2022-2023 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work
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Don Kurtz, Interim Head
Alisa Garni, Director of Graduate Studies
204 Waters Hall
785-532-6865
socansw@k-state.edu
http://www.ksu.edu/sasw/
Overview
The primary objective of the graduate program in sociology at Kansas State University is to provide the highest quality graduate training possible for students seeking to become teachers and scholars in the field of sociology or those seeking to enter careers in applied research in government or private industry. The program offers a small student/faculty ratio. Graduate students have a high level of contact with faculty and are provided with the opportunity to participate in supervised research.
The master’s program provides in-depth exposure to sociological theory and methods of research, while providing flexibility in allowing students to design a program to meet their specific needs. It is intended for both students who are seeking to continue on for the Ph.D., and those seeking careers in government, business, or non-profit organizations.
The Ph.D. program offers specialized training in four areas: Community, Agriculture, Food, and Environment; Politics and Development; Criminology; and Social Inequalities. All students take core courses in sociological theory and research methods. Graduates will be prepared for academic careers in teaching and research and careers in applied social research.
Facilities
In addition to the university’s computing center, the department has two graduate student computer lab’s with direct access to the university mainframe. The computers contain data analysis software, word processing, spreadsheet, and data base management systems.
The department is active in interdisciplinary programs such as Women’s Studies, Gerontology, American Ethnic Studies and International Studies.
Degree programs
The Master’s of Arts degree requires a minimum of 30 graduate credit hours and normally takes two years to complete. It is offered under three degree options. The thesis option is designed primarily for students continuing on for a Ph.D. in sociology, or seeking a career in sociology. The non-thesis option is designed to provide general sociological knowledge for students seeking careers in government, business, or non-profit organizations. The Master’s in Social Analysis option is designed to provide advanced research and analytical skills for students already employed, or those seeking careers in government, business, or non-profit organizations.
The Ph.D. degree requires a minimum of 60 credit hours beyond the Master’s: 30 hours of course work and 30 dissertation hours. The course work includes 15 hours of core requirements and 18 hours in two major areas of concentration. Some core requirements can be met at the Master’s level. All students must take two preliminary examinations. Preliminary examinations in their theory and methods core are waived if performance in the required courses is sufficient.
Admissions
Official transcripts from each college or university attended are required, as are a statement of purpose, curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, and a sample of previously written scholarly work. For international applications, TOEFL/IELTS scores and a financial affidavit are also required.
The general application deadline for the Fall semester is January 15 for domestic applicants and January 8 for international applicants. Applicants will receive notification about admittance in March. Notification about financial assistance (if requested) is usually sent out in early April.
Applications without financial support are considered if received before May 1 (for Fall admissions) and October 1 (for Spring admissions) for domestic applicants. August 1st is the deadline for Spring admissions for international students.
Assistantships
Teaching and research assistantships are available each year. They require approximately 16 hours of work per week. All assistants must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 hours of course work per semester, which can include hours for thesis or dissertation research.
Students awarded assistantships who make normal degree progress can expect to receive support for two years at the M.A. level and three years at the Ph.D. level, which is contingent upon university funding.
Proseminar
All entering graduate students are required to enroll in the departmental proseminar during their first fall semester on campus. The proseminar is conducted by the graduate director and consists of discussions designed to orient the graduate student to the discipline of sociology as a profession and to the department.
Graduate Handbook
Details of the procedures, deadlines, and policies of the department and the graduate school on all matters pertaining to graduate study in Sociology are available on the department’s website.
Accelerated
Doctor of Philosophy
Master of Arts
Anthropology
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 ANTH 200 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3
Introduction to ethnology and ethnography; analysis and comparison of technological, social, and religious characteristics of cultural systems.
Note:
Not available for credit to students who have credit in ANTH 204.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
K-State 8 Tag 2
Social Sciences
KSIS Course Search
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ANTH 204 - A General Education Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3
Introduction to ethnology and ethnography; analysis and comparison of technological, social, and religious characteristics of cultural systems.
Note:
Not available for credit to students who have credit in ANTH 200.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
K-State 8 Tag 2
Social Sciences
KSIS Course Search
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ANTH 210 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology, Honors Credits: 3
Introduction to basic ethnology and ethnography; technological, social, and religious characteristics of cultural systems; discussion and independent study.
Repeat for Credit
Y
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
K-State 8 Tag 2
Social Sciences
KSIS Course Search
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ANTH 220 - Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology Credits: 3
Language as a part of human behavior: its origins, uses and abuses, and ways of defining reality. Basic descriptive and ethnosemantic skills used by anthropologists to learn languages in the field.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
On sufficient demand
K-State 8
Human Diversity within the U.S.
