Human Relations (School of Professional Studies)
Faculty
Daryl Thorne, Assistant Professor of Human Relations
Description
The Human Relations major offers students the opportunity to develop a scholarly perspective in the two major social science areas of psychology and sociology, as complementary ways of understanding human behavior and the social world. This interdisciplinary approach fosters greater intellectual sophistication by demonstrating how these disciplines, both separately and combined, interpret the world and endeavor to answer a wide range of questions concerning human behavior and group life.
The Human Relations major embodies many of the primary goals of the Trinity curriculum by focusing on issues of gender, diversity, social justice, ethics, public policy, and technology. The Human Relations program is committed to experiential and service learning outside the classroom by promoting internships and practica in students’ areas of interest. The program also offers interdisciplinary connections to other academic programs designed for the wider Trinity community. Students of Human Relations encounter numerous opportunities to develop leadership skills and are prepared to continue in graduate school or careers in areas of education, social work, counseling, public policy, the non-profit sector, psychology, sociology, management, and other fields which require social interaction and analysis.
The Human Relations program supports a major in the School of Professional Studies.
Major Requirements
Required Courses (36 credits)
ALL of the following courses:
- SOCY 100 Introduction to SociologyIntroduces students to the science of sociology and prepares students for upper-level social science course work. Formerly SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology.
3 credits
General Education Curriculum: Knowledge and Inquiry Area
FLC Area V
Core Area II: Understanding the Self and Society
- PSYC 101 Introductory PsychologyIntroduces the student to the scientific study of the mind and behavior. All major sub-areas of psychology (social, developmental, clinical, physiological, motivation and emotion, sensation and perception) are explored, as well as the major theoretical perspectives (behavioral, cognitive, psychoanalytic, and humanistic). Formerly PSY 121 Introductory Psychology.
3 credits
General Education Curriculum: Knowledge and Inquiry Area
FLC Area V
Core: Area II
- SSC 107 Social Science WritingIntroduces students to the basics of writing papers for social science courses. It will cover proposal writing, library research, internet research, organization of the paper, outlines, drafts, and documentation.
- MATH 110 Introduction to StatisticsPresents the basic principles of statistics with applications to the social sciences. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability theory, normal and binomial distributions, and central limit theorem, with an introduction to the use of statistical software. Formerly MAT 110 Introduction to Statistics.
3 credits
General Education: Knowledge and Inquiry Area
Prerequisites: MATH 108, MATH 109 or higher level mathematics course
- Pre-requisite:
MATH 109 Foundations of MathematicsIntroduces the fundamental principles of various areas of mathematics as they relate to the other liberal arts. Topics may include symbolic logic, sets and combinatorics, probability, introductory descriptive statistics, geometric structures, and finance. Recommended for students who do not plan to take another math course. Formerly MAT 109 Foundations of Mathematics. This course may not be taken pass/fail by School of Professional Studies students.
3 credits
Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in MATH 101 OR placement test proficiency.
General Education: Foundational Skills Area
FLC Area IV, Quantitative Analysis Cluster
Core Area I: Skills for Work and Life
- SOCY 311 Research Methods for Social ScientistsIntroduces the student to various research methods used in the social sciences. Topics include causal analysis survey, observational, and evaluating strategies; feminist methods; database management; and statistical data analysis (SPSS). Formerly SOC 342 Research Methods.
3 credits
Prerequisites: SOCY 100 and MATH 110
- Pre-requisites:
SOCY 100 Introduction to SociologyIntroduces students to the science of sociology and prepares students for upper-level social science course work. Formerly SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology.
3 credits
General Education Curriculum: Knowledge and Inquiry Area
FLC Area V
Core Area II: Understanding the Self and Society
PSYC 101 Introductory PsychologyIntroduces the student to the scientific study of the mind and behavior. All major sub-areas of psychology (social, developmental, clinical, physiological, motivation and emotion, sensation and perception) are explored, as well as the major theoretical perspectives (behavioral, cognitive, psychoanalytic, and humanistic). Formerly PSY 121 Introductory Psychology.
