University of Maryland Eastern Shore 2000-02 Catalog

The School of Arts and Professions

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

History
Political Science
Social Work
Sociology

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

HISTORY COURSES

HIST 341 British History — 3 cr.
This course examines the major political, economic, cultural, and social developments in Britain form 55 B.C.to World War II.

HIST 351 Latin America — 3 cr.
This course surveys the development of Latin America from its early settlement, to the colonization of Spain to Portugal, to independence in century.

HIST 360 African History I: From Early Times To 1900 — 3 cr.
A study of African History in terms of the Ancient Empires and cultures, regional developments, the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, the scramble for colonies by European powers leading to the Partition of the continent and events leading to 1900.

HIST 361 African History II — 3 cr.
A study of the African History from the establishment of colonial rule in colonial rule, the struggle for independence and the emergence of nation-states.

HIST 362 History of Control Institutions — 3 cr.
Historical and sociological evaluation of prisons and asylums and their impact on American culture.

HIST 363 History of Control Institutions — 3 cr.
Historical and sociological evaluation of prisons and asylums and their impact on American culture.

HIST 401 European Imperialism — 3 cr.
An intensive survey of the justifications nature and scope, and general significance of imperialism in Africa, Southern Asia, and the Far East during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Offered in alternate years.

HIST 402 Contemporary America — 3 cr.
Recent developments in American history with emphasis placed on international problems and domestic issues of importance in the twentieth century.

HIST 403 Constitutional History of the US — 3 cr.
The course will consist of an account of the development of the American Constitution and of American constitutionalism from its origin in England, Europe, and the colonies to the Civil War.

HIST 404 Constitutional History of the US Since 1865 — 3 cr.
This course will be a continuation of History 403 and will consist of an account of the development of the Constitution and of American constitutionalism from the Civil War to the present. Special emphasis will be placed upon Constitutional interpretation and social and political change.

HIST 421 History of the South — 3 cr.
A survey of the social, political economic developments in the South since the colonial period, emphasis on recent urbanization and racial adjustments.

HIST 480 Advanced Review of History — 3 cr.
An encounter with some selected aspects of the major developments in the World History from ancient times to the modern period. Specific focus on political, socio-economic, and cultural achievements of major African, Eastern and Western civilizations. Accelerated review of techniques, procedures, structure and function of historical research.

HIST 498 Independent Study of History — 3 cr.
An intensive study of special topics in history for advanced students.

HIST 499 Independent Study of History — 3 cr.
An intensive study of special topics in history for advanced students.

HIST 111H Honors History Approach to World Civ. I — 3 cr.
This course surveys and interprets the gradual evolution of western civilization from ancient times to the Reformation. It examines major, political, and socio-economic achievements, stressing Greek. Roman and Medieval contributions to European and world civilization.

HIST 112H Honors History Approach to World Civ. I — 3 cr.
The course is a continuation of HIST 111H and survey of European history from the Reformation to contemporary times. Emphasis is given to the growth of strong nation states, revolutions, liberalism, nationalism, and imperialism, and current problems resulting from two global wars.

HIST 201 History of American Civilization I — 3 cr.
The continuation of HIST 201 and survey of basic post-Civil War problems, movements and trends, including Reconstruction, Populism, Progressivism, and the New Deal. Balanced treatment is also given to the United States foreign policy during the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

HIST 202 History of American Civilization II — 3 cr.
The continuation of HIST 201 and survey of basic post -Civil War problems, movements, and trends including Reconstruction. Populism, Progressivism, and the New Deal. Balanced treatment is also given to the United States foreign policy during the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

HIST 221 Historical Research — 3 cr.
Techniques and procedures in historical research. An examination of the methods and functions of research in historical scholarship and preparation of an undergraduate history research paper.

HIST 311 Modern Europe I — 3 cr.
A specialized treatment of European political, economic, social and cultural history from the Renaissance to the Vienna Congress. Major topics include the English Civil War and its aftermath, the Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment, and the French Revolution.

HIST 312 Modern Europe II — 3 cr.
A specialized contribution of HIST 311. Emphasis is given to forces of liberalism, nationalism, socialism, and imperialism. Twentieth century European domestic and foreign policies are covered in depth.

HIST 321 Early American History — 3 cr.
An analysis of colonial society relative to its socio-economic political and cultural evolution, the American Revolution, the Constitution, and political developments unit 1824. Offered in alternate years.

