Full-Time Faculty: Patricia B. Christian, Chair, H. James Birx, Timothy Delaney, Patricia Erickson, Robert A. Lorenz.
Sociology/Anthropology is the systematic study of behavior and human groups. As fields of study, sociology and anthropology are extremely broad in scope, including, for example, the study of families, gangs, business firms, political parties, schools, religions and labor unions. Sociologists are concerned with love, war, poverty, conformity, discrimination, illness, alienation, overpopulation, and the environment.
One major goal of sociology and anthropology is to identify underlying, recurring patterns of and influences on social behavior. A second goal is to provide explanations for such patterns. The tools of sociology include survey research, interviews, and observations of behavior in natural settings.
Anthropology is the scientific/holistic study of humankind: physical anthropology emphasizes human evolution and biological variation, while cultural anthropology investigates human societies within history, and various forms of human adaptation to changing environments.
A degree in sociology/anthropology prepares students for graduate study in sociology or anthropology, or social work, law, education, the health professions, or business. Majors are prepared for jobs in many fields, including human services, criminal justice, government, and business.
Admission
Normally, students are admitted to the major program after attaining a grade of "C" or better in SOC 110. Students wishing to major in Sociology/Anthropology should fill out a "Sociology/Anthropology Major Declaration Form" available in the Sociology/Anthropology Department (Tower 1109). They must also inform the Registrar of their intention to major in this department.
Sociology and Anthropology Curriculum:
| 1. |
ENG 101, ENG 102, PHI 101, RST 101 |
(4 courses) |
(12) |
| 2. |
Area Studies: Two courses from each of these areas: |
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III, IV, V, VI, VIII. |
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One course from Area I |
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(12) |
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and one course from Area VII |
(12 courses) |
(36) |
| 3. |
Major course requirements: |
(11 courses) |
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SOC 110 |
Introduction to Sociology |
(3) |
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SOC 111 |
Contemporary Social Problems |
(3) |
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ANT 121 |
Physical Anthropology |
(3) |
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ANT 122 |
Cultural Anthropology |
(3) |
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SOC 342 |
Research Methods |
(3) |
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SOC 432 |
Theories in Sociology |
(3) |
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MAT 131 |
Statistics and Computers |
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Sociology/Anthropology electives: five courses |
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| 4. |
Electives |
(13 courses) |
(39) |
| Total |
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(40 courses) |
(120) |
Recommended Schedule:
| Fall |
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Spring |
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| Freshman Year |
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| ENG 101 |
3 |
ENG 102 |
3 |
| SOC 110 |
3 |
RST 101 |
3 |
| AS |
3 |
SOC 111 |
3 |
| MAT 131 or CSC 110 |
3 |
AS |
3 |
| AS |
3 |
AS |
3 |
| Total |
15 |
Total |
15 |
| Sophomore Year |
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| PHI 101 |
3 |
SOC 342 |
3 |
| ANT 121 |
3 |
ANT 122 |
3 |
| AS |
3 |
AS |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
SOC/ANT Elective |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
Elective |
3 |
| Total |
15 |
Total |
15 |
| Junior Year |
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| SOC/ANT Elective |
3 |
SOC/ANT Elective |
3 |
| AS |
3 |
SOC/ANT Elective |
3 |
| AS |
3 |
AS |
3 |
| MAT 131 |
3 |
AS |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
Elective |
3 |
| Total |
15 |
Total |
15 |
| Senior Year |
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| SOC/ANT Elective |
3 |
SOC 432 |
3 |
| SOC/ANT Elective |
3 |
AS |
3 |
| AS |
3 |
Elective |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
Elective |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
Elective |
3 |
| Total |
15 |
Total |
15 |
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Total |
120 |
Minors
The Sociology/Anthropology minors are for students not majoring in Sociology/Anthropology.
Anthropology Minor:
The Anthropology minor is designed for the student who is interested specifically in the study of anthropology and does not care to pursue a sociology/anthropology major. It is highly appropriate for students in Biology, Art History, Classics, and Education, and for any student interested in human diversity and prehistory.
| ANT 121 |
Physical Anthropology |
(3) |
| ANT 122 |
Cultural Anthropology |
(3) |
| ANT 230 |
Introduction to Archeology |
(3) |
| Anthropology electives: two Anthropology electives |
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| approved by the student's Sociology/Anthropology adviser |
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(6) |
| Total |
(5 courses) |
(15) |
Sociology Minor:
Sociology provides a unique way of understanding the world and making sense of current and past events. Sociology has a great deal to offer students from other disciplines who do not have room in their curriculum for a dual major with Sociology. Students from a variety of majors could benefit from the in-depth exposure to sociological thought that would come with a Sociology minor. Pre-med students, business majors, and education majors could all learn from the insights into human behavior that come from a familiarity with sociological analysis.
| SOC 110 |
Introduction to Sociology |
(3) |
| SOC 111 |
Contemporary Social Problems |
(3) |
| Sociology electives: two courses at the 200-400 level and |
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| one course at the 300-400 level |
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(9) |
| Total |
(5 courses) |
(15) |
Other Programs
Sociology/Criminal Justice Dual Major: A dual major in Sociology/Anthropology and Criminal Justice exists for students with an interest in both fields and seeking a combined educational program. Cross-listed courses are available to serve simultaneously as electives in both departments. Students interested in pursuing this interdisciplinary concentration are urged to consult with Dr. Erickson.
