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of School Social Work Director: Sondra Doe, Masterton Hall, Portland Coordinator of Baccalaureate Program: David Wagner Professors: Faherty, Steinman (emeritus), Wagner; Associate Professors: Fineran, Healy, Johnson, Lazar, Rich; Assistant Professors: Andonian, Moyo; Lecturers: Adams, Belicose, DeLois; Field Work Coordinator: Richfield Mission The School of Social Work is committed to education and knowledge building grounded in the values and ethics of the profession and based on the principles of social and economic justice, locally, nationally, and globally. Diversity and multiculturalism are celebrated. The School acts as a catalyst for social change, interacting in the region, working in collaboration with the community toward the elimination of poverty, injustice, oppression, and other forces that perpetuate social and economic inequality. We strive for excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. The School serves southern Maine by responding to the social work education, leadership, service, and evaluation and research needs of the region. The commitment to social and economic justice, and diversity and multiculturalism are integrated. The School strives for excellence in teaching and learning. Graduates are prepared for multi-level professional practice recognizing the centrality of the role of community in the lives of its constituents. The program in social work prepares the student for the professional practice of social work at the entry level. The social work curriculum of the School is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education at the baccalaureate level. Students who receive a degree from an accredited undergraduate program in social work may apply to selected graduate schools of social work for advanced standing. It is important to consult individual institutions for their acceptance criteria and procedures, which may vary. During the first years at the University, with the assistance of faculty advisors, students enroll in a combination of classes fulfilling their Core curriculum requirements, required foundation courses for social work (classes in other fields required by the major), and the major itself. Because many classes are prerequisites for other classes, students must carefully sequence their courses. The model below indicates the desired program for social work majors; starred (*) classes indicate the class is a prerequisite for other social work requirement. Model Schedule Year 1 Proficiency in wirting, math if needed ENG 100C College Writing PSY 101J General Psychology I* PSY 102 General Psychology II SOC 100J Introduction to Sociology* Biology and Biology Lab* (also fulfills) K Core requirement) Core F Fine Arts Core I Other Times/Other Cultures General Electives Year 2 ECO HRD POS SOC Introduction to Macroeconomics* Human Growth and Development* Introduction to American Government* Critical Thinking about Social Issues* (also fulfills E Core requirement) SWO 201 Introduction to Social Work* SWO 250J Introduction to Social Welfare* Statistics (in math, psychology, sociology, or SBS at Lewiston-Auburn College)* (also fulfills D Core requirement) Core G History Centered Arts General Electives 101J 200J 101J 210E USM Undergraduate Catalog: 2006-2007 221 Year 3 SWO 301 Social Work Methods I (spring semester) SWO 333 Social Work Research I SWO 334 Social Work Research II SWO 350 Social Welfare Policy SWO 365 Examining Oppression and Valuing Diversity SWO 370 Human Behavior and Social Environment Electives in sociology, psychology, criminology or SBS General electives Year 4 SWO 403, 404 Social Work Methods II and III SWO 411, 412 Field Work (full year) Social Work elective General electives Any remaining sociology, psychology, criminology, SBS electives Students transferring to USM from another college or university must have completed these courses, or their equivalent, as recorded on their Transcript Evaluation form. To assure consistency and avoid confusion, it is important that social work majors meet with their advisors on a regular basis. Advising in the School of Social Work is a mutual process of exploring career objectives, reviewing School requirements, designing the best possible combination of required courses and electives, determining proper course sequencing, and facilitating a collaborative relationship between the student and the School. During the field work year, each student is placed in a community social service agency approved by the School of Social Work. Placements begin only in the fall semester and continue throughout the academic year. By the end of the spring semester, each student will have completed 480 hours of field work. A large number of social and community agencies in the Greater Portland area and in cities and towns of southern Maine have been most generous in their cooperation with the School and in making available field instruction resources including supervision for students of the School. All students should refer to School guidelines governing field work for more information and directions. To major in social work, all students must maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average, and a grade of C (2.0) or better in all major and foundation classes. In order to prepare for the field work component in the School of Social Work, students must take SWO 301 Methods of Social Work I in the spring semester preceding their field work year. To qualify for enrollment in SWO 301, students must: 1) have at least 53 credits at the time of pre-registration; 2) have a 2.5 cumulative GPA overall; and 3) have a C or 2.0 grade in all social work and required foundation classes. Students must maintain the 2.5 GPA and a C or better grade in all social work and required foundation courses to complete the major. Please see the Student Handbook and Field Work manual for additional information about requirements of field work. Because social work is a values-based profession whose