K-State 8 Tag 2
Social Sciences
KSIS Course Search
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ANTH 260 - Introduction to Archeology Credits: 3
Brief introduction to the field of anthropological archeology. General survey of world prehistory revealing major cultural changes from the development of early foraging societies through the rise of agricultural and complex communities.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
K-State 8 Tag 2
Social Sciences
KSIS Course Search
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ANTH 280 - Introduction to Biological Anthropology Credits: 4
Provides knowledge regarding the scope of Biological Anthropology, and develop an understanding of: 1) evolutionary theory and evolutionary processes, 2) patterns of adaptation to the environment in primates, and 3) human evolution, human adaptation and human variation. Key concepts/perspectives will include: evolution, selection, adaptation genetics, population genetics, as well as variation and variability.
Note:
Requires 3 credit hours lecture and 2 hours lab per week.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Other
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
K-State 8 Tag 2
Natural and Physical Sciences
KSIS Course Search
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ANTH 301 - Initiation to Anthropology Credits: 3
Identify and apply the core elements of the anthropological perspective while learning professional and academic writing and presentation skills.
Repeat for Credit
Y
Requisites:
Prerequisite: Declared Anthropology Major/Minor or Instructor permission.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
Social Sciences
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ANTH 305 - Cultures of South Asia Credits: 3
Provides an interdisciplinary exploration of the disparate cultures and communities of the South Asian region. We will examine thematic issues of colonization, religion, nationalism, modernity, sexuality, gender, globalization and social stratification in their various South Asian contexts.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites:
Prerequisite: ANTH 200, ANTH 204 or ANTH 210.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
K-State 8 Tag 2
Social Sciences
KSIS Course Search
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ANTH 310 - Environmental Anthropology: Living with Change in the Anthropocene Credits: 3
Explores anthropological and human science approaches to the complex causes and consequences of environmental change, including climate change, mass species extinction, industrial pollution, and deforestation. Students learn about economic, cultural, and political drivers of environmental degradation and discuss solutions for a more sustainable future from the perspective of social and cultural theory.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
Social Sciences
K-State 8 Tag 2
Global Issues and Perspectives
KSIS Course Search
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ANTH 314 - Introduction to the World’s Religions Credits: 3
Survey of religious beliefs, practices, and experiences from around the world. Emphasis is on religious practices and experiences in different cultural contexts.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
K-State 8 Tag 2
Social Sciences
KSIS Course Search
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ANTH 315 - Introduction to Medical Anthropology & Global Health Credits: 3
Explores disease, illness, and medical systems from a cross-cultural perspective. Includes the impacts of culture, gender, wealth inequality and other structural conditions on health and well-being.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
Social Sciences
K-State 8 Tag 2
Global Issues and Perspectives
KSIS Course Search
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ANTH 316 - Engaged Anthropology Credits: 3
Applies anthropology to real-world problems, politics, and advocacy in various fields including business, technology, engineering, health, agriculture, conservation, human rights, and international development. Explores anthropological engagement with various social, political, and environmental movements and organizations. Emphasis on ethics in research and practice.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
Social Sciences
K-State 8 Tag 2
Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
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ANTH 318 - Topics in Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3
Exploration of problems in cultural anthropology for both majors and non-majors.
Repeat for Credit
Y
Typically Offered
On sufficient demand
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
K-State 8 Tag 2
Social Sciences
KSIS Course Search
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ANTH 328 - Topics in Linguistic Anthropology Credits: 3
Exploration of problems in linguistic anthropology for both majors and non-majors.
Repeat for Credit
Y
Typically Offered
On sufficient demand
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
K-State 8 Tag 2
Social Sciences
KSIS Course Search
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ANTH 350 - Topics for Educators Credits: 1-4
Examination of selected topics in archaeology, cultural, or linguistic anthropology designed to address education standards in the social sciences.
Note:
Does not apply towards requirements for anthropology major or minor.
Repeat for Credit
Y
Typically Offered
On sufficient demand
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
K-State 8 Tag 2
Social Sciences
KSIS Course Search
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ANTH 351 - Special Studies in Anthropology Credits: 1-3
Explores topics in anthropology through guided field trips (study abroad or domestic excursion).
Repeat for Credit
Y
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ANTH 352 - Topics in Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies Credits: 3
Anthropological exploration of issues related to cultural heritage institutions including museum management, collections care, interpretation, and public engagement.
