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REQUIRED COURSES
Take the following courses:
SO-101 Introduction to Sociology
The study of human social groups and the social processes that lead to both structural and cultural integration and differentiation primarily within contemporary American society.
3 CreditsS
PS-101 Introduction to American Government
An introduction to the theory and practice of American government. The course surveys the underlying structure of American politics, its economic, cultural and legal foundations and the daily practice of politics, e.g. groups, parties, and the mass media. Students are asked to develop an account of American politics and to assess the principal features of political life in the United States according to the standards they have framed.
4 CreditsS, WK-SI
PL-106 Introduction to Ethics
Examines the historically valid ethical approaches to problems, i.e., pragmatic, relativistic and absolute and the application of such methods to contemporary ethical dilemmas, e.g., abortion, terrorism, euthanasia, and capital punishment.
3 CreditsH,SW-ER
SO-203 Minority Experiences
An exploration of the factors that shape the experiences of minority group members in both domestic and global contexts. The social processes that functions to construct minority identity among racial, ethnic, gender, and ability groups are studied.
3 CreditsSPrerequisites: SO101 or AN151.
SO-260 Introduction to Criminal Justice
Explores the nature of crime, the history of criminal justice, and the process of the modern justice system.
3 CreditsSPrerequisites: SO101 or AN151.
SO-302 Social Deviance and Criminology
Examines contemporary psychological and sociological theories of behavior deviation, including crime, delinquency, substance abuse and selected other categories. Typologies for classifying and studying crime are developed and evaluated. Trends in behavior deviation, including the characteristics of offenders and victims, are critically explored. Informal and formal, as well as proactive and reactive, social control systems aimed at managing behavior deviation are described and analyzed.
3 CreditsSPrerequisites: SO101 or AN151.
METHODS REQUIREMENT
Complete one of the following sequences below:
SOCIAL WORK RESEARCH SEQUENCE
SW-214 Integrated Research Methods & Stats I
An integrated course sequence applying processes of social inquiry to the assessment of historically oppressed and vulnerable populations, and of the interventions used to help those populations. This course integrates key research concepts and commonly used quantitative and qualitative methods in the social sciences, with the ability to communicate effectively about research with written and verbal skills. The course teaches students not only to conduct social science research but also to consume and utilize social science research in a critical way, including in practice as a helping professional.
3 CreditsS,WK-SI
SW-215 Integrated Research Methods & Stats II
The second part of an integrated course sequence applying the scientific process to the fields of Social Work and Sociology, emphasizing key research concepts, commonly used quantitative and qualitative methods, and the ability to communicate effectively about research with written and verbal skills. The course teaches students not only to conduct research but also to consume and utilize research.
3 CreditsS
PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH SEQUENCE
PY-366 Research Methods & Statistics
Introduces the methodological skills necessary for conducting research and for becoming a better consumer of psychological science. Students will learn to think critically about claims and accurately summarize primary source articles about behavior. Students will learn statistical concepts commonly used to evaluate data, how to effectively communicate research, and make ethical judgments informed by APA ethical standards.
4 Credits Prerequisite: PY-101
EXPERIENTIAL REQUIREMENT
Take 3-6 credits of experiential courses (Inside-Out, Mock Trial, approved internship, mentored research, and/or community-engaged learning must be approved by department chair).
PS-190A Mock Trial
A study of elements related to the preparation of a trial through the Mock Trial setting
governed by the American Mock Trial Association. Students will learn the preparation
of pleadings, applicable case law to the case presented, and obtain knowledge of the
Rules of Evidence. Each year, Mock Trial is offered as PS-190A during the fall semester
for 3 credits and PS-190B during the spring semester for 1 credit.
3 CreditsCS
PS-190B Mock Trial
A study of elements related to the preparation of a trial through the Mock Trial setting
governed by the American Mock Trial Association. Students will learn the preparation
of pleadings, applicable case law to the case presented, and obtain knowledge of the
Rules of Evidence. Each year, Mock Trial is offered as PS-190A during the fall semester
for 3 credits and PS-190B during the spring semester for 1 credit.