principal commitment is to vulnerable clients, a student s suitability for the profession will be assessed during the process of his or her education. The students of the School have organized a Social Work Student Organization. The organization seeks to facilitate communication between students and faculty, ensure student involvement in Departmental activities, provide for professional growth, and respond to issues and problems in the community. Student representatives may attend faculty meetings and may serve as advisory members on the Department s curriculum committees. Within the School, a chapter of the Phi Alpha Honor Society exists. Programs and Requirements Bachelor of Arts in Social Work The minimum number of credits (exclusive of the University s Core curriculum) required for the major: 45. The major in social work consists of 45 credits in required social work courses. In addition, 40 credits of foundation courses must be completed in other departments. Some of these foundation courses may also be used to satisfy the Core curriculum requirements as appropriate. Studens shall not be eligible to repeat a class 222 USM Undergraduate Catalog: 2006-2007 more than once without the written permission of the director of the School of Social Work. Required Social Work Courses SWO 201 Introduction to Social Work SWO 250J Introduction to Social Welfare SWO 301 Methods of Social Work Practice I SWO 333 Social Work Research I SWO 334 Social Work Research II SWO 350 Social Welfare Policy SWO 365 Examining Oppression and Valuing Diversity SWO 370 Human Behavior in the Social Environment SWO 403 Methods of Social Work Practice II SWO 404 Methods of Social Work Practice III SWO 411 Field Work I SWO 412 Field Work II SWO Elective Required Foundation Courses in Other Departments ENG 100C College Writing ECO 101J Introduction to Macroeconomics BIO 100K Biological Basis of Human Activity (or BIO 101K Biological Foundations, or BIO 105K Biological Principles I) BIO 102K Biological Experiences (or BIO 106K Laboratory Biology) POS 101J Introduction to Government PSY 101J General Psychology I An introductory statistics course (MAT 120D, PSY 201D, SOC 307D or SBS 328D) PSY 102 General Psychology II SOC 100J Introduction to Sociology SOC 210E Critical Thinking about Social Issues HRD 200J Human Growth and Development Three other advanced level sociology, psychology, criminology courses, or SBS courses at Lewiston-Auburn College, selected in consultation with the student s advisor, are required. No more than two classes taken for this requirement may be in the same discipline, with the exception of either external transfer students or Lewiston-Auburn College students. Students are required to achieve a grade of C or better in all required social work and required foundation courses; and attain a cumulative grade point average of 2.50 at the point of application for the social work major. ________________________________________________________________ SWO 201 Introduction to Social Work This course is an introduction to the profession of social work. Students are introduced to the core values of social work and the code of ethics that emanates from those values. Oppression and social justice are central themes of this course. The practice of social work is considered from the perspective of a collaborative strengths-based model working with complex social service systems. The course familiarizes students with various roles, functions, and tasks which social workers perform in a variety of settings, and acquaints students with the primary skills and practices of professional social work. Taking this course will help students make a more informed decision about social work as a career. Cr 3. SWO 250J Introduction to Social Welfare Provides an introduction to the institution of social welfare through a review of social welfare history; the values and philosophy in America of treating the poor, the ill, and others in need; contemporary USM Undergraduate Catalog: 2006-2007 approaches to social policy; and possible alternative models of social welfare. Cr 3. SWO 266 Perspectives on Disabilities To enhance effective interaction and communication with disabled persons, issues are examined from the perspectives of society and of the individual (disabled and non-disabled). Topics include basic human needs and self-image, independencedependence, anger-frustration, failure, the power of guilt and shame. All students participate in sensory exercises. Cr 3. SWO 301 Methods of Social Work Practice I This course is an introduction to the basic concepts and skills of interviewing and assessment within the framework of a strengths perspective. Emphasis will be placed on the integration of ethics and the process of reflection within a generalist practice of social work. Prerequisites: SWO 201, SWO 250J, junior status at the time of preregistration for SWO 301, 223 grade of C or better in all required social work and foundation courses, and overall GPA of 2.5. Offered spring semester only. This course has a service-learning component that requires students to have some time available for work in the community. Cr 3. SWO 333 Social Work Research I A study of the methods of social work research for social policy and social work practice. The course emphasizes both quantitative and qualitative research processes with the goal of enabling the student to be competent as a practitioner-researcher. Prerequisites: SWO 201, SWO 250J; any introductory statistics course (MAT 120D, PSY 201D, SOC 307D, or SBS 328D). Cr 3. SWO 334 Social Work Research II In this continuation of SWO 333, students complete an empirical research project. Class members serve as a review committee for all research instruments used, learn the practical aspects of writing quantitative and qualitative research reports, and function as a research support group for one another. Prerequisite: SWO 333. Cr 3. SWO 350 Social Welfare Policy A critical examination of social welfare institutions, the social