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Sociology Social Sciences 2008-2009 California State University, Fresno General Catalog 483 Sociology Minor Units Minor requirements .............................. 6 SOC 1, 25 Sociology upper-division electives ........ 15 Total .................................................. 21 Note: The Sociology Minor also requires a 2.0 GPA and 6 upper-division units in residence. CR/NC grading is not permitted in the Sociology Minor, except for courses offered only under CR/NC grading. American Humanics Nonprofit Administration Program Housed within the Sociology Department, the American Humanics Program prepares students and community members for professional positions in community-based nonprofit organizations. Our program is linked with the curriculum and competencies of American Humanics, Inc. (AH), a national organization that collaborates with affiliated college and university programs, professional organiza-tions, and nonprofit agencies. These institu-tions work to educate, prepare, and certify professionals who can strengthen and lead nonprofit organizations. Students earning the Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Leadership simultaneously earn national professional certification from American Humanics, Inc. Participation in the Nonprofit Adminis-tration Program builds on and enhances students’ chosen major course of study and provides the tools to achieve success in the field of nonprofit management. This interdisciplinary program is open to students of all majors and to community individuals. Courses may be taken through Open University. Career Opportunities Today, more than 1.5 million nonprofit organizations are serving communities throughout the United States, including 1,500 organizations here in the Central San Joaquin Valley. As the nonprofit sector grows at twice the rate of the government and private sectors, demand for capable nonprofit professionals increases accordingly and is higher than ever. Each year nearly 30,000 new agencies are established. They offer an estimated 50,000 entry-level professional positions. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the need for qualified nonprofit profes-sionals will increase significantly over the Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements Sociology Major Units Major requirements .......................... 39 Tier One: SOC 1 (or 1S), 3, 25, 130W (or 130WS) or Upper-Division Writing Exam (See Major Advising Note 2) ..... (9-12) Tier Two: SOC 151, 153, 162, 175 ................................(12) Sociology Upper-division electives ......................... (15-18) General Education requirements ...... 51 Electives and remaining degree requirements ................ 30-36* (See Degree Requirements); may be used toward a double major or minor. Total ................................................ 120 * This total indicates that 6 units of SOC 3 in G.E. Foundation A3 and SOC 1 in G.E. Breadth D3 also may be applied to the sociology major. Consult the department chair or faculty adviser for additional details. Major Advising Notes 1. Tier One courses must be completed before enrollment in Tier Two courses, generally before the second semester of the junior year. Tier One courses are all prerequisites for Tier Two. Upper division electives, however, may be taken in any sequence. 2. Students majoring in sociology are permitted to pass the Upper-Division Writing Examination (UDWE) in lieu of taking SOC 130W, thus having to complete only three courses for 9 units in Tier One. If the student requests 1 unit of ENGL 100W for passing the UDWE, that unit will be applied to the overall elective unit total for the B.A. 3. CR/NC grading is not permitted in the sociology major, except for courses of-fered only under CR/NC grading. 4. General Education and elective units may be used toward a double major or minor (see Double Major or department minor). Consult the appropriate department chair, program coordinator, or faculty adviser for further information. 5. No General Education Integration or Mul-ticultural/ International course offered by the Sociology Department may be used to satisfy the General Education requirements for majors in the department. next several years. According to the Fresno Nonprofit Advancement Council, many new community-based organizations are being established locally every year. As a result of this expansive growth, the demand for candidates to fill professional positions far exceeds the supply of qualified applicants. A career in nonprofit management rewards not only you, but also your community. As a nonprofit professional, you will reap emo-tional and financial rewards while making a difference in society. Students seeking American Humanics’ Certification are eligible to apply for spe-cial scholarships and awards. AH Internet services can help students post resumes on the World Wide Web where prospective employers can view students’ qualifications and students can review employment op-portunities. American humanics’ students are the pre-ferred source of entry-level nonprofit profes-sionals among the organization’s 19 national nonprofit partners, which include America’s Second Harvest, American Red Cross, The Arc of the United States, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America, Boy Scouts of America, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, Camp Fire U.S.A., Girl Scouts of the U.S.A, Girls Incorporated, The Humane Society of the United States, Junior Achievement Inc., March of Dimes, National Urban League, OpportunityKnocks.org, Outreach Interna-tional, Points of Light Foundation, United Way of America, Volunteers of America, and Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) of the U.S.A. AH collaborating associations include Ac-countants for the Public Interest, Ameri- Corps, Association for Research on Non-profit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA), Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), Association of Volun-teer Administration (AVA), BoardSource, Habitat for Humanity International, His-panic Association of Colleges and Universi-ties, Independent Sector, National Training Institute for Community Youth Work, Nonprofit Risk Management Center, The Learning Institute, The Peter F. Drucker Foundation for Nonprofit Management, The Society for Nonprofit Organizations, and United Negro College Fund.
