97 courses with the subject SOC, 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.
Survey of sociological concepts in the light of empirical theory and research with emphasis on basic social institutions, social processes and social change. Some sections have a service- learning component. (Recommended as a preliminary for other Sociology courses.) (Offered Fall, Spring)
Introduces basic concepts and theoretical perspectives in sociology. Survey of sociological concepts in the light of empirical theory and research with emphasis on basic social institutions, social processes and social change. Some sections have a service-learning component. (Recommended as a preliminary for other Sociology courses.) Satisfies General Education
This course examines who we are and where we come from. The journey from Ardipithecus (about four million years BCE) to ourselves is told through film, group discussions and group reports. Students examine our common African ancestry and the way in which humans acquired total Global Ascendency. 1 credit
This course examines sociological themes and insights through film, group discussions and group reports. Students examine social problems, social inequalities, and social dynamics through fiction and nonfiction cinema. Offered depending on faculty availability.
(formerly The Family) Cross-cultural analysis of the family as a basic social institution the structure and functions of the various family systems; particular emphasis given to the American nuclear family. Some sections have a service-learning component. (Offered Fall, Spring)
Cross-cultural analysis of the family as a basic social institution; the structure and functions of the various family systems; particular emphasis given to the American nuclear family. Satisfies General Education
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Cultural Anthropology is the study of the world's peoples from broad and diverse cultural perspectives. Social organizations, religion, political systems, economic structures, patterns of subsistence, and cultural knowledge are explored. Understandings of the various human-environment relationships are also discussed, including - hunting and gathering, agriculture, herding, and industrialism. The social construction of the term "race" and politics of representation in museums will also be covered in the class. Satisfies General Education
A study of the facts and theories dealing with the phenomena of social behavior. The effect of group membership upon individual behavior is stressed. (Offered Fall)
This course provides an introduction to the ways in which people feel, think and behave within the context of social behavior. Students will be exposed to a range of theoretical perspectives used to study social psychology. Topics will include the social self and identity, social perception, prejudice and discrimination, conformity, obedience, and persuasion. Satisfies General Education
This class examines the relationship between society and politics. We will explore how social conditions influence political behavior and how political decisions influence groups and communities. Through empirical research, in-depth discussion, and theory, the course covers topics such as political inequality, social change, collective action, parties, power, policy, and democracy.
How do people use media to improve their health and avoid disease? How are different health conditions represented in the media that we consume? What are the consequences of these representations? This course examines questions like these, exploring the relationship between health, medicine, and media. It combines insights from Media Studies, Sociology, and Public Health. This course will grant you an understanding of the link between media and health, and you will also become an expert in one aspect of the media/health interaction (for example, how the media represents a specific health condition or health practice).
(formerly SOC 103) An understanding and appreciation of human societies through an analysis of their cultural objects. Class visits to museums are required.
An understanding and appreciation of human societies through an analysis of their cultural objects. Class visits to museums are required.
(formerly SOC 112) Analysis of the causes and meaning of principal societal problems and the underlying conditions that give rise to them. (Offered Spring)
Examines the historical and contemporary roots of social problems. Analysis of such social problems as poverty, unemployment, homelessness, crime, drugs, racial tensions, and the underlying conditions that give rise to them. Satisfies General Education.
(also COM 222; formerly SOC 122; formerly Mass Communication in Society) Using sociological concepts, students will examine both the history of the media and the present concentration of power. Issues such as censorship, focused advertising, political cartoons and civil rights will be discussed. The students will explore both print and visual media as well as the impact of new technology with special emphasis on the Internet.
(also COM 2220; formerly Media, Culture and Society) This course is designed to give students a theoretical, as well as practical, experience with issues of gender, race, class, and sexuality as they manifest in mediated artifacts of popular culture. The course is taught from a cultural studies perspective where students will gain skills in critical analysis and media literacy. Concepts of power, privilege, justice, representations, hegemony, consumption, and resistance will be woven throughout course readings, films, assignments, and discussions. In addition, this course is based on the premise that popular culture is never simply diversion or entertainment. Instead, it provides us with stories, images, and scripts that enables us to imagine and practice femininities, masculinities, and sexualities.
(formerly SOC325H) A study of the sociological tradition from its origins and development as an empirical science. The sociological imagination will be used to examine major scientific and cultural innovations and to analyze the process of social change. Honors students only. (Offered Fall)
(formerly American Class Structure) An examination of various theoretical approaches to social stratification. Social classes will be examined in regard to lifestyles, social and political ideology and social mobility. Some sections have a service-learning component. (Offered Spring)
The course examines various theoretical approaches to social stratification. It analyzes the basic dimensions of structured inequality with an emphasis on historical and contemporary patterns of inequality in the United States. Specific topics may include: wealth and income inequality, poverty, the intersections of class, race/ethnicity and gender.
