SCHOOL OF SOCIAL ECOLOGY
C. Ronald Huff, Dean
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Dean 300 Social Ecology
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Social Ecology Student Services: (949) 824-6861
Graduate Counseling: (949)
824-5918
http://socialecology.uci.edu/
Social Ecology Student Services: (949) 824-6861
Graduate Counseling: (949)
824-5918
http://socialecology.uci.edu/
Requirements for the Bachelor's Degree; School Requirements
Undergraduate Major in Social Ecology
Department of Criminology, Law and Society
Department of Environmental Health, Science, and Policy
Department of Psychology and Social Behavior
Department of Planning, Policy, and Design
Faculty
M. Victoria Basolo, Ph.D. University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Associate Professor of Planning, Policy, and Design
Victoria A. Beard, Ph.D. University of British Columbia, Associate Professor of Planning, Policy, and Design
Arnold Binder, Ph.D. Stanford University, Professor Emeritus of Criminology, Law and Society
Marlon G. Boarnet, Ph.D. Princeton University, Professor of Planning, Policy, and Design and of Economics
Scott A. Bollens, Ph.D. University of North Carolina, Professor of Planning, Policy, and Design and Drew, Chace, and Erin Warmington Chair in the Social Ecology of Peace and International Cooperation
Kitty C. Calavita, Ph.D. University of Delaware, UCI Chancellor's Professor of Criminology, Law and Society and of Sociology
Elizabeth E. Cauffman, Ph.D. Temple University, Associate Professor of Psychology and Social Behavior and of Education
Susan Charles, Ph.D. University of Southern California, Associate Professor of Psychology and Social Behavior
Chuansheng Chen, Ph.D. University of Michigan, Professor of Psychology and Social Behavior and of Education
Ken S. Chew, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley, Senior Lecturer with Security of Employment, Department of Planning, Policy, and Design
K. Alison Clarke-Stewart, Ph.D. Yale University, Professor Emerita of Psychology and Social Behavior
Peter Clecak, Ph.D. Stanford University, Professor Emeritus of Environmental Health, Science, and Policy
Simon A. Cole, Ph.D. Cornell University, Associate Professor of Criminology, Law and Society
Ross F. Conner, Ph.D. Northwestern University, Professor Emeritus of Planning, Policy, and Design
Susan Bibler Coutin, Ph.D. Stanford University, Associate Professor of Criminology, Law and Society
Thomas J. Crawford, Ph.D. Harvard University, Senior Lecturer with Security of Employment Emeritus, Psychology and Social Behavior
Elliott Currie, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley, Professor of Criminology, Law and Society
Kristen Day, Ph.D. University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Professor of Planning, Policy, and Design
Sally S. Dickerson, Ph.D. University of California, Los Angeles, Assistant Professor of Psychology and Social Behavior
Joseph F. DiMento, Ph.D., J.D. University of Michigan, Professor of Planning, Policy, and Design; Law; Environmental Health, Science, and Policy; and Management
Peter Ditto, Ph.D. Princeton University, Professor of Psychology and Social Behavior
John D. Dombrink, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley, Professor of Criminology, Law and Society and of Sociology
C. David Dooley, Ph.D. University of California, Los Angeles, Department Chair and Professor of Psychology and Social Behavior
Jonathon E. Ericson, Ph.D. University of California, Los Angeles, Professor Emeritus of Environmental Health, Science, and Policy
David L. Feldman, Ph.D. University of Missouri, Department Chair and Professor of Planning, Policy, and Design and Professor of Political Science
Martha Feldman, Ph.D. Stanford University, Professor of Planning, Policy, and Design, Management, and Sociology, and Roger W. and Janice M. Johnson Chair in Civic Governance and Public Management
Joanne Frattaroli, Ph.D. University of California, Riverside, Lecturer with Potential Security of Employment, Psychology and Social Behavior
Ajay Garde, Ph.D. University of Southern California, Assistant Professor of Planning, Policy, and Design
Gilbert L. Geis, Ph.D. University of Wisconsin, Professor Emeritus of Criminology, Law and Society
Wendy A. Goldberg, Ph.D. University of Michigan, Professor of Psychology and Social Behavior and of Education
Michael R. Gottfredson, Ph.D. State University of New York, Albany, Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost, and Professor of Criminology, Law and Society and of Sociology
