Coursework

1. General sociology major:

a. Thirty credits in sociology, including SOC 109, 285, 415, 496.
b. The cognate SSI 217.
c. A maximum of eight internship credits in SOC 421 may be
counted toward the major with the approval of the faculty in the
discipline.

2. Sociology major with an emphasis in criminology:

a. SOC 109, 210, 285, 310, 312, 314, 496.
b. Twelve credits from the following: SOC/PSY 225, 336, SOC
288, 324, 370, 421, PSY 234, 305 (a maximum of six internship
credits in SOC 421 may be counted toward the emphasis.)
c. Complete the following cognates: BUS 242, PSY 117.

Requirements for the Sociology Minor:
Complete 18-20 credits in sociology, including SOC 109 and 285.

SOC 109 Introduction to Sociology (3)
An introduction to the systematic study of society in terms of social
organization, processes, institutions, and relationships among individuals
and groups.

SOC 210 Introduction to Criminal Justice (3)
A study of the criminal justice system including theories of crime and criminal justice,
the causes of crime, purpose of law enforcement, and the role of the police,
courts, penal institutions, probation and parole. Prerequisite: SOC 109.

SOC 225 Introduction to Human Services (3)
This course is designed to enable the student to utilize a framework to
understand the dynamic interaction of society, institutions, social welfare
programs and the social work profession in the process of human need
fulfillment. Specific topics covered include social work philosophy, values,
skills, areas of practice, careers and history. Prerequisite: SOC 109 or PSY
117. (Cross-referenced with PSY 225.) Offered alternate years.

SOC 271, 371, 471 Selected Topics (1-3) (1-3) (1-3)
An investigation of topics not offered in other courses, selected on the basis
of student interest and available instruction.

SOC 285 Social Research (4)
An introduction to research in social phenomena as a science and craft,
formulation of research problems, data-gathering, analysis, and statement
of findings. Prerequisite: SOC 109.

SOC 288 Deviance (3)
Inquiry leading to knowledge of social disorganization, criminal behavior,
delinquency, and power relationships in social control. Prerequisite: One
course in sociology or psychology. Offered alternate years.

SOC 290, 390, 490 Directed Study (1-3) (1-3) (1-3)
An opportunity for supervised, independent study of a particular topic
based on the interest of the student and the availability and approval of the
faculty.

SOC 298, 398, 498 Honors in Sociology (1-3) (1-3) (1-3)
Opportunities for enrichment are offered to students who have demonstrated
outstanding academic performance in the discipline. These opportunities may
take several forms: reading projects, teaching and tutorial assistance in courses,
research and writing. Students may complete two courses at each level.

SOC 308 Cultural Anthropology (3)
An anthropological investigation of the meaning, content, and acquisition
of the ways of thinking, doing and behaving as individuals in society. This
course fulfills the Cultural Perspectives requirement of the Doane Plan.
(Cross-referenced with ANT 308.)

SOC 310 Corrections (3)
A course including the historical development of corrections in Europe and
America. Theories of punishment, prison development, administration and
programming of corrections, and probation and parole will be discussed. In
addition, contemporary institutions and treatment styles are examined by
touring correctional institutions.

SOC 312 Juvenile Delinquency (3)
A course examining the historical societal response to delinquency and
the types of behavior defined as delinquent. Also examined are theories of
causation, the family and delinquency, gang delinquency, the school and
delinquency, police handling of delinquency, detention and juvenile court
treatment. Prerequisite: SOC 109.