(also ENV 2330) This course will explore some of the most challenging environmental and social problems facing our world today. Some of the key themes in environmental sociology students will study are: environmental attitudes; environmental movements; climate change; waste; and food. One prominent theme running throughout the course will be that of climate injustice, or the environmental injustices associated with climate change, from the burdens experienced by communities associated with coal and oil extraction, to the justice considerations within global climate policy. The poor, indigenous groups, and people of color have historically been exposed to a disproportionate share of environmental hazards. We will trace the origins of the uneven distribution of environmental problems across communities, examine ways to measure environmental inequality, and analyze how environmental problems—both manmade and natural—reflect and exacerbate social inequality.
(formerly SOC 135; formerly Crime and Delinquency) ; This course centers on the nature of juvenile delinquency, including a discussion of the major theories and prevalent factors that contribute to an understanding of delinquency. In addition, emphasis is placed on society’s reaction to youth crime and violence, and the various institutions and aftercare facilities that serve delinquents. Finally, attention is also placed on various prevention techniques and services. (Offered Fall)
(also CRJ 2300)
Continuity and change in society. Evaluation of theories of
Continuity and change in society. Evaluation of theories of social change; analysis of the factors and determinants of change; problems of planning, inducing and controlling change with application to developed and underdeveloped countries.
(also CRJ 237; formerly SOC 137) (Offered Fall)
(also CRJ 2370) This course presents an integrated interdisciplinary analysis of the variety of human behaviors that have been objectively and subjectively labeled deviant. It examines the theoretical approaches to the causes of deviance including theories of opportunity, social organization, social distress, power, responsibility and mental illness. It introduces the student to the processes of punishment and control and the modalities of treatment that have been employed to deter and combat deviant behaviors.
(formerly SOC 136) This course provides students with a basic understanding of development of the scientific study of crime. Emphasis is on the formation of the philosophies and theoretical orientations to crime causation. Attention is also given to the apprehension, court actions, punishment and treatment techniques related to the adult criminal. Some sections have a service-learning component. (Offered Spring)
This course provides students with a basic understanding of development of the scientific study of crime. Emphasis is on the formation of the philosophies and theoretical orientations to crime causation. Attention is also given to the apprehension, court actions, punishment and treatment techniques related to the adult criminal. Some sections have a service-learning component.
(formerly Industrial Sociology) Focus on power and pervasiveness of large-scale organization. Attention will be given to specific concepts of power, authority, socialization, role behavior and alienation. (Offered upon request)
Focus on power and pervasiveness of large-scale organization. Attention will be given to specific concepts of power, authority, socialization, role behavior and alienation.
Development of the pre-industrial city; characteristics of urban life in the United States; the city in change; the suburban sprawl; urban problems; special emphasis on the New York metropolitan area.
Development of the pre-industrial city; characteristics of urban life in the United States; the city in change; the suburban sprawl; urban problems; special emphasis on the New York metropolitan area.
(formerly SOC 151) An analysis of the impact of population growth, food utilization and conflict of the social and natural environments. A look at the future of the human species. 3 credits
An analysis of the impact of population growth, food utilization and conflict of the social and natural environments. A look at the future of the human species.
(also GRN 253; formerly SOC 153 Sociology of Aging) Course will focus on the aged and the process of aging within a social context; efforts will center on the examination of the social definition of aging, who constitutes the elderly, the role o the aged in contemporary society and the consequences of this role in regard to behavior. (Offered Fall)
(also GRN 2530) Course will focus on the aged and the process of aging within a social context; efforts will center on the examination of the social definition of aging, who constitutes the elderly, the role of the aged in contemporary society and the consequences of this role in regard to behavior.
(also HIS 254; formerly HIS 154, SOC 154) An analysis of the Mesolithic and Neolithic stages of human development and the rise of early civilization in the Old and New Worlds. (Ancient Mexico, Peru, Middle East, South Asia)
(also HIS 2540) An analysis of the Mesolithic and Neolithic stages of human development and the rise of early civilization in the Old and New Worlds. (Ancient Mexico, Peru, Middle East, South Asia)
(formerly SOC 156) A study of how archaeologists find, excavate, analyze and date the human lifestyles of the past. An analysis of the growth of human culture during the Paleolithic period in Africa, Asia, and Europe.
A study of how archaeologists find, excavate, analyze and date the human lifestyles of the past. An analysis of the growth of human culture during the Paleolithic period in Africa, Asia, and Europe.
(formerly SOC 158) An analysis of the development and distribution of the North and South American Indian cultures, from their beginnings to the present day.