HIST 322 The Middle Period of America History — 3 cr.
An examination of significant historical factors from 124 to 1877. A treatment of important developments leading to the Civil War, and a study of the Civil War and the Reconstruction period. Offered in alternate years.

HIST 333 African American History — 3 cr.
This course surveys Afro-American History, giving particular attention to the African American contribution to American culture; Social Structures; relationships among groups of various categories; social movements and conflicts.

HIST 334 African-American History II From 1865 to present times — 3 cr.
This is a study of Afro-American History from the end of the civil war to present times, continuing the examination of Afro-American contribution to American Culture, and the manner in which concern for race has been transformed into issues of national importance.

POLITICAL SCIENCE COURSES

POLI 200 Introduction to American Government — 3 cr.
A critical study of the American political system in its contemporary context; policy making processes sources of conflict processes.

POLI 220 Introduction to Political Government — 3 cr.
A survey of political participation, opinion formation, political persuasion, community power relations and political change processes.

POLI 311Comparative Political Systems — 3 cr.
A comparative study of the political structure, political culture and operation of selected political systems.

POLI312 International Relations — 3 cr.
A study of basic components of national power and the foreign policy objectives of major nations. Proposed theories explaining the behavior of nation will also be explored. Offered in alternative years.

POLI 330 American Constitutional Law — 3 cr.
The historical development of American Constitutional Law as interpreted by the Supreme Court. Impact of Supreme Court decisions is also discussed. Offered in alternate years.

POLI 342 Urban Politics — 3 cr.
Urban political processes and institutions considered in light of changing social and economic conditions. Political problems of urban minority groups will be emphasized. Alternate years.

POLI 392 Public Administration — 3 cr.
A study of management functions and policy making in government agencies. Course emphasis administrative behavior and the interaction of bureaucracies with the political environment. Offered in alternate years.

POLI 412 History of Political Thought — 3 cr.
A critical analysis of selected topics in political thought from ancient civilizations to the present.

POLI 430 Politics of Developing Nations — 3 cr.
Contemporary politics, institutions, and ideologies of developing nations, with particular emphasis on Africa; patterns of change, social forces, a nation building. Offered in alternate years.

POLI 490 Political Science Seminar — 3 cr.
An intensive study of a selected problem in political science. Since the subject will vary from year-to-year; the course may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

POLI 498 Independent Study — 1-3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

POLI 499 Independent Study — 1 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

SOCIAL WORK COURSES

SOWK 200 Introduction to Social Work And Social
Welfare/Honors- GE Area II — 3 cr.
- Discipline B Introduction to social work as a profession. Examination of the social welfare system as society's response to human need and structure for delivery of social services. Overview of fields of social welfare service and social work roles in each field. Twenty-five additional hours of volunteer service in a social agency required.

SOWK 220 Basic Interviewing Skills and Techniques — 3 cr.
Develop basic interviewing skills for assessing, goal setting, and intervention for use in human and social work settings. Emphasis on skill application with diverse populations, and student exploration of personal values and belief systems.

SOWK 300 Human Behavior in the Social Environment I — 3 cr.
Inter-relationships of biological and psychological factor in human development throughout the life span. Examines dynamics of human behavior in a social context, with beginning level social assessment DSM diagnosis. Prerequisite: SOWK 201, BIOL 101, SOCI 101, PSYC 200, or consent of instructor.

SOWK 302 Human Behavior In the Social Environment II — 3 cr.
Study of human behavior as affected by race, class, gender, and sexual orientation. Attention to the experience of oppression and its impact on families and groups. Strategies to bring about social change in organizations and communities considered. Prerequisites: SOWK 200 and 300.

SOWK 305 Social Work Policy — 3 cr.
Historical and analytical overview of social welfare in the United States. Selective examination of contemporary programs and services; analysis of cities, issues and problems; evaluation of programs and services for effectiveness. Prerequisites: SOWK 200 or consent of instructor.

SOWK 320 Social Work Practice — 3 cr.
First of the three practice courses preparing students for a generalist approach to social work practice. Emphasis on knowledge, values, ethics, and skills needed to develop effective helping relationships. Includes basic theories for intervention with focus on micro level problem solving and basic interviews skills. Prerequisites: SOWK 200 and 300.

SOWK 350 Social Work with Older People — 3 cr.
Study of older Americans and of the program and policies designed to support them. Review of social work practice skills in providing direct service to older people. Prerequisite: SOWK 200, or consent of instructor.

