Majors, Minors, and Certificate Programs
This section outlines the specific requirements for every program in the College of Arts and Sciences that begin with the letters S through Z.
Social Work
Social Work Major (B.A.)
Major code BA6601
The Department of Social Work offers a flexible interdisciplinary curriculum designed to prepare you for beginning generalist social work practice. Upon completing the program, you will receive a B.A. with a major in social work. The Department of Social Work is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Graduates are qualified for full membership in the National Association of Social Workers and eligible for licensing as a social worker in Ohio. Program Requirements
General requirements for a major in social work consist of a minimum of 55 hours of social work courses, plus at least 45 quarter hours of liberal arts foundation courses. Departmental required courses are:SW 101 Intro to Social Welfare and Social Work 3 SW 290 Social Welfare as an Inst. 4 SW 350 Res. Meth. in Social Work 4 SW 383 Intro to Social Work Practice Methods 4 SW 390 Social Policy 4 SW 393, 394 Dyn. of Human Behavior 8 SW 396, 397, 398 Social Work Practice I, II, III 12 SW 491A, 491B, 491C Integrative Seminar 6 SW 492A, 492B, 492C Field Practicum 11
The following liberal arts foundation courses also are required:
BIOS 103 Human Biology 5 PSY 221 Statistics 5 PSY 273 Child and Adoles. Psych. 4 PSY 332 Abnormal Psychology 4 PSY 374 Psych. of Adulthood and Aging 4
In addition to these foundation courses, 27 hours are taken in the social sciences, including at least one course in each of the following areas: anthropology, economics, political science, and sociology. The choice of courses in these disciplines is left to you with the approval of your advisor and the permission of the instructor. You may use social work elective courses to substitute for up to a maximum of four hours of this social sciences requirement.
Admission to the Professional Major
Admission to the program is divided into two stages: preprofessional and professional. Freshmen are admitted as preprofessional majors (major code ND6603) to work on freshman- and sophomore-level requirements. To be admitted to the professional program, you are required (regardless of whether you are an Ohio University student or a transfer student) to submit an application and admissions essay to the department's screening committee. Applications are accepted during the second full week of each quarter; forms and guidelines are available from the department.) To be considered, you must have completed a minimum of 48 quarter hours (12 quarter hours at OU for transfer students), with a minimum overall g.p.a. of 2.5. In addition, you must have completed:- Both SW 101 and SW 290 with a C average
- BIOS 103, PSY 273, as well as one course in any two of these areas: anthropology, economics, political science, and sociology
- Tier I composition (ENG 151, 152) and quantitative skills (MATH 113 recommended) requirements
- At least one quarter of the foreign language requirement other than high school
- A paid or volunteer social work experience.
Meeting minimal requirements does not ensure admission to the major. To maintain compliance with the Council on Social Work Education student/faculty ratio standards, no more than 40 students are admitted annually.
To enroll in the senior-level practice sequence (SW 396, 397, 398; SW 491A-C; SW 492A-C), you must have been admitted to the major. In addition, you are expected to have:
- Maintained an overall g.p.a. of 2.5
- Completed one year of the foreign language requirement
- Completed all prerequisites for the sequence.
Social Services Minor
Minor code OR6602
Minor requirements consist of a minimum of 29 hours including the following courses, with at least 20 hours at the 300 level: SW 101, 190, 290, 383, 390, 393, 394, and one social work elective. The minor does not make you eligible for licensure in states regulating the practice of social
work. Sociology
Sociology Major (B.A.)
Major code BA4251
The major requirements for the B.A. in sociology are a minimum of 45 quarter hours of courses in sociology, of which at least 16 hours must be at the 400 level, and including: SOC 101 Intro to Sociology 5
SOC 351 Elem. Research Tech. 4
SOC 403 Dev. of Sociol. Thought 4 or SOC 404 Mod. Sociol. Theory
PSY 221 Statistics or approved equivalent 4
Students must complete courses in each of the four areas listed below as part of the forty-five hours in the major.
