Undergraduate Catalog 2020-2021 : Macricostas School of Arts & Sciences

Social Sciences

Carina Bandhauer, Chair (2020-2022)
bandhauerc@wcsu.edu
Warner Hall 207, Midtown campus
(203) 837-8650
(203) 837-3960 (fax)

Christine Hegel-Cantarella, Associate Chair
hegelcantarellac@wcsu.edu
Warner Hall 205, Midtown campus
(203) 837-8457
(203) 837-3960 (fax)

Patricia Lerner, Department Secretary
lernerp@wcsu.edu
Warner Hall 224, Midtown Campus
(203) 837-8484
(203) 837-8905 (fax)

Faculty by major program focus:

Anthropology & Sociology
C. Bandhauer, Chair
C. Hegel-Cantarella, Assoc. Chair
M. Misra
R. Whittemore

Economics
Z. Pan
R. Lumbantobing
O. Owoye

Geography
TBA

Political Science
A. Manes
J. Schofield
H.H. Williams

Adjunct Faculty

A. El Moustakim B. Fitzpatrick F. Khan
L. Huber J. Jowdy B. Ramamurthy
B. Morrison A. Mukherjee P.  Southard
J. Regan J. Russo S. Thiruvadanthai
F. Schneiderman C. Sgarlata T. Barry
M. Sperrazza J. TelRav

 

Overview

Convinced that it has a special responsibility to prepare students for the ever-changing demands of contemporary society, the department provides disciplinary and methodological instruction and practice in the social sciences. To this end, courses are offered in anthropology, economics, geography, political science, sociology and social sciences research methodology. The department awards the B.A. degree in four programs: anthropology and sociology; economics; political science; and interdisciplinary social sciences.

This curricular effort is supported by department computer and archaeology laboratories and a map room. The department’s role in the university-affiliated Jane Goodall Institute generates opportunities for students to become academically involved in the institute’s mission of environmental, conservation and primate studies. Additionally, the department has cooperative departmental cross-listing of some courses and exchange of faculty instruction with several university departments such as communication, theatre arts, education, environmental sciences, finance, history and non-western cultures, justice and law administration, management (public administration) and social work.

The department sponsors a campus chapter of an international honor society in the social sciences, Pi Gamma Mu. Membership gives recognition to scholastic achievement, thereby enhancing employer and graduate admissions consideration. The campus chapter also provides the opportunity for members to contribute their talent for the benefit of the university and general community. Obtain details from the department office.

The department also sponsors and publishes annually the Social Sciences Journal of original research written by students. Students are invited to contribute their essays or research papers for review. Two student editors and one faculty choose and edit the best examples of student work for publication.

Mission

The four social science programs at Western provide students with a holistic understanding and critical appreciation of the cultural, political, social and economic elements of society. The department curriculum presents a broad-based foundation in the social sciences while offering a rich and diverse range of degree programs and options.

B.A.: ANTHROPOLOGY/SOCIOLOGY

The allied fields of anthropology and sociology offer ways of understanding the world that are fundamental to many courses of study. Anthropology and sociology look at everyday life in the context of groups, societies and cultures to which humankind contribute. The program is designed to provide background for varied business, government and social service careers as well as for advanced graduate studies in a wide area of disciplines.

B.A.: ECONOMICS

The economics program provides students with an understanding and appreciation of the economic behavior of individuals, business and society. The focus is on social outcomes of economic transactions and events, as well as on economic performance. Economics is taught as part of a liberal arts education at Western and provides an especially relevant background for careers in business, finance, international organizations or government, as well as for graduate study in economics, law or business.

B.A.: POLITICAL SCIENCE

Students of political science are given an opportunity to develop a critical understanding of the political aspects of society. They are provided with a practical background for a variety of legal, government, public and social service careers, and a preparation for graduate studies in political science, as well as in related fields, such as pre-law. .

B.A.: SOCIAL SCIENCES

This interdisciplinary major provides students with both a broad-based foundation in the social sciences and with a variety of course choices, allowing a student to focus on a specific topic or theme, such as global studies, family studies, or multi-cultural studies.

