester
Religion 2
General Education 6
Soc 112 Social Problems 3
Majors Courses 6
Total Credits 17

Third Semester
Religion 2
General Education 9
Majors Courses 6
Total Credits 17

Fourth Semester
Religion 2
General Education 7
Majors Courses 3
Electives 2
Total Credits 14

General Education Requirements

Soc 112 will count as one of the Social Science group fillers.

Eng 111C and 211C are both strongly recommended

Courses for Majors

Take the following five courses:
CJ 101 Intro to Criminal Justice 3
CJ 201 Admin of Just 3
CJ 202 Criminal Law 3
CJ 290 Criminal Procedures 3
Eng 215 Advanced Comp 3
or Eng 216 Technical Writing 3

Choose three of the following breadth courses:
Any other CJ course except 298.
B 107 Business Law 3
B 270 Human Resources Mgmt. 3
PS 263 Environmental Law 3
PS 280 Intro to Law 3
Psych 242 Abnormal Psychology 3
Soc 223 Race and Ethnic Relations 3
Soc 283 Juvenile Delin 3

Associate in Arts and Sciences with a major in Social Work (250)

Recommended sequence of courses:

First Semester
Religion 2
General Education 6
Soc 111 or Soc 112 or Anth 101* 3
Majors Courses 3
Electives 2
Total Credits 16

*Anth 101 is required at USU
*Soc 112 is required at BYU

Second Semester
Religion 2
General Education 9
Majors Courses 6
Total Credits 17

Third Semester
Religion 2
General Education 9
Majors Courses 3
Electives 2
Total Credits 16

Fourth Semester
Religion 2
General Education 5
Majors Courses 5
Electives 5
Total Credits 17

General Education Requirements

We recommend that you include the following as you fill the General Education requirements:
BS 264 Anat & Phys I 4
PS 111 State/Lcl Govt 3
Psych 111 Gen Psychology 3
Psych 201 Dev Psychology 3
All other General Education courses are your choice.

Courses for Majors

Take this course:
SW 260 Intro to Soc Work 3

Take two of these classes:
SW 261 Soc Work Proc 3
SW 262 Hum Behav & Soc Envir 3
Soc 257 Hum Rel & Ldrshp 3

Choose two of the following electives:
Soc 211 Faml Interact 3
Soc 223 Race and Ethnic Relations 3
Soc 251 Self and Society 3
Soc 283 Juvenile Delin 3
Soc 250 Int Soc Psych 3
*SocSW 200 Methods & Resr 3
*SocSW 205 Applied Social Statistics 3

Other: Optional Experience
SW 298 Co-op Work Exp 2

See your advisor for assistance in selecting electives.

*Must be taken in sequence
*SocSW require math background

Associate in Arts and Sciences with a major in: Sociology (252)

Recommended sequence of courses:

First Semester
Religion 2
General Education 6
Soc 111 Intro to Soc 3
Majors Courses 3
Electives 2
Total Credits 16

Second Semester
Religion 2
General Education 9
Majors Courses 3
Electives 2
Total Credits 16

Third Semester
Religion 2
General Education 9
Majors Courses 3
Electives 2
Total Credits 16

Fourth Semester
Religion 2
General Education 5
Majors Courses 3
Electives 6
Total Credits 16

General Education Requirements

As you fill the General Education requirements, we suggest that you take one of the following to fill the Social Science area:
PS 110 American Govt 3
Pysch 111 Gen Psychology 3
All other General Education courses are your choice.

Courses for Majors

Take Soc 111 and any four of the following courses:
Anth 101 Intro to Cul Anth 3
Anth 241 A-K Peoples and Cultures 3
Soc 112 Social Problem 3
Soc 211 Faml Interact 3
Soc 223 Race and Ethnic Relations 3
Soc 251 Self and Society 3
Soc 257 Hum Rel & Ldrshp 3
Soc 283 Juvenile Delin 3
Soc/Psych 250 Intro Soc Psych 3
Soc/SW 200 Methods & Resr 3
Soc/SW 205 Applied Social Statistics 3

Note: Soc/SW 200 and 205 must be taken in sequence and require a math background. See course descriptions for details.

Electives: Your choice of courses.

Course Descriptions

Anthropology

Anth 101 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 3
Three class hours per week
Anthropological approaches and perspectives on humans, their culture, and their society; early and pre-historic humans. Basic concepts for analyzing cultural behavior. Comparison of non-Western with Western societies.

Anth 220 Psychology and Culture 2
Two 2-hour classes per week
This course studies the complex interplay between culture and its impact on psychological concepts. Students may receive either Anth 220 credit for this class or Psych 220 credit but not both.

Anth 241A-K People and Cultures of the World 3
A comprehensive examination of selected peoples and cultures of the world focusing on:
Anthro 241A – Japan
Anthro 241B – Russia
Anthro 241C – Peo & Cul of E Eur
Anthro 241D – Pacific Islands
Anthro 241E* Family and Culture
Anthro 241F – Native American
Anthro 241G**–Middle East
Anthro 241H – Black American
Anthro 241I – Latin America
Anthro 241J – Special Topics
Anthro 241K Peo & Cul of W Eur

Topics ranging from geographical/ historical roots to modern social and economic patterns, including art, political systems, social organizations, family structure and religious practices will be studied. These will be taught on a rotating basis.

