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College of Social & Behavioral SciencesThe three minors selected may come from any academicdepartment within the University that offers a major orminor. Students must complete all the requirements for eachminor. Some minors may require more than 18 hours perminor.Free Electives206Including a minimum of 15 advanced hours.Other RequirementsA minimum of 51 hours of advanced coursework.TOTAL23 hours120 hoursGlobal Security StudiesDr. Sandra Hansmann, Program DirectorE-mail: sshansmann@utpa.eduNi c k We i m e r, Pr o g r a m Ma n a g e rLamar Building, Room 1211201 W. University DriveEdinburg, TX 78539-2999Telephone: 956/388-8088Fax: 956/388-8089E-mail: newimer@utpa.edus Minor in Global Security Studies (GSST)The Global Security Studies minor is appropriate forany major. Its purpose is to prepare students for careersin intelligence, national security, and other sectors of theglobal economy through advanced interdisciplinary studies.The minor degree focuses on advanced research, effectivecross-discipline team communication, and critical analysis.The GSST minor prepares students to work with peoplefrom different backgrounds, abilities, and knowledge bases.Students gain perspective and proficiency from multipledisciplines related to careers in the global economy.s RequirementsThe GSST minor consists of 18 semester hours ofstudy, including a foundational nine-hour Core Sequenceof advanced undergraduate interdisciplinary, team-based,communication-intensive research and instruction, anda nine-hour content concentration, such as language,comparative politics, international studies, science andengineering, education, health sciences, etc. The optionspermit broad higher order knowledge and skill integration asrequired by future employers.Completion of 30 hours and a 3.0 GPA are requiredfor electing the minor. A 3.0 cumulative GPA and a 3.0GPA within the minor are required in order to completethe minor. Two introductory language courses other thanEnglish or Spanish or two advanced (3000- level or higher)language courses in any language other than English are corequisitesto the minor.s AdvisingStudents electing the Global Security Studies minor mustreceive advising by the minor advisor. The minor advisormust approve all minor coursework. For more informationon this minor, please visit our website atwww.utpa.edu/igknu.Public AdministrationDr. William L. Turk, Interim DirectorSocial and Behavioral Sciences Building, Room 2291201 W. University DriveEdinburg, TX 78539-2999Telephone: 956/381-2545Fax: 956/381-2139E-mail: turk@utpa.edus Minor in Public AdministrationThe College of Social and Behavioral Sciences offersboth a minor and a master’s degree in public administration.The field of Public Administration orients one towarda career in public service in government agencies at thefederal, state, regional and local levels, and in nonprofitorganizations.The public administration minor requires the completionof 18 semester hours.Select six courses from the following list:PUBA 3323 Introduction to PublicAdministrationPUBA 3324 Bureaucracy and OrganizationalTheoryPUBA 3325 Public Personnel AdministrationPUBA 4309 Public Fiscal AdministrationPOLS 3314 American State and LocalGovernmentPUBA 4378 Management of NonProfitOrganizationsPUBA 4310 Comparative Public AdministrationPOLS 3316 American Public PolicyPOLS 4365 American Administration ProcessPUBA 4362 Independent StudyPUBA 4363 Special TopicsThe University of Texas-Pan American

2009-2011 Undergraduate Catalogs Criminal Justice sDr. S. George Vincentnathan,Department ChairSocial and Behavioral Sciences Building, Room 3211201 W. University DriveEdinburg, TX 78539-2999Telephone: 956/381-3566Fax: 956/381-2490E-mail: gvincent@utpa.eduFu l l-Ti m e Fa c u l t yAppiahene-Gyamfi, Joseph, Associate ProfessorBowe, George, LectureDantzker, Mark, ProfessorDearth, Daniel K., Associate ProfessorEthridge, Philip, Associate ProfessorGonzales, Stanley, LectureResendiz, Rosalva, Associate ProfessorVincentnathan, S. George, ProfessorVincentnathan, Lynn, Assistant ProfessorWhite, Thomas, Assistant ProfessorLynch, Robert, Lecture___________________________________________s General OverviewThe mission of the Department of Criminal Justice isto impart knowledge and promote critical thinking aboutthe crime problem and its control through criminal justiceinstitutions and public cooperation. Students receivecomprehensive criminal justice education with courses takenin the areas of criminal law, criminology, policing, courts,corrections and crime prevention, in the context of a generaland liberal arts education with background in the socialsciences. The main aim of the department is to help studentsdevelop the knowledge and analytical abilities to becomeagents of change