Ellen Greenberger, Ph.D. Harvard University, Professor Emerita of Psychology and Social Behavior
Sora Han, Ph.D. University of California, Santa Cruz, Assistant Professor of Criminology, Law and Society
Jutta Heckhausen, Ph.D. University of Strathclyde, Professor of Psychology and Social Behavior
John R. Hipp, Ph.D. University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Assistant Professor of Criminology, Law and Society; Planning, Policy, and Design; and Sociology
C. Ronald Huff, Ph.D. Ohio State University, Dean of the School of Social Ecology and Professor of Criminology, Law and Society and of Sociology
Helen Ingram, Ph.D. Columbia University, Professor Emerita of Planning, Policy, and Design
Mireille Jacobson, Ph.D. Harvard University, Associate Professor of Planning, Policy, and Design and of Economics
Larry Jamner, Ph.D. State University of New York at Stony Brook, Professor of Psychology and Social Behavior
Valerie Jenness, Ph.D. University of California, Santa Barbara, Professor of Criminology, Law and Society and of Sociology
Paul D. Jesilow, Ph.D. University of California, Irvine, Associate Professor of Criminology, Law and Society
Eric D. Knowles, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley, Assistant Professor of Psychology and Social Behavior
Raul Perez Lejano, Ph.D. University of California, Los Angeles, Associate Professor of Planning, Policy, and Design and of Environmental Health, Science, and Policy
Linda J. Levine, Ph.D. University of Chicago, Associate Professor of Psychology and Social Behavior
Elizabeth F. Loftus, Ph.D. Stanford University, UCI Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Social Behavior; Criminology, Law and Society; Cognitive Sciences; and Law
Angela Lukowski, Ph.D. University of Minnesota, Assistant Professor of Psychology and Social Behavior
Mona Lynch, Ph.D. University of California, Santa Cruz, Associate Professor of Criminology, Law and Society
Salvatore R. Maddi, Ph.D. Harvard University, Professor of Psychology and Social Behavior
Richard Matthew, Ph.D. Princeton University, Director of the Center for Unconventional Security Affairs and Associate Professor of Planning, Policy, and Design and of Political Science
Cheryl Maxson, Ph.D. University of Southern California, Associate Professor of Criminology, Law and Society
Sanjoy Mazumdar, Ph.D. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Professor of Planning, Policy, and Design and of Environmental Health, Science, and Policy
Richard McCleary, Ph.D. Northwestern University, Professor of Criminology, Law and Society and of Planning, Policy, and Design
James W. Meeker, Ph.D., J.D. State University of New York, Buffalo, Associate Dean of Student Services and Computing, School of Social Ecology, and Professor of Criminology, Law and Society and of Sociology
Raymond W. Novaco, Ph.D. Indiana University, Professor of Psychology and Social Behavior
Candice L. Odgers, Ph.D. University of Virginia, Assistant Professor of Psychology and Social Behavior
Oladele Ogunseitan, Ph.D. University of Tennessee, Department Chair of Population Health and Disease Prevention, and Professor of Public Health and of Environmental Health, Science, and Policy
Joan Petersilia, Ph.D. University of California, Irvine, Professor of Criminology, Law and Society
Henry N. Pontell, Ph.D. State University of New York, Stony Brook, Professor of Criminology, Law and Society and of Sociology
JoAnn Prause, Ph.D. University of California, Irvine, Senior Lecturer with Security of Employment, Psychology and Social Behavior
Jodi Quas, Ph.D. University of California, Davis, Associate Professor of Psychology and Social Behavior
Justin B. Richland, Ph.D. University of California, Los Angeles; J.D. University of California, Berkeley-Boalt Hall School of Law, Assistant Professor of Criminology, Law and Society
Karen S. Rook, Ph.D. University of California, Los Angeles, Associate Dean of Research, School of Social Ecology, and Professor of Psychology and Social Behavior
Donna C. Schuele, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley, Lecturer with Potential Security of Employment, Criminology, Law and Society
Carroll Seron, Ph.D. New York University, Professor of Criminology, Law and Society and of Sociology
Roxane Cohen Silver, Ph.D. Northwestern University, Professor of Psychology and Social Behavior
Jennifer Skeem, Ph.D. University of Utah, Associate Professor of Psychology and Social Behavior