Social Inequality. At least one of the following
SOC 230 Sociology of Poverty 4 SOC 329 Race and Ethnic Relations in the U.S. 4 SOC 331 Classes and Social Inequality 4 SOC 429 Soc of Race, Ethnicity and Class 4 SOC 435 Soc of the Welfare State 4 SOC 470 Gender and Social Inequality 4
Societal Institutions. At least one of the following
SOC 220 Sociology of the Family 4 SOC 233 Sociology of Sport 4 SOC 424 Urban Sociology 4 SOC 430 Formal Organization 4 SOC 432 Political Sociology 4 SOC 433 Sociology of Occupations 4 SOC 464 Law and Social Control 4 SOC 465 Social Change 4
Social Psychology. At least one of the following
SOC 210 Social Psychology 4 SOC 211 Collective Behavior 4 SOC 315 Social Identities 4 SOC 412 Public Opinion 4 SOC 416 Society and the Individual 4 SOC 419 Groups Processes 4
Integrative Topics. At least one of the following
SOC 340 Population & Society 4 SOC 361 Deviant Behavior 4 SOC 365 Sociology of Mental Illness 4 SOC 414 Social Movements 4 SOC 421 Comparative Studies of the Family 4 SOC 422 The American Family System 4 SOC 467 Violence to Women 4 SOC 471 Gender and Justice 4
(Courses in anthropology count toward the Arts and Sciences social sciences requirement.)
Sociology Minor
Minor code OR4251
The requirement for the minor is a minimum of 28 hours of coursework in sociology, of which at least 16 hours must be at the 300 or 400 level; SOC 101; 351, and 403 or 404. Sociology-Criminology Major (B.A.)
Special curriculum; major code BA4253
The criminology program is designed for students who plan to pursue a career in some aspect of the criminal justice system (e.g., corrections, probation, parole, or law enforcement) yet wish to receive a liberal arts education. Possibilities after graduation include employment in criminal justice or further study in law, criminology, or criminal justice. You will receive a degree in sociology with the specialization in criminology noted. You are encouraged to enter the program as a freshman to help ensure completion in four years. Required courses (30 credit hours)
SOC 101 Intro to Sociology 5 PSY 221 Statistics (or approved equivalent) 5 SOC 260 Criminal Justice 4 SOC 351 Research Techniques 4 SOC 362 Criminology 4 SOC 403( * ) Devel. of Soc. Thought 4 or SOC 404 Modern Soc. Theory SOC 466( * ) Penology 4 or SOC 468 Community-Based Corr. 4
Criminology options: Take four courses for 16-22 credit hours
SOC 361 Deviant Behavior 4 SOC 363 Juvenile Delinquency 4 SOC 364 Police & Society 4 SOC 365 Soc. of Mental Illness 4 SOC 367 Corporate & Governmental Crime 4 SOC 464 Law & Social Control 4 SOC 467 Violence Against Women 4 SOC 471 Gender & Justice 4 SOC 495 Internship in Criminology 5-10
Collateral sociology courses: Take three courses for 12 credit hours
SOC 201 Social Problems 4
SOC 211 Collective Behavior 4
SOC 230 Soc. of Poverty 4
SOC 329 Race & Ethnic Relations in the U.S. 4
SOC 331 Class & Social Inequality 4
SOC 450 Data Analysis 4
Total credit hours: 58-68
The following courses are highly recommended, and you are encouraged to take some of them to satisfy the College of Arts and Sciences 18-hour social sciences requirement. Check the Courses of Instruction section for prerequisites.
PSY 332 Abnormal Psychology
PSY 337 Social Psychology of Justice
POLS 404 Civil Liberties
POLS 409 Criminal Procedure
Sociology-Prelaw
Special curriculum; major code BA4254
If you are in the College of Arts and Sciences and plan to enter law school, you will complete the specific requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree. No special curriculum is prescribed. As a prelaw major, you may complete a major of your principal interest. The Departments of Economics, English, History, Philosophy, Political Science, and Sociology have designated prelaw advisors. For further information, see Law in this section. Spanish
See Modern Languages.Theater
Major code BA5131
This curriculum is intended to serve students who prefer a broad liberal arts foundation for their university education. It includes a study of theater in the context of human concerns and activities by establishing a solid foundation of course-work in the humanities, sciences, cultures, and languages. It recognizes that many students in the major possess varied talents and interests. You will benefit from the rigorous artistic demands made by courses designed for B.F.A. students in the School of Theater, while also meeting the challenges of a liberal arts education. Although you are encouraged to select courses that provide an emphasis for your work, you are not permitted to major in any one area of theater or to concentrate exclusively on any one area of interest.The B.A. program also provides an opportunity to major in more than one discipline. Second majors such as English, history, and creative writing are not uncommmon, while others, including journalism, music, criminal justice administration, prelaw, and sociology, have been successful choices.
One of the goals of the B.A. in theater is the preparation of the most gifted students for successful admission to graduate schools or other advanced training in theater or related areas. However, even if you do not wish to extend your training beyond the baccalaureate level, the B.A. in theater addresses both the quality and the diversity of your training.
