13 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 101Introduction to Sociology3
(SW) Letter Grade An introduction to sociology, with an emphasis on theoretical and empirical analyses of the nature of human society and 283
SOCI 103Social Problems experiential education component, where commitment, where students regularly3
(SW) Letter Grade students form teams to record and produce an volunteer with a community partner Examines and explores the various social audio podcast analyzing a form of social organization working toward issues of social problems in American society and how they inequality in the city of Philadelphia. Pre- justice. Students will integrate their affect and are affected by societal attitudes. Requisite: SOCI 101 community service-learning experiences with Theoretical perspectives will be applied to academic course topics. Must also register for such problems as poverty, substance abuse, RLST 250.
SOCI 125Sociology of the Family behavior, along with the cultures and Letter Grade3
(SW) Credits: 3 Letter Grade subcultures that maintain boundaries. This A seminar introducing the student to the A cross-cultural and historical examination of course also introduces students to the social philosophy, history, theory and practice of marriage and family. Introduces students to and institutional pressures that encourage restorative justice in the criminal justice sociological analysis of social institutions conformity. system in the United States as well as including the family, patterns of dating and international experiences. Restorative justice courtship, and the changing definitions and SOCI 228: Spiritual but not Religious is an emerging movement for reform that understandings of contemporary family units (SW) Credits: 3 Letter Grade emphasizes repairing harm to the victims and and partnership. Examines the growing number of “Nones”— reintegration of offenders in the community. those who profess no religious affiliation, Many jurisdictions have incorporated aspects SOCI 126: Gender and Society along with the similar phenomenon: “spiritual of restorative justice in their juvenile justice (SW) Credits: 3 Letter Grade but not religious.” Uses an interdisciplinary and adult criminal justice systems and nations An examination of society’s gendered approach involving both theological/religious such as South Africa, Rwanda, and Peru have institutions and patterns of behavior. Students and sociological analyses to examine how embraced restorative justice as a means of will examine the sources of gender identity individuals and groups make meaning and healing communities affected by crimes formation, divisions of labor in the household sense of the world. Integrates essential aspects against humanity. Examines the practices, and workplace, and the social structures that from a theological/religious view of religious programs, realities and controversies of reproduce and maintain them. Students will experience, spirituality and beliefs among restorative justice. Suggested Prerequisite: also be exposed to intersectional analysis, formal religions. Uses a sociological CRJU-122 and permission of the instructor. including race, ethnicity, socioeconomics, examination of religion and the relationship of religion, sexuality, and ability/disability that “spiritual but not religious” to the number of SOCI 401: Internship in Sociology may further contribute to gender imbalances “Nones.” As students gain knowledge of Credits: 3 Pass/Fail in society. religion and spirituality, they will be asked to Internship placement in a work environment consider questions such “why does spirituality related to the student’s career interests. SOCI 127: Critical Issues in Diversity/Equ/In seem ‘not religious’” - and be exposed to the Repeatable for credit. Graded Pass/Fail only. (SW) Credits: 3 Letter Grade view that religion and spirituality are Repeatable for credit. Includes Career An examination of current critical issues in dependent on each other. Additionally, Connections requirement for graduation. diversity, equity, and inclusion in America students will also learn to critically evaluate society, including race, education, ethnicity, how wider contexts, including the history of SOCI 481: Adv Special Topics in Sociology gender, age, religion, and ability/disability. ideas such as atheism and modern and post- Credits: 3 Letter Grade Students will examine sociological concepts modern philosophies of religion, help shape An in-depth investigation of a topic chosen by including assimilation, cumulative advantage these modern trends. the instructor. Topics vary by semester. and disadvantage, discrimination, prejudice, Repeatable for credit. 284
violence, sexism, racism, ageism, (SW) Letter Grade environmental problems and terrorism. Introduces students to sociological analysis of SOCI 255: Culture and Society Service learning may be incorporated. Core: health, illness, and the health professions. In Credits: 3 Letter Grade Social Sciences requirement. this course, students will examine health and Introduces students to a sociological study of medical challenges including access to culture. Students will explore classical and SOCI 114: Social Gerontology diagnosis, affordability, preventive care, and contemporary theoretical interpretations of Credits: 3 Letter Grade treatment that contribute to unequal health culture, and how culture impacts human An introduction to the physical, cognitive and outcomes, morbidities, and mortality rates. behavior and social interactions. Students are psychosocial aspects of aging. Students will be Students will explore social structures and challenged to critically analyze how culture introduced to aging issues by examining the institutions that pattern human behavior and impacts meaning, symbols, classification, demographics characteristics of this group. shape health and illness across diverse narratives, beliefs, inequality, organizations, The course will focus on how these communities. and cultural objects. characteristics impact attitudes about older persons and aging, the provision of services to SOCI 226: Social Conformity and Deviance SOCI 281: Special Topics in Sociology older adults as well as the development of (SW) Credits: 3 Letter Grade Credits: 3 Letter Grade aging policy issues. Core: Social Sciences An examination of social conformity and Topics vary by semester. Repeatable for credit. requirement.
Letter Grade An Independent Study provides a motivated student with the opportunity to pursue research on a topic not covered in courses offered in a given department. Independent Studies are completed with a faculty member at the discretion of the faculty member. Independent Study courses are numbered 490 and are repeatable for credit. The selected Instructor will assist with completing the Independent Study Registration Form available in the Office of the Registrar. All Independent Study courses require the permission of the Department Chair and the Dean of Undergraduate Studies. Independent Study courses are subject to all tuition and fee schedules. Variable from 1.0 to 3.0 credits.
Letter Grade Each student will engage in independent research, and write a scholarly paper, and give a professional presentation on an approved topic. The Senior Seminar is usually taken in either the Fall or Spring of the student’s Senio year. Students register for this course upon approval of the academic advisor. SPAH – SPANISH/HUMAN SERV