Daniel Stokols, Ph.D. University of North Carolina, UCI Chancellor's Professor of Planning, Policy, and Design; Psychology and Social Behavior; Public Health; and Environmental Health, Science, and Policy
Luis Suarez-Villa, Ph.D. Cornell University, Professor of Planning, Policy, and Design
William C. Thompson, Ph.D. Stanford University; J.D. University of California, Berkeley, Department Chair and Professor of Criminology, Law and Society and Professor of Psychology and Social Behavior
George E. Tita, Ph.D. Carnegie-Mellon University, Associate Professor of Criminology, Law and Society and of Planning, Policy, and Design
Rudolpho D. Torres, Ph.D. Claremont Graduate University, Professor of Planning, Policy, and Design
Susan F. Turner, Ph.D. University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Professor of Criminology, Law and Society
Elaine Vaughan, Ph.D. Stanford University, Professor Emerita of Psychology and Social Behavior
James Diego Vigil, Ph.D. University of California, Los Angeles, Professor of Criminology, Law and Society
Sara Wakefield, Ph.D. University of Minnesota, Assistant Professor of Criminology, Law and Society and of Sociology
Geoff K. Ward, Ph.D. University of Michigan, Assistant Professor of Criminology, Law and Society
Carol K. Whalen, Ph.D. University of California, Los Angeles, Professor of Psychology and Social Behavior
John M. Whiteley, Ed.D. Harvard University, Professor of Environmental Health, Science, and Policy
Ilona S. Yim, Ph.D. University of Trier (Germany), Assistant Professor of Psychology and Social Behavior
Affiliated Faculty
Hoda Anton-Culver, Ph.D. St. Andrews University (Scotland), Director of the Center for Cancer Genetics Research and Prevention; Director of the Genetic Epidemiology Research Institute (GERI); Associate Director of Cancer Control Population Sciences, Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center; Department Chair and Professor of Epidemiology; and Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, Planning, Policy, and Design, and Environmental Health, Science, and Policy
Dean Bradford Baker, M.D. University of California, San Diego; M.P.H. University of California, Berkeley, Director of the UCI Center for Occupational and Environmental Health and Professor of Clinical Medicine
Zuzana Bic, Dr.P.H. Loma Linda University, Lecturer with Potential Security of Employment, Public Health
Jan K. Brueckner, Ph.D. Stanford Univeristy, Professor of Economics
Margaret Burchinal, Ph.D. University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Professor of Education and of Psychology and Social Behavior
Lawrence F. Cahill, Ph.D. University of California, Irvine, Associate Professor of Neurobiology and Behavior
Belinda Campos, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley, Assistant Professor of Chicano/Latino Studies
William J. Cooper, Ph.D. University of Miami, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Ralph Delfino, M.D. University of Chicago; Ph.D. McGill University (Canada), Vice Chair of the Department of Epidemiology and Associate Professor in Residence, Departments of Epidemiology and Pediatrics
Rufus Edwards, Ph.D. University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Assistant Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health
Paul J. Feldstein, Ph.D. University of Chicago, Director of the Center for Health Care Management and Policy; Professor of Management, Planning, Policy, and Design, and Economics; and Robert Gumbiner Chair in Health Care Management
Chad P. Garner, Ph.D. Oxford University, Associate Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health
David Theo Goldberg, Ph.D. City University of New York Graduate School and Center, Director of the UC Humanities Research Institute and Professor of Comparative Literature
Lisa Grant Ludwig, Ph.D. California Institute of Technology, Associate Professor of Public Health
Chenyang (Sunny) Jiang, Ph.D. University of South Florida, Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and of Environmental Health, Science, and Policy
Bryan Kemp, Ph.D. University of Southern California, Health Sciences Clinical Professor, Department of Medicine
Michael T. Kleinman, Ph.D. New York University, Adjunct Professor of Medicine
Michael G. McNally, Ph.D. University of California, Irvine, Director of the Graduate Program in Transportation Science and Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
David S. Meyer, Ph.D. Boston University, Professor of Sociology
Calvin Morrill, Ph.D. Harvard University, Professor of Sociology