in criminal justice organizations and servewell the communities in which they are located.The learning objectives of the Department of CriminalJustice are:1. Develop the knowledge of criminal justice theoriesand practices and professional abilities to addresscriminal justice issues for crime control.2. Gain a liberal arts education to help understandhuman behavior and cultural diversity, and followethically fair practices and integrative values to serveand live in a democratic society.3. Develop abilities and skills to analyze crime andcriminal justice issues in a disciplined and criticalmanner for policy-making and problem solving.Prepare s Discover s Transform ss Degree RequirementsMajor in Criminal JusticeUpon completion of all requirements students will beawarded a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (BSCJ)degree with a major in criminal justice.University Core Curriculum Requirements43 hoursComplete the core curriculum requirements as shown onpages 99-101 of this catalog.NOTE: The Department of Criminal Justice stronglyadvises students to take Philosophy 2390 - ProfessionalEthics.Criminal Justice Requirement(Core 27 + Electives 21)Criminal Justice Core48 hours27 hoursCRIJ 1301 Introduction to the CriminalJustice SystemCRIJ 1306 Court Systems and PracticesCRIJ 2313 Correctional Systems and PracticesCRIJ 2328 Police Systems and PracticesCRIJ 3303 CriminologyCRIJ 3304 Criminal Justice Research MethodsCRIJ 3305 Statistical Applications in CriminalJustice*CRIJ 3310 The Constitution and Criminal LaworPOLS 4321 American Constitutional Law:LibertiesCRIJ 4399 Criminal Justice System-Capstone* Prerequisite: Take one course — MATH 1340, MATH2330 or equivalent, or higher level mathematics (MATH) orstatistics (STAT) course, except MATH 1348, and advancedsophomore standing. CRIJ 3304 Research Methods is highlyrecommended.Criminal Justice Electives21 hoursCRIJ 1307 Crime in AmericaCRIJ 2335 Legal Aspects of CorrectionsCRIJ 3320 Juvenile Delinquency and JusticeCRIJ 3325 Violent CrimeCRIJ 3341 Probation and ParoleCRIJ 3344 Gender, Crime and Criminal JusticeCRIJ 3355 Criminal Evidence and ProofCRIJ 4311 Criminal Justice AdministrationCRIJ 4312 Civil Liability in Criminal JusticeCRIJ 4313 Current Issues in Law EnforcementCRIJ 4314 Private Security and LossPreventionCRIJ 4316 Environmental Crime and Justice207

College of Social & Behavioral SciencesCRIJ 4321 White-Collar and Organized CrimeCRIJ 4322 TerrorismCRIJ 4335 Restorative and Community JusticeCRIJ 4343 Current Issues in CorrectionsCRIJ 4350 Peace, Nonviolence and JusticeCRIJ 4355 Current Issues in the CourtsCRIJ 4356 Law and SocietyCRIJ 4357 Crime Prevention TechniquesCRIJ 4361 Comparative Criminal JusticeSystemsCRIJ 4362 Special Topics in Criminal Justice(can be taken only once)CRIJ 4363 Independent Studies in CriminalJusticeCRIJ 4364 Field Internship ExperienceAdditional RequirementCriminal Justice Requirement in Sociology:SOCI 4333 Social TheoryorSOCI 4352 Social Inequality3 hoursEach student must complete a minor selected from adiscipline other than criminal justice. The specific minorshould be selected in consultation with a faculty advisor.Departments vary in the number of required total semesterhours and number of required advanced hours in theirrespective minors. Some departments offer minors requiringonly six advanced hours but allow additional advanced hoursto be selected from electives.Summary of Degree RequirementsUniversity Core Curriculum43 hoursCRIJ 3310 The Constitution and Criminal LawCRIJ 3320 Juvenile Delinquency and JusticeCRIJ 3325 Violent CrimeCRIJ 3341 Probation and ParoleCRIJ 3344 Gender, Crime and Criminal JusticeCRIJ 3355 Criminal Evidence and ProofCRIJ 4311 Criminal Justice AdministrationCRIJ 4312 Civil Liability in Criminal JusticeCRIJ 4313 Current Issues in Law EnforcementCRIJ 4314 Private Security and LossPreventionCRIJ 4316 Environmental Crime and JusticeCRIJ 4321 White-Collar and Organized CrimeCRIJ 4322 TerrorismCRIJ 4335 Restorative and Community JusticeCRIJ 4343 Current Issues in CorrectionsCRIJ 4350 Peace, Nonviolence and JusticeCRIJ 4355 Current Issues in the CourtsCRIJ 4356 Law and SocietyCRIJ 4357 Crime Prevention TechniquesCRIJ 4361 Comparative Criminal JusticeSystemsCRIJ 4362 Special Topics in Criminal Justice*CRIJ 4363 Independent Studiesin Criminal Justice*CRIJ 4364 Field Internship Experience*Can be taken only once for credit.Course DescriptionsA listing of courses offered by the Department ofCriminal Justice can be found on page 252.Criminal JusticeSociology (4333 or 4352)MinorFree Electives48 hours3 hours18 hours8 hourss Military Science sTotal(Advanced Coursework Should Total120 hours51 hours)Minor in Criminal JusticeThe criminal justice minor requires the completion of18 semester hours in criminal justice. Nine