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Department of Sociology Paul Apodaca, Ph. D. Branch Campus Faculty Bachelor of Arts We are all social beings: we must live in society and find ways to deal with others and make sense of the world that they and we create. Thus, sociology is the study of humanity's diverse ways of interacting, of the kinds of institutions and social systems we build. We both shape and are shaped by society. Sociology is the study of how society organizes itself. Sociology's subject matter includes social institutions and culture, community life, family patterns and relationships, social change, gender and ethnic relations, race, social class, demographics, formal organizations including bureaucracies, value systems, conflict, deviant behavior, mass media, health-seeking behavior, social movements, and the people and institutions of other societies including indigenous societies and cultures. Sociology is a valuable liberal arts major for students planning
careers in educational, corporate, and governmental settings. The
sociology major provides the undergraduate foundation for pursuit
of careers in social In addition to the traditional curriculum, the Sociology Department at Chapman offers the students opportunities in a variety of academic and professional areas including travel/ study courses and local, national, and international internships. Students pursuing the sociology degree must receive at least a C-in each of the core courses. Sociology majors cannot take a pass or no pass grade in core major courses, regardless of the emphasis. Departmental Honors: Students graduating with a GPA of 3.4 or above in the major may be eligible for Departmental Honors and commendation at the annual Ludie and David C. Henley Awards Ceremony. Above average participation in university and community service are also considered. sociology core requirements (18 credits) Soc 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 Soc 201 Social Research Design 3 Soc 305 Social and Political Theory 3 and one of the following Soc 401 Field Research Methods 3 Soc 402 Quantitative Data Analysis 3 sociology electives (18 credits) fifteen credits must be upper division total credits 36 Emphasis in Social Work It is easy to say that society should be changed, that there are problems that "somebody" should do something about. But what is the right thing to do, how do we find it, and how do we implement it? Social work teaches the ability to analyze social problems and human needs, and to design and implement programs to remedy human suffering. The social work emphasis can lead to careers in human resource management, work with families and children in federal, state and county agencies and in the legal system. The emphasis constitutes preparation for graduate studies in social work (Master of Social Work or M. S. W. degree). sociology core requirements (18 credits) emphasis in social work requirements (9 credits) Soc 293 Introduction to Social Work 3 Soc 390 Socialization Through the Life Span 3 Soc 492 Social Work Field Practicum 3 five of the following (15 credits) four courses must be upper division Soc 204 Marriage and the Family 3 Soc 328 Social Inequality and Stratification 3 Soc 372 Images of American Indians 3 Soc 383 Sociology of Deviant Behavior 3 Soc 395 Population and Demography 3 Soc 395 Sociology of the Family 3 Soc 410 Gangs and Gang Behavior 3 Soc 415 Sociology of Organizations and Institutions 3 Soc
480 Topics in Sociology of Health 3 total credits 42 Students who plan to go on to graduate school for an M. S. W. are strongly urged to take BIOL 201 General Biology, MATH 203 Statistics, and additional internships. Emphasis in Women's Studies Sociology offers a home for the women's studies emphasis, which also draws from the strengths of other disci-plines. Students will create a program in consultation with an advisor which reflects their academic and career interests. For example, one program may be crafted which reflects an internationalist perspective on women while another student's program might focus more heavily on women in American cultural institutions. In addition to the career possibilities outlined for general sociology