Susan L. Neuhausen, Ph.D. University of Minnesota, Associate Director of the Genetic Epidemiology Research Institute (GERI) and Professor, Departments of Epidemiology and Pediatrics
Betty H. Olson, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and of Medicine
Mark P. Petracca, Ph.D. University of Chicago, Department Chair and Associate Professor of Political Science
Lindsey Richland, Ph.D. University of California, Los Angeles, Assistant Professor of Education
Michael D. Rugg, Ph.D. University of Leicester, Director of the Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory, and Professor of Neurobiology and Behavior and of Cognitive Sciences
Jean-Daniel M. Saphores, Ph.D. Cornell University, Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
David A. Smith, Ph.D. University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Professor of Sociology
Sharon Stern, Ph.D. University of Utah, Senior Lecturer with Security of Employment, Public Health
Mark Steyvers, Ph.D. Indiana University, Associate Professor of Cognitive Sciences
Deborah Love Vandell, Ph.D. Boston University, Department Chair and Professor of Education
Kerry Vandell, Ph.D. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Professor of Management and Law
Pathik Wadhwa, Ph.D. University of California, Irvine, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior
Argyrios Ziogas, Ph.D. University of Southern California, Associate Adjunct Professor of Epidemiology
OVERVIEW
The School of Social Ecology is an interdisciplinary academic unit whose scholarly research and instruction is informed by and contributes to knowledge in the social, behavioral, legal, and health sciences.
The School is comprised of four departments: Criminology, Law and Society; Environmental Health, Science, and Policy; Planning, Policy, and Design; and Psychology and Social Behavior; offers five undergraduate and nine graduate degrees; and currently has about 2,180 undergraduate majors, 300 graduate students, 72 faculty, and more than 13,000 alumni.
Social Ecology faculty apply scientific methods to the study of a wide array of recurring social, behavioral, and environmental problems and specialize in conducting research "with considerations of use" in society. Among issues of long-standing interest in the School are crime and justice in society, social influences on human development over the life cycle, and the effects of the physical environment on health and human
behavior. While the field of ecology focuses on the relationships between organisms and their environments, social ecology is concerned with the relationships between human populations and their environments.
Social Ecology's faculty is multidisciplinary, including psychologists with a variety of specialties (e.g., developmental, social, clinical, and health psychology); criminologists; sociologists; anthropologists; political scientists; lawyers; urban and regional planners and economists; and program evaluation experts. The School's research and teaching is distinguished by an emphasis on the integration of the concepts and perspectives of these multiple disciplines. This focus is based on the School's core belief that the analysis and amelioration of complex societal problems requires interdisciplinary efforts.
Many Social Ecology faculty are involved in developing policies and interventions directed toward improving the functioning of individuals, families and other groups, organizations, institutions, and communities. Social Ecology undergraduate students benefit from the multidisciplinary instructional expertise of the School's faculty in the classroom and are afforded opportunities to engage in field-based and laboratory-based learning, as well, through the School's well-established and highly regarded field studies program and its laboratories.
Graduate students work closely with the faculty in the classroom and in laboratories, as well as collaborating on important research projects that enhance their research skills while advancing knowledge and addressing important societal problems.
Research Facilities
Social Ecology I and II and the nearby Social and Behavioral Sciences Building are wireless environments that house the School's research centers and feature many facilities for experimental research, such as behavioral assessment laboratories for research in human development, social relations, and legal studies. Behavioral assessment laboratories are used for studying social phenomena such as parent-child interaction, cooperation among children, memory functions, hyperactivity, social support processes, and mock jury discussions.