3 credits
General Education Curriculum: Knowledge and Inquiry Area
FLC Area V
Core: Area II
SSC 107 Social Science WritingIntroduces students to the basics of writing papers for social science courses. It will cover proposal writing, library research, internet research, organization of the paper, outlines, drafts, and documentation.
MATH 110 Introduction to StatisticsPresents the basic principles of statistics with applications to the social sciences. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability theory, normal and binomial distributions, and central limit theorem, with an introduction to the use of statistical software. Formerly MAT 110 Introduction to Statistics.
3 credits
General Education: Knowledge and Inquiry Area
Prerequisites: MATH 108, MATH 109 or higher level mathematics course
- HUMR 499 Senior SeminarExplores contemporary sociological and psychological concepts through new research and theory in the disciplines as a capstone course for the major. Students will contribute to class discussion through written work and oral presentations. Formerly HRE 460.
3 credits
Prerequisites: Senior status AND MATH 110 AND several courses in both Sociology and Psychology, e.g. 3 or more courses in both Sociology and Psychology. In addition, Research Methods (SOCY 311, PSYC 301, or HUMR 311) must be taken prior to (recommended) or concurrently with this course.
Senior Seminar
- Pre-requisite:
SOCY 311 Research Methods for Social ScientistsIntroduces the student to various research methods used in the social sciences. Topics include causal analysis survey, observational, and evaluating strategies; feminist methods; database management; and statistical data analysis (SPSS). Formerly SOC 342 Research Methods.
3 credits
Prerequisites: SOCY 100 and MATH 110
or
HUMR 311 Research Methods for Human RelationsIntroduces students to research methods utilized in human relations professions. Critical thinking, data analysis and synthesis are emphasized, along with understanding basic statistics. Students will learn to read, understand, and produce written research reports and will gain familiarity with SPSS, the statistical package for the social sciences.
3 credits
Prerequisites: PSYC 101, SOCY 100, and MAT 110
or
PSYC 301 Experimental Psychology: Research MethodsIntroduces students to research methods in various areas of psychology through active involvement in field and laboratory research, data analysis and interpretation, and written presentation of results. Computer technologies are integrated throughout the course for literature reviews, experimental simulations, and statistical analysis of data. Formerly PSY 388 Experimental Psychology: Research Methods.
4 credits
Prerequisites: PSYC 101 and MATH 110; Junior status (56 completed credits); Psychology and Human Relations majors only
- Students may substitute
PSYC 301 Experimental Psychology: Research MethodsIntroduces students to research methods in various areas of psychology through active involvement in field and laboratory research, data analysis and interpretation, and written presentation of results. Computer technologies are integrated throughout the course for literature reviews, experimental simulations, and statistical analysis of data. Formerly PSY 388 Experimental Psychology: Research Methods.
4 credits
Prerequisites: PSYC 101 and MATH 110; Junior status (56 completed credits); Psychology and Human Relations majors only
or
HUMR 311 Research Methods for Human RelationsIntroduces students to research methods utilized in human relations professions. Critical thinking, data analysis and synthesis are emphasized, along with understanding basic statistics. Students will learn to read, understand, and produce written research reports and will gain familiarity with SPSS, the statistical package for the social sciences.
3 credits
Prerequisites: PSYC 101, SOCY 100, and MAT 110
ONE of the following psychology courses:
- PSYC 211 Social PsychologyStudies the individual interacting in a social context. Theories of attitude formation and change, social perception, and small group behavior are examined, as well as current theories, research, and methodology. Formerly PSY 255 Social Psychology.
3 credits
Prerequisites: PSYC 101 or permission of instructor
- PSYC 221 PsychopathologySurveys different perspectives on personality and behavior disorders. Emphasis is on theories of normal personality development and on the continuum between normality and abnormality, classification of abnormal behavior, and therapeutic methods of bringing about behavior change. Formerly PSY 258, PSY 259, and PSYC 221 - Personality and Psychopathology.
3 credits
Prerequisites: PSYC 101 or permission of instructor
- PSYC 231 Child PsychologyReviews theories of development and contemporary research and how they relate to current social issues concerning children. The developmental period from conception through middle childhood is the focus, with topics including cognitive changes, language acquisition, sensory-motor, moral, and socioemotional development. Formerly PSY 257 Child Psychology.
