2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog
| Degree: | Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) |
| Specializations: | Children and Society Diversity Studies |
| College: | Arts and Sciences |
| Semester Hours Required For Degree: 120 | |
Children and Society Specialization
| Building | Phone | Website | |
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| FWB Campus | (850) 863-6588 | uwf.edu/interdisciplinary | kjohnson@uwf.edu |
| Building 4, Room 458 |
Diversity Studies Specialization
| Building | Phone | Website | |
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| Building 41, Room 252 | (850) 474-2363 | uwf.edu/interdisciplinary | spbs@uwf.edu |
The B.A. in Interdisciplinary Social Sciences is for students wishing to pursue careers in fields that focus on solutions to some of society’s most pressing problems. Specializations available are Children and Society and Diversity Studies. Courses in these specializations draw from multiple disciplines. Each specialization features a capstone experience in the senior year, allowing students to reflect on the importance of an interdisciplinary perspective. Students should note that courses taken for the major related block of the program requirements may not be used to complete the requirements for additional majors or minors.
Students interested in obtaining certification to teach this subject area in secondary education need to contact an advisor in this department to carefully plan the course work to satisfy degree and some teacher certification requirements. A degree in this major is required for participation in teacher education certification options.
In addition to the University’s general requirements, students seeking the B.A. in Interdisciplinary Social Sciences must meet the requirements listed below.
Consult with your academic advisor for courses which may satisfy both the General Studies requirement and common prerequisites.
In addition to the general studies requirements listed on this page, students must satisfy all additional University requirements, including the Gordon Rule, multicultural, and foreign language requirements. With appropriate planning and coordination with an academic advisor, students may satisfy some of the general University requirements through the General Studies curriculum. For a complete listing of general degree requirements, refer to the "Graduation and General Degree Requirements" section of this catalog.
General Studies Curriculum:
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| Mathematics | 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Social Sciences | 9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Humanities | 8-9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Natural Sciences | 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Total Semester Hours: | 36-37 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
State mandated common prerequisites must be completed prior to graduation, but are not required for admission to the program. See the Common Prerequisite Manual for course substitutions from Florida colleges and universities.
| Students are required to take two introductory courses in social science, and it is recommend that students take 1000/2000 level courses required in their chosen specializations. | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
| Students must complete sufficient 1000/2000 level electives to satisfy at least 60 sh in the lower division. Current UWF students may use elective courses at any level (1000-4000) to meet this elective requirement. | 18-24 | |
| Total Hours | 18-24 | |
The Interdisciplinary Children and Society program is for students desiring a focused yet broad exposure to the complex and interconnected issues surrounding today’s youth and their families. This program allows students to explore a variety of topics related to the educational and social development of children. Students also have the opportunity to discover the range of challenges and difficulties faced by children. Similarly, the program offers students a chance to identify early warning signs that children are “in trouble” and determine the best courses of action to help children to succeed in a complex world.
With careful selection of courses in consultation with an academic advisor, students in the Children and Society program may also complete the state-approved Professional Education minor. Those students planning to complete the Professional Education minor should consult with the academic advisor concerning program substitutions that can be made to accommodate courses in the minor.
Students pursuing the Minor in Professional Education as part of this degree program must closely consult with their academic advisor to ensure all requirements are met with minimum hours.
| CCJ 3024 | American Justice System | 3 |
| CJJ 4010 | Juvenile Justice | 3 |
| EDF 3234 | Applied Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDG 3323C | General Methods for Teaching K-12 Students | 3 |
| SOW 3650 | Introduction to Child Welfare | 3 |
| Choose two of the following: | 6 | |
| Child Development | ||
| Psychology of Adolescence | ||
| Adolescents At Risk | ||
| Families and Family Treatment | ||
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Criminal Justice Internship | ||
| Legal Studies Internship | ||
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Research Design in Criminal Justice | ||
| Social Work Research Foundations | ||
| Total Hours | 27 | |
| Choose from courses not taken as part of the core: | 21 | |
| Criminology | ||
| Restorative Justice | ||
| Alternative Punishments | ||
| Police in a Free Society | ||
| Child Development | ||
| Psychology of Adolescence | ||
| Introduction to Behavior Modification | ||
| Advanced Behavior Management for Students with Exceptionalities | ||
| Law and Society | ||
| Family Law | ||
| Case Management | ||
| Adolescents At Risk | ||
| Families and Family Treatment | ||
Other electives as approved by the advisor | ||
| Total Hours | 21 | |
| The remainder of the program will be comprised of electives that students can select without limitation. However, students will be advised to select additional 3000/4000 level courses to total at least 48sh at the 3000/4000 level if necessary. If students do not require additional 3000/4000 level courses, they may take 1000/2000 level courses at UWF. | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
In the Diversity Studies interdisciplinary specialization, students acquire a fundamental understanding of the theories of diversity, in-depth knowledge of the history and social issues of diverse groups, and the knowledge and tools to analyze diverse cultures. Diversity Studies also provides students with an intellectual framework in which the analysis of diversity can be creatively and critically applied to their personal, familial, professional, and civic roles. This specialization, which also requires the completion of a related approved minor, combines academics and social services, preparing individuals to work in non-profit organizations, businesses, community agencies, human resources, institutional planning, public administration, educational development, or communication. It also prepares students to become effective leaders in promoting institutions, relationships, politics, and services that value diversity and work toward eliminating racial, ethnic, national, and other stereotypes.
| ANT 3212 | Peoples and Cultures of the World | 3 |
| HIS 3313 | Issues in Gender and Diversity | 3 |
| HUM 4911 | Interdisciplinary Humanities Capstone | 3 |
| SYD 3810 | Introduction to Women's Studies | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
| Choose six of the following: | 18 | |
| Civil Rights | ||
| African American Literature | ||
| North American Indians | ||
| African Cultures | ||
| Japanese Culture | ||
| Cultures of Latin America | ||
| Cultures of Mexico | ||
| Race, Ethnicity, and Culture | ||
| Perspectives in Ancient and World Art | ||
| Race, Gender, Ethnicity, and Crime | ||
| Politics of the Far East-Japan and China | ||
| Politics and Culture of India | ||
| Geography of Latin America | ||
| Geography of the Middle East | ||
| Cultural Geography | ||
| Psychology of Workforce Diversity | ||
| Conflict, Violence and Peace | ||
| Buddhist Psychology (+Lab) | ||
| Latin America since Independence | ||
| Management of Diversity | ||
| Minorities and the Mass Media | ||
| Global Communication | ||
| Law and Society | ||
| Philosophies of the East | ||
| The Jewish Tradition | ||
| Inequality in America | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
| Students must complete a minor or its 15 sh equivalent in a field related to the student’s career objectives. | 12-18 | |
| Total Hours | 12-18 | |
| The remainder of the program will be comprised of electives that students can select without limitation. However, students will be advised to select additional 3000/4000 level courses to total at least 48sh at the 3000/4000 level if necessary. If students do not require additional 3000/4000 level courses, they may take 1000/2000 level courses at UWF. | 12-18 | |
| Total Hours | 12-18 | |