In addition to general education and arts and sciences area requirements, the theater major includes:
THAR 101, 103 Intro and Orientation to the Theater as a Profession 2 THAR 110 Intro to Performance 2 or THAR 113 Acting Fundamentals I( * ) or 4 THAR 130 Design Prin. for the Stage 3 THAR 131 Practical Elements of Stagecraft 3 THAR 172 Elements of Performance 3 THAR 220 Directing I 4 or THAR 250 Playwriting
5 quarters of practicum (10 hours) distributed over more than one area (you will work with your advisor to ensure correct distribution)
12 quarter hours from the following:
THAR 270 Theater History I 4 THAR 271 Theater History II 4 THAR 272 Theater History III 4 THAR 470 Tragedy 4 THAR 471 Comedy 4 THAR 472 Forms of Drama 4 THAR 473 Seminar in Theater History and Drama 4 THAR 477 Amer. Theater and Drama 4 THAR 479 Independent Studies in Theater Hist. and Crit. 1-6
*THAR 113 is preferred. No credit for 113 if you have credit for 110.
The balance of the degree program will consist of 30 credit hours at the 200 level or above in the School of Theater. No more than 24 credit hours may count toward the degree in one (narrow) area of interest, e.g., acting, lighting, publicity, playwriting, etc. No more than 8 hours of practicum (beyond the core requirement) may count toward the degree.
You must submit a plan for the distribution of the 30 credits for consultation and approval by your advisor as a condition of your final acceptance into the major program. While sufficient flexibility for change of direction and focus must be provided throughout your residence, there must be and agreed-upon understanding of the purpose of the program of study and the plan for accomplishing that purpose.
The total requirement in the School of Theater is 71 credit hours. No more than 72 credits in any area (including the theater major may count towards the 192 credits needed for the B.A.
Theology
See English, History, or Philosophy-Pretheology.Virology
See Biological Sciences-Microbiology.Women's Studies Certificate Program
This program is available to complement any baccalaureate degree program offered by the university. The requirements for the certificate are
WS 100 Intro to Women's Studies 4 WS 200 Issues in Feminism 4 WS 250 History of Feminist Thought 4 WS 400 New Scholarship on Women 4
14 quarter hours from the following ( * ):
AAS 345 The Black Woman 4 AAS 482 The Black Family 4 ANTH 345 Gender in Cross-Cultural Perspective 4 ANTH 363 Gender in Prehistory 4 CLAS 343 Women in the Ancient Mediterranean 4 ENG 153A Freshman Composition: Special Topics (Women/Men in Literature) 5 ENG 306J Women and Writing 4 ENG 325 Women and Literature Eng 326 Gay & Lesbian Literature 4 Eng 460 ( ** )Literary Topics: Jewish American Women Writers 4 Eng 466 ( ** )Major Int'l. Authors: Contemporary Narratives of Exile 4 FILM 471 ( ** )Women and Film 4 FL 336 ( ** )Gay and Lesbian Writers in Latin American 4 HIST 320A Women in American History Before 1877 4 HIST 320B Women in American History Since 1877 4 HIST 332 Women in the Middle East 4 HIST 360 Women in Eur. History 4 HIST 381 History of the Family 4 HLTH 210 Health of Women 4 ILML 335 ( ** )Italian Literature in English: Women of the Italian Middle Ages 4 ILML 339B Twenieth-Century Russian Literature in English 4 INCO 420 Gender and Comm. 4 INCO 422 Comm. in the Family 4 LING 390 Lang. of Men and Women 3 PESS 400 Women in Sports 3 PHIL 216 Philosophy of Science Survey 3 POLS 319 Gay and Lesbian Politics 4 POLS 420 Women, Law, and Politics 4 POLS 478 Feminist Political Theories and Movements 5 POLS 490 ( ** )Studies in Political Science: Law and Sexuality 4 POLS 490 ( ** )Studies in Political Science: Gender and Political Development in Africa 4 PSY 378 Psychology of Gender 4 SOC 220 Introduction to the Family 4 SOC 407 Feminist Social Theory 4 SOC 421 Comp. Studies of Family 4 SOC 422 The American Family System 4 SOC 467 Violence Against Women 4 SOC 470 Sex Roles and Inequality 4 SOC 471 Gender and Justice 4 TCOM 481 Women and the Media 4 TCOM 486A Age, Class, Gender, Race, and Sexual Orientation in the Media 4 WS 360 Women and Work Internship 4 WS 493 Special Topics 4
* Contact the Women's Studies office for advising, for information on additional courses, and to register for the certificate. The Women's Studies Certificate is awarded upon graduation from Ohio University, and the award is recorded on your transcript. Consult with the Women's Studies advisor before the deadline for graduation to ensure that the certificate will be awarded.
**Credit is awarded for the specific subtitle only in special topics courses. Actual course numbers may vary.
Zoology
See Biological Sciences.
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