semester hoursmust be advanced. Criminal justice majors cannot minor incriminal justice.Required Criminal Justice Courses9 hoursCRIJ 1301 Introduction to Criminal JusticeCRIJ 2328 Police Systems and PracticesCRIJ 2313 Correctional Systems and PracticesCriminal Justice ElectivesSelect three courses from the following:CRIJ 3303 Criminology9 hoursLt. Col. Maricela Alvarado,ROTC Department ChairLamar Building B, Room 1041201 W. University DriveEdinburg, TX 78539-2999Telephone: 956/381-3600Fax: 956/381-3603E-mail: rotc@utpa.eduFu l l-Ti m e Fa c u l t yAlvarado, Maricela, ProfessorRivers, Christopher, Col., Assistant ProfessorMaloy, Lee R., Master Sgt., Senior Military InstructorMiles, Michael G., Master Sgt. (Retired),Enlisted Instructor___________________________________________208The University of Texas-Pan American

2009-2011 Undergraduate Catalogs General OverviewThe departmental objective is to develop selected menand women with potential to serve as commissioned officersin the active Army, National Guard or Army Reserve. Theleadership and management experience gained through theROTC and service as a commissioned officer will benefitthe student in civilian as well as in military service andnational defense pursuits. Students in the program have theopportunity to:1. Enhance leadership and managerial potential.2. Attain a basic understanding of military fundamentalsand national security.3. Attain a clear understanding of the concept of militaryart and science.4. Develop a strong sense of personal honor, integrity andindividual responsibility.ROTC Faculty Advisory CommitteeThe ROTC Faculty Advisory Committee, composed ofnine advisors from different departments, serves as liaisonwith the Department of Military Science and helps provideguidance on career opportunities with the Army, ArmyReserve or National Guard for students of other departmentsat The University of Texas-Pan American.s Army Scholarship ProgramStudents who meet prerequisites may compete fornationally or state-awarded U.S. Army scholarships that payfor tuition, books, fees and other purely educational costsand provide a tax-free monthly subsistence allowance for 10months of each year the scholarship is in effect. Free roomand board is available on campus for a limited number ofstudents, with priority going to ROTC scholarship winners.Several application deadlines exist. Contact the Department ofMilitary Science for details.Veterans AssistanceVeterans who enroll in upper-level military sciencereceive a tax-free monthly subsistence allowance for 10months each of the two years, in addition to benefitsprovided by the Veterans Administration, Army Reserve orNational Guard.Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP)Eligible students are allowed to participate with ArmyReserve units or the National Guard combined with CollegeROTC. In addition to Reserve or National Guard pay,the student receives ROTC pay. In the SMP program, thestudent’s pay will be elevated to the rank of E-5 (sergeant)and the student will fill the position of a junior leader inthat unit. Upon completion of a bachelor’s degree and theROTC program, the student may be commissioned in theactive Army, Army Reserve or National Guard in the rank ofsecond lieutenant.Departmental ActivitiesThe Department of Military Science sponsors severalextracurricular activities such as the annual Military Ball,Dining-Out, JROTC Day, Field Training Exercises andGuadalupe River canoe trip. Additional opportunities toparticipate in team events are available in Color Guard,Bronc Club and Ranger Challenge.Army TrainingSelected cadets enrolled in the course may be eligible tocompete for attendance to either the Airborne, Air Assault,Northern Warfare, Mountain Warfare or Cadet TroopLeadership Training. Selection is based motivation, physicalcondition and performance in military science.Minor in Military ScienceThe Department of Military Science offers a minor inmilitary science and a commission as an officer in the activeArmy, Army Reserve or National Guard through the ROTCprogram on the Edinburg campus.• No Commitment or Obligation for Lower-Level CoursesStudents need not seek a career in the U.S. Armyto enroll in lower-level courses such as marksmanshipand first aid, survival and land navigation training,and basic leadership, which provide the opportunityto increase individual skills and knowledge in leadershipand management techniques in and outside theclassroom. Lower-level courses also fulfill the physicaleducation requirement for the University core curriculumrequirement.Requirements for Advanced Military Science• Standing and Commissioning1. Complete four semesters of lower-level ROTCcourses or have advanced credit as a veteran, orfrom USAR/ARNG Basic Training, ROTC BasicCamp, or have JROTC credit and approval.2. Maintain full-time student status.3. Pass a military physical examination.4. Pass the ROTC Physical Aptitude Examination.5. Maintain an overall GPA of 2.0.6. Sign an Advanced ROTC and CommissioningAgreement.7. Successfully complete four semesters of advancedROTC courses.8. Successfully complete ROTC Leadership Camp.9. Successfully complete an undergraduatedegree program.10.Complete at least one departmentally approvedProfessional Military Education course from each ofthe areas listed: written communication skills, humanbehavior, computer literacy, mathematics and militaryhistory.Prepare s Discover s Transform s209