The School also offers students up-to-date computing facilities, including the state-of-the art Janice R. Green Instructional Computing Lab, and assistance to ensure that their skills prepare them for either advanced (graduate) work or for the changing needs of today's workplace, which increasingly demands skills in computing and information technology.
Degrees
| Criminology, Law and Society | B.A., M.A.S., Ph.D. |
| Planning, Policy, and Design | Ph.D. |
| Psychology and Social Behavior | B.A., Ph.D. |
| Social Ecology | B.A., M.A., Ph.D. |
| Urban and Regional Planning | M.U.R.P. |
| Urban Studies | B.A. |
HONORS
Honors at graduation will be awarded to about 12 percent of the graduating seniors. Eligibility for such honors will be on the basis of grade point average (GPA). A minimum overall GPA of 3.5 is required. A general criterion is that students must have completed at least 72 units in residence at a University of California campus by the end of the final quarter prior to graduation. Final decisions concerning the awards of summa cum laude, magna cum laude, and cum laude are the responsibility of a committee chaired by the Associate Dean for Students. For more information about honors criteria contact the Social Ecology Student Services Office at (949) 824-6861 or visit the Social Ecology Web site. Other important factors are also considered (see "Honors Recognition" in the Honors Opportunities information in the Division of Undergraduate Education section).
Undergraduate Program
The School of Social Ecology offers either a general interdisciplinary degree in Social Ecology or a more focused experience through degree programs in Criminology, Law and Society; Psychology and Social Behavior; and Urban Studies.
Change of Major. Students who wish to change their major to one offered by the School should contact the Social Ecology Student Services Office for information about change-of-major requirements, procedures, and policies. Information is also available at http://www.changeofmajor.uci.edu.
NOTE: The School of Social Ecology Student Services Office is coordinating the undergraduate affairs activities for the College of Health Sciences' Program in Public Health.
HONORS PROGRAM IN SOCIAL ECOLOGY
The Social Ecology Honors Program provides the opportunity for selected School of Social Ecology students to pursue advanced independent study. Admission to the program is based on formal invitation and application in the spring quarter of the junior year. In order to be considered, a student must have satisfied the following requirements: completion of all lower-division Social Ecology courses required for the major; completion of at least five upper-division Social Ecology courses with a grade point average of at least 3.5 in these courses; and achievement of an overall grade point average at UCI of at least 3.2. Acceptance into the program is based upon evidence of the student's ability, interest in research, and proposed thesis project. Successful completion of the program requires two quarters of supervised, independent work on a thesis research project (Social Ecology H190A-B) and written and oral presentation of an honors thesis (Social Ecology H190W).
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates of the School of Social Ecology bring a distinctive cross-disciplinary perspective to the job market. The School provides a solid foundation for those students who seek jobs in planning departments, mental health settings, educational institutions, and a variety of community and governmental agencies. Many Social Ecology students find that their interdisciplinary training is also useful for careers in management.
The School also provides sound preparation for students who wish to apply to graduate and professional schools of law, public policy/public administration, public health, social welfare, psychology, sociology, criminology, and urban planning.
The UCI Career Center provides services to students and alumni including career counseling, information about job opportunities, a career library, and workshops on resume preparation, job search, and interview techniques. Additional information is available in the Career Center section.
FIELD STUDY
An important aspect of the undergraduate program is its field study requirement for majors. Field study is designed to provide students with an opportunity to examine social-environmental problems as they occur in community settings; to evaluate the merit of ideas presented in the classroom; and to conduct naturalistic observations and investigations at field sites. Under the supervision of a Social Ecology faculty sponsor, students have the opportunity to test their skills in the community, to evaluate procedures and problem-solving strategies used in the work place, and to observe the links between community practices and academic ideas and issues. The settings provided for field study include a wide range of problem-oriented institutions and agencies in both the private and the public sector (e.g., Orange County Public Defender's Office; California Coastal Commission; American Red Cross; primary and secondary schools; Fairview Development Center; planning, legal, and design corporations). Students must select a placement site from those listed and approved by the School of Social Ecology. Unlisted or inappropriate placements, as well as those that could give the appearance of nepotism or preferential treatment, will not be approved. Departmental approval for field study will be determined by the Field Study Director.