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Full Text Search | Sociology Social Sciences 2008-2009 California State University, Fresno General Catalog 483 Sociology Minor Units Minor requirements .............................. 6 SOC 1, 25 Sociology upper-division electives ........ 15 Total .................................................. 21 Note: The Sociology Minor also requires a 2.0 GPA and 6 upper-division units in residence. CR/NC grading is not permitted in the Sociology Minor, except for courses offered only under CR/NC grading. American Humanics Nonprofit Administration Program Housed within the Sociology Department, the American Humanics Program prepares students and community members for professional positions in community-based nonprofit organizations. Our program is linked with the curriculum and competencies of American Humanics, Inc. (AH), a national organization that collaborates with affiliated college and university programs, professional organiza-tions, and nonprofit agencies. These institu-tions work to educate, prepare, and certify professionals who can strengthen and lead nonprofit organizations. Students earning the Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Leadership simultaneously earn national professional certification from American Humanics, Inc. Participation in the Nonprofit Adminis-tration Program builds on and enhances students’ chosen major course of study and provides the tools to achieve success in the field of nonprofit management. This interdisciplinary program is open to students of all majors and to community individuals. Courses may be taken through Open University. Career Opportunities Today, more than 1.5 million nonprofit organizations are serving communities throughout the United States, including 1,500 organizations here in the Central San Joaquin Valley. As the nonprofit sector grows at twice the rate of the government and private sectors, demand for capable nonprofit professionals increases accordingly and is higher than ever. Each year nearly 30,000 new agencies are established. They offer an estimated 50,000 entry-level professional positions. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the need for qualified nonprofit profes-sionals will increase significantly over the Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements Sociology Major Units Major requirements .......................... 39 Tier One: SOC 1 (or 1S), 3, 25, 130W (or 130WS) or Upper-Division Writing Exam (See Major Advising Note 2) ..... (9-12) Tier Two: SOC 151, 153, 162, 175 ................................(12) Sociology Upper-division electives ......................... (15-18) General Education requirements ...... 51 Electives and remaining degree requirements ................ 30-36* (See Degree Requirements); may be used toward a double major or minor. Total ................................................ 120 * This total indicates that 6 units of SOC 3 in G.E. Foundation A3 and SOC 1 in G.E. Breadth D3 also may be applied to the sociology major. Consult the department chair or faculty adviser for additional details. Major Advising Notes 1. Tier One courses must be completed before enrollment in Tier Two courses, generally before the second semester of the junior year. Tier One courses are all prerequisites for Tier Two. Upper division electives, however, may be taken in any sequence. 2. Students majoring in sociology are permitted to pass the Upper-Division Writing Examination (UDWE) in lieu of taking SOC 130W, thus having to complete only three courses for 9 units in Tier One. If the student requests 1 unit of ENGL 100W for passing the UDWE, that unit will be applied to the overall elective unit total for the B.A. 3. CR/NC grading is not permitted in the sociology major, except for courses of-fered only under CR/NC grading. 4. General Education and elective units may be used toward a double major or minor (see Double Major or department minor). Consult the appropriate department chair, program coordinator, or faculty adviser for further information. 5. No General Education Integration or Mul-ticultural/ International course offered by the Sociology Department may be used to satisfy the General Education requirements for majors in the department. next several years. According to the Fresno Nonprofit Advancement Council, many new community-based organizations are being established locally every year. As a result of this expansive growth, the demand for candidates to fill professional positions far exceeds the supply of qualified applicants. A career in nonprofit management rewards not only you, but also your community. As a nonprofit professional, you will reap emo-tional and financial rewards while making a difference in society. Students seeking American Humanics’ Certification are eligible to apply for spe-cial scholarships and awards. AH Internet services can help students post resumes on the World Wide Web where prospective employers can view students’ qualifications and students can review employment op-portunities. American humanics’ students are the pre-ferred source of entry-level nonprofit profes-sionals among the organization’s 19 national nonprofit partners, which include America’s Second Harvest, American Red Cross, The Arc of the United States, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America, Boy Scouts of America, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, Camp Fire U.S.A., Girl Scouts of the U.S.A, Girls Incorporated, The Humane Society of the United States, Junior Achievement Inc., March of Dimes, National Urban League, OpportunityKnocks.org, Outreach Interna-tional, Points of Light Foundation, United Way of America, Volunteers of America, and Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) of the U.S.A. AH collaborating associations include Ac-countants for the Public Interest, Ameri- Corps, Association for Research on Non-profit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA), Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), Association of Volun-teer Administration (AVA), BoardSource, Habitat for Humanity International, His-panic Association of Colleges and Universi-ties, Independent Sector, National Training Institute for Community Youth Work, Nonprofit Risk Management Center, The Learning Institute, The Peter F. Drucker Foundation for Nonprofit Management, The Society for Nonprofit Organizations, and United Negro College Fund. |