problems and social needs to which they are addressed, and the policy decisions which determine the organization and direction of social welfare programs. Prerequisites: ECO 101J, SWO 250J, POS 101J, or permission of instructor. Cr 3. SWO 365 Examining Oppression and Valuing Diversity This course is designed to provide a framework for understanding and respecting cultural diversity. The cultural aspects of race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and ableness will be discussed. A central theme in organizing the course is the examination of the role of oppression in shaping lives of members of various cultural groups. Prerequisites: SWO 201 or permission of instructor. Cr 3. SWO 367 Relating Professionally to Sexual Diversity Provides an understanding of varying concepts of homosexuality. Employs recent theoretical, empirical and clinical literature to assess attitudes toward homosexuality. Examines motivation and skills to achieve constructive interaction between the professional and the homosexual. Prerequisite: junior standing or permission of instructor. Cr 3. SWO 370 Human Behavior in the Social Environment This course examines the ways in which normative and predictable human behavior throughout the life cycle is mediated by gender, race, age, sexual preference, class and culture. The implication of this knowledge for social work practice will be explored. Prerequisites: SWO 201, SWO 250J; PSY 101J, PSY 102 and introductory course in biology. Cr 3. USM Undergraduate Catalog: 2006-2007 SWO 374 Sexual Harassment in Education and Work This course examines sexual harassment in the workplace and education from three perspectives: mental health, sexual violence, and social justice. Students apply concepts from the behavioral and social sciences, from clinical and community practice to contemporary education and corporate environments. Environmental and cultural forces that influence discriminatory behavior are explored. Prerequisite: junior standing or permission of instructor. Cr 3. SWO 375 Gender and Aging A theoretical and practical course that informs students about aging issues affecting women and men differentially. Students will analyze the manifestations of aging and apply concepts drawn from the behavioral and social sciences. Service learning experience may be available. Prerequisite: junior standing or permission of instructor. Cr 3. SWO 378 Professional Practice with Older People Enhances skills in human service practice with older people. Analyzes the sources and manifestations of both healthy and problematic aging. Applies concepts drawn from the behavioral and social sciences, and from clinical and community practice. Translates a developmental rather than a custodial view into everyday direct service. Prerequisite: junior standing or permission of instructor. Cr 3. SWO 380 Child Welfare A study of the policy and practice issues affecting children in current society, including implications for social services and institutional change. Prerequisites: SWO 201 and SWO 250Jor permission of the instructor. Cr 3. SWO 381 Social Work with Children This course explores the application of social work skills and knowledge in professional interactions with children and adolescents within the context of social welfare agencies. The focus is on the skills involved in treatment as well as knowledge about family and community systems. Prerequisites: SWO 201, SWO 250J or permission of the instructor. Cr 3. SWO 385 Sexual Abuse of Children and Adolescents This course will examine the application of social work skills and knowledge to the issue of sexual abuse of children and adolescents. An up-to-date review of the latest research and clinical findings will be presented. Attention will be given to a variety of issues as well as the value dilemmas presented by client situations. Prerequisite: junior standing or permission of the instructor. Cr 3. SWO 388 Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Issues Examines the use and abuse of psychoactive substances: street drugs, prescription drugs, alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine. Consideration of the history, pharmacology, and physical and psychological 224 affects of each substance. Exploration of prevention and treatment models, with special reference to those in use locally. Prerequisite: junior standing or permission of instructor. Cr 3. SWO 391 Mind/Body/Spirit Connections in Social Work Practice Examines mind/body/spirit connections in social work practice with regard to stress and its management (meditation, breath control, other relaxation techniques), stress-related illness and personalities, contemporary therapies (mainstream and culturally specific), and spirituality. Prerequisite: SWO 201. Cr 3. SWO 397 Department Projects Individual or group projects, requiring independent study or field work in some aspect of social welfare, to be selected by students in consultation with a particular faculty member. Prerequisites: Department permission and application prior to registration. Cr var. SWO 403 Methods of Social Work Practice II Examines the dilemmas of professional human service workers in bureaucratic systems and the effects of professionalization and the bureaucracy on consumers. Develops a range of methods aimed at better meeting client need with particular reference to strategies of organizational change and community organization. Class discussions and assignments are based on field work experiences. Prerequisites: SWO 301 and a C or better in all required social work and foundation courses, and an overall 2.5 GPA. SWO 411 taken concurrently. Cr 3. SWO 404 Methods of Social Work Practice III This course is a continuation of Methods of Social Work Practice II. It explores the contextual nature of generalist social work practice within a strengths perspective. Emphasis will be placed on the processes of engagement, assessment, and intervention with individuals, families, and groups. Family systems, group, and crisis models