Field study is open only to upper-division School of Social Ecology students who are in good academic standing and have completed all prerequisite course work. All field studies are taken on a Pass/Not Pass grading basis. Further information, including field study sign-up procedures and prerequisites, must be obtained from the Social Ecology Student Services Office.
Planning a Program of Study
Because there are many alternative ways to plan a program, some of which may require careful attention to specific major requirements, students should consult with the Social Ecology Student Services Office, 102 Social Ecology I, to design an appropriate program of study.
Students who elect one of the majors in the School of Social Ecology in their freshman year might begin by taking the introductory courses required by their major. It is a good idea to take these courses early because they include fundamental concepts that are widely applicable in more advanced courses. In addition, the lower-division writing requirement of the general education requirement (category I) should be completed during the first year. In the sophomore year, the student might complete three courses toward the general education requirement, four courses in their major, and four electives. Students who are planning to go on to graduate school can use their freshman and sophomore years to advantage by taking courses in theory, research methods, statistics, and other areas important to graduate study. In the junior and senior years, the student should take courses in the major area and should create an individualized program of study through a combination of courses and course modules which fall in an area of interest. Particular attention should be paid to planning a program of study that will ensure that major requirements are met prior to graduation.
Requirements for the Bachelor's Degree
University Requirements: See pages 56–62.
School Requirements
The following School requirements apply to all Social Ecology majors except Psychology and Social Behavior: Criminology, Law and Society C7, Environmental Analysis and Design E8, Psychology and Social Behavior 9 or 11A, B, C, Social Ecology 10, 13, 194, 195 (four units), and one additional upper-division course (four units) chosen from any department in the School of Social Ecology or an additional four units of Social Ecology 195. (Social Ecology 198 and 199 may not be used to fulfill this requirement.) NOTE: Beginning 2007–08, students majoring in Psychology and Social Behavior are required to take Psychology and Social Behavior 11A, B, C as a departmental requirement, in lieu of E8, Psychology and Social Behavior 9, and the additional upper-division course.
The following School requirements apply to Psychology and Social Behavior majors: Social Ecology 10, 13, Criminology, Law and Society C7, Social Ecology 194, 195 (four units).
Departmental Requirements: Refer to individual departments.
Grade Requirement
A minimum grade average of at least C (2.0) is required (1) overall, (2) in all courses required for the major program, including the School requirements, and (3) in the upper-division courses required for the major.
Double Majors
In order to double major within the School of Social Ecology, major requirements must be met for both majors without any overlap of upper-division courses.
Additional Curricular Options
Students in the School of Social Ecology may combine their course work with the following University programs and should consult an academic counselor for further information.
CAMPUSWIDE HONORS PROGRAM
The Campuswide Honors Program is available to selected high-achieving students from all academic majors from their freshman through senior years. For more information contact the Campuswide Honors Program, 1200 Student Services II; (949) 824-5461; honors@uci.edu; http://www.honors.uci.edu/.
EDUCATION
Students who plan to obtain a teaching credential or a higher degree in the field of education should consult with counselors in the UCI Department of Education early in their college career. Students completing a degree program in the School of Social Ecology may qualify for a waiver of the Single Subject Credential Examination. For additional information about teaching credentials, refer to the Department of Education section.
THE 3-2 PROGRAM WITH THE PAUL MERAGE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Outstanding students in the School of Social Ecology who are interested in a career in management may wish to apply for entry into the 3-2 Program with The Paul Merage School of Business. Students normally apply for this program early in their junior year. See The Paul Merage School of Business section for additional information.
EDUCATION ABROAD PROGRAM
Upper-division students have the opportunity to experience a different culture while making progress toward degree objectives through the Education Abroad Program (EAP). EAP is an overseas study program which operates in cooperation with host universities and colleges in countries throughout the world. Additional information is available in the Center for International Education section.
INTERDISCIPLINARY MINORS
These minors are available to all UCI students. Information is available in other sections of the Catalogue, as noted.
