2009-2011 - Benedict College

SOCIAL SCIENCES AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE DEPARTMENT 203
SSCJ 333 Social Science Statistics
credit 3 hrs.
Statistics is approached as a tool in social research and in applied social services. Measures of central
tendency and dispersion, probability, tests of significance, and correlation are covered.
Prerequisites: Math 132 and Math 134 or Math 138 and Math 140.
SSCJ 334 Research Methods
credit 3 hrs.
This course fully describes the scientific method with emphasis on critical evaluation of research.
Experimental, observation, and survey research designs are covered. Students gain hands-on experience
with the steps in the research process. Prerequisites: Math 132 and Math 134 or Math 138 and
Math 140.
Soc 335 Urban Sociology
credits 3 hrs.
The historical growth of the cities, the socio-economic importance of cities and urban areas, and the
impact of urbanization, density, and crowding on social and personal relations are covered in this
course. Present urban problems and possible solutions are explored.
Soc 336 Sociology of Deviance
credit 3 hrs.
Biological, psychological, and sociological theories of causes of deviance are critically examined.
Traditional forms of deviance (crime, mental illness, etc.) and everyday forms of deviance (obesity,
career failure, tobacco use, etc.) are examined. Social processes by which deviance is created and
dealt with are emphasized. Offered alternate years. Appropriate for non-majors.
Soc 337 Sociology of Family
credits 3 hrs.
The role, functions, and structure of the family with particular emphasis on the African American family
are studied.
Soc 338 Sociology of Sport and Leisure
credits 3 hrs.
This course focuses on sport as a part of social institutions, particularly the educational and economic
institutions. The functions of sport and leisure for both the individual and society are examined.
Soc 339H Cultural Anthropology
credit 3 hrs.
This survey course focuses on small, traditional societies. Topics include socialization, sex roles, marriage,
family, religion, medicine, and art. Ethnographic profiles from Africa, South America, and Oceania are
given special attention. Appropriate for non-majors. An honors section is offered as Soc 339(H).
Soc 430 Race and Ethnic Relations
credit 3 hrs.
Patterns of race and ethnic relations in the United States are examined, including patterns of structural
inequality for African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanic- Americans, and Asian Americans.
Offered alternate years. Appropriate for non-majors. An honors section is offered Soc 430 (H).
Soc 431 African American Sociologists
credit 3 hrs.
This course provides an in-depth analysis of the theory, research, and careers of both early and contemporary
African American sociologists
Soc 432 Sociology of Religion
credits 3 hrs.
The structure of religion as a major social institution is examined. The functions for both society and
the individual are emphasized.
Soc 433 Demography
credits 3 hrs.
This course provides a basic introduction to the concepts, theories, and methods of population analysis.
Major issues related to population growth, including fertility, mortality, immigration, and migration
are covered.
Soc 434 Applied Research
credits 3 hrs
This course provides the student with an opportunity to further develop research skills by conducting
a research project as well as constituting the senior paper.