majors, the emphasis on women's studies also sociology core requirements (18 credits) emphasis in women's studies requirements (9 credits) Phil 319 Philosophy of Women 3 Soc 381 Sociology of Sex and Gender 3 four of the following (12 credits) Soc 310 Advertising and Society 3 Hist 326 The African-American Historical Experience 3 Soc 382 Women and Criminal Justice 3 Soc 395 Sociology of the Family 3 Soc 404 Global Family Systems 3 Soc 480 Women, Health, and Healing 3 Pcst 453 Conflict Resolution 3 Eng 447 Topics in Comparative Literature (when relevant) 3 total credits 39 Minor in Sociology Aminor in sociology requires a total of 18 credits in sociology distributed as outlined below. Students who wish to design a minor in a particular emphasis should speak with an advisor in the sociology department. minor requirement (3 credits) Soc 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 one of the following (3 credits) Soc 305 Social and Political Theory 3 one of the following (3 credits) Soc 201 Social Research Design 3 Soc 401 Field Research Methods 3 three upper-division sociology courses (9 credits) total credits 18 A minor in anthropology requires a total of 21 credits in courses distributed as outlined below. Students who wish to design a minor with a particular emphasis should speak with the anthropology advisor in the sociology department. minor requirements (12 credits) Soc 102 Cultural Anthropology 3 Soc
401 Field Research Methods 3 Three upper-division sociology courses that provide an anthropological emphasis: These may include courses in sociology, art, music, or religion. The consent of the anthropology advisor is required for approval of course selections. Some possible suggestions are: (9 credits) Soc
366 Area Studies: 3 Soc
372 Images of American Indians 3 total credits 21 Criminal Justice Please note that effective September 1, 1998, the criminal justice major and minor are programs offered by the Department of Professional Studies and can be found in that section of the catalog. Students who are interested in pursuing criminology and criminal justice-related studies within the social sciences, and who do not wish to pursue a criminal justice major, should consult the criminology advisor in the department of sociology. Peace Studies Program Bachelor of Arts The dramatic changes in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union and the new spirit of cooperation between these countries and the United States have signaled the end of the Cold War. Despite these positive changes, conflict and social turmoil continue throughout the world. While ideological differences among nations persist, strife of a national, ethnic, or religious nature (often fueled by economic injustice) has re-emerged as a fundamental challenge to world peace. Responding to these challenges, the peace studies program reaches beyond the confines of strategic studies and disarmament issues to probe the underlying causes of international conflict and domestic strife. The autonomous peace studies program offers a major and minor which encourage students to analyze the sources of social conflict and explore the potential for the nonviolent resolution of such strife. The problem-centered, multicultural, and interdisciplinary program is premised on the belief that the analysis of conflict demands a thorough synthesis of insights from various fields of knowledge. Students in the Model United Nations program annually attend the National Model United Nations Conference in New York City. Peace studies majors are strongly encouraged to consider overseas study as well as internship opportunities. Peace Studies majors may pursue careers in government service,
the United Nations or other international organizations, labor-management
relations, and religious or service organizations. Most careers
will benefit from Students pursuing a peace studies degree must receive at least a C-in all major core courses. Moreover, peace studies majors cannot take a "pass" or "no pass" in any of the core major courses. core requirements (15 credits) Pcst 150 Introduction to Peace
Studies 3 four of the following (15 credits) Pcst 120 Introduction to International Relations 3 Rel 120 Global Ethics and Religion 3 Fsn 201 International Nutrition 3 Pcst 257 Model United Nations I 2 Pcst 357 Model United Nations II 3 Phil 318 Political and Legal Philosophy 3 Pcst 320 International Law, International Organization, and World Order 3 Pcst 325 Albert Schweitzer: His Life and Thought 3 Hist 326 The African-American Historical Experience 3 Soc 328 Social Inequality/ Social Stratification 3 Soc 335 Society and the Environment 3 Eng 347 Society, Culture, and Literature: Literature of Peace and Justice 3 Pcst 348 Native American Law and Society 3 Psy 350 Psychology of Helping 3 Pcst 327 Latin American Politics 3 Pcst 352 Race and Change in South Africa and the United States 3 Pcst 353 Peace and Conflict in the Middle East 3 Soc 381 Sociology of Sex and Gender 3 Psy 421 Cross-Cultural Psycology 3 Econ 441 Economic Development 3 Pcst 490 Independent Internship 3 emphasis in one department (12 credits) Four courses, three of which must be upper division, selected to provide the specific expertise which will enhance the major. Subject to prior departmental approval. total credits 42 A minor in peace studies requires a total of 21 credits chosen