of intervention will be presented. This course must be taken concurrently with SWO 412 (Field Work II). Prerequisites: SWO 301, SWO 403. Spring semester only. Cr 3. SWO 411 Field Work I For social work majors: a required internship of 16 hours per week in approved agency settings, designed to relate social work theory to practice under professional supervision. Fall semester only. Must be taken as the first in a two-course sequence. Prerequisites: SWO 201; SWO 301; a C or better in all required social work and foundation courses, and an overall 2.5 GPA. SWO 403 taken concurrently. Fall semester only. Cr 6. SWO 412 Field Work II A continuation of SWO 411. Spring term only. Must be taken as the second in a two-course sequence. Prerequisites: SWO 301, SWO 403, SWO 411, and SWO 404 (concurrent). Cr 6. SWO 456 Issues in Social Welfare and Social Work A seminar for social work majors that addresses significant issues confronting the social welfare system and the profession. Prerequisite: social work major or permission of instructor. Cr 3. Sociology Chair of the Department: Wendy Chapkis, 120 Bedford St., Portland Professors: Anspach, Deprez; Associate Professors: Chapkis, Laz, Nepstad; Assistant Professors: Baugher, Collom, Morrison-Puckett; Lecturer: Diamon; Adjunct Faculty: Bird Sociology is the study of social life and the social origins and consequences of human behavior. Sociology s subject matter ranges from the intimate 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, from the sociology of work to the sociology of sport. Sociology is a liberal arts major with particular emphasis on developing students abilities to think critically about complex issues, to analyze social phenomena, to design and carry out research, and to write with clarity and economy. An undergraduate major in sociology offers valuable preparation for careers in social work, social research, politics, public administration, law, business, and education. The major also provides an excellent basis for graduate study in sociology, law, criminology, social work, and education. Alpha Kappa Delta Juniors and seniors who have demonstrated an interest and involvement in sociology, who have completed at least four sociology courses at USM, and who have accumulated at least a 3.0 grade point average in sociology courses at the University are eligible for nomination to Alpha Kappa Delta, the national sociology scholarship and honor society. USM Undergraduate Catalog: 2006-2007 225 Internships The Department of Sociology offers a strong and on-going internship program. The program helps place students in community agencies and organizations to bring together student academic work and community involvement. Students interested in an internship placement are encouraged to meet with the internship coordinator. Programs and Requirements Requirements for the Baccalaureate Degree All students are reminded that, in addition to meeting Departmental requirements for a major leading to a baccalaureate degree, they must also meet the requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences, and the University s Core curriculum. Major Credit and Grade Policy The prerequisites for all 300-level sociology courses are SOC 100J and SOC210E/W with grades of C or better. Courses to be taken for major credit at other institutions must be approved in advance. Grades of C or better must be achieved in all courses for major or minor credit. Courses taken pass/fail are not acceptable. Sociology courses used to satisfy the requirements of other majors or minors (e.g., criminology, social work, women s studies, etc.) cannot be used to also satisfy the requirements of the sociology major or minor. Bachelor of Arts in Sociology The minimum number of credits (exclusive of the University s Core curriculum) required for the major: 38. Required Prerequisites for all advanced sociology courses (6 hours) SOC 100J Introduction to Sociology SOC 210E/W Critical Thinking About Social Issues Required Courses (11 hours) SOC 300 Sociological Theory SOC 301 Qualitative Research Methods SOC 307D Quantitative Research Methods Required Courses in Class Processes choose one course from the following (3 hours): SOC 312 Inequality and Power SOC 348 Sociology of Work SOC 358 Sociology of Women s Work SOC 359 Leisure and Consumption under Global Capitalism SOC 393 Women, Welfare, and the State Elective courses choose from among the following (18 hours) SOC 289 Modern British Society SOC 315 Self and Society SOC 316 Sociology of Gender SOC 318 Childhood and Society SOC 320 The Sociology of Literature SOC 327 Social Movements SOC 330 Sociology of the Family SOC 331 School and Society SOC 333 Sociology of Health SOC 334 Sociology of Religion SOC 336 Law and Society SOC 340 Sociology of Crime SOC 343 Social Psychology SOC 345 Hate Violence in the Contemporary United States SOC 346 Family Violence SOC 348 Sociology of Work SOC 352 Demography SOC 354 Comparative Political Ideologies SOC 355 Politics and Society SOC 357 Organization: Individual and Society SOC 358 Sociology of Women s Work SOC 359 Leisure and Consumption under Global Capitalism SOC 360 Sociology of Age SOC 365 Sociology of the Body SOC 371 Sociology of Race and Ethnicity USM Undergraduate Catalog: 2006-2007 226 SOC SOC SOC SOC SOC SOC SOC SOC SOC SOC SOC 374 375 377 380 389 390 391 393 395 400 450 Mental Health and Mental Illness Sociological Perspectives on Deviance Sociology of Violence Topics in Sociology Law and Society in England Individualized Instruction I Individualized Instruction II Women, Welfare, and the State Internship Punishment and Social Control Undergraduate Teaching Assistantship Minor in Sociology The minimum number of credits (exclusive of the University s Core curriculum) required for the minor: 19. The minor is intended for those students with a major other than sociology but who wish to broaden their educational experience in a formally designated program of study. The minor program may be of particular interest to