SOC 200Special Topics in Sociology
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- 2025-2026
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- catalog.immaculata.edu
Immaculata University · Courses
SOC
43 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.
SOC 202Introduction to Sociology
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- 2025-2026
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- catalog.immaculata.edu
SOC 212Trauma3
Undergraduate Catalog 2025-26 This course will explore the different types of trauma, its impact on communities, families, and special populations such as children, transition age youth and criminal justice. Students will gain knowledge on how to beceom a trauma informed care champion as well as learn about evidence based models and community/natural resources that support victims of trauma. Subject: Sociology Department: Civic Engagement
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- SOC
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- 3
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- 3
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- 2025-2026
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- catalog.immaculata.edu
SOC 213Adolescent Addiction
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- 2025-2026
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- catalog.immaculata.edu
SOC 217Intro to Criminal Justice
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- 2025-2026
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- catalog.immaculata.edu
SOC 223Grief & Loss Across Lifespan
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- 2025-2026
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- catalog.immaculata.edu
SOC 230Social Stratification3
Undergraduate Catalog 2025-26 This course contains an in-depth study of the systematic social inequality in the access of opportunities, resources, and rewards. The focus is on social stratification in the United States with some comparisons to other industrialized nations. A historical structure of how stratification has varied throughout history will be included, as well as the consequences of the future of a stratified world. Subject: Sociology Department: Civic Engagement
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- 3
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- 3
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- 2025-2026
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- catalog.immaculata.edu
SOC 245Social Values
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- 2025-2026
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- catalog.immaculata.edu
SOC 246Social Issues in the Workplace3
Undergraduate Catalog 2025-26 Addresses social concerns experienced in the work environment with emphasis on using the sociological perspective to find solutions to these concerns. (Also offered in accelerated format) Subject: Sociology Department: Civic Engagement
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- 3
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- 3
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- 2025-2026
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- catalog.immaculata.edu
SOC 247Hi-Technology Crime
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- 2025-2026
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- catalog.immaculata.edu
SOC 249Corrections
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- 2025-2026
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- catalog.immaculata.edu
SOC 250Working with Adolescents3
Undergraduate Catalog 2025-26 Adolescence is explained from a biopsychosocial perspective. This theoretical framework serves as a foundation for applying various intervention strategies to facilitate growth. Social institutions that influence American adolescents are examined as are factors of ethnicity, mental health and cultural diversity. Subject: Sociology Department: Civic Engagement
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- SOC
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- 3
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- 3
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- 2025-2026
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- catalog.immaculata.edu
SOC 255Organized Crime
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- 2025-2026
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- catalog.immaculata.edu
SOC 256Serial Killers3
Undergraduate Catalog 2025-26 In this course, we will study the phenomenon of serial crime and, in particular, the serial killer. We will define serial and related homicides, review the history of serial killing, and discuss theories as to why individuals become serial killers. We will identify the traits and categories of serial killers and the methods by which they carry out their crimes. Finally, we will look at case studies of notorious serial killers and identify and discuss what factors may have been responsible for their becoming serial killers. Subject: Sociology Department: Civic Engagement
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- SOC
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- 3
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- 3
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- 2025-2026
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- catalog.immaculata.edu
SOC 260Medical Sociology
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- 2025-2026
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- catalog.immaculata.edu
SOC 264Victimology3
Undergraduate Catalog 2025-26 The scientific study of victimization, including the relationships between the victims and the offenders, the interactions between victims and the criminal justice system-that is the police, the courts, and corrections officials-and the connection between victims and other societal groups and institutions, such as the media, business, and social movements. Topics include child maltreatment, intimate partner violence, elder abuse, cybercrime, hate crime and current topics including human trafficking, home invasion, gang violence, terrorism and wrongful convictions. Subject: Sociology Department: Civic Engagement
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- SOC
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- 3
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- 3
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- 2025-2026
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- catalog.immaculata.edu
SOC 266Society, Stratification & Vals
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- 2025-2026
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- catalog.immaculata.edu
SOC 267Homeland Security3