1 CreditCS
PS-490 Legal & Public Affairs Internship
An opportunity to apply concepts and theories learned in class and readings to a practical
situation. Selected students work with chief administrative officers in State College
and Huntingdon, police departments, environmental departments, legal offices or in
the Court House. Note: may be repeated up to a total of 9 hours credit.
2-9 CreditsSCorequisite: PS495. Prerequisite: permission and Jr. or Sr. Standing.
PS-495 Politics Internship Seminar
The emphasis is on connecting the internship experience with student’s Juniata coursework.
Students will develop the knowledge, skills, and ethical perspectives they need to
engage effectively with the local communities through meaningful contributions and
reflection.
2-6 CreditsS, SW-LECo-Requisite: PS-490 or PS-491, or PS-492.
PY-490 Psychology Internship
See the chapter, " Special Programs " under Internships in the catalog.
2-9 CreditsSCorequisite: PY495. Prerequisite: permission and Jr. or Sr. standing.
PY-495 Psychology Int. Sem.
Requires students to reflect on the internship experience and /or pursue research
related to the placement. Corequisite: PY490.
2-6 CreditsSPrerequisite: permission.
SO-492 Sociology Internship
Minimum GPA of 2.50 and good academic standing required for internship eligibility.
Development of internship proposal must occur a minimum of six weeks prior to start
of internship.
2-9 CreditsSCorequisite: SO495. Prerequisite: 2.50 GPA, Permission and Junior or Senior standing.
SW-330 Social Work Practice: Individual, Family & Small Groups Laboratory
Supervised field work in an approved social work agency. Provides opportunity to observe
agency function and apply beginning social work practice skills.
2 CreditsSCorequisite: SW331. Prerequisite: SW230.
SW-331 Social Work Practice: Individual, Family & Small Groups
Explores the problem solving process used in social work practice with individuals,
families and small groups. Interviewing and problem solving skills, family systems
analysis and group process are refined in preparation for beginning practice with
individuals, families, and small groups.
4 CreditsSCorequisite: SW330. Prerequisite: SW230.
PS-190A Mock Trial
A study of elements related to the preparation of a trial through the Mock Trial setting governed by the American Mock Trial Association. Students will learn the preparation of pleadings, applicable case law to the case presented, and obtain knowledge of the Rules of Evidence. Each year, Mock Trial is offered as PS-190A during the fall semester for 3 credits and PS-190B during the spring semester for 1 credit.
3 CreditsCS
PS-190B Mock Trial
A study of elements related to the preparation of a trial through the Mock Trial setting governed by the American Mock Trial Association. Students will learn the preparation of pleadings, applicable case law to the case presented, and obtain knowledge of the Rules of Evidence. Each year, Mock Trial is offered as PS-190A during the fall semester for 3 credits and PS-190B during the spring semester for 1 credit.
1 CreditCS
PS-490 Legal & Public Affairs Internship
An opportunity to apply concepts and theories learned in class and readings to a practical situation. Selected students work with chief administrative officers in State College and Huntingdon, police departments, environmental departments, legal offices or in the Court House. Note: may be repeated up to a total of 9 hours credit.
2-9 CreditsSCorequisite: PS495. Prerequisite: permission and Jr. or Sr. Standing.
PS-495 Politics Internship Seminar
The emphasis is on connecting the internship experience with student’s Juniata coursework. Students will develop the knowledge, skills, and ethical perspectives they need to engage effectively with the local communities through meaningful contributions and reflection.
2-6 CreditsS, SW-LECo-Requisite: PS-490 or PS-491, or PS-492.
PY-490 Psychology Internship
See the chapter, " Special Programs " under Internships in the catalog.
