2001-2003 Graduate Catalog - Texas Southern University: ::em.tsu ...

Integrative CoursesPAD 700 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (6) A supervised program in regularly scheduledwork and independent research in a public or governmental agency under the direction of an agency supervisor, andinternship coordinator. (Prerequisite: 24 credit hours)Elective CoursesPLN 711 SPECIAL PROBLEMS (6) Designed to demonstrate the ability to use appropriate procedures of scholarlyinquiry in public administration.PAD 705 TOPICAL SEMINAR (3) Selected topics emphasizing contemporary issues in the public sector and publicpolicy.…………………………………………………………….Sociology…………………………………………………………….The Department of Sociology offers one graduate degree, the Master of Arts, with three options - General Sociology, ClinicalSociology, and Urban/Applied Sociology.In keeping with the urban focus of the University, a program is offered which integrates and conceptualizes theory andmethods for the production of sociological knowledge. To this end, the program seeks to achieve the following objectives:1. To provide a wide range of strategies for learning new roles in urban affairs for social and behavioral scientists;2. To provide an effective environment for conceptualizing relevant theories to guide research in urban affairsand in the utilization of societal resources;3. To provide an environment for the study of organization theory and political processes as these influencepublic policy objectives and goals in the urban setting;4. To provide opportunities for students to apply sociology, economics, social work and other behavioral scienceknowledge to improve the human condition;5. To prepare students for positions in various agencies where social settings require the skills and knowledgeof Sociology;6. To provide professional services to communities and organizations whose objectives promote the generalwelfare of the society;7. To prepare students for additional study toward the Ph.D. degree; and8. To provide individual support in minor areas for doctoral programs.ADMISSION CRITERIAIn addition to the general requirements for admission to the graduate school see The General Information Section of thisbulletin. Those applicants with Bachelor of Arts or Sciences degrees in Sociology should follow this section for admission.A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a Bachelor’s degree in other academic areas may be accepted after evaluations ofcompleted transcripts are received.Some applicants will be required to take Sociology 525 before unconditional admission is given to students by both thegraduate school and the Sociology Department.99