UCC Agenda

September 9, 2008
Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Meeting
3:30pm, 325 Graff Main Hall

Introductions

Elect chair; elect secretary

Explain binder contents and UCC meeting procedures

Approval of the April 29, 2008 minutes

Second readings: None

First readings:

SOC

SOC 321 - Delinquency; 3 crs. Course revision – change in prerequisites and course description.

This course is an overview of the sociological study of delinquency, with special emphasis on competing theoretical perspectives. In the process of learning about theoretical perspectives aimed at explaining delinquency, this course will pay special attention to girls’ delinquency, gangs, current events regarding delinquency and the U.S. juvenile justice system. Prerequisite: SOC 110 or 120 or ANT 101.

SOC 322 - Criminology; 3 crs. Course revision – change in prerequisites and course description.

This course provides an overview of the sociological study of crime in the United States, with a special emphasis on patterns of criminality, competing theoretical explanations of crime, and societal responses to crime. As part of the examination of crime in the U.S., the course explores the definitions, measurement, and patterns of various types of criminal behavior; theory and research on crime; the roles of the victim and offender and the implications of public policy. Specific crimes covered include homicide, hate/bias crime, assault, and white-collar crime. Prerequisite: SOC 110 or 120 or ANT 101.

SOC 324 – Criminal Justice; 3 crs. Course revision – change in prerequisites and course description.

This course provides an overview of the United States criminal justice system. Issues relating to various segments of the criminal justice system, such as the administration of justice, the police, courts, and correctional systems are explored. Prerequisite: SOC 110 or 120 or ANT 101.

SOC 409 – Readings and Research in Sociology; 1-3 crs. Course revision – change in credits.

Directed readings or research under the supervisions of an instructor. Prerequisite: consent of supervising instructor and junior standing. Repeatable for credit – maximum 6 credits.

SOC 429 – Sociology of Deviance; 3 crs. Course revision – change in prerequisites and course description.

This course provides an overview of the sociological study of deviance. Various definitions of deviance are examined within the context of individuals, behaviors, and groups who are considered deviant as well as those who apply the deviant labels. The course explores a variety of theoretical perspectives of deviance and social control in order to better understand the social construction of deviance, the enforcement of social norms, and the social control systems that are established to respond the deviance. A variety of forms of deviance are covered, including: mental illness, drug and alcohol use, sexual deviance, and suicide. Prerequisite: SOC 110 or 120 or ANT 101.

SOC 475/575 – Workshop in Applied Sociology; 1-3 crs. Course revision –course deletion.

SOC 485 – Research Apprenticeship in Sociology; 1-2 crs. New Course.

This course offers research experience assisting a faculty member in their research. The student will assist a faculty member in any phase of the research process including literature searches, research design, data gathering, and data analysis. Prerequisite: SOC 200 and 250 and instructor consent. Repeatable for credit – maximum 4. Pass/Fail grading.

SOC 486 – Teaching Apprenticeship in Sociology; 1-2 crs. New Course.

This course provides preparation and experience in a variety of instructional practices, strategies, and techniques. Students study theory and research on teaching and practice teaching skills under the guidance of faculty members. Prerequisite: SOC 200 and 250, junior standing, minimum 3.25 GPA and instructor consent. Repeatable for credit – maximum 4. Pass/Fail grading.

Consent Agenda: None

Old business: None

New business: None