Dual Majors: Many of the Department's majors find it desirable to combine Sociology/Anthropology with a major in another department within Arts and Sciences. Recent examples have included Biology, History, Psychology, Political Science, Modern Languages, and Communication Studies. The sequence of courses for dual majors is the same as for straight Sociology/Anthropology majors. To provide for maximum flexibility of scheduling, students interested in dual majors should consult with a member of the Department to arrange their individual schedules.
COURSES: 2001-2003
Note: SOC 110 is a prerequisite for all sociology courses on the 400 level.
ANT 121 (CSI 221) Physical Anthropology 3
Our species in nature: evolutionary theory, principles of heredity, population genetics, human variations, fossil hominids, primate classification and behavior studies. Formerly ANT 221. (AS I)
ANT 122 Cultural Anthropology 3
Explores importance of culture in explaining variation in human behavior and beliefs, looking at range of societies from “primitive” to modern industrial states. Formerly ANT 222. (AS II)
ANT 230 Introduction to Archeology 3
Old and New World sites provide insights into human lifestyles and modes of adaptation.
ANT 250 Ancient African Civilization 3
History of ancient Africa and its civilizations from an African and archaeological perspective. The nature of past and contemporaneous African civilizations. 2001-2002 only
ANT 261 (RST 221) Native American Reigions 3
The nature of indigenous religions in Native American societies and the effects of culture change through contact with other cultures.
ANT 262 (RST 222) African Tribal Religions 3
The nature of indigenous religions in African societies, the relationship of these religions with African Christianity and Islam, and the influence of indigenous African religions on slave religions in America.
ANT 320 (CSI 320) Interpreting Evolution 3
Humankind within nature. Historical/critical survey of theories of evolution in science, philosophy, and theology: Lamarck, Darwin, Huxley, Haeckel, Spencer, Bergson, Teilhard, Sagan, Gould.
ANT 329 (COM 329, GRN 329) Cross Cultural Communication and Aging 3
The relationship between culture and communication. Aging is a thematic focus for examining differences among North American, East Asian, African, and Polynesian cultures.
ANT 330 Field Work in Archeology 3
Includes on-site lectures, excavation techniques, laboratory preparations, and short-term research.
ANT 333 (CRJ 333) Anthropology and Crime Science 3
Anthropological methods and information used to survey the origin and history of crime science. Emphasis on the use of well-known case studies in order to understand and appreciate the value of forensic investigation.
ANT 398 Internship in Anthropology 3
Prerequisite: Instructor's signature.
ANT 399 Field Work 3
Offers practical experience in a variety of social situations and cultural settings. Observations and research logs are used to provide a basis for analysis.
Prerequisite: Permission of department chair.
ANT 405 (RST 405) Biblical Archeology 3
See RST 405.
ANT 499 Individual Reading and Research 3
For the student with capacity for independent research. Individual projects directed by member of departmental faculty. One or two semesters.
Prerequisite: Permission of department chair and faculty member who will direct the research.
SOC 110 (CRJ 110) Introduction to Sociology 3
Topics include theory, methods, culture, socialization, race and ethnicity, groups and organizations, and social inequality; analysis of everyday events, using sociological imagination. (AS II)
SOC 111 (CRJ 111) Contemporary Social Problems 3
Exploration of several selected social problems from competing points of view, emphasizing some of the sociological concepts employed in analyzing these problems. Formerly SOC 222. (AS II)
SOC 112 (CSI 112) Introduction to Sociolinguistics 3
Examines major linguistic principles and methodological concerns relating to study of relationship between language behavior and social behavior. 1999-2000 only
SOC 225 (CRJ 225) Sociology of Alienation 3
Sociology and anthropology of alienation; past, present, and future meanings of alienation. 1999-2000 only
SOC 227 (PSC 227, CRJ 227) Criminal Justice I 3
Formerly SOC 327. See CRJ 227.
SOC 228 (PSC 228, CRJ 228) Criminal Justice II 3
Formerly SOC 3 Major Brian J. Hoey, 28. See CRJ 228.
SOC 254 (CRJ 254) Crime and Society2 3
Theoretical explanations for criminal behavior. Ideas developed for prevention, treatment, and punishment of criminal behavior. Both classical and contemporary approaches in criminological thought are presented.
SOC 305 (GRN 305, PHI 305) Time and the Human Condition 3
See PHI 305.
SOC 312 Sport and Leisure 3
Theoretical and empirical exploration of sport and leisure. Topics include the history of sport, competition, youth sport, deviance, gambling, coaches, gender issues, race and ethnicity, social stratification, economics, and politics.
SOC 321 (CRJ 321, GRN 321, PSY 321) Ethics and Human
Services 3
See GRN 321.