Repeat for Credit
Y
Typically Offered
On sufficient demand
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ANTH 364 - Archaeological Myths and Mysteries Credits: 3
Introduces evidence-based thinking and the scientific method in archaeology through evaluation of “mysteries” of our human past. Explores social factors affecting interpretation of past cultures. Case studies include who “discovered” the Americas, ancient alien intervention, Atlantis, myth of the mound builders, and more.
Note:
Designed for non-Anthropology majors.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
K-State 8 Tag 2
Social Sciences
KSIS Course Search
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ANTH 365 - Exploring Kansas Archaeology Credits: 3
Exploration of the archaeological record of past Native people of Kansas and the Central Plains and their diverse lifeways.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
K-State 8 Tag 2
Human Diversity within the U.S.
KSIS Course Search
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ANTH 368 - Topics in Archaeology Credits: 3
Exploration of problems in archaeology for both majors and non-majors.
Repeat for Credit
Y
Typically Offered
On sufficient demand
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
K-State 8 Tag 2
Social Sciences
KSIS Course Search
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ANTH 380 - Introduction to Human Evolution Credits: 3
Survey of the human fossil record, including an introduction to evolutionary theory and a discussion of the place that humans occupy among the other primates.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
Natural and Physical Sciences
KSIS Course Search
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ANTH 383 - Plagues: The Co-Evolutionary History of Humans and Pathogens Credits: 3
The course will explore the proximate (mechanistic/physiological) and ultimate (evolutionary) causes of disease from a biocultural and historical perspective.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Fall-Even Years
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
K-State 8 Tag 2
Natural and Physical Sciences
KSIS Course Search
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ANTH 388 - Topics in Physical Anthropology Credits: 3
Exploration of problems in physical anthropology for both majors and non-majors.
Repeat for Credit
Y
Typically Offered
On sufficient demand
K-State 8
Natural and Physical Sciences
KSIS Course Search
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ANTH 499 - Honors Project Credits: 3
Open only to Arts & Sciences students who are active members of the University Honors Program.
Repeat for Credit
Y
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
KSIS Course Search
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ANTH 501 - Proficiency Development Credits: 0-3
Integrative review of anthropological concepts and skills under faculty supervision. For single students or groups of students. Not applicable to major field requirements.
Note:
For undergraduate credit only.
Repeat for Credit
Y
Requisites:
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and superior performance in relevant course.
Typically Offered
On sufficient demand
K-State 8
Social Sciences
KSIS Course Search
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ANTH 505 - South Asian Civilizations Credits: 3
Interdisciplinary survey of the development of civilizations in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and Afghanistan, including geography, philosophy, social, economic, political institution, and historical movements.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites:
Prerequisite: 3 hours of Social Science or junior standing.
Typically Offered
Fall-Even Years
Crosslisted:
GEOG 505, HIST 505, POLSC 505, SOCIO 505, ECON 505
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ANTH 506 - Central America: Its Peoples and Problems Credits: 3
An anthropological perspective of the interactions of indigenous and foreign populations with an examination of the geographic, social, economic, political, and ideological bases of the problems facing Central America today. A look at the seven countries composing Central America in terms of their particular problems and unique solutions.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: ANTH 200.
Typically Offered
Fall
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ANTH 508 - Asian Religions Credits: 3
Explores the beliefs, rituals, and cultural practices of selected major Asian Religions, such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Confucianism, Taoism, and Shinto.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites:
Prerequisite: ANTH 200, ANTH 204, ANTH 210, or ANTH 310.
Typically Offered
Spring-Even Years
KSIS Course Search
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ANTH 509 - Cultures of Africa Credits: 3
Family life, subsistence patterns, exchange systems, languages, religions, and development of the peoples of Africa.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
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ANTH 512 - Political Anthropology Credits: 3
Ethnological approaches to politics in societies around the world. Structural-functional, evolutionary, and conflict theories. A comparison of the political systems of small-scale and complex societies: political modernization.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
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ANTH 513 - Immigrant America Credits: 3
Discussion of post-1965 immigration to the United States with a focus on Asian and Latino newcomers. Immigrant adaptation, economic strategies and the reinterpretation of cultural identity. Implications for American society.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites:
Prerequisite: ANTH 200, ANTH 204, or ANTH 210.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
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ANTH 515 - Creativity and Culture: The Anthropology of Art Credits: 3
Explores creativity, aesthetics, and meaning in various visual art subcultures in the U.S. and around the world. Attention is paid to the intersection of art and contemporary social issues including structural racism.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites:
Prerequisite: ANTH 200, ANTH 204, or ANTH 210
Typically Offered
Fall-Even Years
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ANTH 516 - Ethnomusicology Credits: 3
Ethnic, popular, and traditional musics from around the world. The course samples a wide range of stylistic traditions from Africa, Asia, Oceania, Europe, and the Americas. Emphasis is on understanding musical style in cultural context.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Fall-Even Years
KSIS Course Search
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ANTH 518 - Topics in Cultural Anthropology Credits: 1-4
Intensive exploration of problems in cultural anthropology for both majors and non-majors with adequate background.