students the in College of Nursing and Health Professions, the School of Business, the College of Education and Human Development, and non-social science disciplines in the College of Arts and Sciences. Thirteen credit hours are required courses; the remainder are electives. Required courses: SOC 100J; SOC 210E; SOC 300; SOC 301; sociology electives**. **Each student minoring in sociology elects a minimum of two upper-division courses from those offered by the Department. These courses, chosen in consultation with the student s minor advisor, reflect the preprofessional or other interests of the student. Supplementary information is published each semester by the Sociology Office to assist students in planning their course schedules. The information includes a summary of major courses, listings and descriptions of special courses, and general information for majors. To obtain these publications, or for other information, write to: Chair, Sociology Department, University of Southern Maine, P.O. Box 9300, Portland, Maine 04104 or telephone: (207) 780-4100. ________________________________________________________________ SOC 100J Introduction to Sociology The fundamental concepts, principles, and methods of sociology; analyzes the influence of social and cultural factors upon human behavior; evaluates effect of group processes, social classes, stratification, and basic institutions on contemporary society. Offered each semester. Cr 3. SOC 210E/W Critical Thinking about Social Issues Designed to follow Introduction to Sociology, this course further develops students skills of critical analysis through the application of sociological principles to current social issues. The course uses popular media as well as sociological materials. Examples of issues which may be examined are: poverty, health care, homelessness, aging, drugs, violence, bureaucracy, white collar crime, and changing gender roles. Prerequisite: Successful completion of SOC 100J with a grade of C or better or permission of the instructor. Cr 3. SOC 289 Modern British Society This course forms the cornerstone of USM s summer program at Sheffield, England. The course provides an opportunity to study, experience, and live in British society and culture. The course combines seminars about modern Britain with visits to various sites in England and Scotland. Seminar topics include but are not limited to: cultural diversity and pluralism, village life and city life, the Parliament and government, the British class structure, the British welfare state, the industrial revolution, and the problem with ethnocentrism. Cr 3. SOC 300 Sociological Theory Critical evaluation of selected classical models of the social world. Includes consideration of the foundations of sociological thought, the content of major classical theories and theory groups, and the sociocultural settings within which they developed. Prerequisite: SOC 210E/W with C or better or permission of instructor. Cr 3. SOC 301 Qualitative Research Methods This course provides an overview of the process of social research utilizing qualitative methods. Topics include the logic and principles of the research process, as well as specific techniques in qualitative research (e.g., writing field notes, conducting interviews, analyzing qualitative data). A fieldwork/lab component allows students to apply research skills in settings outside the classroom. Prerequisite: SOC 210E/W with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor. Cr 4. USM Undergraduate Catalog: 2006-2007 227 SOC 307D Quantitative Research Methods This course provides an overview of the social scientific research process, utilizing quantitative methods. Students generate research questions and testable hypotheses and analyze a variety of secondary data sources. Specific statistical topics include: measures of central tendency, measures of dispersion, t-testing, analysis of variance, cross-tabulation, measures of association, linear regression, and multiple regression. The course includes a computer lab component. Prerequisites: SOC 210E/W with a grade of C or better and completion of mathematics proficiency, or permission of instructor. Cr 4. SOC 312 Inequality and Power A systematic assessment of structured social inequalities in wealth, power, and status in industrialized societies. Emphasis is placed on assessing social policies employed to reduce, ameliorate, or sustain such inequalities. Prerequisite: SOC 210E/W with C or better or permission of instructor. Cr 3. SOC 315 Self and Society This course explores the social construction of self as the result of both face-to-face and societal-level social processes such as language acquisition, identity development, and the effects of culture and social structure on individual and collective conceptions of self-hood. Readings and discussions focus on the relative contributions of individual self-determination and societal constraints on self-hood. Specific topics include childhood identity development, social stigma and societal definitions of normality, social structure and self-esteem, and crosscultural differences in the concept of self-hood. Prerequisite: SOC 210E/W with C or better or permission of instructor. Cr 3. SOC 316 Sociology of Gender This course examines gender as a social, cultural, and historical construction which occurs within and reinforces sex/gender stratification. With particular attention paid to education, the family, and work, we will explore sex/gender stratification its sources and dynamics; historical and contemporary forms; and implications for human lives, history, and society. Prerequisite: SOC 210E/W with C or better or permission of instructor. Cr 3. SOC 318 Childhood and Society This advanced course examines the social construction of childhood. Topics include but are not limited to socio-historical study of the evolution of childhood, the child in art and literature, socialization and gender as process, structured inequality and children s life chances, cross-cultural