Objectives

  • Emphasizes social research methodology and analytical skills.
  • Provides a personalized learning environment for students through faculty mentored undergraduate research opportunities and cooperative education research.
  • Prepares students for graduate education in the social sciences and allied fields.
  • Assists students in discerning appropriate careers through advising.
  • Fosters the growth and development of faculty through research, attendance at professional meetings, developing and directing public forums and discipline-related training workshops, and publication and presentation of scholarly work.
  • Expresses its strong commitment to public service by collaborating with agencies and organizations, such as Jane Goodall Institute, Housatonic Valley Association, Connecticut State Archaeology Office and Institute for American Indian Studies, and with regional elementary, junior and senior high school educators to promote social sciences education.

Degree Programs in Social Sciences

Degree and minor programs require a minimum GPA of 2.0. All department majors are required to earn at least a “C” (2.0) minimum grade in any foundation course (100 level or as specified and required in the student’s major program) and in the three required methods courses: SS 201, SS 300 and SS 400. Students should contact the department chair in order to sign up for their required research seminar, SS 400, one semester prior to registration.

An electronically submitted portfolio of work in the social sciences is required of all students during the final semester before graduation. Four elements of the portfolio include:

1) Two “Course of Study” statements.

  1. a) A written discussion of the student’s course of study, including courses contributing to scholarly development, steps taken to meet challenges in that development, and future plans based on the course of study;
  2. b) A proposal of a significant question or line of inquiry of importance to the student in the major and an account of having arrived at that question or inquiry. Included will be a discussion of several research sources of bearing on the student’s question or inquiry, and a critical response to the inquiry’s assumptions or a proposal for a methodology that answering the question would require.

2) A research paper (previously submitted in a major course).

3) A senior thesis (previously submitted in SS 400: Senior Research Thesis).

4) A professional résumé (including the student’s curriculum vitae).

Details of the below listed programs are presented on the next several pages.

Bachelor of Arts

Anthropology/Sociology
Economics
Political Science
Social Sciences
Options:
Anthropology/Sociology Studies
Family Studies
Global Studies
Multi-cultural Studies

Minor Programs in Social Sciences

Anthropology
Conflict Resolution
Cultural Resource Management
Economics
Geography
International Studies
Multi-cultural Studies
(with elective African-American focus)
Political Science
Sociology
Urban Studies
Women’s Studies

Bachelor of Arts Anthropology/Sociology (B.A.)

Advisors assigned by department chair:

The anthropology/sociology program is an interdisciplinary effort towards understanding the social and cultural aspects of human behavior. The program is designed to provide background for varied business, government and social service careers as well as for advanced graduate studies in a wide area of disciplines.

The anthropology/sociology program requires 27 semester hours in the courses specified below and 15 semester hours of anthropology and sociology electives. The B.A. requirements consist of a minimum total of 120 semester hours, including the courses of the major, the required general education courses, free electives, exercise science and foreign language. Students should complete their general education requirements in writing and mathematics/computer science by their sophomore year.

Majors are required to earn at least a “C” (2.0) minimum grade in foundation courses (100 level) and in the three required methods courses: SS 201, SS 300 and SS 400.
Students should contact the department chair one semester prior to registering for their required research seminar, SS 400.

Specified courses for the B.A. in Anthropology/Sociology

ANT 100 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
ANT 110 Introduction to Physical Anthropology or ANT 104 Introduction to Archaeology
SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology
SOC 101 Social Problems
ANT/SOC 330 Social and Cultural Theory
SS 201 Researching Social Issues
SS 300 Quantitative Research Methods in Social Sciences
SS 400 Senior Research Thesis
Eighteen (18) semester hours, 6 courses total in ANT and/or SOC as specified in Tiers 1 & 2 below (SS 301 is permissible)*; ).

TIER 1:  Three approved 200-400 level courses in ANT and/or SOC.

TIER 2:   Three approved 300-400 level courses in ANT and/or SOC

* May include up to 2 total from the following list:  NWC (Tier 1 only), or GEO, or SOC/JLA 201, 205, 334 or 336).  At least 4 courses must be ANT/SOC courses and not include NWC, GEO, or SOC/JLA cross-listed courses.

Course Restrictions
For a complete list of prerequisites, corequisites and other restrictions for all courses, please consult the Course Description section of this catalog.

