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Department: BHS
School Document Number: LSS 13-03
Author (Contact): Ralph Cherry
School Approval Date:
Date: 11/26/2012
CEP Review Date:
Effective Term: Fall, 2012
Senate Approval Date:
Type of Proposal
(place an X in the proper box)
Course:
addition
Program: XXX
Experiential
Learning
General
Education
deletion
revision XXX
Proposal Subject: (One sentence overview of the proposal. Examples: change in title, prerequisite and description of NUR XYZ. Create new plan of
study in XYZ department, etc.)
This is a proposal to revise the General Sociology Option (UOS) Plan of Study: 1. Drop SOC 34000/PSY33900 “General Social
Psychology” as a required course. 2. Add Requirement Option: Either SOC 314 “Race and Ethnic Relations” OR SOC 411 “Social
Stratification”. 3. Drop SOC 24500 “Field of Sociology”. 4. Designation of other optional sociology classes at PUC. 5. Reduction in
number of electives.
Department approval: 11/26
Justification: (Explain the rationale for the proposed change.)
1. SOC 34000 (Social Psychology) is being dropped as a requirement because the course is currently taught without
sufficient sociological emphasis for it to continue as a requirement. Sociologists are unable to staff the course; however,
since it continues to be taught by psychologists, the course remains an optional course for the sociology major.
2. The requirement of taking either SOC 314 or SOC 411 will help provide both enhanced understanding of the
influence of social structures on social behavior and better preparation for majors taking our capstone course SOC 402,
Principles of Sociology.
3. SOC 24500 is being dropped due both to logistic challenges of offering a one credit course and to comply with the
Indiana mandated limit of 120 hours.
4. The designation of other optional sociology classes should serve to clarify the curriculum for sociology majors.
5. The number of electives is being reduced to comply with the Indiana mandated limit of 120 hours.
Current: (If proposal is for a course change, enter current course
Proposed: (If proposal is a for a course change or new course,
information here. Include title, credits, pattern, course description
and course outcomes or objectives. If proposal is for a change in
plan of study, enter name here, and include current bingo sheet as an
attached document, labeled CURRENT.)
enter new course information here. Include title, credits, pattern,
course description and course outcomes or objectives. If proposal is
for a change in plan of study, or new plan, enter name here and
include proposed bingo sheet as an attached document, labeled
PROPOSED.)
See current bingo sheet, Appendix A
See proposed bingo sheet, Appendix B
Impact on Students: (Explain how students will be affected by the proposal. Benefits to students should be listed.)
These proposed changes to the sociology plan of study should better prepare sociology majors for their capstone courses. By listing
the variety of optional Sociology courses, including those with designated as Experiential Learning, the plan of study should help
sociology majors plan their courses of study.
Curriculum Proposal 1
Impact On Other Departments: (Explain how other academic departments may be affected by the proposal, and summarize any discussions with
other departments about the proposal. If adding or deleting a course, explain how other departments may be affected.)
The substitution of one required sociology plan of study course option (SOC 314 or SOC 411) for another required course (SOC
34000 / PSY 33900) should have no overall impact on Behavioral Science faculty resources. Sociology has sufficient faculty to teach
both required course options. There will be a reduction in the number of sections needed to teach PSY 39000, which is dual listed
with SOC 34000.
Impact on University Resources: (Curriculum changes affect university resources. Explain here how instructional, lab, computer or library
resources may be affected by the proposal. It is especially important to address the possible need for additional faculty.)
These proposed changes slightly reduce the need for elective courses and the need for staffing a one credit sociology course. The
substitution of one required sociology course for another should have no overall impact on faculty resources.
Impact on General Education Requirements: (If the proposal fulfills or changes general education requirements in your department, explain this
here.)
These proposed changes to the sociology plan of study should have no impact on General Education requirements.
Curriculum Proposal 2
Appendix A
Department of Behavioral Sciences
Degree: B.A. in Sociology
Option: General Sociology
126 credit hours required for graduation
A.
General Education Requirements (54-61 cr. hrs.)
____ ENGL 10000 and/or 10400-10500 or 10800
_____ COM 11400
_____ MA/SCI/STAT/CIS/CS/F&N 30300 or Logic1
_____ MA or STAT
_____ LAB Science
_____ MA/SCI/STAT/CIS/CS/F&N 30300 or Logic
_____ Literature
____ Philosophy (not Logic)
____ History
____ Aesthetics2
____ ECON 21000
____ Political Science
____ PSY 12000
____ SOC 100003
CIS 20400 strongly recommended
2A&D 25500, ENGL 40500, 38600 or 38700, MUS 25000, PHIL 10600 or THTR 20100
3Prerequisite to Major: SOC 10000, “C” or better
Foreign Language
12-hr sequence: FR, GER, SPAN, or JPNS
____ 10100
____ 10200
____ 20100
____ 20200
B. Requirements for Sociology – General Sociology Option (35 cr. hrs.)
1. All of the following:
____ BHS 10300
Freshman Seminar in Behavioral Sciences
____ SOC 22000
Social Problems
____ SOC 24500
Field of Sociology (1 cr. hr.)
