SOCI 110Introduction to Sociology4
Sub-Total Credits 7-8
- Subject
- SOCI
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
Alfred University · Courses
SOCI
23 courses with the subject SOCI, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
SOCI 200Special Topics
An open course; varying in content from year to year; which allows for concentration on such specialized areas as Politica Sociology; Demography; Criminology; Social Change; Stratification; and the like. (Sufficient demand) Credits 1-4
- Subject
- SOCI
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
SOCI 214Environment Politics and Society
This course examines multiple trajectories of environmental change in the United States since the dawn of the industrial age; explores the basic societal forces that drive processes o environmental decay today; and explores major environmental issues/controversies at the center of contemporary debate. Credits 4 Degree Attributes CoB: Social Science
- Subject
- SOCI
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-undergraduate
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
SOCI 229Social Science Inquiry
This course aims to introduce students to how to research society. Students examine different research approaches (both qualitative and quantitative); learn how to read/ understand published research; demonstrate an understanding of various research approaches; and understand; interpret; and critically analyze published research on social and political phenomena. Credits 4
- Subject
- SOCI
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-undergraduate
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
SOCI 230Introduction to Data Analysis and Statistics4
Sub-Total Credits 31-32 SPHS: General Sports and Health Sciences Electives Complete 17 credits from the following list. Course Code Title Credits
- Subject
- SOCI
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
SOCI 235Socialization
An inquiry into the processes by which social actors learn the norms; behaviors; and patterns of attention appropriate to their positions in society. Topics discussed include: nature versus nurture; theoretical approaches to socialization; social structure; and socialization in adult life. The relationship between socialization and other sociological concepts; such as gender; social class; and occupation are discussed. (Alternate years). Credits 4 Degree Attributes CoB: Social Science
- Subject
- SOCI
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-undergraduate
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
SOCI 236Cults Religions and Fandom4
COMM/POLS/SOCI 237 Media and Politics 4
- Subject
- SOCI
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
SOCI 237Media and Politics
This course examines the relationship between mass media and politics. We will explore the ways in which mass communications media shape the politics of elections; daily governance; U.S. foreign policy; interest groups; social movements; and identity. Credits 4 Degree Attributes CoB: Social Science
- Subject
- SOCI
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-undergraduate
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
SOCI 242Social Problems4
CRIM/SOCI 245 Crime and Society 4 SOCI/WGST 253 Social Welfare Institutions 4
- Subject
- SOCI
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
SOCI 245Crime and Society
This introductory course provides students with a foundational understanding of the American criminal justice system. In this course; students learn about the empirical reality of crime; including categories and patterns of offending; as well the primary actors involved in the criminal justice process. Heavy emphasis is placed on a critical examination of the conflicts and contradictions of this system and an assessment of social responses to crime. Credits 4 Degree Attributes CoB: Social Science
- Subject
- SOCI
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-undergraduate
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
SOCI 253Social Welfare Institutions4
Sub-Total Credits 8 Most upper division courses have prerequisites; see course descriptions. Total Credits 20
- Subject
- SOCI
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
SOCI 300Special Topics
Credits 2-4
- Subject
- SOCI
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-undergraduate
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
SOCI 343Race and Ethnicity4
CRIM/SJST/SOCI 344 Sociology of Deviance & Criminal Behavior 4 SOCI/WGST 346 Sociology of Sex and Gender 4 SOCI/WGST 348 Sociology of Families 4 SJST/SOCI 349 Sociology of Health Illness & Dis/ability 4 POLS/SJST/SOCI 356 Social Movements 4 SOCI 300/400 1-4
- Subject
- SOCI
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
SOCI 344Sociology of Deviance & Criminal Behavior
Deviance is presented as an aspect of the normal functioning of a society. This course is a study of the processes by which attitudes and behaviors are defined as deviant; and by which those labels are applied to individuals. Credits 4 Degree Attributes CoB: Social Science
- Subject
- SOCI
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
SOCI 346Sociology of Sex and Gender
In this course we examine the concepts of sex and gender as they are defined in sociological literature; focusing on how social contexts (i.e.; education; employment; family; sexuality and reproduction; etc.) construct gender which; in turn; shapes future opportunities for individuals in society. Credits 4 Degree Attributes CoB: Social Science
- Subject
- SOCI
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-undergraduate
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
SOCI 348Sociology of Families4
- Subject
- SOCI
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
SOCI 349Sociology of Health Illness & Dis/ability4
- Subject
- SOCI
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
SOCI 355Power Privilege and Inequality
This course investigates the multiple hierarchies defined by social class; race/ethnicity; gender; and sexuality and the consequences of one's location in them. Current data are examined on the unequal distribution of power; property; and prestige in American society. Guided by social scientific scholarship on stratification; emphasis is on intersectionality theory to explain systems of privilege. Credits 4
- Subject
- SOCI
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
SOCI 356Social Movements
This course explores the experiences of social movements that struggle for justice and societal transformation along lines of class; race; ethnicity; gender; sexuality; religion; and more. Why do they emerge? How do they organize and operate? Why do they succeed or fail? Credits 4 Degree Attributes CoB: Social Science
- Subject
- SOCI
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-undergraduate
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
SOCI 400Special Topics
An open course; varying in content from year to year; which allows for concentration on such specialized areas as Politica Sociology; Demography; Criminology; Social Change; Stratification; and the like. (Sufficient demand) Credits 1-4
- Subject
- SOCI
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-undergraduate
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
SOCI 420Social Theory: A Survey
An examination of contemporary theoretical schools; e.g. symbolic interactionism; structural functionalism; exchange and conflict; and ethnomethodology. Special attention devoted to the precursors and contemporary representatives of the respective schools. (Fall; odd years) Credits 4 Degree Attributes CoB: Social Science
- Subject
- SOCI
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-undergraduate
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
SOCI 450Independent Study1-4
Work on some topic not covered in any established course chosen by the student in consultation with the instructor. Work under this title may be carried out alone; in cooperation with other departments; or in an honors colloquium where a common problem is chosen. Approved Plan of Study and permission of departmental staff required. Credits 1-4 573
- Subject
- SOCI
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
SOCI 470Application of Sociology Field Work2-4
- Subject
- SOCI
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
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