Suggested four-year course sequence for B.A. in Anthropology/Sociology

First Year

Fall Semester Spring Semester
MAT 100 Intermediate Mathematics or Gen Ed: Math (above MAT 100) Gen Ed: Math (above MAT100) or Gen Ed: Computer Science
WRT 101 Composition I: Habit of Writing or Writing Intensive Writing Intensive or Gen Ed: Humanities
ANT 100 Introduction to Anthropology SOC 100 Intro to Sociology

Gen Ed: Humanities (Foreign Language if required)

Gen Ed: Psychology or Non-Western Cultures

Gen Ed: Humanities (Foreign Language if required)
Gen Ed: Communication Skills

Sophomore Year

ANT 110 Intro to Physical Anthropology  SS 201 Researching Social Issues (One intro      course in ANT/SOC/PS/ECO at C or better and WRT101)
SOC 101 Social Problems (SOC 100) Gen Ed: Lab Science OR Gen Ed: MAT/CS

Free Elective

HPX 177 Fitness for Life (Lecture & Activity)

Gen Ed: Lab Science or Gen Ed: MAT/CS
Gen Ed: Humanities

Free Elective

Junior Year

ANT/SOC 330 Social and Cultural Theory SS 300 Social Science Research
Tier 1 Major Elective 1 Tier 1 Major Elective 2
Gen Ed: Humanities

Gen Ed: Psychology or Non-Western Cultures

Free Elective

Tier 2 Major Elective 1

 

Free Elective

Free Elective

Sign up for SS 400

Senior Year

Tier 1 Major Elective 3 Tier 2 Major Elective 3
Tier 2 Major Elective 2

SS 400 Senior Research Thesis

Free Elective

Free Elective

Free Elective

*minimum grade of “C” required

Minor in Anthropology

Eighteen semester hours, to include:

ANT 100 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
ANT 110 Introduction to Physical Anthropology
Four anthropology electives (200 level or above)

Minor in Cultural Resource Management (CRM)

Cultural resource management has become an increasingly significant subfield of archaeology as a result of federal and state legislation. Examples of such legislation are the Archaeological Resources Protection Act (1979) and the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (1990). The minor in CRM presents students with theoretical, methodological and practical experience, which will help them obtain professional employment in archaeology.

Minimum 18 semester hours to include:

ANT 213 North American Indians
ANT 225 Rocks, Stones and Bones: Introduction to Archaeology or ANT 226 New England Archaeology
ANT 229 Archaeological Field Methods
ANT 297 Coop Education Internships
ANT 341 Cultural Resource Management
HIS 294 Introduction to Historical Research

Minor in Sociology

Eighteen semester hours, to include:

SOC 100 Intro. to Sociology
SOC 101 Social Problems
Four sociology electives (200 level or above)

Bachelor of Arts in Economics (B.A.)

Requirements:

The economics program seeks to foster an understanding and appreciation of the economic behavior of society. The focus is on the social outcomes of economic transactions and events rather than on individual economic performance per se. Economics provides an especially relevant background for employment in business, finance, international organizations or government, as well as for graduate study in economics, law or business.

The B.A. in Economics is awarded upon completion of all general education requirements, the courses listed below, and free electives to total a minimum of 120 semester hours, including exercise science and a foreign language. Majors are required to earn a minimum “C” (2.0) GPA in major courses and a minimum “C” in the three required methods courses: SS 201, SS 300,  and SS 400 or ECO 450. Students should contact the department chair one semester prior to registering for their required research seminar, ECO 450 or SS 400.

Specified courses for B.A. in Economics:

ECO 211 Principles of Macroeconomics*
ECO 213 Principles of Microeconomics*
ECO 318 Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 319 Intermediate Macroeconomics
SS 201 Researching Social Issues
SS 300 Quantitative Research Methods in the Social Sciences
SS 400 Senior Research Thesis or ECO 450 Seminar in Economic Research 
MAT 181 Calculus I or MAT 118 Elementary Applied Mathematics
Six economics courses (200 level or above; PS/ECO 110 allowed)

*Note for ECO 211 and ECO 213: Prerequisites: MAT 118 or higher.