*Student may receive Faml 299L credit or Anthro241E credit for this class(Anthro 241E) but not both.
**Student may receive Hum 242 credit or Anthro 241G credit for this class(Anthro 241G) but not both

Anth 290R Special Problems 1-3
The department will determine special areas of study that will benefit Anthropology 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.

Sociology, Social Work and Social Psychology

Soc 111* Introduction to Sociology 3
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* Modern Social Problems 3
Three class hours per week
This course is designed to acquaint the student with current social problems and suggests possible means of prevention and/or solution. Examples of possible study areas are population, poverty, crime, family breakup, suicide, war, extremism, racial problems, mental illness, etc.

Soc 157 Student Leadership 1-2
This course will combine an academic approach with an experiential practicum to develop leadership skills. For those in student organizations, the two credit class is provided. For the general student body one credit leadership modules are provided.

Soc/SW 200** Methods of Research 3
Prerequisite: Sociology 111 or 112, and consent of instructor
Three class hours per week
This course is designed to introduce the student to the tools of social research, such as: surveys, experimental design, content analysis, scale construction, electronic data processing and analysis. (Fall only)

Soc/SW 205 Applied Social Statistics** 3
Three class hours per week
Prerequisite: Sociology 200, Math 101 with a ‘B’ or better or equivalent and consent of instructor
Introductory descriptive and inferential statistics; graphing, central tendency, variation, hypothesis testing and parameter estimation, measures of association, correlation, and regression, use of SPSS computer package. (Winter only)

Soc 211 Family Interaction 3
Three class hours per week
Analyzes the effect of modern American society on successful marriage. Family roles such as father, mother, child, adolescent, and aged are examined in connection with the problems each faces in modern society. No prerequisite.

Soc 223 Racial and Ethnic Relations 3
Three class hours per week
This course considers historic as well as present day relationships of racial and ethnic groups. The student analyzes prejudices and discriminatory practices, their causes and influences.

Soc 250 Introduction to Social Psychology 3
Three class hours per week
An in-depth view of the psychology of the inner person and what it means to be human. The emphasis is on the complex interplay between the individual and society in the formation of self concept, attitudes, and the way in which he/she perceives others. Students may receive Psych 250 credit or Soc 250 but not both.

Soc 251 Self and Society 3
Three class hours per week
One workshop required
Supplies Fee: $9
Theories of developmental social influences upon the self; self-concept analysis; changing self image; personal life skills; all are topics of consideration for the student of self-concept.

Soc 257 Human Relations and Leadership 3
Three class hours per week
One workshop required.
Supplies Fee: $9
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.

Soc 283 Juvenile Delinquency 3
Three class hours per week
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 290R Special Problems 1-4
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
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 298 Cooperative Work Experience 2
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
Students will be guided and directed in a practical sociological experience by a faculty member.

SW 260 Introduction to the Field of Social Work 3
Three class hours per week
Social welfare as a social institution and the emergence of social work as a profes-sion with its various fields of practice.

SW 261 Elementary Social Work Processes 3
Three class hours per week
An introduction to and exploration of values, skills, and knowledge used by Social Workers. Methods of social work practice within a generalists framework.

SW 262 Human Behavior in the Social Environment 3
Three class hours per week
This course introduces social works’ perspective on human behavior and the social environment. Life span development within the context of human and social systems theory are studied.

SW 298 Cooperative Work Experience 2
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
Insurance Fee: $21
Two hours per week per credit hour
May be repeated for credit
This course is designed to give students actual field experience in Social Work. Field placements are available for students to gain this experience, thus enabling the students to appraise both their capabilities and desire to enter the social work field. Supervision is provided by the instructional staff of the college and/or the cooperative agencies.

*Gives General Education credit in Social Science
**These two courses must be taken in sequence.

Criminal Justice

CJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3
Three class hours per week
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 profes-sional career opportunities and qualifications required.

CJ 102 Police in America 3
Three class hours a week
Role of enforcement in our society. Analysis of police procedures and practices. Patrol methods and techniques.

CJ 201 Administration of Justice (Courts) 3
Three class hours per week
Purpose, function, and history of the courts, dealing with the administration of justice; survey of criminal procedure; and rules of evidence. A case studies approach will be used.

CJ 202 Criminal and Related Law 3
Three class hours per week
Elements of criminal law. Analysis of police power, civil rights, case law, and statutory definitions.

CJ 204 Vehicle Codes and Traffic Investigations 3
Three class hours a week
Elements of motor vehicle laws, traffic control, organization and function of traffic divisions, application of enforcement methods and accident investigations. (Winter Only)

CJ 205 Criminal Investigations 3
Three class hours per week
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 preservation.

CJ 240 Corrections 3
Three class hours per week
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.

CJ 290 Special Problems 1-4
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.

CJ 298 Cooperative Work Experience (Internship) 1-4
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
Insurance Fee: $21
Three hours per week per credit hour
May be repeated for credit
Supervised work and project experience for the purpose of increasing student understanding of problems and procedures of criminal justice.

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