SOWK 400 Social Work Practice I — 3 cr.
Second of three practice courses preparing students for a generalist approach to social work practice. Expands basic knowledge, values, ethics, and skills, with emphasis on mezzo level problem solving. Includes theories and techniques for planning assessment and advocacy for family and small group intervention. Prerequisites: SOWK 315 and 320. Co-requisite: SOWK 406 or 407.

SOWK 405 Fields Instruction in Social Work — 5 cr.
Supervised experience in a social welfare agency with emphasis on methods and techniques of generalist social work practice. Opportunity to apply theory and develop skills in delivery of social services. Co-requisites: SOWK 400 and 406. Prerequisite: SOWK 320, approval of the department. Two working days per week in an agency.

SOWK 406 Field Instruction Seminar I — 1 cr.
Weekly on-campus seminar concurrent with Field Instruction I. Small group discussion of field experience with related written assignments. Co-requisite: SOWK 400, 405 Prerequisite: SOWK 320. One hour per week.

SOWK 407 Field Instruction in Social Work II — 5 cr.
Continuation of direct experience in the delivery of social services with in an assigned agency. Increased emphasis on assessment, intervention, and evaluation skills of generalist social work. Co-requisite: SOWK 410 and 408. Prerequisite: SOWK 405 and approval by the department. Two working days per week in agency.

SOWK 408 Field Instruction Seminar II — 1 cr.
Weekly on campus seminar concurrent with Field instruction II. Small group discussion of field experience with related written assignments. Co-requisite: SOWK 407and 410. Prerequisite: SOWK 405 and 406 approval by the department. Two working days per week or minimum of 200 hours per semester.

SOWK 410 Social Work Practice III — 3 cr.
Third of three practice courses preparing students for a generalist approach to social work. Expands basic knowledge, values, ethics, and skills, with emphasis on macro level problem solving. Includes theories and techniques needed for practice within an organizational and/or community context. Prerequisite: SOWK 400. Co-requisite: SOWK 407 and 408.

SOWK 450 Social Work with Families/Children — 3 cr.
Survey of child welfare services and examination of current policies in social work for children and their families. Consideration of practice issues in protective services, in-home services to families and substitute care including adoption and foster care. Prerequisites: SOWK 200 or consent of instructor.

SOWK 455 Substance Abuse: Issues and Services — 3 cr.
Study of alcohol and drug abuse. Topics include: theoretical perspectives on abuse, pharmacological characteristics of commonly abused substances and stage of dependence and addiction. Overview of societal response to substance abuse including new enforcement, treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention. Prerequisites: SOWK 300 or consent of instructor.

SOWK 460 Social Work in Corrections — 3 cr.
Social work interventions in a variety of correctional settings. Focuses on professional role in court and correctional procedures within institutional and community based programs. Prerequisites: SOWK 200 or consent of the instructor.

SOWK 465 Social Work in Health Care — 3 cr.
Explores the role of social work practice in various health care settings. Emphasis on the changing concepts of health and illness. Evaluates the nature of health and illness. Evaluates the nature of health care organizations, funding mechanisms, and ethical dilemmas in social work health care. Prerequisite: SOWK 300 or consent of the instructor.

SOWK 470 Social Work in Mental Health — 3 cr.
Investigate the role of the social work profession within the mental health delivery system utilizing a generalist social work approach. Social work and mental health concepts, policies, research methods and program development examined in social service agencies, community mental health facilities, and institutional accommodations. Prerequisite: SOWK 300 or consent of instructor.

SOWK 475 Social Work With Persons Who Have Disabilities — 3 cr.
Overview of physical, social and emotional implications of disabilities within the context of generalist social work practice. Topics include sensitivity to discrimination in society, laws, and service available, and personal and family adjustment to disability. Prerequisite: SOWK 200.

SOWK 484 Social Work and the Law — 3 cr.
Study of social welfare, family, consumer law, and the legal authority of social agencies to make regulations. Guidelines for court testimony and rules of evidence presented. Prerequisite: SOWK 200 or consent of instructor.

SOWK 499 Independent Study/Special Topics — 3 cr.
Course provides opportunities for investigating special themes or issues of interest to student and the social work profession. May be repeated once under a different subtitle. Prerequisite: SOWK 200 or consent of instructor.

SOCIOLOGY COURSES

SOCI 201 Social Problems — 3 cr.
An analysis of the major social problems affecting modern society, social legislation relating to these problems, resources for treatment and prevention, and deficiencies in existing programs.