Students should complete their general education requirements in writing and mathematics/computer science by their sophomore year.

Course Restrictions
For a complete list of prerequisites, corequisites and other restrictions for all courses, please consult the Course Description section of this catalog.

Suggested four-year course sequence for B.A. in Economics

First Year

Fall Semester Spring Semester
WRT 101 Gen Ed Critical Thinking (CT)
MAT 100 or MAT 118 or MAT 181 MAT 118 or MAT 181

Foreign Language if required.

Gen Ed: Creative Process (CP)

Gen Ed: Writing Intensive Tier II (W2)

Gen Ed: Intercultural Competency (IC)
Foreign language if required.

Gen Ed: First Year Experience (FY)

Gen Ed: Oral Communication (OC)

Sophomore Year

ECO 211 or ECO 213 ECO 213 or ECO 211
Gen Ed: Scientific Inquiry (SI) Gen Ed: Repeat Competency
Gen Ed: Information Literacy (IL) Gen Ed: Repeat Competency
Gen Ed: Health & Wellness (HW)

Gen Ed Elective (Must be

outside of major)

Two Gen Ed Electives (Must be outside of major)

Junior Year

ECO 318 or ECO 319 ECO 318 or ECO 319
SS 201* SS 300*
Economics Elective

Any two Free Electives

Any two Economics Electives

Any Free Elective

Senior Year

Any two Economics Electives SS 400*

Economics Elective

 

Any three Free Electives

 

Any two Free Electives

*A minimum of a “C” grade is required.

Minor in Economics

Eighteen semester hours, to include:

ECO 211 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 213 Principles of Microeconomics
Four economics electives (200 levels or above)

Applied Economics Option

(15 S.H.) Courses; Take one from each of the following category:

ECO 311 Money and Banking or ECO/FIN 360 Money, Banking and Capital Markets

ECO 400 Theory of International Economics or ECO 317 Economic Development and Growth

ECO 402 Introduction to Econometrics

ECO 403 Fundamental Methods of Mathematical Economics

ECO 404 Economics of Entrepreneurship and Industrial organization or ECO 308 Labor Economics

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (B.A.)

Program Advisors: A. Manes and H. H. Williams

Requirements

The department’s program in political science is designed to provide a foundation for public service careers as well as graduate studies in political science or related fields in the social sciences.

The B.A. requires completion of the courses listed below, all general education requirements and additional free electives to a minimum of 120 semester hours, including exercise science and foreign language. Students should complete their general education requirements in writing and mathematics/computer science by their sophomore year. Majors are required to earn at least a “C” (2.0) minimum grade in foundation courses (100 level) and in the three required methods courses: SS 201, SS 300 and SS 400. Students should contact the department one semester prior to registering for their required research seminar, SS 400.

Specified courses for B.A. in Political Science:

PS 100 Introduction to Political Science
PS 102 American Government
PS 104 World Governments, Economies and Cultures or PS/ECO 110 Political Economy
SS 201 Researching Social Issues
SS 300 Quantitative Research Methods in the Social Sciences
SS 400 Senior Research Thesis
Five approved courses in political science (200 – 400 level)
Two approved courses from the following areas: anthropology, economics, geography, history, sociology. Students seeking the elementary education teaching certificate must choose courses in geography and sociology.

Course Restrictions
For a complete list of prerequisites, corequisites and other restrictions for all courses, please consult the Course Description section of this catalog.

Suggested four-year course sequence for B.A. in Political Science

First Year

Fall Semester Spring Semester
WRT-as per writing placement PS 102 American Government*
MAT-as per mathematics placement PS 104 World Governments, Economies & Cultures*
PS 100 Intro to Political Science* Any three general education courses
Any two general education courses

Sophomore Year

Any two political science courses Any two political science courses (300/400 level recommended)
General Ed laboratory science Any three general education courses (incl. psychology and NWC courses)
Two courses* from ANT, ECO, HIS, or SOC

Junior Year

SS 201 Research Social Issues*
SS 300 Quantitative Research Methods in the Social Sciences* (fall or spring)  Any four courses as free electives, or as add’l political science courses, or as courses for a second major or for a minor
Any political science course
Any two general education courses, and/or any courses as free electives, or as add’l political science courses, or as courses for a second major or for a minor

 

Senior Year

Any five courses as free electives, or as add’l political science courses, or as courses for a second major or for a minor SS 400 Senior Research Thesis*
 Any four courses as free electives, or as add’l political science courses, or as courses for a second major or for a minor

*A minimum of a “C” grade is required.