College of Social & Behavioral SciencesMinor Requirements18 hours: ROTC 3202 plus 16 hours of advancedmilitary science courses (ROTC 3401, ROTC 3402, ROTC 4401,ROTC 4403).Course DescriptionsA listing of courses offered by the Department ofMilitary Science can be found on page 342.210s Political Science sDr. James Wenzel,Department ChairSocial and Behavioral Sciences Building, Room 2081201 W. University DriveEdinburg, TX 78539-2999Telephone: 956/381-3341Fax: 956/381-2805E-mail: wenzel@utpa.eduFu l l-Ti m e Fa c u l t yAlianak, Sonia, Associate ProfessorBaik, Ellen, Assistant ProfessorBokina, John, ProfessorChen, Xi, Assistant ProfessorFreeman, Samuel, Associate ProfessorCalderon Galdeano, Emily, LecturerHays, Robert, LecturerJackson, Ed, LecturerLavariega-Monforti, Jessica L., Assistant ProfessorMcGlynn, Adam, Assistant ProfessorMorgan, Glynn, Associate ProfessorMounce, Gary, Associate ProfessorNelson, James, LecturerPolinard, J.L., ProfessorSandoval, Cecilia, LectureTurk, William, Associate ProfessorWenzel, James P., Associate ProfessorWrinkle, Robert, Professor___________________________________________s General OverviewPolitical science majors and minors take courses in sixfields:• American Government and Politics,including local, state and national• Comparative Government and Politics• International Relations• Methods of Political Science Research• Political Theory• Public AdministrationPolitical science faculty and students are activelyinvolved in such campus activities as pre-law advising,student government and other student political activities.Students majoring in political science may pursue activecareers in public administration, law, national, state and localgovernment, diplomatic services, journalism, and teaching.Pre-LawThe pre-law program includes the UTPA Law SchoolPreparation Institute (LSPI). The LSPI meets during thesecond summer session and focuses on developing theanalytical skills (including reading, writing and speakingskills) necessary to legal education. In addition to UTPAfaculty, faculty and staff from various law schools conductthe sessions. LSPI is limited to 20 full-time undergraduateUTPA students and participation is by invitation only. Formore information, contact Dr. Jerry Polinard at 956/381-3342 or at (polinard@utpa.edu).Minor in Legal StudiesComplete 18 hours from the following courses:BLAW 3337 Business Law ICRIJ 4356 Law and SocietyENG 3320 Special Topics (Legal Writing)HIST 3355 American Legal HistoryPOLS 4320 American Constitutional Law:FederalismPOLS 4321 American Constitutional Law:LibertiesPOLS 4367 American Judicial ProcessPSY 4342 Psychology and LawPHIL 4309 Law and Philosophys Degree RequirementsMajor in Political Science120 hoursUniversity Core Curriculum Requirements 43 hoursComplete the university core curriculum requirementsas shown on pages 99-101 of this catalog, including POLS2313 and 2314 or POLS 2387 and 2388.MATH 1340 is required by Political Science to fulfill theMath core requirement.Departmental RequirementsThree hours of Introductory Statistics (MATH/STAT2330, PSY/ANTH 2401, or SOCI 2301.9 hoursSix hours from two of the following three areas:• Introduction to Political Science (POLS 1333)• Introduction to Political Economy (POLS 2334)• Economics (ECON 2301 or ECON 2302)The University of Texas-Pan American

2009-2011 Undergraduate CatalogDesignated Advanced Coursework27 hours6 hours in American Government and Politics3 hours in Comparative Government3 hours in International Relations3 hours in Methods of Political ScienceResearch (POLS 3331)3 hours in Political Theory3 hours in Public Administration6 hours of advanced Political Science electivesHours for Minor and Electives18 hours in approved minor12 hours of 3000-4000 level electives11 hours of 1000-4000 level electives41 hoursMinor in Political ScienceEighteen hours in political science, of which nine hoursmust be advanced.Required CoursesPOLS 2313 U.S. and TexasGovernment and PoliticsPOLS 2314 U.S. and TexasGovernment and PoliticsDesignated ElectivesPOLS 1333 Introduction to Political ScienceorPOLS 2334 Political EconomyNine advanced hours in political science.Course DescriptionsA listing of courses