SOCI 202 Social Deviance and Social Control — 3 cr.
Theories of deviance causation and their relevance to analysis of particular types of deviance such as suicide, mental illness, addiction, sexual deviance, etc. Investigation of the relationships between deviant and the social reaction of such behavior. Prerequisites: SOCI 101 or 201.

SOCI 250 Juvenile Delinquency — 3 cr.
Juvenile Delinquency is an introduction to theories of Juvenile delinquency and alternative intervention strategies for reducing the prevalence of juvenile delinquency across time.

SOCI 301 Rural Sociology — 3 cr.
An analysis and study of rural conditions and social forces influencing rural life and rural society. Prerequisite: SOCI 101.

SOCI 303 Inequality in America — 3 cr.
The investigation of societal, social differentiation, the influence upon behavior, and the study of social mobility patterns and the effects of this mobility. Prerequisites: SOCI 101 or SOCI 311.

SOCI 306 Socialization — 3 cr.
This course will cover the developments of personality and the acquisition of the roles, norms, attitudes, and actions that enable a person to function as a member of social groupings.

SOCI 309 Research Methods in Behavioral Sci. — 3 cr.
This is the first semester of a two-semester sequence. The first semester will be devoted to the methods used in collecting data in the social sciences including various measurement methodologies.

SOCI 310 Statistical Methods in Behavioral Sci. — 3 cr.
The second semester of the sequence is devoted to the statistical analysis of data including statistical computations, interpretations and reporting of findings.

SOCI 311 Anthropology — 3 cr.
Study and comparison of the learned, shared, and transmitted behavior patterns and ideals by which men and women have worked out social relationship deal with their environment and defined their place in the world.

SOCI 313 Criminology and Penology — 3 cr.
Contributions of the various schools to the development of criminology. Physical, psychological and environment and factors in crime. The role of the home family, and social relationships. The methods and instrumentality's of criminal justice, crime prevention. Prerequisites: SOCI 101 of SOCI 201.

SOCI 315 Urban Sociology — 3 cr.
A sociological analysis of the development and effects of modern urbanization of human institutions, population trends and social relationships. The role of tics, social agencies and elements making for organization and disorganization, urban planning and redevelopment. Prerequisites: SOCI 101, SOCI 201, or SOCI 311.

SOCI 316 Marriage and Family Life — 3 cr.
The major focus of attention will be given to the preparation for marriage, selection of a partner, financing the marriage, problems of parenthood and family administration, successful and happy marriage, and family union. Prerequisite: SOCI 101.

SOCI 320 Social Movement and Soc. Change — 3 cr.
An examination of collective behavior, strategies of the actions of movements as well as the examination of their characteristics, membership and structure. The relationship of the social system and its change to the social movements will be examined. Prerequisite SOCI 101.

SOCI 322 Population Study: Demography — 3 cr.
A study of the basic variables of population: birth, death and migration. Socio-economic and cultural variables affecting population, growth projection and possible controls. Offered in alternative years. Prerequisite: SOCI 101.

SOCI 323 Demographic Methods — 3 cr.
A systematic and comprehensive treatment of basic demographic analytical techniques and concepts. It considers the ways in which demographic data are gathered, classified and treated to produce summary measures of the important aspects of the composition and dynamics of populations, with particular emphasis on the limitations underlying definitions and bases of classification. Prerequisites: SOCI 322, SOCI 222, or Permission of Instructor.

SOCI 325 Psychology of Communication — 3 cr.
Introduction to the nature of verbal and non-verbal communication as a psychological phenomenon, Perception, comprehension, organization, symbolism, and psychological impediments to effective communication are reviewed with case material.

SOCI 326 Social Psychology — 3 cr.
Personality and behavior as influenced by culture and Interpersonal behavior. Social influences on motivation, learning, perception, attitudes, language, and leadership. Prerequisites: SOCI 101, PSYC 200.

SOCI 327 Community Psychology — 3 cr.
The systematic analysis of the impact of community life on the functioning of individuals and groups. Strategies and tactics of community intervention, Prerequisites: SOCI 101 or SOCI 201.

SOCI 329 Sociology of Medicine — 3 cr.
This course examines the cultural, tidal, economic, and social factors which influence the incidence of health and illness, the interpretations, and the organization and delivery of health care in modern and pre-modern societies. Prerequisite: SOCI 101.

SOCI 331 American Minority Groups — 3 cr.
A study of the cultural background distribution, assimilation, and adjustment of minority groups; problems arising from the contacts among people who differ as to race and culture. Prejudice and discrimination will be considered. Prerequisites: SOCI 101 or SOCI 201.