3 credits
FLC Area V
Prerequisites: PSYC 101 or permission of instructor
ONE of the following sociology courses:
- SOCY 321 Inequality and SocietyExamines classical and contemporary theories of social stratification. Are we all created equal? Can we become equal? Particular emphasis is on the American class structure, its impact on social institutions, and the importance of gender and race as factors contributing to inequality in society. Formerly SOC 378 Inequality and Society.
3 credits
Prerequisites: SOCY 100
- SOCY 421 Sociological TheoryInvestigates the origin and development of classical sociological theory and how it is used in contemporary sociology. Formerly SOC 486 Sociological Theory.
3 credits
TWO additional sociology courses at the 200-level or higher (students may substitute ONE HUMR course*)
TWO additional psychology courses at the 200-level or higher (one course may be PSYC 490 PracticumProvides students with practical experience in the field of psychology. By arrangement with psychology faculty, practica may concentrate in areas such as developmental, clinical, experimental, and social psychology. Formerly PSY 500 Practicum.
3 credits
Prerequisites: Minimum of junior status (56 completed credits) as psychology or human relations major: Practicum; students may substitute ONE HUMR course*)
ONE additional approved psychology, sociology, or human relations course (may be PSYC 490 PracticumProvides students with practical experience in the field of psychology. By arrangement with psychology faculty, practica may concentrate in areas such as developmental, clinical, experimental, and social psychology. Formerly PSY 500 Practicum.
3 credits
Prerequisites: Minimum of junior status (56 completed credits) as psychology or human relations major: Practicum)
*Human Relations electives include:
- HUMR 211 Introduction to Social WorkIntroduces the profession of social work and the wide range of factors that influence generalist social work practice. Surveys the historical development of pro-social policy and practices of the profession, with particular focus on issues of social justice. Methods, fields of practice, knowledge and skills fundamental to social work are presented throughout. Discussion will also include current issues confronting the profession, volunteer and para-professional experiences, and guest speakers. Formerly HRE 200.
3 credits
- HUMR 212 Introduction to Counseling for the Helping ProfessionsExplores the role of counseling in the helping professions. Surveys history, philosophy and theories of counseling, including an overview of methods and techniques. Possible topics include introductions to individual, group, community, marriage, family, grief, substance abuse, academic, employee, and vocational counseling. Also considers the implications of current economic and social climates on the practice and efficacy of counseling in the helping professions.
3 credits
Prerequisite: PSYC 101 or SOCY 100 (both are recommended)
- HUMR 301 Seminar: Perspectives on Gender
- HUMR 350 Multicultural Social WorkPresents an overview of multicultural issues in social work. Emphasis is placed on the increasing need for cultural and ethnic diversity in social work practice with the changing U.S. population. Also discusses the politics of social work, with a focus on historical oppression and issues of social justice. Utilizes case studies of assessment, planning and intervention with diverse clients.
3 credits
Prerequisite: HUMR 211
- Prerequisite HUMR 211 Introduction to Social WorkIntroduces the profession of social work and the wide range of factors that influence generalist social work practice. Surveys the historical development of pro-social policy and practices of the profession, with particular focus on issues of social justice. Methods, fields of practice, knowledge and skills fundamental to social work are presented throughout. Discussion will also include current issues confronting the profession, volunteer and para-professional experiences, and guest speakers. Formerly HRE 200.
3 credits
Human Relations students with junior or senior status are eligible for:
- PSYC 490 PracticumProvides students with practical experience in the field of psychology. By arrangement with psychology faculty, practica may concentrate in areas such as developmental, clinical, experimental, and social psychology. Formerly PSY 500 Practicum.
3 credits
Prerequisites: Minimum of junior status (56 completed credits) as psychology or human relations major
- PSYC 491 Psychology Practicum IIStudents may enroll in a second semester of Practicum, either continuing in their first semester placement (with approval) or undertaking a new placement. This course continues a student's practical experience in the field of psychology, and may focus on clinical, social, developmental, forensic or experimental placements. Formerly PSY 501 Practicum II.