offered by the Department ofPolitical Science can be found on page 329.s Psychologyand Anthropology sDr. Valerie James-Aldridge,Department ChairSocial and Behavioral Sciences Building, Room 3561201 W. University DriveEdinburg, TX 78539-2999Telephone: 956/381-3329Fax: 956/381-3333E-mail: psyanthdept@utpa.eduWeb site: www.utpa.edu/dept/psych-anths Psychology sFu l l-Time Fa c u l t yAlaniz, Martha, Senior LecturerAldridge, James W. Jr., ProfessorAlfaro, Edna, Assistant ProfessorArmstrong, Blake, Senior LecturerBenham, Grant, Associate ProfessorCain, Roy E., Associate ProfessorCroyle, Kristin, Associate ProfessorEisenman, Russell, Associate ProfessorErnst, Fred, ProfessorGasquoine, Philip, Associate ProfessorGonzalez, Genaro, ProfessorHirai, Michyo, Assitant ProfessorJames-Aldridge, Valerie G., Associate ProfessorJou, Jerwen, ProfessorLeka, Gary, LecturerKendrick, Sherrill, Assistant ProfessorMontgomery, Gary T., ProfessorPenzerra, Rose, Senior LecturerRogers, Darrin, Assistant ProfessorSkidmore, Susan, Assistant ProfessorWeimer, Amy, Assistant ProfessorWinkel, Mark H., Associate ProfessorWisener, Robert H. III, Assistant Professor___________________________________________s General OverviewA major is offered in psychology with either a Bachelorof Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree. A demand existsfor baccalaureate psychology graduates in public and privateagencies dealing with human relations.However, the more challenging and specialized fieldsin psychology usually require further study beyond thebachelor’s degree. High academic standards are requiredPrepare s Discover s Transform s211

College of Social & Behavioral Sciencesof those students planning to do graduate work, and theprogram is designed to ensure that students planning furtherstudy acquire a background that will maximize their chancesof success in graduate school. Training in research methods,statistics and theory are required of all majors. Accordingto their own interests, majors take further courses in theareas of clinical, experimental, social and developmentalpsychology. Students pursuing the Bachelor of Sciencedegree also take further courses in the natural sciences.Whenever possible, students are involved in the manyongoing research programs of the department, giving thempractical experience in the discipline.In addition, the department offers a minor inpsychology.MissionThe Department of Psychology and Anthropology isan academic administrative unit within the College of Socialand Behavioral Sciences at The University of Texas-PanAmerican. The department has been established to facilitateaccomplishing the University mission to meet the highereducation needs of the citizenry of South Texas and thestate of Texas. The department is committed to excellencein instruction, student performance, research, scholarlyaccomplishment and professional service in the disciplinesconstituting psychology and anthropology.The Department of Psychology and Anthropologystrives to fulfill its responsibilities by providing qualityundergraduate academic programs in anthropology andpsychology. At the graduate level, the department providesopportunities for students with baccalaureate degreesto pursue advanced study in clinical and experimentalpsychology. (More information on graduate programsis available in the Graduate Catalog.) The department iscommitted to providing an environment of academic freedomand responsibility so that faculty may develop and implementsuccessful teaching activities that ensure high standards ofinstruction and student performance.The Department of Psychology and Anthropologyrecognizes that its faculty has a commitment to those researchand creative activities indicative of scholarly excellence. Thedepartment attempts to nurture and support such activitiesso that faculty may maintain currency in their knowledge ofsubject matter, vibrancy in their teaching, dedication to theirrespective disciplines and interest in extending the boundariesof human knowledge and understanding.The Department of Psychology and Anthropologyis also committed to providing effective instructionalopportunities for all students at the University, regardless oftheir major area of concentration. The department attemptsto meet this goal by providing students with instructionin several areas of study that ground the liberal artstradition. To this end, the department provides instructionalopportunities for all students to develop further thefollowing characteristics indicative of a university-educatedperson:1. An inquiring attitude that acknowledges the manysidednature of most important questions, recognizesthe need to examine inherited judgments, and revealsa desire for continued learning and creativeexpression.2. The ability to use words accurately and effectively,and