SOC 330 Medical Sociology 3
The social aspects of health, illness, and health care. Epidemiology, the experience of illness, the evolving health care industry, and a comparison of alternative and traditional medicine. 2000-2001 only
SOC 331 Population and Society 3
Demographic causes and effects of contemporary social issues, such as overpopulation, immigration, urbanization, and the spread of AIDS. 2000-2001 only
SOC 333 (GRN 333, PSY 333) Foundations of Social Gerontology 3
See GRN 333.
SOC 337 (CRJ 337) Violence and the Family 3
How family dynamics can contain elements that give rise to violence, including “battered women” and abused children. 3 Formerly SOC 437.
SOC 341 (CRJ 341) Race and Ethnicity 3
Competition and conflict in American society as related to racial and ethnic minorities. Patterns of prejudice and discrimination. Techniques for reduction of prejudice and discrimination.
SOC 342 (PSC 217, CRJ 342, URS 350) Research Methods 3
Techniques of sociological investigation, and relationships of theory and research. Survey of methods used in the social sciences.
Prerequisite: Admission to the major program.
SOC 343 (CRJ 343) Law and Society 3
The social forces influencing law, focusing on relationship between law, custom, and morality. Emphasis on problem areas where law is ineffective. Formerly SOC 443.
SOC 344 (CRJ 344) Violent Crime in American Society 3
The nature of violence as a social act and problems in obtaining data on violence. Family violence, effects of the media, and collective violence. Formerly SOC 444. 2000-2001 only
SOC 350 (GRN 350) Programs and Policies for the Aging 3
Review of issues dealing with public policy and programs affecting the elderly. 2000-2001 only
SOC 351 (CRJ 351) Police and the Community 3
How changes in community standards affect the business of policing. Topics include use of force and private policing. 2000-2001 only
SOC 353 (CRJ 353) Gangs in American Society 3
Current sociological theories about gangs in American society. Social and economic origins of gang behavior. A number of case studies conducted on gangs explored.
SOC 354 (CRJ 354) Juvenile Delinquency 3
Analyzed as distinct phenomenon related to, yet separate from, the crime problem. Legal processes in delinquency field. Suggested programs for rehabilitation and prevention of delinquency. Formerly SOC 454.
SOC 355 (CRJ 355) Deviant Behavior 3
Problems of deviance from a societal and organizational perspective. Current examples of social pressures on “marginal persons” within given social systems. Formerly SOC 455.
SOC 356 (CRJ 356) Treatment of Offenders I 3
Correction theory, offender typologies, and nature and diagnosis of offenders. 1999-2000 only
SOC 357 (CRJ 357) Treatment of Offenders II 3
Current and future trends in dealing with criminal offenders. Topics include use of intermediate sanctions, such as community service, as an alternate to incarceration. 1999-2000 only
SOC 358 (CRJ 358) White Collar Crime 3
Crimes committed by “respectable people” in positions of responsibility in private or public sector. Nature of these crimes, how regulatory bodies and legal systems treat these criminals, and how they seek to avoid detection and prosecution.
SOC 359 (CRJ 359, WST 392) Women and Crime 3
Classical and contemporary accounts of the etiology of female crime, patterns of female criminal behavior, and the role and treatment of women in the criminal justice system.
SOC 372 (CRJ 372) Sociology of Mental Disorder 3
Defining mental disorder, causes of mental disorder, mental disorder as deviant behavior, mental disorder and the law, social epidemiology. 2000-2001 only
SOC 381 (CRJ 381) Law and Contemporary Problems 3
Impact of new uses of law to adjudicate social problems. Criminal procedures and changes in criminal and juvenile justice. Formerly SOC 481.
SOC 390 (WST 390) The Changing Family 3
History of the family as a social institution; understanding recent trends in marriage, divorce, childbearing, and childrearing; family policy. (AS II) 1999-2000 only
SOC 399 Field Work 3
Offers practical experience in a variety of social situations and agencies. Daily research logs used to provide basis for small-group discussions.
Prerequisite: Permission of department chair.
SOC 432 Theories in Sociology 3
Historical and critical survey of major social theorists and modern theoretical schools in sociology.
SOC 449 (CRJ 449) Criminal Law 3
The substantive criminal law, including offences against persons, property, and public morality with emphasis on New York State Penal Law. Criminal responsibility and defenses are also discussed.
SOC 450 (CRS 450) Criminal Procedure 3
Key Supreme Court decisions on search and seizure, arrest, interrogation, and identification of criminal suspects. Sentencing and punishment, appeal, and post-conviction relief. New York law.
SOC 498 Internship 3
Prerequisite: Instructor's signature.
SOC 499 Individual Reading and Research 3
For the student with capacity for independent research, individual projects under the direction of member of departmental faculty. One or two semesters.
Prerequisite: Permission of department chair and faculty member who will direct the research.
1 Area II is automatically fulfilled because this program is in the Social Sciences. One course in Area VII is fulfilled by the Mathematics requirement.
2 CRJ 254 Crime and Society is meant to replace CRJ 453 Criminology, which will be dropped from the curriculum. Instead, CRJ 254 is intended to be an introductory level criminology course.