School of Liberal Arts: Social Policy and Practice
2008-2009 Academic Year
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Political Science:
POLA 324 Public Policy
POLA 425 Power & Poverty in America
Sociology:
SOCI 205 Population and Society
SOCI 218 Wealth, Power & Inequality
Additional Electives (At least 6 courses, 18 credits)
In addition to the two courses that form the Concentration, Social Policy &
Practice majors must take at least six more approved electives. Two of the six
courses may simultaneously fulfill primary or other major and/or minor
requirements. Importantly, only 2 of the 6 electives can be taken at the 100 level.
The remainder of the electives must be taken at the 200 level or above.
In addition to courses listed above, for the concentrations that lie outside of the
student's chosen concentration, the following is a list of additional approved
electives organized by discipline. It is important to note that some of these courses
have prerequisites. Students should consult the course catalog prior to registering
to ensure that they have met any department-specific prerequisites.
Economics:
ECON 354
Developmental Economics
Political Science:
POLA 327
Court and Politics
POLS 401
Comparative Political Economy of the Welfare State
POLA 427
Race, Sex, and Power
Psychology:
PSCH 343
Introduction to Social Psychology
Social Work:
SOWK 211
Family Violence Intervention: Making A Difference
SOWK 212
Social Work Intervention With Children & Youth
SOWK 222
Drug Abuse: University & Innercity (Booze, Pot, Coke, & Crystal
Meth: PolyDrug Abuse Among College & Inner-City Residents)
SOWK 223
Guns and Gangs: At Risk Youth in the Inner City
SOWK 240
Human Sexuality: Beyond Sex in the City
SOWK 413
Legal Skills for Social Service Professionals
Sociology:
SOCI 109
Social Problems
SOCI 151
Work in American Society
SOCI 160
Environmental Sociology
SOCI 250
Organizational Behavior
SOCI 270
Social Psychology of Everyday Life