to communicate clearly in oral and writtenformats.3. The ability to analyze complex problems and tosynthesize facts and ideas.4. An appreciation for the responsibilities of theindividual to family and society; skill in serving asa constructive member in groups and organizations;and sensitivity to the need for informed, independent,moral and ethical decisions.5. Knowledge of political and social systems in theUnited States and other nations, and theirinterrelationships.6. An understanding of self, along with an empathy forthe strengths, weaknesses, rights and needs of others,as well as the ability to relate to others with humanunderstanding.The Department of Psychology and Anthropology isalso committed to sponsoring service activities that meet theintellectual and cultural interests of the University and thecommunity that the University serves.s Degree RequirementsMajor in Psychology (BA Degree)University Core Curriculum Requirements 43 hoursComplete the university core curriculum requirementsas shown on pages 99-101 of this catalog.A social science outside of psychology is required to fillthe core social science requirement.Core Courses16 hoursPSY 1310 Introduction to PsychologyPSY 2401 Basic Statistics for PsychologistsPSY 3325 Research Methods in PsychologyPSY 3343 Tests and Measurements inPsychologyPSY 3353 Physiological PsychologyElectives15 hoursSelect 15 hours of psychology courses, nine of which mustbe advanced.Other requirements for BA or BS degree in psychology.Please be aware of the “Requirements for a Bachelor’sDegree” enumerated on pages 99-101. These includecompletion of a total of 120 hours of coursework,completion of a minor and completion of a minimum of 51hours of upper-level (3000/4000) coursework.212The University of Texas-Pan American

2009-2011 Undergraduate CatalogMajor in Psychology (BS Degree)University Core Curriculum Requirements 43 hoursComplete the University core curriculum requirementsas shown on pages 99-101 of this catalog.A social science outside of psychology is required to fillthe core social science requirement.Core Courses16 hoursPSY 1310 Introduction to PsychologyPSY 2401 Basic Statistics for PsychologistsPSY 3325 Research Methods in PsychologyPSY 3343 Tests and Measurements inPsychologyPSY 3353 Physiological PsychologyDesignated ElectivesSelect one course from each of the followingfour areas:(12 hours):a). Cognitive FoundationsPSY 3373 Sensation and PerceptionPSY 4319 Cognitive ProcessesPSY 4320 MemoryPSY 3345 Psychology of Learningb). Theoretical FoundationsPSY 4318 Theories of LearningPSY 4363 Systems and Theories inPsychologyPSY 4333 Theories of Personalityc). Developmental/Social/Cultural FoundationsPSY 3324 Social PsychologyPSY 3332 Infancy Through AdolescencePSY 3333 Psychology of Adulthood:Maturity and Old AgePSY 3337 Developmental Psychology:LifespanPSY 3338 Gender DevelopmentPSY 4326PSY 4328d). ApplicationsPSY 3340PSY 3405PSY 4313PSY 4342PSY 4343ElectivesNine hours of psychology.Prepare s Discover s Transform sCross-Cultural PsychologyPsychological Issues in theMexican-American CommunityStress ManagementBehavior ModificationAbnormal PsychologyPsychology and LawHuman FactorsOther RequirementsAny eight hours of science in addition to the Universitycore curriculum science requirement from the followingcan be taken in different disciplines: astronomy, biology,anatomy and physiology, chemistry, geology, physicalscience, and physics.Please be aware of the “Requirements for abachelor’s Degree” enumerated on pages 99-101. Theseinclude completion of a total of 120 hours of coursework,completion of a minor, and completion of a minimum of 51hours of upper-level (3000/4000) coursework.Minor in PsychologyEighteen hours in psychology, of which six must beadvanced.Required CoursePSY 1310 Introduction to PsychologyCourse DescriptionsA listing of Psychology courses offered can be found onpage 335.s Anthropology sDr. Thomas Pozorski,Anthropology CoordinatorSocial and Behavioral Sciences Building, Room 3221201 W. University DriveEdinburg, TX 78539-2999Telephone: 956/381-2865Fax: 956/381-3333E-mail: psyanthdept@utpa.eduWeb site: www.utpa.edu/dept/psych-anthFu l l-Ti m e Fa c u l t yGlazer, Mark, ProfessorDorsey, Margaret, Assistant ProfessorGraham, Margaret, Assistant ProfessorLovett, Bobbie, LecturerHinojosa, Servando, Associate ProfessorPozorski, Shelia, ProfessorPozorski, Thomas, ProfessorSkowronek, Russell, ProfessorVincentnathan, Lynn, Assistant Professor___________________________________________s General OverviewThe primary focus of both the major and minor ison anthropology as a broad-based discipline, with specialemphasis on cultural anthropology, physical anthropology,archaeology and folklore. Special topic courses are alsoavailable in advanced folklore, anthropological theory andmethods, and New World archaeology.A major or minor in anthropology is particularlyappropriate for professionals who plan to practice in SouthTexas or a comparable area made special by the meeting ofdifferent cultures. Anthropology also provides an excellent213

