General Catalog 2002-2003
Posted April 9, 2002 

College of Social and Behavioral Science 

Member, Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences.

Dean, J. Steven Ott, Ph.D. 

Associate Dean, Stephen E. Reynolds, Ph.D. 

Office: 205 Orson Spencer Hall 

(phone) 581-8620, (fax) 585-5081 

Mailing Address: 260 S. Central Campus Dr., Rm. 205, Salt Lake City, UT 84112-9150 

Web Address: www.csbs.utah.edu. 

Departments

Aerospace Studies 
Anthropology 
Economics 
Family and Consumer Studies 
Geography 
Military Science 
Naval Science 
Political Science 
Psychology 
Sociology 

Degrees

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) 
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) 
Master of Philosophy¹ (M.Phil.) 
Master of Arts¹ (M.A.) 
Master of Science¹ (M.S.) 
Master of Public Administration¹ (M.P.A.) 
Doctor of Philosophy¹ (Ph.D.) 

The College of Social and Behavioral Science provides a liberal education by cultivating the intellect, knowledge of humanity, and the character and quality of life and relationships between people and their surroundings. The college encourages students to broaden their understanding of behavior and environment so that they may participate reasonably and responsibly in contemporary society. Graduate programs offer liberal learning and professional training to prepare candidates as highly competent specialists in selected disciplines. 

The B.A. and B.S. degrees are offered in the departments of Anthropology, Economics, Family and Consumer Studies, Geography, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology. Environmental Studies and Gender Studies offers the B.A. and B.S. degree in the college. For information, see Environmental Studies in the Courses section of this catalog. 

The following academic minors are offered by the college: aerospace studies, anthropology, child and family development, economics, environment and behavior, family and consumer studies, geography, military science, naval science, psychology, sociology, urban planning, and gender studies. Requirements for academic minors may be obtained from the respective departments. 

The college also offers the interdisciplinary social science degree (requirements described below). Teaching majors are available in economics, geography, political science, and psychology. 

In addition, the social science composite teaching major is offered. Details are available in the college dean's office, located in 205 Orson Spencer Hall. This major is specifically designed for students planning to teach social studies at the secondary level. It provides sufficient academic subject course work to enable teachers to obtain a Utah basic certification in secondary education, with qualifications to teach in four subject areas: history and three social science areas. In addition, students must meet teacher certification requirements by taking course work through the College of Education. For more information, contact the Education Advising Center, Graduate School of Education, 226 Milton Bennion Hall, 581-7789. 

Graduate degrees are offered through the following departments: Anthropology (M.S., M.A., Ph.D.); Economics (M.S., M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.); Family and Consumer Studies (M.S.); Geography (M.S., M.A., Ph.D.); Political Science (M.S., M.A., M.P.A., Ph.D.); Psychology (M.S., M.A., Ph.D.); and Sociology (M.S., M.A., Ph.D.). Details of these graduate programs are contained in the Bulletin of the University of Utah, The Graduate School. Admission requirements are outlined in the Graduate Information section of this catalog. See also departmental listings in the Courses section of this catalog. 

Undergraduate Program

To qualify for graduation from the college, a candidate for the B.A. or B.S. degree must major in one of the degree-producing departments of the college and meet general University requirements. The following guidelines apply to all undergraduate majors in the college: 

1. Up to 24 credit hours in courses in aerospace studies, military science, and naval science may be counted toward graduation. 
2. Candidates for the B.A. degree must satisfy the University requirement for competence in a foreign language. 
3. Candidates for the B.S. degree must satisfy the University requirement for competence in mathematics. 
4. All candidates for baccalaureate degrees are required to complete allied course work in one or more fields totaling not less than 13 credit hours and meeting the approval of the major department. 
5. Candidates must be counseled regarding their degree program in accordance with the counseling requirements of their major department. 
6. Teaching major candidates must be counseled by their major department in the college. Contact the Education Advising Center, Graduate School of Education, 226 Milton Bennion Hall, 581-7789, for specific education requirements. See also Education elsewhere in this section of the catalog. 

The social science degree emphase is behavioral science and health. 

Behavioral Science and Health Emphasis. The behavioral science and health emphasis incorporates three general areas: 

1. Quantitative methods relevant to research in the social aspects of health such as epidemiology, statistics, and medical terminology. 
2. Theoretical approaches in the behavioral sciences related to public health concerns. 
3. Administrative skills relevant to the functioning of health agencies in the community. 

Preparation for Professional Schools. The College of Social and Behavioral Science offers many courses typically required for admission to professional schools. Students planning to enter professional studies at the University or elsewhere are advised to include in their programs the courses required by the professional school of their choice. Refer to information in this catalog concerning architecture, business, education, health, law, medicine, social work, etc.