Minor in Political Science

Eighteen semester hours, to include:
PS 100 Introduction to Political Science
PS 102 American Government
Four political science electives (200 level or above)

Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences (B.A.)

(Also available evenings)

Advisors assigned by department chair:

The interdisciplinary major in social sciences is designed to provide a broad foundation in the social sciences and to allow a variety of course choices through which one of several topics or themes may be emphasized.

The B.A. requires completion of the courses listed below, as well as elective and specified general education requirements and additional free electives to a minimum of 120 semester hours, including exercise science and foreign language. Majors are required to earn at least a “C” (2.0) minimum grade in foundation courses (100 level) and in the three required methods courses: SS 201, SS 300 and SS 400. Students should complete their general education requirements in writing and mathematics/computer science by their sophomore year. Students should contact department one semester prior to registering for their required research seminar, SS 400.

Specified courses for B.A. Social Sciences

HIS 148 American History to 1877*

HIS 149 American History since 1877*

Non-Western Cultures

SOC 101 Social Problems*

SS 201 Researching Social Issues*

SS 300 Quantitative Research Methods in the Social Sciences*

SS 400 Senior Research Thesis* (You must sign up for SS 400 the semester prior to registration.)

Select any three of the five courses listed*:

ANT 100 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
ECO 211 Principles of Macroeconomics
GEO 100 Principles of World Geography
PS 100 Introduction to Political Science or PS 102 American Government
SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology

MAJOR ELECTIVES*:   5 courses total in ANT, ECO, GEO, PS, SOC, and/or SS as specified in Tiers 1 & 2 below.

Tier 1:  Three Approved 200-400 LEVEL COURSES in ANT, ECO, GEO, PS, SOC, and/or SS (may include up to 1:  NWC, or SOC/JLA 201, 205, 205, 334 or 336).  At least 2 courses must be ANT, ECO, GEO, PS, SOC, and/or SS courses and not include NWC, GEO, or SOC/JLA cross-listed courses.)

Tier 2:  Three Approved 300-400 LEVEL COURSES in ANT, ECO, GEO, PS, SOC, and/or SS (may include up to 1:  SOC/JLA 334 or 336).  At least 1 course must be ANT, ECO, GEO, PS, SOC, and/or SS courses and not include NWC, GEO, or SOC/JLA cross-listed courses.)

Forty-two semester credits of free electives

Course Restrictions
For a complete list of prerequisites, corequisites and other restrictions for all courses, please consult the Course Description section of this catalog.

Suggested four-year course sequence for B.A. Social Sciences

First Year

Fall Semester Spring Semester
MAT 100 Intermediate Mathematics or Gen Ed: Math (above MAT 100) Gen Ed: Math (above MAT 100) or Gen Ed: Computer Science
WRT 101 Composition I: Habit of Writing or Writing Intensive Writing Intensive or Gen Ed: Humanities
Select two from ANT/ECO/GEO/PS/SOC100 or PS102 HIS 149 American History Since 1877

Gen Ed: Communication Skills

Gen Ed: Humanities

 

HIS 148 American History to 1877

Sophmore Year

HIS 186 Europe: Pagan & Medieval HIS 187: Modern Europe
Major – Non-Western Cultures Requirement ANT/ECO/GEO/PS/SOC100 or PS102
Gen Ed: Lab Science Tier 1 Major Elective 1
Gen Ed: Humanities (Foreign Language if required)

HPX 177 Fitness for Life (Lecture & Activity)

Gen Ed: Humanities (Foreign Language if required)

Gen Ed: PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology

Junior Year

SS 201 Researching Soc. Issues

Tier 1 Major Elective 2

Tier 1 Major Elective 3

Gen Ed: Humanities

Gen Ed: Math (above MAT 100) or Gen Ed: Computer Science

SS 300 Social Science Research
Gen Ed: Non-Western Cultures Elective
Tier 2 Major Elective 1

Free Elective     3

Free Elective     3

Sign up for SS 400

Senior Year

Tier 2 Major Elective 2

SS 400 Senior Research Thesis (SS 300 at C or better, Writing Intensive)

Any three Free Electives

Any five Free Electives

*A minimum “C” grade is required. 

