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Core (3)

TOTAL

15 sem. hrs.

Fourth Semester

Behaviors, Treatment and Strategies (3)

Free Elective (3)

Distribution (3)

Elective in Field (3)

TOTAL

15 sem. hrs.

Bachelor of Arts Degree

Sociology

I. General Education Requirements

48 sem. hrs.

II. Sociology Requirements

9 sem. hrs.

SOC100

Principles of Sociology (3)

SOC250

History and Methods of Sociology (3)

SOC502

Contemporary Sociological Theory (3) or an appropriate

theory course taught under SOC397 Special Topics (3)

SOC601

Introduction to Sociological Theory (3) or

III. Required Support Course

3 sem. hrs.

MATH260

Elements of Statistics (3)

IV. Sociology Electives*

21 sem. hrs.

V. Free Electives

39 sem. hrs.

TOTAL

120 sem. hrs.

* During the sophomore year, each Sociology major shall meet with their advi-

sor and develop a plan which prescribes a course of studies around a particu-

lar theme. This theme will include the courses required for the major as well

as a specialized concentration within sociology, and will also take into consid-

eration other course offerings which relate to the student's future plans. Some

of these concentrations might include: family studies, organization theory and

practice, advanced research methods and techniques, hospital administration

and/or research, public opinion surveying, gerontology studies, computer

applications, criminal justice administration, etc. This plan will be approved by

the student, and his/her advisor.

Majors are also strongly encouraged to enroll in the Sociology internship experi-

ence. Many recent graduates feel that their internship experience was extremely

important in obtaining a professional position.

Our Sociology majors have successfully secured jobs in a wide range of employ-

ment areas. Just to mention a few, such employment included jobs in government,

retail trade, the criminal justice system, hospital administration, public relations

and community based research firms.

BACHELOR OF ARTS SOCIOLOGY

(Suggested Eight-Semester Sequence)

First Semester

ENGL101

College Writing Skills (3)

MATH104

Finite Mathematics (3)

SOC100

Principles of Sociology (3)

Core (3)

TOTAL

15 sem. hrs.

Second Semester

ENGL102

Specialized College Writing/Research Skills (3)

CSCI104

Essential Computing I (3)

Core (3)

HPE Elective (3)

TOTAL

15 sem. hrs.

Third Semester

SOC250

History and Methods of Sociology (3)

SOC601

Introduction to Soc. Theory (3) or

SOC502

Contemporary Soc. Theory (3) or

An appropriate theory course taught under the

SOC397 Special Topics designation (3)

Distribution (3)

Free Elective (3)

Core (3)

TOTAL

15 sem. hrs.

Fourth Semester

Sociology Elective (3)

Free Elective (3)

Core (3)

Distribution (3)

TOTAL

15 sem. hrs.

Fifth Semester

Sociology Elective (3)

MATH260

Elements of Statistics (3)

Core (3)

Distribution (3)

Free Elective (3)

TOTAL

15 sem. hrs.

Sixth Semester

Sociology Elective (3)

Distribution (3)

Free Elective (3)

TOTAL

15 sem. hrs.

Seventh Semester

Sociology Elective (3)

Free Elective (3)

TOTAL

15 sem. hrs.

Eighth Semester

Sociology Elective (3)

Free Elective (3)

TOTAL

15 sem. hrs.

Speech, Language and Hearing

Department

FACULTY: Cynthia Grazio, Susan Hegel, Charlotte Molrine, Patricia Schaal,

Roy Shinn

The B.A. degree program in Speech, Language and Hearing provides the founda-

tional knowledge in communication sciences that is prerequisite for professional,

graduate study in speech-language pathology and audiology throughout the U.S.

This degree program provides preparation in basic critical thinking and commu-

nication skills that are essential for a variety of professions. Students acquire

knowledge of the anatomical, physiological, acoustic, developmental, and lin-

guistic bases of normal human communication that will serve as a reference point

for studying and treating disorders of communication in graduate school. Students

are also introduced to various disorders of speech, language, hearing, and deglu-

tition across the lifespan. During the senior year, students complete guided obser-

vations of individuals receiving professional services for communication prob-

lems and begin to learn about the clinical process. The 39 semester hour core and

nine semester hours of interdisciplinary electives provides students with a very

solid base with which to begin graduate study, plus it offers the flexibility of 24

hours of free electives. Although a master's degree is needed to qualify for PDE

certification in speech and language, several of the required courses may be com-

pleted as a part of your undergraduate degree.

Students are strongly encouraged to become active members of our local chapter

of the National Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NSSLHA). The Speech

and Hearing Club is sanctioned by the Edinboro University Student Government

Association. It provides opportunities for students to participate in service proj-

ects, fundraising, social/recreational activities, travel to conferences, and plan-

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