Undergraduate Catalog 2008-2010 - Immaculata University

Sociology - Criminology
Frank Hartleroad, Chair
Miriam Franco
OUTCOMES
• Develop the basic conceptual tools, methods, and theories
necessary to understand social behavior, social groups, and
society
• Provide a direct experience working with people that is
applicable to and complements careers in law and advocacy,
management and personnel, psychology, and any of the allied
medical/mental health fields
• Provide an opportunity for students to deepen and practice
their commitment to social justice
• Prepare students to work with and help people in the social
work tradition and to pursue graduate social work education
• Prepare students to work with and help people in the criminal
justice system and to pursue graduate work in this area.
The sociology-criminology faculty is committed to helping students
select courses in other departments according to their interest and
the goals of liberal arts education. The department will help and
encourage majors to develop their skills of critical thinking,
effective speaking, and clear writing.
REQUIREMENTS FOR MAJOR
• Sociology (BA): SOC 202, 245, 312, 321, 328, 345, 352, 354,
two SOC electives; ECO 203 and SOC 306 (fulfill liberal arts
core social science requirements); PSY 208.
• Sociology (BA) with Elementary or Early Childhood
Education: SOC 202, 245, 312, 321, 328, 352, 354; two SOC
electives; PSY 208; and professional education. sequence.
These programs will only be available to students (CUS and
CLL) who begin study on or prior to September, 2009 and
who are eligible for PDE certification prior to January 1,
2013.
• Sociology with Concentration in Social Work (BA): SOC
202, 321, 312, 328, 352, 354; SWK 245, 250, 275, 343, 346;
PSY 208, 324; ECO 203; and SOC 306 (fulfills liberal arts
core social science requirements).
• Criminology-Sociology (BA): SOC 202, 307, 312, 314, 317,
343, 345, 346, 352, 354; PSY 208; and two courses chosen
from; PSY 320; SPAN 103/104; SOC 247, 318, 348, SWK
250, 275; CHE 105-106 (fulfills core science requirement).
• Spanish-Social Work (BA): SOC 202, 328; SWK 245, 250,
275, 343, 346; SPAN 201-202, 303, 314, 323, 328, 333, 334;
PSY 324; ECO 203 and SOC 306 (fulfills liberal arts core
social science requirements). This track prepares the student
for social work practice in the Spanish-speaking community.
See listings under Spanish.
Six semester hours of mathematics are
required of all students.
REQUIREMENTS FOR MINOR
• Sociology: SOC 202, 245, 321, 345; two courses chosen from
SOC 306, 307, 312, 314, 328, 343, 353
• Social Work: SOC 202, 306, 328; SWK 245, 343, 346.
• Criminology-Sociology: SOC 202, 307, 312, 314, 317, and
one course from the following: SOC 247, 345, 348; SWK
250, 275.
SOCIOLOGY
SOC 202 Principles of Sociology (3)
The presentation of basic terms, concepts, and theories to
understand better the functioning of society and society’s impact on
the individual.
SOC 214 HON: Ethics: Theory and Praxis (3)
This course will benefit students planning careers in helping
professions and those providing services to diverse populations.
Foundations of the Western philosophical tradition regarding ethical
concepts and human nature will be examined in the first part of the
course, with special emphasis given to key thinkers. The second
part will involve both examination and application of the process of
ethical decision-making, with strong focus upon the types of current
ethical issues that workers face. (See PHI 214)
SOC 245 Social Values (3)
A study of the history and values underlying American responses
to human needs. Emphasis on the individual’s rights to services and
the dilemmas that now confront American social policy.
(Prerequisite: SOC 202)
SOC 246 Social Issues in the Workplace (3)
Addresses social concerns experienced in the work environment
with emphasis on using the sociological perspective to find
solutions to these concerns. (Offered in accelerated format only.)
SOC 247 Hi-Technology Crime (3)
The epidemic of high technology crime in America will be
examined in regard to the criminal’s methods and motives and the
social, economic, legal and technological factors that have
facilitated the prevalence of technological crimes in the U.S.
Specific investigative and prosecution hurdles experienced by the
criminal justice system will be explored and the solutions offered
will be addressed and analyzed.
SOC 306 Sociology of the Family (3)
A sociological study of the family with an emphasis on historical
trends, cultural variations, and current family issues.
SOC 307 Criminology (3)
A study of the key concepts in criminology, measurement of crime,
historical and contemporary theories of crime; criminal behavioral
systems, and an overview of the adult criminal justice system.
SOC 312 Sociology of Deviance (3)
A sociological examination of rule-breaking behavior, the nature
and extent of deviance, and the seven major perspectives on
deviance and social control measures. An in-depth analysis of the
many varieties of crime, substance abuse, sexual behavior, mental
disorders, suicide, and disability.
SOC 314 Juvenile Delinquency (3)
An examination of the meaning and scope of juvenile
delinquency; a comparison of the adult and juvenile justice systems;
and a review of the chronological development of delinquency
theories with a major focus on gang delinquency processes.
SOC 317 Introduction to Criminal Justice (3)
This course consists of a broad overview of the operations of the
administration of justice and a description of the criminal justice
system from arrest to parole. It examines the issue of crime and
focuses on the specific agencies and actors who constitute the system
of criminal justice - police, courts, and correctional agencies.
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