| Sociology |
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| Soc 101 Prin of Sociology |
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| Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| An introduction to primary concepts, terminology and methods of investigation employed in analysis of social institutions. Processes leading to social stratification, analysis of various types of groups and their interrelationships, social class and social change, ethnic groups, problems of population growth and development of human resources. |
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| Soc 103 Fields Sociology |
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| Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| An extensive study of selected topics in sociology. Emphasis on understanding sociological terminology with specific topics to be determined by the instructor. Prerequisites: SOC 101. |
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| Soc 202 The Family |
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| Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| A survey of the role of family as basic to social structure. Characteristics of courtship and family life in a variety of cultures. Emphasis is on unique characteristics of American courtship, marriage and family life, and influences of technological change and social mobility upon them. Prerequisites: SOC 101 or ANT 101. |
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| Soc 211 Criminology |
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| Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| A survey of various schools of thought in criminology with an emphasis on theories and studies relating to causation of delinquency and crime. Analysis of methods used in prevention and control of delinquency and crime. Prerequisites: SOC 101. |
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| Soc 215 Intro Social & Human Services |
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| Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| An overview of the functions of human service agencies in society. Topics include historical and theoretical perspectives of social and human services, the structure and diversity of programs, and the roles, values and skills of the worker, with an emphasis on communication skills. Recommended second year students. |
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| Soc 250 Social Problems |
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| Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| A study of major social problems focusing mainly on American society, but including problems of a more global nature. Problems, their causes, consequences and possible solutions will be explored, including deviance, poverty and inequality, racism, educational and family problems, medical and environmental crises, violence. Prerequisites: SOC 101. |
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| Soc 261 Social Psychology |
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| Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| An examination of the relationship between individuals and groups. Consideration given to the influence of culture and institutions on human personality; nature and types of leadership; social attitudes, psychology of mass movements and social decisions. Prerequisites: SOC 101 , PSY 101. |
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| Soc 274 Probation and Parole |
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| Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| A survey of the history, development, administration structure, techniques, procedures, regulations and laws relating to probation and parole with particular emphasis upon such aspects as they relate to New York State. Prerequisites: CRJ 101. |
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| Soc 275 Drugs, Crime and Treatment |
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| Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| An emphasis on the various forms of treatment modalities and the relationship between substance abuse, crime and various social casework treatments. Psychoanalytical relationships, group counseling, transactional analysis, etc. will be explored and their relevancy in the correctional system will be discussed. Case studies will be utilized to highlight and evaluate the effect of correctional programming on the success or failure of the total system. Prerequisites: CRJ 101. |
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| Soc 278 Juvenile Crime and Delinquency |
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| Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| A survey of the significance of juvenile crime and delinquency as a problem of modern society; its cause, methods of treatment, and prevention. Prerequisites: SOC 101. |
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| Soc 291 Population Trends&Problems |
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| Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| A survey of population distribution, composition, growth, migration, vital processes, and problems. Prerequisite: six hours of either sociology, anthropology, or psychology, including SOC 101. |
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