An analysis of the development and distribution of the North and South American Indian cultures, from their beginnings to the present day.
(also GRN 262) Who dies, when, where, how and why: a critical analysis of the social forces and interactions that influence life expectancy, causes of death, the dying process and attitudes and beliefs about death and after-life. Disposal and bereavement rituals are studied across cultures, and terrorism, genocide, military action and capital punishment are examined for their impact on social stability and individual mortality.
(also GRN 2620, PSY 2620) A critical analysis of the physical, psychological and socio-cultural phenomena that influence life expectancy, causes of death, the dying process, and attitudes and beliefs about death and the afterlife. Disposal ceremonies and rituals as well as bereavement issues are studied across cultures. Student will become acquainted with issues of loss experiences, fear of death, understanding reactions to death, suicide, grieving throughout the life cycle and current practices and trends on the care and treatment of life-threatening illnesses.
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Examining myth and folklore from a variety of cultures, students will explore characters such as Raven, Coyote, Anansi and other tricksters and heroes. Students will analyze the role of music, drugs, art and ritual as related to mythic traditions. Creation stories will provide a framework for looking at myth and ritual, the birth of the gods, the creation of man and the issues of evil. The course will look at the place of women as both protagonists and creators of legends and tales.
An examination of disability from a variety of sociological perspectives, including functionalist, multicultural, deviance, labeling, life course, social problems and conflict. Films and guest lecturers will be employed to acquaint students with experimental aspects of disability. (Offered Spring)
An examination of disability from a variety of sociological perspectives, including functionalist, multicultural, deviance, labeling, life course, social problems and conflict. Films and guest lecturers will be employed to acquaint students with experimental aspects of disability.
(formerly Medical Sociology) Provides comparative sociological analysis of health care systems in the United States and other industrialized nations. (Offered Spring) 3 credits f SOC 272 SOCIOLOGY OF EDUCATION (formerly SOC 172) Will apply major concepts and theories of Sociology to the institution of education. Special emphasis on the relationship between family socialization and school socialization. (Offered upon request)
(formerly Sociology of Health and Illness) Exploration of the social model to study health limits and illness: how meanings and experience are socially produced in the U.S. and other cultures. Students will gain an understanding of illness as a social construct, the social structure of health services, medical-model and sociological model, doctor-patient relationship, the medical profession and ethical subject matter. Students will analyze various disparities in healthcare delivery. Helpful for those studying for MCATS.
Will apply major concepts and theories of Sociology to the institution of education. Special emphasis on the relationship between family socialization and school socialization.
(also CRJ 283; formerly SOC 183) (Offered Spring) 3 credits 397
(also CRJ 2830)
A study of the sociological tradition from its origins and development as an empirical science. The sociological imagination will be used to examine major scientific and cultural innovations and to analyze the process of social change. Honors students only. Satisfies General Education
Research
(also PSY 3000) Introduction to research methods in the social/behavioral sciences. The course will cover reading and critiquing original research articles and methods of research design from sociology, criminal justice, psychology and child life studies. Qualitative and quantitative research designs – survey research, interview/focus groups and evidence-based practice designs will be explored. Students will gain exposure through in-class assignments and will conduct data analysis using SPSS and/or Social Explorer. Students will conduct an original research project. Not open to Psychology Majors who will take PSY 3110 or PSY 3120.
(formerly SOC 201) A study of the development of Sociological theory with special emphasis on the social and intellectual framework influencing its development. (Offered Fall)
(formerly Social Theory I-Foundations) Introduces the founding figures of classical sociological theory with special emphasis on the social and intellectual framework influencing its development.
(formerly SOC 202) A survey of major schools of thought from early 20th century to the present relative to development of the science of Sociology. 398 (Offered Spring)
(formerly Contemporary Sociological Theories) Introduces modern developments in sociological theory. Examine schools of thought from mid 20th century to the present with an emphasis on how these theories shape empirical research today.
(formerly SOC 131 and 231)
This course examines the major social issues surrounding race and ethnic relations in America. Special emphasis is placed on the causes and consequences of prejudice and discrimination. Racism, broadly defined, is analyzed in both the historical and contemporary contexts.
(formerly SOC 133 and 233) Examination of the disease concept of alcoholism and drug addiction with emphasis placed on its effects on the family, the community and the work place. Methods of treatment, self- help organizations and special populations such as women and adolescents will be studied. (Offered Spring)
Examination of intoxicating substances, their consumption, treatment, and social meaning. Focus will be placed on issues of policy, public health, the legal system, cultural representations, and power dynamics, which incorporates analysis from both the micro- and macro- level.
