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In addition, a sociology major can fulfill their requirement in one of four
concentration areas: Criminal Justice, Social Justice, Community & Advocacy, or
Global Studies. The courses that students may select for completion of these
concentrations are listed below.
Criminal Justice
Juvenile Delinquency
Criminology
Policing and Corrections
Criminal Justice
Research in Criminal Justice
Community & Advocacy
Teens and Families
Women and Social Change
Introduction to Social Work
Social Movements
Health and Medicine
Social Justice
Social Movements
Human Rights
Multiculturalism
Children’s Lives
Teens and Families
Global Studies
Multiculturalism
Globalization
Race and Ethnicity
Population Ecology
Intercultural Experience
A major in sociology prepares students for graduate study in the
discipline, as well as in a variety of other fields including law, counseling,
teaching, social work, public health, and criminal justice. The
understanding of how people interact and behave in groups provides an
excellent background for a wide range of careers in such fields as law
enforcement, business, education, and government service. In addition,
majors have used their background in Sociology to pursue careers in
communications, community relations, human resources management,
and community organizing and advocacy.
Faculty
Lori M. Collins-Hall, chair; Katherine O’Donnell; Adam Flint; Reid
M.Golden
Adjunct Faculty Hon. Brian D. Burns – Otsego County Judge;
Justine Woolner-Wise, CSW
Courses
105 Introduction to Sociology (3 credits) What is sociology? How do
sociologists go about their work? Sociology as a distinctive perspective on
human behavior. The links between personal experience and wider social
forces are explored while covering the main fields of the discipline. (SBA)
111 Controversial Social Issues (3 credits) This course provides students
with an opportunity to be exposed to the controversial social issues of
our time. Throughout the term we will examine several controversial issues, for
example: Should drugs be legalized? Should homosexuality be accepted
by society? Does welfare do more harm than good? In doing so, we will
read the arguments of leading social scientists and then debate the basic
assumptions and values of each position.
150 Topics in Sociology (3 credits) Special topics of current interest
will be considered in depth, examples include experiences of children,
introductions to social psychology. (SBA)
155 Children’s Lives (4 credits) Course analyzes impact of social values
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