Options in the Social Sciences

OPTIONS are not required. The fifteen semester hours forming each option may be selected in place of the 15 hours of electives within the social sciences major.  Students choosing to complete one of the five options must still meet the Tier 1 and Tier 2 requirements using the specified courses for their Option. The options suggest themes for study and give transcript recognition for such study.

Anthropology/Sociology Studies Option in Social Sciences

(15 S.H.) Any five ANT or SOC 200-400 level courses (ANT 110 Intro to Physical Anthropology, or SS 301 is permissible). ).

Family Studies Option in Social Sciences

(15 S.H.): Five courses.  Must take ANT/SOC 221 Human Family Systems; and any 4 of the following:

ANT/SOC204 Culture and Personality

or SOC 205 Juvenile Delinquency

or SOC 211 Latina/os in the US

or SOC 225 Alternatives to Traditional American Families

or SW/SOC260 Aging: Impact, Needs & Services,

or SOC 301 Globalization & Migration,

or ANT/SOC305 Contemporary Family Problems,

or SS301 Guided Readings in Family Studies.

Global Studies Option in Social Sciences

(15 S.H.) Five courses from the following two categories; at least 2 courses from each category must be taken:

Category 1:

SS 101 Intro to Third World Development

or SOC 211 Latina/os in the US

or SOC 301 Globalization & Migration

or ANT/AAS/SOC 212 Peoples and Cultures of Africa

or SOC/ANT 216 Anthropology of the Middle East

or ANT 222 Peasant Societies

or ANT/SOC/ECO 234 Economic Anthropology

or SOC/ANT/WS 251 Women and Gender in the Middle East

or SOC/ANT 318 Third World and Development

Category 2:

ECO/PS 110 Introduction to Political Economy

or  ECO 201 Comparative Economic Systems

or ECO 204 Economic Development & Growth

or PS 200 International Relations

or PS 305 Comparative Government & Politics

or PS 306 Comparative Communist & Post-Communist Systems

or PS 315 Environmental Issues on International Relations

or PS 401 Global Conflict Resolution

or PS 402 Violent and Nonviolent Conflict Resolution

or PS 403 International Institutions

Multi-cultural Studies Option in Social Sciences

(15 S.H.) Five courses from the following three categories; at least 1 course from each category must be taken:

Category 1:

SOC 200 Concepts of Race & Racism

Category 2:

SOC 202 Class, Status & Power

or ANT/COM 208 Intercultural Communication

or SOC 210 Urban Sociology

or ANT/WS 236 Culture, Sex and Gender

or SOC 301 Globalization & Migration

or PS/SOC 310 Political Sociology

or ANT/SOC 322 Comparative Minority Relations

or ANT/SOC 340 Culture Change & Planning, or ANT 351 Transnational Feminisms

Category 3:

SOC 211 Latina/os in the US

or ANT/AAS/SOC 212 Peoples and Cultures of Africa

or ANT 213 North American Indians

or ANT 214 Peoples and Cultures of the Pacific

or ANT 215 Peoples and Cultures of Asia , or SOC/ANT 216 Anthropology of the Middle East

or SOC/ANT/WS 251 Women and Gender in the Middle East

or ANT/WS 314 Native Peoples of the Southwest: Women, Spirituality and Power

or SOC 419 20th Century Black Experience

Learning Outcomes

At the completion of their studies, Social Science majors will demonstrate:

  1. Mastery of or proficiency in the theories and concepts of their field in the social sciences.
  2. Mastery of or proficiency in the research methodologies of the social sciences.
  3. Mastery of or proficiency in the application of their skills/ behaviors in the social sciences.
  4. Mastery of or proficiency in information technology and literacy.

