1991-1993 Catalog - Catalogs - West Virginia University

.194. Professional Field Experience. I, II, S. 1-18 hr. variable. (P/F grading only). (Maybe repeated to a maximum of 18 hr.) PR: Consent. Experiential learning program, tobe planned, supervised, and evaluated for credit by faculty and field supervisors. Mayinvolve temporary placement with public or private enterprise for professionalcompetence development, or participation in archaeological excavation.195. Seminar. I or II. 1-3 hr.201 Sociological Theory. II. 3 hr. PR: 6 hr. Soc. & A. and senior standing or consent.Systematic analysis of major sociological theories viewed from the historical perspectiveand in terms of current research.202. Deviant Behavior. II. 3 hr. PR: 6 hr. Soc. & A. or consent. Examination of theprocesses by which "deviance" is defined in society, and the methods of social controlattempted. Provides a critical understanding of society from the perspective of thosedefined as "outsiders"—criminals, addicts, etc.204. Complex Organizations. II. 3 hr. PR: 6 hr. Soc. & A. or consent. The structureand functioning of large-scale, bureaucratic organizations, including studies ofindustrial organizations, prisons, hospitals, government205. Class, Status, and Power. I or II. 3 hr. PR: 6 hr. Soc. & A. or consent. Analysis ofvarious systems of social inequality. Emphasis on empirical studies describing socialclass system, distribution of status and power, and patterns of social mobility inAmerica.21 1 . Social Research Methods. I, II, S. 3 hr. PR: Soc. & A. 1 or 5 or consent. Logic ofsocial research, elements of research design, and problems of measurement, withemphasis on survey research methodology and data analysis.222. Community Development. II. 3 hr. PR: Soc. & A. 122, 133, or 140, or consent.Application of sociological knowledge of structure of communities for planningprograms and services. Emphasis on techniques of organizing efforts for communitychange.223. Sociology of Rural Life. I or II. 3 hr. PR: Soc. & A. 1 or consent. Social aspects ofrural living. Characteristics of rural population, social structure, and institutionalarrangements: family, community, education, religion, recreation, health, welfare, andlocal government.230. 777e Criminalistics System. II. 3 hr. PR: Soc. & A. 132 or consent. A sociologicalintroduction to the criminal justice system. Focuses on analysis of police work,court activities, and corrections within the context of American social organization andsocietal definitions of crime and justice.232. Sociology of Education. 1. 3 hr. PR: Soc. & A. 1 , or consent. Education as a socialinstitution, cultural and class influences on education, social roles and career patternsin the school system, the school and problems of the community. Also listed as Ed.F.300.233. Sociology of Work and Work Places. I. 3 hr. PR: Soc. & A. 1 or consent. Exploresthe significance of work and work relations in contemporary society. Emphasis is givento the analysis of employment settings including industrial organizations.253. Religion, Magic, and Healing. I. 3 hr. PR: 6 hr. Soc. & A. or consent. Symbolism,magic, ritual, shamanism, sorcery, and concepts of sin and salvation related topeasant and tribal cosmologies will be examined as causes of and remedies forsuffering in traditional and modern contexts.Sociology and Anthropology Courses 433