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Examination of gender dynamics and inequalities in contemporary society. The course examines the way that gender is socially constructed and maintained within the social, economic, and political institutions. Attention will be paid to how gender intersects with other systems of inequality, such as race/ethnicity, class, and sexuality. Students will gain an understanding of the impact of gender from both a macro-level and a micro-level sociological lens.
(also BIO 354; formerly BIO 252, SOC 157, SOC 252, SOC 257) An analysis of the evolution and distribution of the human species. A study of human adaptation and variation through time.
(also BIO 3540) An analysis of the evolution and distribution of the human species. A study of human adaptation and variation through time. Offered depending on faculty availability.
Review of the basic principles of smart growth and how they are or are not being implemented on Long Island and around the nation. Learning covers the process by which planning decisions are made, how they affect communities and what the common obstacles are to sustainable growth. Included are social justice issues relating to the lack of affordable housing, the brain drain, classism and suburban sprawl.
Review of the basic principles of smart growth and how they are or are not being implemented on Long Island and around the nation. Learning covers the process by which planning decisions are made, how they affect communities and what the common obstacles are to sustainable growth. Included are social justice issues relating to the lack of affordable housing, the brain drain, classism and suburban sprawl.
in American Society
(formerly African, Asian and Latino experience in American Society) This course examines the barriers and pathways to a more inclusive and equal society. Drawing on sociological evidence and reasoning, the class will collectively produce visions and practices of achieving more just and fair institutions, communities, organizations and relationships.
(formerly SOC 280) Forty hours of field experience in service to the community, plus an informal seminar in which students and the professor share their field experiences and resultant insights with one another. the Department Chairperson
Forty hours of field experience in service to the community, plus an informal seminar in which students and the professor share their field experiences and resultant insights with one another.
Forty hours of field experience in service to the community, plus an informal seminar in which students and the professor share their field experiences and resultant insights with one another.
Complete 2 additional elective SOC courses (6 credits) Total:
Sociology 3
The course will have as its focus the detailed examination of the role of research in Sociology. Elements of the scientific method as applied to the study of human group life, and the relationship between Sociological theory and research will be examined. Attention will be given to the problem of conceptualization, the formulation of hypotheses, designs of proof, specific data collection procedures and the techniques and procedures for coding, entering, ordering, analyzing and presenting data. Students will conduct interviews, analyze data, and present results. Students will conduct an original research project. The course will include the use of SPSS and/or Social Explorer.
(formerly SOC 222, 322) Introduction to the research skills and theory application necessary to address the problem-solving concerns of human service, institutional, business and government organizations. The course provides firsthand experience in designing, constructing, managing and analyzing data used routinely in the major areas of applied Sociology, such as focus group research, needs assessment, program evaluation and market research. Corequisite: SOC 497. Fee-$45.00.
Introduction to the research skills and theory application necessary to address the problem-solving concerns of human service, institutional, business and government organizations. The course provides firsthand experience in designing, constructing, managing and analyzing data used routinely in the major areas of applied Sociology, such as focus group research, needs assessment, program evaluation and market research.
(formerly SOC 120) This course provides an opportunity for a semester-long field placement that will allow the student to have professional experience in the areas of social service or research. The student is expected to attend 100 hours at the internship site as well as at least four meetings with the professor. (Offered Spring)
This course provides an opportunity for a semester-long field placement that will allow the student to have professional experience in the areas of social service or research. The student is expected to attend 100 hours at the internship site as well as at least four meetings with the professor.
(formerly SOC 293) Research project or paper in a selected area of Sociology. (Offered upon request)
Research project or paper in a selected area of Sociology.
Research project or paper in a selected area of Sociology.
Research project or paper in a selected area of Sociology.
Selected readings in an area of Sociology or Anthropology. The area may be either author concentration or a selected topic. Recommended for students with previous Sociology and/or Anthropology courses. As the selection of readings will differ in different semesters, a student may register for a maximum of three selected topics for a total of 3 credits.
Selected readings in an area of Sociology or Anthropology. The area may be either author concentration or a selected topic. Recommended for students with previous Sociology and/or Anthropology courses. As the selection of readings will differ in different semesters, a student may register for a maximum of three selected topics for a total of 3 credits.
Selected readings in an area of Sociology or Anthropology. The area may be either author concentration or a selected topic. Recommended for students with previous Sociology and/or Anthropology courses. As the selection of readings will differ in different semesters, a student may register for a maximum of three selected topics for a total of 3 credits.
128 Complete 3 credits*** from the following courses: 3 een SOC 152 Sociology of the Family ***
This course requires students to demonstrate their ability to apply sociological concepts and analysis to the study of a particular topic. The student will develop their own research project and complete their research paper. Major and minors only.
Analysis and Report Writing Total: 22
Source: Molloy College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