Repeat for Credit
Y
Requisites:
Prerequisite: ANTH 200, ANTH 204, or ANTH 210.
Typically Offered
On sufficient demand
KSIS Course Search
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ANTH 525 - Language and Culture Credits: 3
Study of language and dialect as aspects of social and ethnic group identities. Emphasis on analysis of conversational style in diverse cultural settings. Research project to be determined according to student interests.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites:
Prerequisite: ANTH 220 or consent of instructor.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
KSIS Course Search
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ANTH 528 - Topics in Linguistic Anthropology Credits: 1-4
Intensive exploration of problems in linguistic anthropology for both major and non-majors with adequate background.
Repeat for Credit
Y
Requisites:
Prerequisite: ANTH 220.
Typically Offered
On sufficient demand
KSIS Course Search
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ANTH 560 - Archaeological Fact or Fiction: Applied Critical Thinking Credits: 3
Explores and develops practical critical thinking and research skills using archaeological approaches and case studies. Examines impact of interpretation of the human past on past and present populations.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites:
Prerequisite: ANTH 260 or equivalent.
Typically Offered
Fall-Even Years
KSIS Course Search
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ANTH 561 - Archaeological Field Methods Credits: 1-9
Provides hands-on training in archaeological field methods (i.e., data collection and documentation through archaeological survey and excavation) as part of a research project.
Repeat for Credit
Y
Requisites:
Prerequisite: Instructor consent (application required)
Typically Offered
Summer
KSIS Course Search
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ANTH 562 - Archaeological Laboratory Methods Credits: 3
Hands-on instruction in and application of professional principles of processing, analyzing, and interpreting artifacts and related archeological materials.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites:
Prerequisite: ANTH 260 or equivalent.
Typically Offered
Fall
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ANTH 563 - Applied Archaeology Credits: 3
Training in professional and ethical practice in cultural resource management and public archaeology.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites:
Prerequisite: ANTH 260 or its equivalent.
Typically Offered
Spring
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ANTH 565 - North American Archaeology Credits: 3
The prehistoric of native cultures of North America explored through the archaeological record from the peopling of the continent, to the spread of agriculture and village life, up to contact period.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites:
Prerequisite: ANTH 260.
Typically Offered
Spring-Odd Years
KSIS Course Search
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ANTH 568 - Topics in Archaeology Credits: 1-4
Intensive exploration of archaeological problems for both major and non-majors with adequate background.
Repeat for Credit
Y
Requisites:
Prerequisite: ANTH 260.
Typically Offered
On sufficient demand
KSIS Course Search
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ANTH 588 - Topics in Physical Anthropology Credits: 1-4
Intensive exploration of problems in physical anthropology for both major and non-majors with adequate background.
Repeat for Credit
Y
Requisites:
Prerequisite: ANTH 280 and ANTH 281.
Typically Offered
On sufficient demand
KSIS Course Search
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ANTH 602 - Anthropological Theory Credits: 3
Review and integration of the major theoretical approaches in the principal branches of anthropology.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites:
Prerequisite: ANTH 200 or ANTH 210.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
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ANTH 605 - North American Indians Credits: 3
Description and comparison of native cultures of Canada and the United States; culture contact and change among surviving groups.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites:
Prerequisite: ANTH 200 or ANTH 210 or ANTH 260.
Typically Offered
Spring
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ANTH 606 - South American Indians Credits: 3
A survey of the nature and variability of the original cultures of Latin America. Analysis of sample cultures, stressing economic, social, political, and religious structures.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites:
Prerequisite: ANTH 200 or ANTH 210 or ANTH 260.
Typically Offered
On sufficient demand
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ANTH 612 - Ethnohistory Credits: 3
Introduction to ethnohistory as an anthropological research method.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites:
Prerequisite: ANTH 200 or ANTH 204 or equivalent.
