900 Social Science

900:020. Women, Men, and Society -- 3 hrs.
Examination of key issues of gender. Attention to variety of topics including ethical issues and gender roles, gender-role stereotyping, male and female roles, sexuality, gender roles in non-western and minority cultures, and gender roles in United States institutions (e.g., in the nuclear family, religion, and the work place). (Offered Fall and Spring)

900:023. American Civilization -- 3 hrs.
Interdisciplinary study of American civilization as a developing society, culture, and nation over four centuries. Through an integration of history, literature and the arts, major themes, and their interrelationships within the American experience will be identified and analyzed. Liberal Arts Core credit for all students. (Variable)

900:041. Social Welfare: A World View -- 3 hrs.
Comparative study of social welfare (social insurance, public welfare, charity and philanthropy, social services, and mutual aid) in the United States, and selected nations from five regions of the world as defined by the International Congress of Schools of Social Work (African, Asian, European, Latin American, and North American regions). (Same as 450:041.) (Offered Fall and Spring)

900:045. American Racial and Ethnic Minorities -- 3 hrs.
Survey of several American minorities, including Hispanics, Blacks, Asians, and Native Americans. Multi-disciplinary study of these groups with particular emphasis on geographic origins, linguistic traditions, and current modes of economic subsistence. Introduction to folkways and mores of each group. (Same as 450:045 and 980:045.) (Offered Fall and Spring)

900:050. Introduction to Peace Studies -- 1 hr.
Lectures and readings on the nature of personal and structural violence. Culture, political economy, and technology of war and peace. (Variable)

900:051. Peace Studies II -- 1 hr.
Study of current peace research with emphasis on proposed solutions to problems of war and violence in modern society. (Variable)

900:080. Conflict and Social Reconstruction -- 3 hrs.
Critical analysis of conflict in social relations. Employs systems framework to examine stress, alienation, reciprocity, social support and social reconstructions. Exploration of interpersonal, organizational and community conflict with emphasis on race, gender, and class. Includes simulations and small group activities. (Variable)

900:085. The Nature of Social Issues -- 3 hrs.
Comparison of biological, physiological, psychological, and cultural evidence used to explain behavior associated with gender, race, and class. Exploration of variety of social issues including human sexuality, sexual preference, reproduction, intelligence, criminal behavior, health, and mental health. Cross-cultural data will be used to explore nature of evidence. (Variable)

900:090. Children and Youth: Issues and Controversies -- 3 hrs.
Use of social scientific theoretical frameworks and data to examine causes, consequences, and policy implications of issues and controversies affecting children and youth. (Variable)

900:135. Canadian Studies -- 3 hrs.
Interdisciplinary survey of history, geography, languages, cultures, and political/economic systems of Canada, with attention to current issues surrounding the environment, native populations, immigration, separatism, and other topics. Interdepartmentally team taught. (Formerly 900:035.)

900:145(g). Seminar in American Ethnic Studies -- 3 hrs.
Concluding course for the American Ethnic Studies minor, bringing together various components of the minor's core curriculum and addressing theories and practices affecting study of ethnicity in the U.S. Prerequisites: 450:045 or 900:045 or 980:045; completion of 18 hours in the minor; senior standing or consent of Director of American Ethnic Studies program.

900:150. Senior Seminar in Women's Studies -- 1 hr.
Students synthesize and extend knowledge gained from previous course work and apply it to their major in a professional portfolio. Prerequisites: a declared Women's Studies minor; senior standing; or consent of instructor. (Offered Spring)

900:165(g). Survey Research Methods -- 3 hrs.
Introduction and application of methods used in survey research and public opinion polling. Emphasis on survey sampling, index and scale construction, questionnaire design, pre-testing, and report production. Prerequisites: 980:108; junior standing. (Same as 980:165g.) (Offered odd Springs)

900:190. The Teaching of the Social Studies -- 3 hrs.
Ordinarily should precede student teaching. Prerequisite: 12 hours in social science; senior standing. Corequisite: 900:191. (Variable)

900:191. Field Experience: Teaching Social Studies -- 1 hr.
Ordinarily precedes student teaching. Direct experiences in teaching 6-12 social studies; focus on lesson and unit planning, classroom management, and teaching methods. Bi-weekly seminar. Offered on credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite: 12 hours in social science; formal application; senior standing; consent of instructor. Corequisite: 900:190. (Variable)

900:195. Internship in Women’s Studies -- 1-3 hrs.
Experiential application of theory and scholarship. Responsibilities determined by faculty advisor, on-site supervisor, and student, according to organizational needs and career goals. Prerequisites: Women’s Studies minor with completion of two or more core courses; junior standing or consent of instructor. (Variable)

900:196. Honors Seminar -- 3 hrs.
Seminar covering selected topics. Some sections may be restricted to CSBS Honors students. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: junior standing; consent of instructor. (Variable)

900:197. Honors Thesis -- 3 hrs.
Development and implementation of approved thesis project in the social sciences. Some sections may be restricted to CSBS Honors students. Prerequisites: senior standing; consent of instructor. (Variable)

900:199(g). Study Tour -- 1-8 hrs.
Directed program of study abroad. Programs to Europe, Asia, Latin America, Middle East, and other world areas. Study of social, historical, economic, and/or political characteristics of other countries and cultures. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Variable)

900:280. Social Science Seminar -- 3 hrs.
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite: consent of department. (Variable)

900:297. Practicum.
(Variable)

900:299. Research.
(Variable)