The minor in Civic and Community Engagement seeks to provide students with the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values to engage as citizens and active community members in the twenty-first century. The minor is distinguished both by what students learn, and by how they learn it. See the Interdisciplinary Studies section for information.
The minor in Conflict Resolution provides skills in conflict analysis and resolution and a useful understanding of integrative institutions at the local, regional, and international levels. See the School of Social Sciences section for information.
The minor in Global Sustainability trains students to understand the changes that need to be made in order for the human population to live in a sustainable relationship with the resources available on this planet. See the Interdisciplinary Studies section for information.
The minor in Native American Studies is an interdisciplinary, interschool program which focuses on history, culture, religion, and the environment. See the Interdisciplinary Studies section for information.
Undergraduate Major in Social Ecology
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN SOCIAL ECOLOGY
University Requirements: See pages 56–62.
School Requirements: See page 421.
Requirements for the Major
Ten upper-division courses (numbered 100–193), selected from Social Ecology and from the Departments of Criminology, Law and Society; Environmental Health, Science, and Policy; Planning, Policy, and Design; and Psychology and Social Behavior.
Course prerequisites established by the individual departments must be satisfied. Students may, by petition, count one Social Ecology 199 course and graduate courses (numbered 200–290) toward the upper-division requirement.
Courses in Social Ecology
LOWER-DIVISION
10 Research Design (4). Lecture, three hours. An introduction to the logic behind and methods of designing and conducting research studies in Social Ecology. Topics include how to measure variables of interest, identifying causal relationships, sampling, survey research methods, experiments, quasi-experimental designs, and ethics in research.
13 Statistical Analysis in Social Ecology (4). Lecture, three hours. Introduction to the techniques of statistical analysis in Social Ecology. Topics include probability, statistical inference, significance testing, univariate descriptive statistics, and multivariate analysis from an interdisciplinary perspective. Prerequisite: Social Ecology 10; may be taken concurrently. Restricted to majors only. No credit for Social Ecology 13 if taken after Social Science 9A, Social Science 10A, Anthropology 10A, Political Science 10A-B-C, Psychology 10A, Sociology 10A, Social Science 100A, or Social Ecology 166A.
H20A-B-C Honors: Critical Issues in the Social Sciences (6-6-6). Lecture, three hours; seminar, two hours. Major themes, methods, and works in the social sciences from an interdisciplinary perspective. Each quarter focuses on a different topic. Weekly small seminars emphasizing the development of the skills of critical thinking and quantitative analysis through regular written work are integral to the course. Prerequisite: restricted to members of the Campuswide Honors Program. Same as Social Sciences H1E-F-G. (III)
UPPER-DIVISION
111 Advanced Research Methods (4). Lecture, three hours. For students planning to conduct senior research projects or apply to graduate school in social research fields. Topics include reviewing literature, preparing a research proposal, protecting human subjects, citing scholarly work, selecting or building measures, estimating sample size, interview and presentation skills. Prerequisites: Social Ecology 10 and 13 or equivalent.
131 Social Ecology of Health Promotion (4). Lecture, three hours. Core themes of Social Ecology are examined as they apply to major areas of health promotion research and practice. Students attend lectures and work collaboratively on team projects conducted in university and community settings. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Same as Public Health 143.
166A-B-C Foundations of Applied Statistics I, II, III (4-4-4). Lecture, four hours; laboratory, three hours. 166A-B: Descriptive statistical concepts and techniques most widely used in social science research. Weekly laboratories employ computer graphics to investigate concepts. 166A: Pass/Not Pass only. 166C: Classical statistical inference, limited to simple random sampling or simple randomization designs. Characteristics of sampling distributions; bias, standard error, mathematical models, estimation, hypothesis testing. Same as Social Sciences 100A-B-C and Statistics 100A-B-C. (V)
166E Introduction to Statistical Computing with SAS (4) W. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two hours. Data definition, data acquisition, and data management using SAS procedures and commands. Statistical procedures available from the SAS Statistical Software Package. SAS/GRAPH procedures for producing statistical graphics. Prerequisite: completion of one year of statistics or concurrent enrollment in Social Ecology 166C, or consent of instructor. Pass/Not Pass only. Same as Social Science 101E and Statistics 101.