Social Sciences Interdisciplinary Minor Programs

Minor in Conflict Resolution

Faculty Advisor: A. Manes

To successfully negotiate today’s stressful and competitive environment, people require highly refined communication and conflict resolution skills. This minor program in conflict management allows students to learn about, practice and further develop some key fundamental behaviors designed to establish powerful rapport with others, and to manage conflict creatively and constructively when it occurs. In addition, the knowledge and insights gained in the basic core courses heighten intellectual pursuits in many other disciplines, such as political science, sociology, economics, history, psychology, communication, theater arts, social work, criminal justice and law, and management.

To enroll in this minor program, contact the program adviser listed above. In addition to two required foundation courses, SS 401 and PS 401 or SS 402, your adviser will help you select four additional elective courses from the list below. The program adviser may approve other elective courses if content is deemed relevant to the program. No more than six credit hours should be selected from any one discipline or from the student’s major. The conflict resolution minor program sheet/guide is available from the program adviser.

Required Foundation Courses

SS 401 Fundamentals of Conflict Resolution AND
SS 402 Mediation: Theory & Practice OR  PS 401 Global Conflict Resolution

Electives offered by the Dept. of Social Sciences:
ANT/COM 208 Intercultural Communication
ANT/SOC 322 Comparative Minority Relations
ECO 308 Labor Economics
ECO 321 Urban Economics
PS 200 International Relations
PS 290 Geopolitics in the 20th Century
PS 402 Violent & Nonviolent Conflict Resolution
PS 403 International Institutions
SOC 101 Social Problems
SOC 200 Concepts of Race & Ethnic Relations
SOC 202 Class, Status & Power
SOC 210 Urban Society
SS 299 Student Developed Study

Electives offered by other departments:
COM 210 Nonverbal Communication
COM 212 Effective Listening
COM 362 Organizational Communication
COM 408 Strategies of Persuasion
HIS 256 Background to the Civil War
HIS 382 Contemporary Middle East
JLA 426 Conflict Resolution & Management
MGT 350 Management Negotiations
MGT 376 Managing People
PSY 205 Social Psychology
SW 220 Cultural Diversity

Minor in Geography

Faculty Advisor: Joshua Regan

Eighteen semester hours, consisting of three required courses and three electives. Specialized knowledge in one world region or country is encouraged.

Emphasizing the interaction between humans and geo-physical environments, this minor explores the fundamental importance of location, place, region and the inter-relationships between differing localities in order to master geographic skills and knowledge.

Experience in spatial analysis skills includes data management, map reading, collation and presentation of geographical information, and related inferential thinking about human and geo-physical relationships. Spatial interactions, including trade, environmental management systems, as well as natural environmental conditions all contribute to a developing knowledge of world regions, countries, cities, and cultures.

Finally, moral questions encountered in geographical study are examined, including cultural differences, development prospects, and the importance of environmental management and conservation.

Requirements
GEO 100 Principles of World Geography
GEO 215 Geographical Information Systems (offered every spring)
GEO 270 Geography of Environment and Development (offered every spring)

Electives: (at least two of which must be at the 200 level or above)
GEO 290 Geopolitics in the Twenty-First Century
GEO 250 USA and Canada: A Regional Study
GEO 252 Latin America: A Regional Study
GEO 253 Russia and Euro-Asia: A Regional Study
ENV/GEO 150 Urban Environment as an Ecological Problem
ES 103 Planet Earth
AAS/GEO 251 Africa: A Regional Study
HIS/AAS 219 African-American History and Culture (contemporary)
NWC 103 Chinese Culture
NWC 104 Japanese Culture
NWC 105 Cultures of India
NWC 107 Middle Eastern Culture
NWC/AAS109 Equatorial African Cultures
NWC 110 Vietnamese Culture
NWC 112 Korean Culture
NWC/AAS 113 Southern African Cultures
NWC 115 Latin American and Caribbean Civilizations

Other electives with significant geographical components will be considered at the discretion of the faculty adviser.

Minor in International Studies: Interdisciplinary

Faculty Advisor: R. Whittemore

Eighteen semester hours are required.

The object of the international studies minor is to encourage students to adopt a more expansive view of the world around them.