comparisons of childhood, and U.S. family policies for the welfare of children. An applied component allows students to integrate theory and observations of the day to day life of children. Prerequisite: SOC 210E/W with C or better or permission of instructor. Cr 3. SOC 320 The Sociology of Literature This course will introduce students to the possibilities USM Undergraduate Catalog: 2006-2007 and problems generated by the sociological study of literature which will be addressed as a practice, a produce, and an institution. The course will consider the theoretical and empirical work on the complex relationships between literature and society and cultural meaning and value. It will also address specific questions relating to the production, distribution, consumption, and preservation of literature such as what is literature, who makes it, who consumes it, and what makes it last. Prerequisite: SOC 210E/W with C or better or permission of instructor. Cr 3. SOC 327 Social Movements This course is divided into two sections: social movement theory and social movement cases. First, students will explore the three dominant theoretical approaches covering the micro, meso, and macro context of social movements. These include framing and interpretive processes, mobilizing structures, and political opportunities. The classic U.S. social movement of the 1960s (civil rights, women s liberation, anti-war, and free speech) and 1970s-80s (environmental and peace) will be utilized as historical cases to comprehend social movement theory. The second section of the course will address contemporary movements including (but not limited to) labor, anti-globalization, local alternatives, and the new peace movements. Prerequisite: SOC 210E/W with C or better or permission of instructor. Cr 3. SOC 330 Sociology of the Family A sociological approach to the study of the family, including the structure of social relationships, the modern American family as a social institution, the cultural background of the family, and the impact of social change. Prerequisite: SOC 210E/W with C or better or permission of instructor. Cr 3. SOC 331 School and Society This course examines the social organization of schooling and its social and political context in contemporary American society. Topics include the emergence of public education, role of state and community in shaping its nature, problems of access and equality, the organizational nature of schools, teaching as a profession, and alternatives to public education. Attention is given to public debates concerning the conditions, limits, and possibilities of schooling. Comparisons with educational systems of other countries are included when appropriate. Prerequisite: SOC 210E/W with C or better or permission of instructor. Cr 3. SOC 333 Sociology of Health Analysis of socio-cultural influences on health and illness, with an emphasis on health, illness, and sickness as social identities. Particular attention is given to the organization of health-related occupations and health services in cross-cultural perspective, and to the ethical and policy-related issues raised by different models of organization. Prerequisite: SOC 210E/W with C or better or permission of instructor. Cr 3. 228 SOC 334 Sociology of Religion Review and critique of classical and contemporary sociological interpretations of religion, with emphasis on the changing character of religious expression in the twentieth century. Prerequisite: SOC 210E/W with C or better or permission of instructor. Cr 3. SOC 336 Law and Society An examination of the interrelationships between law and society, focusing on law, custom, and morality as well as law in relation to social goals. Specific examples of how law functions in the context of the social structure will be used to highlight the major theoretical models used traditionally in this area. Prerequisite: SOC 210E/W with C or better or permission of instructor. Cr 3. SOC 340 Sociology of Crime Through an analysis of law creation, policing, and court operation, this course examines how crime is socially created. This will be accomplished using three sociological approaches: structural analysis, symbolic interaction, and ethno-methodology. Prerequisite: SOC 210E/W with C or better or permission of instructor. Cr 3. SOC 343 Social Psychology This course provides an overview of sociological theory and research in social psychology on the central topics of social perception, social communication, and social interaction. The course focuses on the impact of sociological factors such as gender, race, and class on face-to-face behavior and on how face-to-face interaction contributes to the creation and maintenance of social structure. Specific topics include social psychological methods; causes and consequences of stereotyping; gender, power, and conversation; status structures in small groups; distributive justice; and social dilemmas. Prerequisite: SOC 210E/W with C or better or permission of instructor. Cr 3. SOC 345 Hate Violence in the Contemporary United States This course offers an interdisciplinary look at hate violence beginning with a brief examination of some of the historical roots of contemporary hate violence in the United States. Students will then focus on major issues presented by hate violence from the mid-1980s to the present. In particular, students will examine the causes and impacts of hate violence and the legal and policy implications of how hate crimes have been addressed within the United States. Prerequisite: SOC 210 E/W with C or better or permission of instructor. Cr 3. SOC 346 Family Violence Taught from a feminist perspective and focusing on a range of different types of family, this course emphasizes the reality that cultural norms, social institutions, and personal attitudes continue to legitimize and to provide rationalizations for the use of violence among family members. Prerequisite: SOC 210E/W with C or better or permission of instructor. Cr 3. USM Undergraduate Catalog: 2006-2007 