2-9 CreditsSCorequisite: PY495. Prerequisite: permission and Jr. or Sr. standing.
PY-495 Psychology Int. Sem.
Requires students to reflect on the internship experience and /or pursue research related to the placement. Corequisite: PY490.
2-6 CreditsSPrerequisite: permission.
SO-492 Sociology Internship
Minimum GPA of 2.50 and good academic standing required for internship eligibility. Development of internship proposal must occur a minimum of six weeks prior to start of internship.
2-9 CreditsSCorequisite: SO495. Prerequisite: 2.50 GPA, Permission and Junior or Senior standing.
SW-330 Social Work Practice: Individual, Family & Small Groups Laboratory
Supervised field work in an approved social work agency. Provides opportunity to observe agency function and apply beginning social work practice skills.
2 CreditsSCorequisite: SW331. Prerequisite: SW230.
SW-331 Social Work Practice: Individual, Family & Small Groups
Explores the problem solving process used in social work practice with individuals, families and small groups. Interviewing and problem solving skills, family systems analysis and group process are refined in preparation for beginning practice with individuals, families, and small groups.
4 CreditsSCorequisite: SW330. Prerequisite: SW230.
ELECTIVES
Take 15-18 credits from the following courses:
EN-239 Bloody Murder
The United States has always been a violent nation, and American writers have used that violence to explore questions of justice, truth, and human nature. This course will examine the portrayal of violence in writers from Poe to Cormac McCarthy.
3 CreditsH
HS-400 Crimes Against Humanity
This course explores the emergence, evolution, varieties, underlying causes, and means of confronting and coming to terms with genocide and other crimes against humanity. During the course of the semester, we will examine a range of historical contexts and we will also confront tough questions about ethics, resistance, and responsibility.
4 CreditsI, HPrerequisites: Junior or Senior standing. Sophomores require permission.
PACS-105 Introduction to Conflict Resolution
A survey of the field of conflict, this course explores the causes and consequences of social conflict. Theory and case studies are used to understand interpersonal disputes, the intricacies of groups in conflict and international issues and crisis. Emphasis is given to understanding the basic theoretical concepts of the field and developing basic conflict resolving skills.
3 CreditsS
PACS-110 Introduction to Peace & Conflict Studies
This course explores war and deep-rooted conflict as human problems and peace as a human potential. Students collaborate in small groups to explore a range of different approaches to peace around the world.
3 CreditsI,SWGH2Prerequisite or corequisite: FYC or CWS
PS-218 Public Policy & Admin.
An introduction to the study of public policy and its administration. The course explores the ways which power, knowledge and institutions shape adoption and evolution of public policies in western democracies. Focusing on various policy areas, the course also surveys the public bureaucracies that administer these policies, examining what government agencies do and why they do it, and assesses alternatives to public bureaucracies.
3 CreditsSPrerequisite: PS101.
PS-312 Constitutional Interpretation: Civil Rights
Examines citizen's rights and liberties which the Constitution protects against infringement by the government. Those freedoms enumerated in the Bill of Rights are reviewed as well as the right to privacy, due process, and equal protection.
4 CreditsH, CWPrerequisites: PS101 or permission.
PS-334 Human Rights
This class focuses on some of the debates concerning human rights: realism versus idealism; individualism versus communitarianism; universalism versus relativism; religious fundamentalism versus secularism; women's rights as human rights; liberalism versus socialism. We review the historical evolution of human rights. We devote part of the semester to the role of literature and the arts in creating and promoting human rights.
3 CreditsI, SPrerequisite: PS102.
PY-203 Abnormal Psychology
A brief consideration is given to the historical approaches to " mental illness, " followed by a consideration of present day classification, diagnostic measures, and therapy. Emphasis throughout is upon experimental data as applied to the various disorders.
3 CreditsSPrerequisite: PY101.
PY-205 Social Psychology
The study of human interaction and interpersonal relationships, including selected areas of current research and theory such as social perception, interpersonal communication, attitude formation and change, conformity, aggression, and interpersonal attraction.