181 Mentors in Higher Education (4). Seminar, three hours. Discussion of roles and functions of mentors in higher education. Specific mentoring issues include: personal skills, training, the sociocultural role of mentoring in higher education, student affirmative action, history and politics in higher education. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
183A International Studies Forum (2). Lecture, 1.5 hours; discussion, .5 hour. A faculty-student forum featuring lecturers from a variety of institutions with discussion issues related to international studies. Pass/Not Pass only. May be taken for credit four times. Same as International Studies 183A, Humanities 183A, and Social Science 183A.
183B Senior Seminar in Mediation (4). Seminar, three hours. Students develop mediation skills and refine knowledge in the practice and theory of conflict resolution. Students who complete this course may serve as mediators in the Campus Mediation Program. Course is a prerequisite to completing Independent Study as an intern practicing mediation with the OC Human Relations Commission in small claims court. Prerequisite: upper-division standing. Same as Humanities 183B and Social Science 183B.
183C Senior Seminar in Conflict Resolution (4). Seminar, three hours. Continuation of Social Ecology 183B. Students write a senior research paper. Prerequisite: Social Ecology 183B and satisfactory completion of the lower-division writing requirement. Same as Humanities 183C and Social Science 183C.
186A-B Senior Seminar on Global Sustainability I, II (2-2) F, W. Seminar, two hours. Students attend weekly seminar to discuss current issues in global sustainability. Weekly attendance at Global Sustainability Forum also is required. Seminar utilized to analyze forum presentations. A: Prepare bibliography. B: Prepare research proposal. In-progress grading for 186A-B, grade for sequence given upon completion of 186C. Prerequisites: senior standing, Biological Sciences 65, Environmental Analysis and Design E20, and Earth System Science 10. Same as Biological Sciences 191A-B and Earth System Science 190A-B.
186C Writing/Senior Seminar on Global Sustainability III (4) S. Seminar, four hours. Students attend weekly seminar to discuss current issues in global sustainability. Weekly attendance at Global Sustainability Forum also is required. Seminar utilized to analyze forum presentations and to prepare senior research paper. Prepare/write research paper under the direction of a faculty member. Prerequisites: Social Ecology 186A-B and satisfaction of the lower-division writing requirement. Same as Biological Sciences 191C and Earth System Science 190C.
H190A-B Honors Research (4-4). Seminar, three hours. Independent work on an individual research project in addition to participation in a mini proseminar in which faculty discuss their ongoing research. Students prepare a written proposal for a research project. H190A: Letter grade and Pass/Not Pass. H190B: Pass/Not Pass only. Prerequisites: acceptance into the Honors Program; junior or senior standing.
H190W Honors Seminar and Thesis (4). Seminar, three hours. Students write up their honors research project (H190A-B) and prepare an oral report which is presented at the honors seminar. Prerequisites: acceptance into the honors program; junior or senior standing.
194 Naturalistic Field Research (4). Lecture, three hours. Introduction to alternative models of experiential learning and to various methods of observation, assessment, and evaluation. Introduction to the nature of organizations and ethical issues that emerge from research and intervention in natural settings. Must be taken prior to Social Ecology 195. Enrollment in discussion section is required. Prerequisite: Social Ecology 10; satisfactory completion of the lower-division writing requirement; restricted to Social Ecology majors.
195 Field Study (2 to 8) F, W, S. Naturalistic observation and analysis of social issues and problems in combination with experiential learning in field placement sites in the areas of psychology and social services, criminology, and environmental studies. Prerequisites: Social Ecology 194; junior standing; restricted to Social Ecology majors. Pass/Not Pass only. May be taken for a total of 24 units. (IX)
198 Directed Studies (1 to 4) F, W, S. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Pass/Not Pass only. May be repeated for credit.
199 Special Studies (1 to 4) F, W, S. Prerequisites: consent of instructor and junior or senior status. May be repeated for credit.