3 credits
Prerequisites: PSYC 490 and permission of instructor
Selected interdisciplinary, business, economics, philosophy, political science, and graduate courses in counseling MAY also be substituted for one of the required electives WITH permission of the student’s advisor and/or chair of the program (no more than one of these courses may be counted as part of the total of 12 required courses for the major).
Course Selection and Planning
Students should obtain an Academic Plan which includes suggested sequencing for human relations courses from their advisors or the chair of the program. The suggested sequencing sheet lays out an overall plan for the correct sequencing and timely completion of courses in the major. It also includes information on prerequisites for major courses, such as the prerequisite of MATH 109 Foundations of MathematicsIntroduces the fundamental principles of various areas of mathematics as they relate to the other liberal arts. Topics may include symbolic logic, sets and combinatorics, probability, introductory descriptive statistics, geometric structures, and finance. Recommended for students who do not plan to take another math course. Formerly MAT 109 Foundations of Mathematics. This course may not be taken pass/fail by School of Professional Studies students.
3 credits
Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in MATH 101 OR placement test proficiency.
General Education: Foundational Skills Area
FLC Area IV, Quantitative Analysis Cluster
Core Area I: Skills for Work and Life for MATH 110 Introduction to StatisticsPresents the basic principles of statistics with applications to the social sciences. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability theory, normal and binomial distributions, and central limit theorem, with an introduction to the use of statistical software. Formerly MAT 110 Introduction to Statistics.
3 credits
General Education: Knowledge and Inquiry Area
Prerequisites: MATH 108, MATH 109 or higher level mathematics course, which in turn is a prerequisite for SOCY 311 Research Methods for Social ScientistsIntroduces the student to various research methods used in the social sciences. Topics include causal analysis survey, observational, and evaluating strategies; feminist methods; database management; and statistical data analysis (SPSS). Formerly SOC 342 Research Methods.
3 credits
Prerequisites: SOCY 100 and MATH 110 (or PSYC 301 Experimental Psychology: Research MethodsIntroduces students to research methods in various areas of psychology through active involvement in field and laboratory research, data analysis and interpretation, and written presentation of results. Computer technologies are integrated throughout the course for literature reviews, experimental simulations, and statistical analysis of data. Formerly PSY 388 Experimental Psychology: Research Methods.
4 credits
Prerequisites: PSYC 101 and MATH 110; Junior status (56 completed credits); Psychology and Human Relations majors only), which in turn is a prerequisite for HUMR 499 Senior SeminarExplores contemporary sociological and psychological concepts through new research and theory in the disciplines as a capstone course for the major. Students will contribute to class discussion through written work and oral presentations. Formerly HRE 460.
3 credits
Prerequisites: Senior status AND MATH 110 AND several courses in both Sociology and Psychology, e.g. 3 or more courses in both Sociology and Psychology. In addition, Research Methods (SOCY 311, PSYC 301, or HUMR 311) must be taken prior to (recommended) or concurrently with this course.
Program Policies
Advanced Placement:
Credits earned from AP examinations do not count toward the major.
CLEP Policy:
Students applying for credit from CLEP examination results should consult with the program faculty.
Grades in Major Courses:
Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in courses counted to fulfill requirements for the major. Only courses in which the student has earned a C- or above can be accepted as fulfilling major requirements. Students must achieve a passing grade on the Senior Comprehensive Portfolio.
Pass/No Pass:
Courses fulfilling major requirements may not be taken pass/no pass.
TELL Policy:
Students applying for credit in experiential learning should consult with the program faculty.
Transfer Credits:
Credits in courses equivalent to those required for the major from a similar institution may be accepted towards the major. Students majoring in human relations must take a minimum of two psychology and two sociology courses at Trinity in addition to HUMR 499 Senior SeminarExplores contemporary sociological and psychological concepts through new research and theory in the disciplines as a capstone course for the major. Students will contribute to class discussion through written work and oral presentations. Formerly HRE 460.
3 credits
Prerequisites: Senior status AND MATH 110 AND several courses in both Sociology and Psychology, e.g. 3 or more courses in both Sociology and Psychology. In addition, Research Methods (SOCY 311, PSYC 301, or HUMR 311) must be taken prior to (recommended) or concurrently with this course.
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