Typically Offered
On sufficient demand
KSIS Course Search
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ANTH 613 - Gender, Power, and International Development Credits: 3
Examination of various models of development and their impact on various roles of woman and men in various cultures. Emphasis upon Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Comparisons of public, service, and economics sectors, including agriculture, marketing, and industry. Examination of policy issues.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites:
Prerequisite: SOCIO 211 or ANTH 200 or ANTH 210 and 3 additional hours in sociology or cultural anthropology. SOCIO 633.
Typically Offered
On sufficient demand
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ANTH 615 - Race and Culture Credits: 3
The biological meaning of race; the interrelationships of biological and cultural traits in human evolution; processes of racial formation of man; methods of classifying human races; cultural inheritance; the distinction of race, culture, personality, and intelligence; a review of modern racism; race as an evolutionary episode.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites:
Prerequisite: ANTH 200, ANTH 210 or ANTH 280.
Typically Offered
On sufficient demand
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ANTH 616 - Anthropology of the Future: Apocalypse, Prophecy, and Hope Credits: 3
This seminar course will explore culturally constructed notion of “the future” by exploring discourses of time, divination, utopia, prophecy, world-endings and world-renewals from various societies around the world.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites:
Prerequisite: ANTH 200, ANTH 204 or ANTH 210.
Typically Offered
Fall
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ANTH 618 - Religion in Culture Credits: 3
The nature of religion in different cultural systems.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites:
Prerequisite: ANTH 200 or ANTH 210 or SOCIO 211. SOCIO 618.
Typically Offered
Fall
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ANTH 651 - Internship in Applied Anthropology Credits: 3
Supervised field experience of at least three weeks full time or 150 hours part time with an organization or institution in the application of anthropological approaches to problem solving and working in a professional setting. Emphasis is on anthropological skills in relation to the objectives and operations of an institution.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites:
Prerequisite: ANTH 519 and junior and consent of Program Coordinator.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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ANTH 652 - Internship in Museology Credits: 3
Practical professional museum experience of at least three weeks full time or 150 hours part time in the processing of collections, conservation, cataloging, archive and library maintenance, and/or planning and preparation of exhibits.
Repeat for Credit
Y
Requisites:
Prerequisite: ANTH 200 or ANTH 210 or ANTH 260.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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ANTH 659 - Independent Reading and Research in Anthropology Credits: 1-3
Guided reading and research on a specific anthropological topic of student interest, leading to preparation of a research paper.
Note:
Topic and credit to be arranged.
Repeat for Credit
Y
Requisites:
Prerequisite: Three hours of anthropology and consent of instructor.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
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ANTH 663 - Andean Archaeology Credits: 3
Examines the economic, social, and political development of the region, including the Tawantinsuya (Inca Empire). Covers the adoption of agriculture; the origin of the state; power; and the role of religion, cosmology, ideology, and art.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites:
Prerequisite: ANTH 260.
Typically Offered
Spring
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ANTH 665 - European Archaeology Credits: 3
Survey of human prehistory in Europe from the earliest Paleolithic hominins to evolve in Europe, expansion of Homo sapiens and associated cultural developments, the spread of agriculture, diversity of Bronze Age adaptations, to the development of Celtic societies. Studies of archaeological and related evidence are investigated to interpret the dynamics of past ways of living.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites:
Prerequisite: ANTH 260.
Typically Offered
Spring-Even Years
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ANTH 680 - Forensic Anthropology Credits: 4
Anthropological survey of the predominantly biological areas of forensic science, their methods and techniques, as they pertain to the application of that science to the purpose of the law. Particular emphasis will be given to perspectives about the science itself, its application to anthropology, and the unique ways in which that science may be used by law.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites:
Prerequisite: A life science with laboratory requirement in the College of Arts and Sciences or the consent of the instructor.
Typically Offered
Fall-Even Years
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ANTH 681 - Primatology Credits: 3
Survey of the primate order including considerations of evolution, morphology, and behavior. Particular emphasis will be given to developing perspectives about the origin and evolution of hominids in the context of the primate order.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites:
Prerequisite: ANTH 280 or consent of instructor.
Typically Offered
On sufficient demand
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ANTH 682 - Human Growth and Development Credits: 3
Provides an anthropological examination of the process of growth and development in humans that emphasizes both the biological, evolutionary, and cultural aspects that have shaped them through time. Emphasis is given to the evolution of the life cycle, as well as the social and environmental conditions that affect human growth.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites:
Prerequisite: ANTH 280 or instructor’s permission.