College of Social & Behavioral Sciencespreparation for careers in international business, government,politics, criminal justice, social work and medicine or otherhealth-related professions. The more specialized fields inanthropology usually require further study beyond thebachelor’s degree.MissionThe Anthropology Program is an academic unitwithin the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences atThe University of Texas-Pan American. The program hasbeen established to facilitate accomplishing the University’smission to meet the higher education needs of the citizenry ofSouth Texas and the state of Texas. The program is committedto excellence in instruction, student performance, research,scholarly accomplishment and professional service in thediscipline of anthropology.The Anthropology Program strives to fulfill itsresponsibilities by providing quality undergraduateacademic programs in anthropology. Emphasis is placed onexposing students to a holistic approach to anthropologythat incorporates the three major subfields – culturalanthropology, physical anthropology and archaeology. Atthe graduate level, the program provides opportunities forstudents with baccalaureate degrees to fulfill an anthropologyconcentration for an interdisciplinary master’s degree and tofulfill required graduate hours outside one’s field of study toearn a master’s degree in various disciplines at the University.The Anthropology Program is committed to providingan environment of academic freedom and academicresponsibility so that faculty may develop and implementsuccessful teaching activities that ensure high standards ofinstruction and student performance.The program recognizes that its faculty has acommitment to those research and creative activitiesindicative of scholarly excellence. The program attemptsto nurture and support such activities so that faculty maymaintain currency in their knowledge of subject matter,vibrancy in their teaching, dedication to their respectivedisciplines, and interest in extending the boundaries ofhuman knowledge and understanding.The Anthropology Program is also committed toproviding effective instructional opportunities for allstudents at the University, regardless of their major areaof concentration. The program attempts to meet this goalby providing students with instruction in several areas ofstudy that ground the liberal arts tradition. To this end, theprogram provides instructional opportunities for all studentsto develop further the following characteristics indicative ofa university-educated person:1. Learning about anthropology fosters an inquiringattitude that acknowledges the many-sided nature ofmost important questions, recognizes the need toexamine inherited judgments and reveals a desire forcontinued learning and creative expression.2. A holistic approach to anthropology hones a person’sability to use words accurately and effectively and tocommunicate clearly in oral and written formats.3. Anthropological thinking nurtures the ability toanalyze complex problems and to synthesize factsand ideas.4. Exposure to the field of anthropology encouragesan appreciation for the responsibilities of theindividual to family and society; skill in serving asa constructive member in groups and organizations;and sensitivity to the need for informed, independent,moral and ethical decisions.5. Learning about anthropology increases knowledgeabout political and social systems in the United Statesand other nations, and their interrelationships. Suchmulticultural perspectives can foster greater understanding, tolerance and respect for different lifestylesand viewpoints.6. Anthropology encourages an understanding of self,along with an empathy for the strengths, weaknesses,rights and needs of others, as well as the ability torelate to others with human understanding.The Anthropology Program is also committed tosponsoring service activities that meet the intellectual andcultural interests of the University and the community thatthe University serves.s Degree RequirementsThe department offers a major in anthropology leadingto the Bachelor of Arts degree.Major in AnthropologyUniversity Core Curriculum Requirements43 hoursComplete the University core curriculum requirementsas shown on pages 99-101 of this catalog.A social science outside of anthropology is required to fillthe core social science requirement.College of Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 hoursThree hours in a separate social science discipline outsidethe major and the social science taken to fill the UTPAsocial science core requirement.Core Courses15 hoursANTH 1323 Introduction to CulturalAnthropologyANTH 1324 Human EvolutionANTH 1342 Introduction to ArchaeologyANTH 1353 Introduction to FolkloreANTH 4345 Anthropological Theory andMethodologyDesignated Electives21 hoursSelect 21 hours from anthropology. A substitution forone three-hour course may be chosen from the following listof related courses.Related courses214The University of Texas-Pan American