SOC 348 Sociology of Work This course surveys three strands of the literature: the nature of work under capitalism, the consequences emerging from such labor, and alternatives to capitalist relations in production. Specific topics include work in the global economy, Fordism and flexible capitalism, the division of labor, labor markets, control in the workplace, corporate dominance, jobs and the class structure, alienation, and workplace democracy. Prerequisite: SOC 210E/W with C or better or permission of instructor. Cr 3. SOC 352 Demography Fertility, mortality, and migration as they affect every aspect of life whether political, economic, or social and the reciprocal impact of these on the population variables. Specific applications include: the relationship of population growth and aging; population growth and the status of women; population growth and urbanization; food and population policy; population growth and economic development; population characteristics and life changes; population characteristics in marketing; crime and the age structure; fertility changes and the labor market and the impact of immigration. Prerequisite: SOC 210E/W with C or better or permission of instructor. Cr 3. SOC 354 Comparative Political Ideologies After a presentation and comparison of 20th-century political ideologies and their origins, the influence of these value systems on political action and on current sociological paradigms will be emphasized. Prerequisite: SOC 210E/W with C or better or permission of instructor. Cr 3. SOC 355 Politics and Society This course will focus on power relationships in U.S. society, with some cross-national comparisons. Specific topics to be covered include the nature and distribution of power among social groups and organizations, theories of the state, social class and political participation, policy formation, and the interactions between democracy as a political system and capitalism as an economic system. Prerequisite: SOC 210E/W with C or better or permission of instructor. Cr 3. SOC 357 Organization: Individual and Society This course examines the nature of modern organizations and their impact on individuals and society. Several theoretical perspectives on organization will be examined to gain an understanding of organizational life and organizations role in modern society. In addition, we will consider dilemmas faced by individuals interacting with organizations as functionaries (for example, workers, government employees, teachers, police) and as clients. Prerequisite: SOC 210E/W with C or better or permission of instructor. Cr 3. SOC 358 Sociology of Women s Work This course will introduce students to theoretical and empirical literature on women s work in the 229 paid labor force, on their unpaid labor in the home, and on the relationship between these two kinds of women s work. The course emphasizes the diversity of women s work and the interconnections among race-ethnicity, class, and gender through a detailed examination of professional women, bluecollar women, and pink-collar employees. Additional topics include occupational segregation, earnings differentials, poverty, law and public policy, and labor militancy. Prerequisite: SOC 210E/W with C or better or permission of instructor. Cr 3. SOC 359 Leisure and Consumption under Global Capitalism This course will use sociological concepts, paradigms, and research methods to engage students in a critical examination of leisure and consumption preferences and practices among the working, middle, and upper classes in the developed nations, especially the United States. Prerequisite: SOC 210E/W with C or better or permission of instructor. Cr 3. SOC 360 Sociology of Age This course will introduce students to the graying of America and to the processes and problems associated with growing old in America. Using a dual focus on aging of the individual and on age as a structural feature of any society, the course will provide an analytical framework for understanding the interplay between human lives and social structure. The increased importance of the aged as a social, political, and economic force in society will also be discussed. Prerequisite: SOC 210E/W with C or better or permission of instructor. Cr 3. SOC 365 Sociology of the Body This course examines the body as a text marked by, and rendered meaningful through, social categories of race, gender, class, sexuality, disability, and disease. This writing- and reading-intensive course discusses both social constructionist and biological determinist perspectives on embodied difference. Prerequisites: SOC 210E/W with C or better and one or more of SOC 300, SOC 316, WST 380, WST 390. Cr 3. SOC 371 Sociology of Race and Ethnicity Considers the factors that produce and maintain structured social inequality based on minority status, and the social consequences of such inequality. Includes analysis of selected minorities both in the U.S. and cross-culturally. Prerequisite: SOC 210E/W with C or better or permission of instructor. Cr 3. SOC 374 Mental Health and Mental Illness An examination of theories of the causes of madness and the treatment of the mentally ill. Particular attention on the influence of culture on the definition of illnesses, the relationship between social factors and illness, and the social context of treatment. Prerequisite: SOC 210E/W with C or better or permission of instructor. Cr 3. SOC 375 Sociological Perspectives on Deviance The origin and nature of socially disapproved behavior. Analysis of societal interpretations of and responses to the deviant. Prerequisite: SOC 210E/W with C or better or permission of instructor. Cr 3. SOC 377 Sociology of Violence Although humans clearly have the capacity for violent action, that capacity has been and is expressed in a variety of ways. This course explores the social and cultural contexts to giving definition to that capacity, together with a consideration of the social policy implications involved in contemporary understandings of