Typically Offered
Fall
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ANTH 683 - Osteology Credits: 4
Detailed study of human skeleton, with special attention to health and demographic conditions in prehistoric cultures and the evaluation of physical characteristics and genetic relationships of prehistoric populations. Laboratory demonstration and exercise in working with skeletal material for analysis of sex, age, stature, and race. Complete metric and nonmetric analysis with consideration given to paleodemography, paleopathology in situ analysis and excavation, and preservation.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites:
Prerequisite: ANTH 280 or consent of instructor.
Typically Offered
Spring-Even Years
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ANTH 686 - Bioarchaeology Credits: 3
Explores how archaeologists and bioanthropologists approach the study of death, mortuary practices and skeletal remains, to reconstruct past lives and understand the associated behavior.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites:
Prerequisite: ANTH 280 or instructor’s consent.
Typically Offered
Spring
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ANTH 687 - Seminar in Osteology Credits: 2
Analysis of human and nonhuman skeletal remains including age, sex, stature, race, anomalities, pathologies, trauma, metric and nonmetric traits, cause of death, and time since death. This course allows greater breadth and depth of osteological analysis than either ANTH 694 or ANTH 695, and allows for more concentration on individual methods and techniques and case studies.
Repeat for Credit
Y
Requisites:
Prerequisite: ANTH 694 and ANTH 695.
Typically Offered
On sufficient demand
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ANTH 688 - Paleoanthropology Credits: 3
Human origins and evolution as indicated by fossil evidence; interpretation of man-apes, Pithecanthropus, Neanderthal, Cro-Magnon, and other major fossil groups within the context of evolutionary theory, primate comparisons, and cultural evolution.
Note:
Lecture and Lab.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites:
Prerequisite: ANTH 200 or ANTH 280 or consent of instructor.
Typically Offered
Spring-Odd Years
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ANTH 710 - Writing Cultures: Ethnographic Methods Credits: 3
An introduction to qualitative field methods and research ethics in cultural anthropology. Students will examine issues of truth, representation, and reflexivity in ethnographic writing.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites:
Prerequisite: ANTH 200, ANTH 204, or ANTH 210.
Typically Offered
Spring
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ANTH 715 - Research Methods in Digital Ethnography Credits: 3
A hands-on exploration of the uses of digital technology for ethnographic research and representation.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Spring
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ANTH 720 - Field Methods in Linguistics Credits: 3
Techniques of collecting and analyzing linguistic data in the field. Work with language consultants in class, on languages such as Swahili.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites:
Prerequisite: ANTH 220 or LING 280 or LING 600.
Typically Offered
On sufficient demand
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Criminology
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CRIM 301 - Topics in Criminology Credits: 1-3
Supervised independent and/or interdisciplinary study projects for Criminology students.
Repeat for Credit
Y
Requisites:
Prerequisite: CRIM 361 and consent of instructor.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
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CRIM 361 - Criminal Justice Systems Credits: 3
An examination of the major components in the American criminal justice system and how these reflect and are affected by norms and changes in our society. Special emphasis is placed on issues of gender, race/ethnicity, and class within criminal justice.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites:
Prerequisite: SOCIO 211.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
Human Diversity within the U.S.
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CRIM 362 - Police and Society Credits: 3
Examines in detail the policing function in society and the role police play in the criminal justice process.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites:
Prerequisite: SOCIO 211.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
K-State 8 Tag 2
Human Diversity within the U.S.
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CRIM 367 - Real World Criminology Credits: 1
Prepares students for careers in Criminology, including learning more about potential internship placements, occupation options in the field of criminology, graduate school, and job market preparation.
Note:
Required for all Criminology majors.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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CRIM 454 - Criminal Law and Society Credits: 3
Examines the impact of the criminal law on US society, paying special attention to the state’s use and justification of violence. Concerns the law as a source of violence and inequality in US society; students will demonstrate critical thinking and reasoning, analyzing the construction of laws and interpreting implications for various groups and segments of society.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
K-State 8 Tag 2
Social Sciences
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CRIM 460 - Youth and Crime Credits: 3
Nature, extent, and causes of delinquency; characteristics of delinquents; means of prevention and treatment.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites:
Prerequisite: SOCIO 211.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
Social Sciences
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CRIM 462 - The War on Drugs Credits: 3
This course charts the history of the US war on drugs, placing it within the context of the war on terror, mass imprisonment and the problem of police violence. Studies how policies of law and crime impact various groups and social positions within the US. Compares US policies to others within a global context.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
K-State 8 Tag 2
Human Diversity within the U.S.