from the peace studies major distributed as outlined minor requirements (9 credits) Pcst 250 Peace, Justice, and
Peacemaking 3 four other peace studies courses 12 total credits 21 Social Science Program Bachelor of Arts The world is changing. Walls are falling, new technologies and ideas appear constantly, while ancient ethnic and national conflicts arise anew. Men and women struggle with what these transformations mean in their lives. No one discipline can keep up with all these events, let alone provide a holistic understanding of our world and how it is evolving. The social science major is designed to provide interdisciplinary training to individuals who desire a broader background in the social sciences than is provided by an individual disciplinary major. The social science major is designed both for the teacher who wishes to command a number of subjects in the classroom, as well as for those who wish to pursue a variety of policy-making careers. The program exposes the student to the entire variety of disciplines in the social sciences with their differing subject matters and methodologies, but also calls for some measure of specialization in that the student must choose three areas of concentration. See the social science program director for advisement. Students pursuing the social science degree must receive a grade of at least a C-in each of the core courses. Core courses may not be taken pass/ no pass. General Emphasis core requirements (12 credits) the following (3 credits) Psy 101 Introduction to Psychology 3 one of the following (3 credits) Hist 101 United States History Survey I 3 Hist 103 United States History Survey II 3 Hist 110 Western Civilization I 3 Hist 112 Western Civilization II 3 one of the following (3 credits) Posc 110 Introduction to American Politics 3 Posc 120 Introduction to International Relations 3Posc 221 Comparative Politics 3 Posc 240 Introduction to Law 3 one of the following (3 credits) Soc 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 upper-division requirements (36 credits) Fifteen credits must be in one of the four departments listed above or organizational leadership. Twelve credits must be from another of the departments, and nine credits must be taken in a third department. total credits 48 Emphasis in American Studies American studies is a multidisciplinary major for those who are particularly interested in the history and culture of this country. Those planning to pursue a career in primary or secondary education have found it an attractive and useful way to prepare themselves for teaching in the United States. The American studies degree program is distinct from the history major, though it is housed in the history department. core requirements (24 credits) Hist
101 United States History Survey I 3 three of the following (9 credits) Hist 326 The African-American Historical Experience 3 Eng 327 The Minority Experience in American Literature 3 Eng 341 Non-Western Mythology (when relevant) 3 Soc 366 North and Middle American Indians 3 Hist 368 Immigration in American History 3 Soc 372 Images of American Indians 3 two of the following (6 credits) Hist 250 Historic Preservation 3 Eng 326 American Themes (when relevant) 3 two of the following (6 credits) Hist 130 Faith, Fear, and Folly 3 Hist 342 The History of Everyday Life in America 3 Ftv 346 History of Television 3 Eng 362 Popular Fiction and Film 3 Eng 366 Politics in Literature and Film 3 Ftv 447 Seminar in American Film I (origins to 1945) 3 Ftv 448 Seminar in American Film II (1945 to the present) 3 two of the following (6 credits) Posc 240 Introduction to Law 3 Posc 300 American Political Thought 3 Posc 310 The United States Presidency 3 Posc 311 Legislative Politics 3 Econ 314 U.S. Business and Economic History 3 Hist 328 The Colonial Period in American History 3 Hist 330 America and its Revolution 3 Hist 331 The Trying Years-- Union and Disunion, 17891865 3 Hist 334 Emergence of Modern America, 18651920 3 Hist 336 Conflict and Change in America, 19201945 3 Hist 338 America After the War, 19451960 3 Hist 340 American Diplomatic History and Foreign Policy 3 Posc 343 Constitutional Government 3 Posc 344 Constitutional Rights 3 Hist 366 The City in American History 3 total credits 51 A minor in American studies requires a total of 21 credits chosen from the American studies degree program. Twelve credits must be upper division. Students who wish to design a minor in American studies should speak to an advisor in the history department. Emphasis in Latin American Studies Latin American