As a world power the United States continues to be more and more involved in the political, economic and cultural affairs of many countries. Our own security is dependent to an important degree on our relations with other countries, large and small. Many American jobs are dependent on overseas markets. Our well-being, therefore, depends on the understanding of foreign peoples, their histories and cultures. Giving our students some recognition in the form of an international studies minor may very well assist them in their career goals no matter what their majors happen to be.

To fulfill the requirements of the international studies minor the student must:

  1. Satisfactorily complete four 200-level or above courses, the content of which are substantially international in nature. The coordinator of the Western International Center will have a list of the appropriate courses. The decision as to which courses fulfill this requirement shall be left to the coordinator of the Western International Center who shall advise the student accordingly. These four courses must be selected from at least two of the following six interdisciplinary categories:
  2. ANT/SOC/SS
    2. ED/HED
    3. ECO/FIN/MKT
    4. FR/SPA
    5. ENG/COM/PHI
    6. GEO/HIS/PS
  3. Satisfactorily complete two 100-level courses which examine cultures other than European or American (NWC designations).
Minor in Multi-cultural Studies

(with elective African-American Focus)

Faculty Advisor: R. Whittemore

Eighteen semester hours are required.

In addition to the required course, SOC 200 Concepts of Race and Racism, courses may include those listed for the Multi-cultural Studies Option in Social Sciences as well as any course from any other discipline (100-400 level), provided (a) the student requests and receives approval from the Minor Faculty Adviser and (b) the university catalog course descriptions of those alternative courses indicate substantial ethnic, minority and cultural diversity subject coverage.

If at least 12 semester hours are in African-American studies (AAS) courses (100-400 level), the student’s transcript shall read: minor in multi-cultural studies: African-American focus.

Minor in Urban Studies

Faculty Advisor: C. Banhauer

The urban studies minor is an interdisciplinary program focusing on urban issues, concepts, and problems. The minor affords students the opportunity to explore urban concerns through a variety of disciplinary lenses and the chance to examine practical solutions to urban problems. The minor also prepares students for increased employment possibilities at the municipal, state, or federal level, or for graduate work in one of several areas related to urban studies (e.g., urban studies, urban, town, or regional planning, urban geography, demography, etc.).

Students select 18 semester hours from the courses listed below; no more than nine hours should be from 100-level courses and no more than six hours should be selected from any one discipline or from the student’s major. Students are strongly encouraged to apply 3-6 semester hours earned in an approved cooperative education internship to this program.

ANT 350 Modern & Postmodern Societies
ART 101 History and Appreciation of Western Art: Renaissance to the Present
ECO 211 Principles of Macroeconomics or ECO 107 Contemporary Domestic Economic Issues
ECO 321 Urban Economics
GEO/ENV 150 Urban Environment as a Human Ecological Problem
HIS 201 Immigrant NYC
HIS 208 Rise of Industrialism in America
HIS 363 The American City
HIS 368 New York City: History and Culture
HIS X99 Student Independent Study
PS 218 American State & Local Government
SS/CED 297 Coop Internship
SOC 101 Social Problems
SOC 210 Urban Sociology

Any appropriate substitute course must have prior department approval.

Minor in Women’s Studies (WS)

Faculty Advisor: C. Hegel-Cantarella 

The women’s studies minor is an interdisciplinary and interdepartmental program that provide the opportunity for students to increase their awareness and knowledge about women’s achievements and contributions to society, and about social concerns and issues that are of particular importance to women and to all minority groups.

The 18 credits in the minor shall consist of electives with a WS label or courses with a discipline label which are identified as relevant by a committee drawn from participating departments. Students should contact their faculty adviser for a list of recommended electives.

WS 200 Introduction to Women’s Studies
WS/ANT 236 Culture, Sex and Gender
WS/ANT 314 Native Peoples of the Southwest: Women, Spirituality and Power
WS/COM 211 Women, Language and Communication
WS/COM 444 Women and the Media in the U.S.
WS/ECO 327 Economics of Gender
WS/ENG 334 Women Writers
WS/HIS 320 Women and Leadership
WS/JLA 301 Women and Criminal Justice
WS/NUR 250 Women’s Health Issues
WS/PSY 217 Psychology of Women

Recommended cognate elective courses for Women’s Studies
SOC 221 Human Family Systems
SOC 305 Contemporary Family Problems
SW 220 Cultural Diversity