Graduate Catalog - University of Central Oklahoma

University of Central Oklahoma
Graduate Catalog, 2012 - 2013
Graduate Course Descriptions
SOC 5243 - Social Deviance
This course defines social deviance, analyzes theories of deviance,
examines social reactions to and social control of deviance, and
looks at the effects of deviant identity. The above information then
is applied to an understanding of several specific types of deviance,
e.g., child abuse, alcoholism, suicide. Prerequisite(s): SOC 2103
and 6 hours of sociology.
SOC 5403 - Social Ecology And Demography
An analysis of population movements and their effects on ecological
and demographic factors in the society.
SOC 5443 - Social Stratification
Theories of class and caste; wealth, status, and power; the American
class system. Prerequisite(s): 9 hours of sociology.
SOC 5463 - The Abused
This course is designed to equip students preparing for work in the
helping professions to identify symptoms of abuse, and other forms of
trauma, and to design and carry out treatment plans specifically developed
to ameliorate resultant maladaptive behavior patterns. Matters of
etiology, symptomology, and treatment techniques are examined with
particular emphasis on research and theory. rerequisite(s): Graduate
standing in a program in the social and behavioral sciences, or in
professional helping areas, and an introductory course in chemical
dependency studies.
SOC 5513 - Contemporary Social Movements
Contemporary Social Movements covers the tools for the analysis
of social movements (collectivities egaged in promoting or resisting
change within society).
SOC 5573 - Sociology Of Childhood/Adolescence
A study of the group phases of childhood, child welfare, and the
sociological analysis of child and adolescence.
SOC 5633 - Social Welfare Policy
Social Welfare Policy will provide students with an understanding of
state and federal social welfare policies and the impact they have on
special populations (particulary those in poverty). In addition, students
will learn the theoretical bases for social welfare policies and analyze
them from economic, political, and human services perspectives.
SOC 5693 - Sociological Theory
A study of both classical and contemporary sociological theorists.
Emphasis is on understanding the biographical, social, and philosophical
context of theory. An understanding of how to apply various
sociological perspectives is also presented. Prerequisite(s): SOC
3103 or 3633 or 4243.
SOC 5773 - Sociological Research
This course teaches students a variety of research designs used
in social research, e.g., experiments, quasi- experiments, and correlational
designs. The merits and shortcomings of each technique
are reviewed, as well as related issues such as reliability and validity,
correlation vs. causation, generalizability, the relationship between
theory and research, and ethical considerations. Students also
learn to design and implement several research projects. The major
emphasis in this course is quantitative research design, with some
attention given to qualitative research procedures. Prerequisite(s):
Undergraduate degree in sociology or related areas.
SOC 5900 - Practicum In Sociology
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study.
SOC 5910 - Seminar / Special Topics
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study.
SOC 5920 - Workshop in Sociology
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study. Normally involves lecture, films, guest
speaker, etc. A grade of “P” or “F” is given.
SOC 5930 - Individual Study In Sociology
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study.
SOC 5940 - Field Study
Credit will vary from 1 to 9 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study.
SOC 5950 - Internship In Sociology
Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study. Supervised practical experience gained
in a professional field by an advanced or graduate student.
SOC 5960 - Institute In Sociology
Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study.
SOC 5970 - Study Tour In Sociology
Credit will vary. Subject matter will vary within the department’s field
of study.
SOC 5990 - Thesis In Sociology
Credit will vary from 1 to 6 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study.
SOCIAL STUDIES (SOST)
Department of History & Geography
SOST 5910 - Seminar / Special Topics
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study.
SPANISH (SPAN)
Department of Modern Languages, Literature &
Cultural Studies
SPAN 5203 - Readings In Spanish Culture And Civilization
Prerequisite(s): Eighteen hours of Spanish.
SPAN 5223 - Advanced Spanish Grammar
Prerequisite(s): Eighteen hours of Spanish.
SPAN 5303 - Women Writing In Spanish America
This course provides a comprehensive overview of Spanish American
literature by women writers from diverse periods and geographic
regions of Central and South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
Concepts introduced include issues influencing women’s roles in
Spanish America, such as silencing, otherness, and mythical images
of women leading to the formation of false identities. These
notions and others are considered in relation to influential political
and religious institutions often regarded as instruments of oppression.
Prerequisite(s): 17 hours in Spanish and permission of the instructor.
SPAN 5403 - Contemporary Spanish American Drama
This course introduces students to Spanish American dramatic works
dating from approximately 1950 to the present. Among the topics to
be explored are the concepts of socially-committed theater, political
oppression, dehumanization, lack of communication, and the isolation
of the individual from self and society. Prerequisite(s): 17 hours
of Spanish and permission of the instructor.
SPAN 5900 - Practicum In Spanish
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study.
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