Human Relations Faculty Jonathan Segal, Associate Professor of Psychology (Program Chair) Roberta Goldberg, Associate Professor of Sociology Roxana Moayedi, Associate Professor of Sociology Deborah O'Brien, Associate Professor of Psychology Konia Kollehlon, Associate Professor of Sociology Carlota Ocampo, Assistant Professor of Psychology Description The Human Relations Program 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. The interdisciplinary program provides for greater intellectual sophistication by learning how these disciplines, both separately and combined, interpret the world. Adopting this interdisciplinary approach to behavior sensitizes students to ways in which the different perspectives of sociology and psychology can answer a wide range of questions concerning human behavior and group life. Human relations embodies some of the primary goals of the Trinity curriculum by focusing on such areas as gender, diversity, social justice, and policy. Human relations is also committed to learning outside the classroom through participation in internships and practica, and other programs designed for the wider Trinity community. Students in the human relations program have numerous opportunities to develop leadership skills and those graduating with a degree in human relations should embody these goals in their commitment to work, family, and community. This program supports a major in human relations in both the Weekday and Weekend Programs. A minor is not offered. Note: Students who major in human relations may not also minor in either psychology or sociology. Major Requirements (36 credits) ALL of the following courses: SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology PSY 121 Introduction to Psychology MAT 110 Introduction to Statistics SOC 342 Research Methods HRE 460 Senior Seminar ONE of the following courses: PSY 255 Social Psychology PSY 257 Child Psychology PSY 258/259 Personality and Psychopathology ONE of the following courses: SOC 378 Inequality and Society SOC 486 Sociological Theory TWO additional sociology courses at the 200-level or higher TWO additional psychology courses at the 200-level or higher ONE additional approved psychology or sociology course* * Selected interdisciplinary, business, economics, philosophy, political science, and graduate courses from the various counseling programs may fulfill this requirement with the advisor's permission. No more than one of these courses may be counted as part of the total of 12 required courses for the major. Senior Comprehensive Portfolio Students must submit a Senior Comprehensive Portfolio Assessment Project prior to graduation and must receive a passing grade in order to graduate. Specific requirements and due dates (usually the end of January) are distributed to seniors in the fall semester of their graduation year. To prepare for the portfolio, students should keep copies of all written course work, graded papers, and exams. Course Selection and Planning Students should obtain a Human Relations "Suggested Sequencing" sheet from advisors in Enrollment Services or from the Chair of the Human Relations Program. This sheet suggests an overall plan for the timely sequencing of the various required and elective courses in the program. It also serves as a reminder of the various requirements and course prerequisites, such as the prerequisite of MAT 109 for MAT 110 Introduction to Statistics, requiring Statistics in order to take SOC 342 Research Methods, and requiring Research Methods in order take HRE 460 Senior Seminar. 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 are required to earn a grade of "C" (2.0) or better in all courses counted to fulfill requirements for the major, and must achieve a passing grade on the Senior Comprehensive Portfolio. Pass/No Pass: Courses fulfilling major requirements may not be taken pass/no pass. Senior Assessment: Students must prepare and complete the Senior Comprehensive Portfolio. 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 College in addition to HRE 460.   Course Descriptions HRE 301 Seminar: Perspectives on Gender 3 cr Approaches the concept of gender from the standpoints of psychology and sociology. Specifically, the topics of socialization, language and communication, sexuality and the media, and work and the family will be addressed in an interdisciplinary fashion. Emphasis will be placed on synthesis and integration, while applying course material to real-world events. Note: This may count as a PSY, SOC, or HRE course. FLC, Seminar II HRE 460 Senior Seminar 3 cr Involves students in a human relations practicum (minimum of 100 hours of experience in a human relations setting), or a human relations project (an individualized research paper on a human relations topic). The practicum is recommended for Weekday Program students and the project is recommended for Weekend Program students. Students meet in the Senior Seminar and share their experiences and research with the class. NOTE: Descriptions for courses listed as PSY and SOC appear in the psychology and sociology sections of this catalog.