SOCI 334 Sociology of Mental Health — 3 cr.
This course examines the practices relating to mental health in the US and other advance industrial societies. Special attention is given to role of economic, tics and culture in shaping these practices and in affecting the nature and organization of mental health care. Prerequisites: SOCI 101 and 221.

SOCI 340 Small Group Analysis — 3 cr.
A study of small group structures and process and theemergence of various structures. Course also includes techniques for the analysis of small groups. Prerequisites: SOCI 101, SOCI 201, or PSYC 200.

SOCI 344 Organizational Change And Development - Organizational Dynamics I — 3 cr.
The nature of organization development and change from an action-research, system point of view. Intervention strategies and methods are discussed and applied. Prerequisite: SOCI 101.

SOCI 345 Organizational Social Psychology Organizational Dynamics I — 3 cr.
This course attempts to provide an understand of managerial behavior in an organizational setup. It will deal with individual attitudes and behavior in interpersonal and intra-group relationships with a specific goal to improve awareness, perception, and understanding of one's own and others points of view and behavior. Prerequisite: BUSI 312. Cross listed with BUSI 342.

SOCI 350 Mass Communication — 3 cr.
Course covers research and theory on the mass media of communication. Course content includes the impact and effects of mass communication. Course content includes the impact and effects of mass communication on the individual and on society, including the developing nations of the world. The mass media themselves as a social system are also examined. Prerequisite: SOCI 101.

SOCI 361 Social Gerontology — 3 cr.
A sociological consideration of the aging process and the role of the elderly in modern American society. Particular attention will be paid to the social service needs to the elderly (health, welfare, and crime protection) given changing social and economic conditions. Prerequisites: SOCI 101 or SOCI 221.

SOCI 380 Introduction to Clinical Sociology — 3 cr.
The course will focus on the application of Sociology for the purpose of social change. Attention will be given to the development of Clinical Sociology, the various loci of intervention, the process, and goals and techniques of intervention based on a sociological perspective.

SOCI 409 Sociology of Education — 3 cr.
This course examines the social; economic; and tidal factors which shape institutions of education in the US and selected European and third-world societies. Prerequisite: SOCI 101 or SOCI 221.

SOCI 421 Theory I: Foundation of Soci Theory — 3 cr.
A study and evaluation of the great currents of a sociological thought from the early influence to the emergence of sociology as a major discipline during the Industrial Revolution and developments up to the early decades of the twentieth century.

SOCI 422 Theory II: Contemporary Soci. — 3 cr.
A study and evaluation of the various theoretical orientations influencing contemporary sociology. Prerequisite: SOCI 101.

SOCI 430 The Black Family — 3 cr.
Examination of the origins of the black family in Africa; its structure and function in relation to the totality of American society.. effects of slavery on the family demography, trends, problems, and prospects. Prerequisite: SOCI 101.

SOCI 431 Seminar in Sociology — 3 cr.
Open to seniors majoring in Sociology. The course involves preparation of a special project which is reported in writing and defended orally before the member of the seminar. Permission to take this seminar must be obtained from the instructor.

SOCI 450 Contribution of Afro-American Sociology — 3 cr.
A specific focus on eminent sociologists of African descent having made significant contributions to the discipline.yet whose work suffered from custom and institutional racism, with the cumulative effect of their works having been excluded from "mainstream" sociology.

SOCI 490 Sociological Internship — 3 cr.
Approved students are assigned to approved agencies or organizations for orientation and to gain experience in a sociological field under the guidance of a trained professional as well as a member of the University faculty. Prior to going out and after return, students will attend a seminar. Students will present an extended paper on their internship experience. Prerequisite: Thirty hours Sociology, senior standing and cumulative grade point average of 2.25 or better and permission of supervising instructor.

SOCI 498 Independent Study in Sociology — 3 cr.
An intensive study of specialized topics in Sociology for advanced students. Permission to take an independent study must be obtained from the instructor.

SOCI 499 Independent Study in Sociology — 3 cr.
An intensive study of specialized topics in Sociology for advanced students. Permission to take an independent study must be obtained from the instructor.

SOCI 648 Prehistory of the ChesapeakeRegion — 1 cr.
This course examines the settlement of the Chesapeake region from 11,000 B.C. to the 18th century. Special attention is given to the effect of environmental changes upon settlement patterns and economic systems.

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