2009-2011 Undergraduate CatalogENG 3319 Descriptive LinguisticsENG 3321 Language and CultureOther RequirementsA minimum of 24 hours in anthropology must be at theadvanced level.Please be aware of the “Requirements for a bachelor’sDegree” enumerated on pages 99-101. These includecompletion of a total of 120 hours of coursework,completion of a minor and completion of a minimum of 51hours of upper-level (3000/4000) coursework.Minor in AnthropologyEighteen hours in anthropology, of which six hours mustbe advanced.Required CoursesANTH 1323 Introduction to CulturalAnthropologyANTH 1324 Human EvolutionANTH 4345 Anthropological Theory andMethodologyMinor in FolkloreThe minor in folklore requires 18 credit hours* asdelineated below:Required CoursesANTH 1353 Introduction to Folklore3 hours15 hours from: 15 hoursANTH 1354 The Anthropology ofExpressive CultureorMUS 1308 Mexican Folk MusicANTH 3344 Archive StudiesANTH 4353 Folklore of the Rio Grande ValleyANTH 4355 Psychology and MythologyorPSY 4355 Psychology and MythologyANTH 4350 Mexican-American Folk Medicine*Only six hours can be taken in courses at the 1300 level.Course DescriptionsA listing of courses offered by Anthropology can befound on page 220.s Sociology sDr. Chad Richardson, Department ChairSocial and Behavioral Sciences Building, Room 3441201 W. University DriveEdinburg, TX 78539-2999Telephone: 956/381-3321Fax: 956/381-2343E-mail: cr33d5@utpa.eduJuan BustamanteAdvisor Undergraduate ProgramSocial and Behavioral Sciences Building, Room 336Telephone: 956/292-7483Fax: 956/381-2343E-mail: jbustamant@utpa.eduFu l l-t i m e Fa c u l t yBustamante, Juan, LecturerChamberlain, Jenny, Senior LecturerDe La Cruz, Marcie, Senior LecturerDominguez, Armondo, Senior LecturerGarcia, Jesse, LecturerGuerra, Ramon S., Associate ProfessorLiebowitz, Stephen W., Associate ProfessorRaajpoot, Uzzer A., Associate ProfessorRichardson, Chad D., ProfessorRyabov, Igor, Assistant ProfessorSu, Dejun, Assistant ProfessorWang, Guang-zhen, Professor___________________________________________s General OverviewThe Department of Sociology offers a major in sociologyleading to a Bachelor of Arts degree, as well as a minor insociology.Students majoring and minoring in sociology receiveexcellent preparation for careers in public and privateagencies dealing in human relations. The more challengingand specialized fields in sociology usually require furtherstudy beyond the bachelor’s degree. Sociology also providesan excellent background for those considering careers in suchfields as education, health, law, law enforcement, businessand journalism.Prepare s Discover s Transform s215

College of Social & Behavioral Sciencess Degree RequirementsMajor in SociologyUniversity Core Curriculum Requirements 43 hoursComplete the university core curriculum requirementsas shown on pages 99-101 of this catalog.Students may not count Sociology toward the social sciencerequirement in the University core curriculum.College of Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 hoursThree additional hours of social science courses in aseparate social science discipline outside sociology and thesocial science taken to fill the core curriculum requirementsuch as anthropology, criminal justice, economics, politicalscience or psychology.Core Courses18 hoursSOCI 1313 Principles of SociologySOCI 2301 Statistics for the BehavioralSciencesSOCI 3301 Quantitative Social ResearchSOCI 4333 Social TheorySelect two from the following three courses:SOCI 3302 Qualitative Social ResearchSOCI 4334 Contemporary Social TheorySOCI 4352 Social InequalityDesignated Electives15 hoursSelect 15 hours of sociology, of which at least nine hoursmust be upper level (3000-4999).Other Requirements for BA in SociologyPlease be aware of the “Requirements for a Bachelor’sDegree” enumerated on pages 205. These include completionof a total of 120 hours of coursework, completion of a minor,and completion of a minimum of 51 hours of upper-level(3000/4000) coursework.Minor in SociologyEighteen hours in sociology, of which nine hours mustbe upper level. Must include the following:SOCI 1313 Principles of SociologySOCI 4333 Social TheoryorSOCI 4352 Social InequalityCourse DescriptionsA listing of courses offered by the Department ofSociology can be found on page 343.216The University of Texas-Pan American