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CRIM 463 - Gangs in American Society Credits: 3
Covers the historical development and current status of gangs in America. Focus on gang types/forms, criminal activities and sociological impact on communities. Also examines gang control mechanisms as well as classic and modern research conducted about gangs.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites:
Prerequisite: CRIM 361.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
Human Diversity within the U.S.
K-State 8 Tag 2
Social Sciences
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CRIM 470 - The Criminal Justice System and Family Violence Credits: 3
This course critically examines the incidence and prevalence of family violence in society, emphasizing how the criminal justice system responds to this social problem.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites:
Prerequisite: SOCIO 211
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
Human Diversity within the U.S.
K-State 8 Tag 2
Social Sciences
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CRIM 477 - True Crime Credits: 3
Critically evaulates the public fascination with violent crime entertainment.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
Social Sciences
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CRIM 480 - Prisons and Punishment Credits: 3
The historical development and current status of the correctional system. Major institutional components include jails, prisons, probation, parolee, and other forms of community corrections. Modern issues such as offender and victim rights and electronic monitoring are also covered.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites:
Prerequisite: SOCIO 211
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
Human Diversity within the U.S.
K-State 8 Tag 2
Social Sciences
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CRIM 482 - Criminal Procedure and Investigations Credits: 3
Examines the academic and applied dimensions of criminal investigations and criminal procedure. The course is designed for students interested in learning about the processes and skills involved in evidence gathering, interviews and interrogations, case processing, and preparing cases for court for a variety of criminal offenses.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites:
Prerequisite: CRIM 361
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
Social Sciences
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CRIM 500 - Criminological Perspectives on Contemporary Issues Credits: 1-3
Analysis of a selected criminological topic of contemporary interest. Topics vary from semester to semester.
Repeat for Credit
Y
Requisites:
Recommended Prerequisite: CRIM 361.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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CRIM 550 - Technocrime, Security, and Society Credits: 3
Critically examines the social and cultural issues surrounding technology, crime, deviance, and crime control, including hackers, digital activists, online fraudsters, techno security agents, and other actors and subcultures from sociological and criminological perspectives.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites:
Required prerequisite: SOCIO 211.
Recommended Prerequisite: SOCIO 361.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
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CRIM 552 - Sex Crimes & Society Credits: 3
Provides critical analysis of background, laws, and practices regarding sex crimes in the US. Includes diverse reference points relative to perpetrators and victims/survivors of sex crimes; legal practices and challenges; and responses related to criminal justice and social justice perspectives.
Note:
Intended for Criminology majors and related fields including pre-law, pre-med, social science, sociology, social work, anthropology, psychology, leadership, and health and human sciences
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Spring
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CRIM 562 - Study of Serial Murder Credits: 3
The course critically examines the social construction of serial murder as a phenomenon that has long existed but only recently has been polarized as a concern of the criminal justice system and the public in general. The objective of the course is to synthesize historical and social scientific analysis of serial murder, assess public and media debates centered on both offenders and victims, and evaluate the portrayal of serial murder in contemporary literature and film.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Spring
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CRIM 568 - Criminology Internship Credits: 6-9
Involves an internship with an approved organization related to criminology or criminal justice. Includes practical experience, observational research, and a final report. Students will demonstrate an understanding of how social science methods and principles affect policies and practices in criminal justice and related organizations.
Repeat for Credit
Y
Requisites:
Prerequisite: CRIM 367
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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CRIM 569 - Field Experience in Criminology Credits: 1-3
Integrates field experience and everyday practices with relevant bodies of sociological and criminological theory and research. Students will develop analytical and interpretive skills to understand implications of criminal law and practices through direct field experience.
Repeat for Credit
Y
Requisites:
Prerequisite: CRIM 367
Corequisite: Must be taken concurrent with CRIM 568.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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CRIM 572 - The Death Penalty Credits: 3
Studies data, public opinion, execution patterns and methods, and debates regarding capital punishment as public policy in the US, from early history to 21st century. Examines selected cases and issues such as general deterrence, methods of execution, and constitutional challenges.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Summer
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CRIM 592 - Anatomy of Mass Murder Credits: 3
Examines a specific kind of murder, killing of four or more people in a single incident. Examine the killers’ pathways, the weapons, and especially the social context of mass murder.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites:
Recommended prerequisite: Any social science course.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
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CRIM 599 - Senior Thesis in Criminology Credits: 3
Independent research in criminology. Students conduct original research and produce a senior thesis in criminology.