____ SOC 34000/PSY 33900 General Social Psychology
____ SOC 38200
Introduction to Methods of Social Research (BHS 201 accepted)
____ SOC 38300
Introduction to Methods of Social Research II
____ SOC 40200
Principles of Sociology4
4Prerequisite
to SOC 40200: 12 hrs. of Sociology and a 2.25 GPA in all Sociology courses
2. Eighteen additional hours in Sociology (at the 30000-level and above)
_________
_________
_________
_________
_________
C. Electives or Minor (30 - 37 cr. hrs.)
_____
______
______
______
______
______
______
______
______
______
_________
______
______
**Two courses in Experiential Learning are required for all students enrolled Fall 2008 and beyond.
Curriculum Proposal 3
Student
_____________________________________
Revised:
3-01-07
CODE
PUC ID #
____________________________________
: UOS
SOCIOLOGY – ALL OPTIONS
UNIVERSITY GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
_____ 6-10 credit hours Writing (met by ENGL 100/104 & 105) or 108 and an additional writing intensive
course; see advisor for writing intensive course list)
_____ 3 credit hours Oral Communication (met by COM 114)
_____ 3 credit hours Math or Statistics
_____ 3 credit hours Laboratory Science
_____ 3 credit hours Humanities (met by 3 credit hours each in Literature, Aesthetics, Philosophy and
History)
_____ 3 credit hours Social Science (met by 3 credit hours each in Psychology, Sociology, Political
Science and Economics)
_____ Computer Literacy
_____ Freshman Experience (incoming freshmen)
ADDITIONAL REQURIEMENTS:
_____ 126 credit hours completed (excluding GNS 100, 153, 160, and any course with a grade of F, IF, or
WF). Transfer credits will be evaluated and distributed by the departmental advisor.
_____ 32 credit hours at Purdue University at the 300 level or higher.
COURSE SUGGESTIONS:
Literature –
may be any literature course taught in English or in a foreign language
Aesthetics –
A&D 255; MUS 250; THTR 201; ENGL 386, 387, 405; PHIL 106 are the most common courses to
fill this requirement.
Philosophy – any philosophy course except a logic course (PHIL 150).
Laboratory Science – one science course must have a laboratory; typical choices are ASTR 263, 264;
CHM 111; EAS 110, 220;; SCI 104, 105, 112, 113.
Curriculum Proposal 4
Appendix B
Department of Behavioral Sciences
Degree: B.A. in Sociology
Option: General Sociology
120 credit hours required for graduation
A. General Education Requirements (54-61 cr. hrs.)
____ ENGL 10000 and/or 10400-10500 or 10800
_____ COM 11400
_____ MA/SCI/STAT/CIS/CS/F&N 30300 or Logic1
_____ MA or STAT
_____ LAB Science
_____ MA/SCI/STAT/CIS/CS/F&N 30300 or Logic
_____ Literature
____ Philosophy (not Logic)
____ History
____ Aesthetics2
____ ECON 101000
____ Political Science
____ PSY 12000
____ SOC 100003
1CIS
20400 strongly recommended
25500, ENGL 40500, 38600 or 38700, MUS 25000, PHIL 10600 or THTR 20100
3Prerequisite to Major: SOC 10000, “C” or better
2A&D
Foreign Language
12-hr sequence: FR, GER, SPAN, or JPNS
____ 10100
____ 10200
____ 20100
____ 20200
B. Requirements for Sociology – General Sociology Option (34 cr. hrs.)
1. All of the following:
____ BHS 10300 Freshman Seminar in Behavioral Sciences (1 cr.)
____ SOC 22000
Social Problems
____ SOC 31400 Race and Ethnic Relations OR
SOC 41100 Social Stratificatioin
____ SOC 38200 Introduction to Methods of Social Research OR
BHS 20100 Statistical Methods for the Behavioral Sciences
____ SOC 38300
Introduction to Methods of Social Research II
____ SOC 40200
Principles of Sociology4
4Prerequisite to SOC 40200: 12 hrs. of Sociology and a 2.25 GPA in all Sociology courses
3.
Eighteen additional hours in Sociology (at the 30000-level and above)
SOC 306_____ SOC 307
___ SOC 314_____ SOC 340_____ SOC 343_____ SOC 350_____
SOC 361_____ SOC 364 _____ SOC 411_____ SOC 421_____ SOC 422_____ SOC 430_____
SOC 431_____ SOC 440 _____ SOC 314_____ SOC 443
Denotes an Experiential Learning course
___ SOC 460
___ SOC 491_____
C. Electives or Minor (25 - 32 cr. hrs.)
______
______
______
______
______
_____
______
______
______
______
______
______
**Two courses in Experiential Learning are required for all students enrolled Fall 2008 and beyond.
Curriculum Proposal 5
Revised:
Student
_____________________________________
CODE
PUC ID #
____________________________________
3-01-07
: UOS
SOCIOLOGY – ALL OPTIONS
UNIVERSITY GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
_____ 6-10 credit hours Writing (met by ENGL 100/104 & 105) or 108 and an additional writing intensive
course; see advisor for writing intensive course list)
_____ 3 credit hours Oral Communication (met by COM 114)
_____ 3 credit hours Math or Statistics
_____ 3 credit hours Laboratory Science
_____ 3 credit hours Humanities (met by 3 credit hours each in Literature, Aesthetics, Philosophy and
History)
_____ 3 credit hours Social Science (met by 3 credit hours each in Psychology, Sociology, Political
Science and Economics)
_____ Computer Literacy
_____ Freshman Experience (incoming freshmen)
ADDITIONAL REQURIEMENTS:
_____ 120 credit hours completed (excluding GNS 100, 153, 160, and any course with a grade of F, IF, or
WF). Transfer credits will be evaluated and distributed by the departmental advisor.
_____ 32 credit hours at Purdue University at the 300 level or higher.
COURSE SUGGESTIONS:
Literature –
may be any literature course taught in English or in a foreign language
Aesthetics –
A&D 255; MUS 250; THTR 201; ENGL 386, 387, 405; PHIL 106 are the most common courses to
fill this requirement.
Philosophy – any philosophy course except a logic course (PHIL 150).
Laboratory Science – one science course must have a laboratory; typical choices are ASTR 263, 264;
CHM 111; EAS 110, 220;; SCI 104, 105, 112, 113.
Curriculum Proposal 6