3 CreditsS
PY-410 Aggression and Prejudice
This is an upper level seminar course limited to juniors and seniors. The course focus is on primary source readings from social psychology and political psychology that address the breadth of the human condition from compassion and empathy to political extremism and genocide. Topics include prejudice (racism, sexism, etc.), authoritarianism, social dominance, compassion, humanitarianism and human values.
3 CreditsS, CS
SO-203 Minority Experiences
An exploration of the factors that shape the experiences of minority group members in both domestic and global contexts. The social processes that functions to construct minority identity among racial, ethnic, gender, and ability groups are studied.
3 CreditsSPrerequisites: SO101 or AN151.
SO-244 Drugs and Society
This course explores the history of substance abuse, models of addiction, physiological effects of commonly abused substances and treatment effectiveness. Some of the programs that will be examined include the 12-step program.
3 CreditsSPrerequisites: SO101.
SO-320 Wealth, Power, & Society
An investigation of the stratification of American society. The roots and repercussions of social inequalities are studied with special emphasis given to inequalities relating to social class, race, ethnicity and gender. Social structures through which these inequalities are sustained are critically examined.
3 CreditsS, CWPrerequisites: SO101 and Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing.
SO-362 Juvenile Justice
The issues, trends, and challenges facing juvenile justice professionals are explored in this course. The history and philosophy of juvenile justice, processing, detention, and diversion of juvenile offenders are topics of the course.
3 CreditsCW, SPrerequisite: SO 260.
CAPSTONE
Take one of the following options below:
OPTION 1:
SO-401 Sociology Senior Seminar
Sociology Senior Seminar is the capstone course for students who have focused their
academic work in the sociological discipline. The course provides an opportunity for
students to apply key curricular components previously explored during their undergraduate
sociology coursework. The course is a designated service learning and experiential
learning course. Students will assume substantial responsibility for the exploration
of materials and presentation of those materials to their student colleagues. Students
will also interact with campus and community partners during the semester. The course
uses a student-led seminar format, coupled with community engagement and service learning
components.
3 CreditsSPrerequisite: Senior standing.
SO-401 Sociology Senior Seminar
Sociology Senior Seminar is the capstone course for students who have focused their academic work in the sociological discipline. The course provides an opportunity for students to apply key curricular components previously explored during their undergraduate sociology coursework. The course is a designated service learning and experiential learning course. Students will assume substantial responsibility for the exploration of materials and presentation of those materials to their student colleagues. Students will also interact with campus and community partners during the semester. The course uses a student-led seminar format, coupled with community engagement and service learning components.
3 CreditsSPrerequisite: Senior standing.
OPTION 2:
SO-492 Sociology Internship
Minimum GPA of 2.50 and good academic standing required for internship eligibility.
Development of internship proposal must occur a minimum of six weeks prior to start
of internship.
2-9 CreditsSCorequisite: SO495. Prerequisite: 2.50 GPA, Permission and Junior or Senior standing.
SO-495 Sociology Research/Seminar
Requires students to reflect on the internship experience and pursue research related
to the placement.
2-6 CreditsSCorequisite: SO492. Prerequisite: by permission.
SO-492 Sociology Internship
Minimum GPA of 2.50 and good academic standing required for internship eligibility. Development of internship proposal must occur a minimum of six weeks prior to start of internship.
2-9 CreditsSCorequisite: SO495. Prerequisite: 2.50 GPA, Permission and Junior or Senior standing.
SO-495 Sociology Research/Seminar
Requires students to reflect on the internship experience and pursue research related to the placement.
2-6 CreditsSCorequisite: SO492. Prerequisite: by permission.
POE Credit Total = 48-54
Students must complete at least 18 credits at the 300/400-level. Any course exception must be approved by the advisor and/or department chair.