studies is designed to provide the student with an integrated knowledge of Latin America from an interdisciplinary perspective, while at the same time providing the student with the skills and language competency necessary to achieve employment or success in a graduate program. Students will be required to study in a Latin American country. Students are also urged to complete an internship with a program or agency relevant to Latin American studies. The Latin American studies degree program is distinct from the history major, though it is housed in the history department. core requirements (12 credits) Hist 180 Modern Latin American History 3 Posc 231 Latin American Political Economy 3 Hum 316 From Latin America to Los Angeles 3 Posc 325 Latin American Politics 3 language core requirements (3 credits) At least one semester of Spanish at the 300 level travel requirement (3 credits) At least one course taken for credit at a Latin American university or a study abroad tour for credit in Latin America. three of the following (9 credits) Posc 120 Introduction to International Relations 3 Hist 312 History of Spain and Portugal 3 Hist 390 Latin American History Through Film 3 Eng 462 Literature and Film of Diverse Cultures 3 Span 486 Latin American Fiction: Journeys Across Memory 3 six of the following (18 credits) Soc 102 Cultural Anthropology 3 IS
201 Cross-Cultural Communications 3 Mus 222 Musical Cultures of the World: Latin America 3 Soc 346 Solving Social Problems in Costa Rica 3 Soc 366 North and Middle American Indians 3 Soc 372 Images of American Indians 3 Econ 411 International Economics 3 Econ 441 Economic Development 3 Eng 594 Literary Analysis: Magical
Realism and Beyond 3 total credits 45 Minor in Latin American Studies A minor in Latin American Studies requires a total of 21 credits chosen from the Latin American studies degree program and distributed as outlined below. Students who wish to design a minor in Latin American studies should speak with the Latin American Studies Program Director in the History Department. minor core requirements (9 credits) Hist 180 Modern Latin American History 3 Span 202 Intermediate Spanish II 3 Hum 316 From Latin America to Los Angeles 3 Any other four courses of upper-division credits from the lists for the Latin American Studies Emphasis in at least two academic departments. Minor in Women's Studies No study of humanity is complete without considering the life, status, contributions, and tribulations of fifty-two percent of the world population. This realization gave rise to a new discipline, women's studies, a field of scholarship which is in dynamic expansion, and offers a fresh look at old disciplines. Chapman now joins several hundred universities and colleges in offering a minor in this area. The program requires a total of 18 credits, at least nine of which must be upper division, distributed as outlined below: core requirements (9 credits) Phil
319 Philosophy of Women/Women of Color 3 at least three of the following (9 credits) Posc
348 Women and the Law 3 total credits 18 Gay/ Lesbian/ Bisexual Studies From queer theory to queer bashing, sexual diversity issues have become highly visible issues across business, the humanities, and the sciences. The minor in gay/ lesbian/ bisexual studies offers students the opportunity to analyze for themselves facts, theories, research, and realities concerning lesbianism, male homosexuality, and bisexuality. Representing Chapman University's commitment to diversity and intellectual inquiry, the minor provides students of almost any major the means to explore the issues surrounding this controversial academic discipline in its scientific, socio-cultural, political and artistic contexts. In addition to supplementing academic specializations ranging from history or biology to English or psychology, the minor can also serve students preparing for careers in law, public policy, health and social services, the arts, entertainment, or the ministry. The minor requires a total of 18 credits, at least nine of which must be upper division, distributed as outlined below: core requirements (6 credits) Hum 205 Introduction to Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual Studies 3 one of the following (3 credits) Eng 347 Society, Culture, and Literature: The Literature of the Gay and Lesbian Experience 3 Ftv 362 Images of Diversity in Film and Television The Gay and Lesbian Cinema 3 one of the following (3 credits) Posc 309 Gay and Lesbian Politics 3 Hist 370 History of Sexuality 3 Soc 381 Sociology of Sex and Gender 3 Psy 444 Psychology of the Gay and Lesbian Experience 3 two elective courses selected from the lists of choices above (6 credits) total credits 18 |