the origins and nature of human violence. Prerequisite: SOC 210E/W with C or better or permission of instructor. Cr 3. SOC 380 Topics in Sociology Specially developed occasional courses exploring a variety of theoretical and substantive areas within the field. Offered as resources permit. These courses may be counted as electives toward completion of the major. Prerequisite: SOC 210E/W with C or better or permission of instructor. Cr 3. SOC 389 Law and Society in England This course is an intensive three-week summer course taught at the University of Sheffield, England. The course permits students to engage in the crosscultural study of law by examining another country s legal system and how that country handles legal problems. The course consists of seminars on law, the sociology of law, and the British legal system. Tours of British justice institutions including Crown and Magistrates Courts will also be included. Seminars will be taught in England by an interdisciplinary team from the faculty of law at Sheffield University. A member of USM s Sociology Department who participates in the tour will offer seminars before departure and will evaluate student performance. Prerequisite: SOC 210E/W with C or better or permission of instructor. Cr 3. SOC 390 Individualized Instruction I Independent reading and/or research for juniors and seniors. Apply to Department chair. Prerequisite: 15 hours in sociology. Cr var. SOC 391 Individualized Instruction II Continuation of independent reading and/or research for juniors and seniors. Apply to Department chair. Prerequisite: SOC 390. Cr var. SOC 393 Women, Welfare, and the State The course explores the gender bias of social welfare policy in the U.S., revealing a welfare state whose adherence to central elements such as the Protestant work ethic, family values, and a laissez-faire economy excludes over half the population. From both historical and theoretical perspectives, the course examines the development of the American welfare state, compares it to Western and 230 USM Undergraduate Catalog: 2006-2007 Eastern European states, and assesses its impact on women s lives. Prerequisites: SOC 210E/W with a grade of C or better and junior/senior standing, or permission of instructor. Cr 3. SOC 395 Internship The course is designed to provide work/action experience and insight into professional roles in a variety of community agencies and organizations. The primary objective of the internship is the application of the perspectives, substantive knowledge, and methods of social science to a particular organizational setting. Thus, the internship can be understood as a participant observation experience within the context of social science research. It is primarily designed as a field experience/reflection opportunity for upper-level social science majors with substantive background/coursework in the area of internship placement. In addition to field placement, students are expected to meet for a series of internship seminars, for which readings and reports will be required. Contact Departmental internship coordinator for details. Cr 4 to 6. SOC 450 Undergraduate Teaching Assistantship In working closely with faculty, undergraduate teaching assistants will gain insight into course materials and into all aspects of college teaching. This experience will be especially valuable for students who plan to do graduate work in sociology and for students exploring a career in teaching. Teaching assistants also provide an additional resource for assistance, advice, and modeling. Undergraduate teaching assistants generally assist faculty in course preparation and delivery including locating and reviewing materials for course use; assisting with the design of course schedule, exercises, assignments, and class presentations; lecturing and supervision of student groups; and providing feedback to students on their work. In addition, teaching assistants hold regular office hours. Enrollment in SOC 450 will depend on Departmental needs and course offerings. Selection is made by the faculty. Students should contact the Department chair for details. Prerequisite: SOC majors by permission only. Cr 3. Theatre Chair of the Department: Charles S. Kading, Russell Hall, Gorham Professors: Kading, Kilroy, Picinich, Power, Rootes, Steele, Stump; Associate Professor: Kent; Assistant Professors: Hapcic, Ozimek; Technical Director: Meeds; Costume Director: Hall The Department of Theatre offers a four-year program leading to a B.A. degree in theatre. An undergraduate degree in theatre offers valuable preparation for careers in educational or professional theatrical activities, as well as other nonrelated disciplines. All students are reminded that, in addition to meeting departmental requirements for the major, they must also meet the requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences as well as the Core curriculum requirements. Programs and Requirements Bachelor of Arts in Theatre The minimum number of credits (exclusive of the University s Core curriculum) required for the major: 70 Students with the intent to major must complete the following courses during their first year: THE 101G Introduction to Drama THE 120 Acting I: Stage Movement THE 121 Acting II: Stage Voice THE 130-01 Theatre Workshop THE 130-02 Theatre Workshop THE 134F Production Management THE 135F Stagecraft THE 136F Practicum in Stagecraft THE 150H Play Analysis All majors or intended majors are required to take 0.5 units of Theatre Workshop (THE 130, 131, 132, 133) per semester. Theatre students who fail to maintain a 2.5 GPA in theatre courses and a 2.0 overall GPA may not be allowed to participate in Department productions in either an acting or technical capacity (except those lab duties or course requirements related to coursework). The above GPA standards are required for graduation and a grade of C or better is required in all theatre courses. USM Undergraduate Catalog: 2006-2007 231

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