Repeat for Credit
Y
Requisites:
Prerequisite: SOCIO 423, CRIM 364 and instructor consent.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
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CRIM 665 - Women and Crime Credits: 3
Nature and extent of criminal offending among women and women offenders’ interactions with legal and criminal justice systems; women’s victimization, including rape and intimate violence; women workers in the criminal justice system, specifically in law, policing, and prison work.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites:
Prerequisite: SOCIO 561 or SOCIO 545 or other Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies course at the 500-level or above.
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SOCWK 100 - Social Work: The Helping Profession Credits: 3
An introduction to the profession of social work and the various fields of social service by observing, experiencing, and analyzing social work and its place in society. An opportunity for the student to test social work as a possible career choice.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
K-State 8 Tag 2
Social Sciences
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SOCWK 200 - Basic Skills for Working with People Credits: 3
Course develops basic skill components for the helping professions. Students learn fundamentals of interpersonal communication.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
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SOCWK 310 - Topics in Social Work Credits: 1-3
Supervised independent study projects.
Repeat for Credit
Y
Requisites:
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
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SOCWK 312 - Fundamentals of Communication for the Agriculture and Food Science Community Credits: 3
This course develops communication skills among the scientific community to improve discourse with lay persons. Fundamentals of active listening as well as techniques to diffuse tense situations are addressed.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
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SOCWK 315 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment I Credits: 3
An introduction to the relationship among biological, social, psychological, and cultural systems as they affect or are affected by human behavior as it relates to social world models of practice. Emphasis on social systems understanding of human development.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites:
Prerequisite: Two courses in the social sciences and sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
Human Diversity within the U.S.
K-State 8 Tag 2
Social Sciences
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SOCWK 320 - Dynamics of Working with Older Adults Credits: 3
This course will provide students in all fields a unique foundation upon which successful interaction with older adults is built. Specific communication techniques will be taught along with the knowledge, skills and values necessary to understand working with, or on the behalf of, older consumers, clients, patients and family members.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites:
Prerequisite: ENGL 100 and PSYCH 110.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
Human Diversity within the U.S.
K-State 8 Tag 2
Social Sciences
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SOCWK 330 - Social Work Research Methods and Analysis I Credits: 3
First of two research courses. Emphasis on social work research methodology and statistical analysis of small sample data sets. Content examines the ethics and processes of research.
Note:
Social work majors only.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites:
Prerequisite: SOCWK 100 and MATH 100.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
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SOCWK 350 - Social Work with Criminal Offenders and Victims Credits: 3
This course offers an overview of social work practice and professional helping skills in the criminal justice and legal systems.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites:
Prerequisites: SOCWK 100 or SOCIO 211 and SOCIO 361.
Typically Offered
Fall-Even Years
K-State 8
Social Sciences
K-State 8 Tag 2
Human Diversity within the U.S.
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SOCWK 360 - Substance Abuse Case Management and Holistic Recovery Credits: 3
Introduction to the concept of case management and the role case managers play in helping persons with substance use disorders obtain and maintain recovery.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Spring, Summer
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SOCWK 370 - Child Welfare Credits: 3
Provides students with an understanding of the dynamics of child maltreatment and the role of the child welfare system in responding to maltreatment. Explores maltreatment across generations, the role of societal norms in perpetuating maltreatment, and culturally competent services for ending the intergenerational cycle of abuse. Examines government policies over time to promote child welfare and the effect of these policies on child safety, permanency, and family reunification.
Repeat for Credit
Y
Requisites:
Recommended Prerequisite or Corequisite: SOCWK 100
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
Social Sciences
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SOCWK 380 - Social Work and Intimate Partner Violence Credits: 3
This course will provide students an understanding of the knowledge and skills necessary to respond to intimate partner violence in an ethical, victim-centered and trauma informed manner.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites:
Prerequisite: SOCWK 100 or SOCIO 211.
Typically Offered
Spring, Summer
K-State 8
Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
K-State 8 Tag 2
Historical Perspectives
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SOCWK 468 - Community Activism and Social Change Credits: 3
Examines how social workers and citizens, individually and collectively, can achieve social progress through nonviolent social change.
Repeat for Credit
Y
Requisites:
Prerequisite: SOCWK 100 or SOCIO 211.
Typically Offered
Spring-Even Years
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
K-State 8 Tag 2
Historical Perspectives
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