Undergraduate Catalog 2025-26 This course will introduce the theories of homeland security and the crucial fundamentals of the department by exploring its mission and goals. Students will develop an understanding of terrorism by learning how these organizations work, and what threats they pose to today’s society. In addition, students will learn that the man-made threats are not the only dangers challenging homeland security and that “natural threats” also pose a challenge for the department. Students will become familiar with federal, state, and local laws, as well as international law, as it relates to the mission and goals of homeland security. Special attention will be dedicated to the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001, the Homeland Security Act of 2002, and the Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 and how these Acts affect policy making within the department. Included will be an introduction to the different communities associated with the Department of Homeland Security, the intelligence, the security, and the milit Subject: Sociology Department: Civic Engagement
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- SOC
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- 3
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- 3
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- 2025-2026
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- catalog.immaculata.edu
SOC 270Sociology Media & Pop Culture
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- 2025-2026
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- catalog.immaculata.edu
SOC 274Criminal Investigations
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- 2025-2026
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- catalog.immaculata.edu
SOC 275Sociology of Mental Disorders
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- 2025-2026
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- catalog.immaculata.edu
SOC 276Soc Aspcts Gangs&Gang Culter3
Undergraduate Catalog 2025-26 This course provides an examination of street, prison, and outlaw motorcycle gangs, focusing on their history and culture. Students will learn to identify gang members and understand the sociological factors that lead individuals to join such groups. The course covers gang definitions, the origins of prominent Chicago and Los Angeles gangs, and the gang subculture, including socialization, control, activities like graffiti and tattoos, criminal involvement, and prosecution differences. The course also explores the dynamics of prison gangs and their influence beyond prison walls, as well as the violent realities of outlaw motorcycle gangs. Community intervention efforts to reduce gang membership will be discussed, highlighting successful programs and emphasizing that gang culture is not solely a criminal justice issue. Subject: Sociology Department: Civic Engagement
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- SOC
- Credits (min)
- 3
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- 3
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- 2025-2026
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- catalog.immaculata.edu
SOC 280Juvenile Law
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- 2025-2026
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- catalog.immaculata.edu
SOC 300HON: Special Topics
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- 2025-2026
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- catalog.immaculata.edu
SOC 304Counseling Techniques
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- 2025-2026
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- catalog.immaculata.edu
SOC 306Sociology of the Family3
Undergraduate Catalog 2025-26 A sociological study of the family with an emphasis on historical trends, cultural variations, and current family issues. Subject: Sociology Department: Civic Engagement
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- 3
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- 3
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- 2025-2026
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- catalog.immaculata.edu
SOC 307Criminology
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- 2025-2026
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- catalog.immaculata.edu
SOC 308Criminal Law and Procedure3
Undergraduate Catalog 2025-26 An overview of the history and structure of the Pennsylvania and Federal criminal courts. Included is an in-depth analysis of criminal court procedures including initiation of charges, bail, summary proceedings, preliminary hearing, pre-trial motions, trial and sentencing using the Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure with case reviews. The course will also focus on the various roles and tasks of the court personnel at each stage of the criminal process. (
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- 3
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- 3
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- 2025-2026
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- catalog.immaculata.edu
- Prerequisite
- SOC 217) Subject: Sociology Department: Civic Engagement
SOC 310Ethics and the Law
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- 2025-2026
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- catalog.immaculata.edu
SOC 312Sociology of Deviance
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- 2025-2026
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- catalog.immaculata.edu
SOC 314Juvenile Delinquency
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- 2025-2026
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- catalog.immaculata.edu
SOC 321WI: Sociological Theory
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- 2025-2026
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- catalog.immaculata.edu
SOC 328Minority Groups
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- 2025-2026
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- catalog.immaculata.edu
SOC 343Field Practicum I
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- 2025-2026
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- catalog.immaculata.edu
SOC 345Social Problems: World at Risk
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- 2025-2026
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- catalog.immaculata.edu
SOC 346Field Practicum II3
Undergraduate Catalog 2025-26 Twelve to Sixteen (12-16) hours per week in a field setting under professional supervision working with people in a variety of ways. An intensive, hands-on experience helping people to cope, problem-solve, and gain access to resources they need. Includes group supervision on campus. (
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- SOC
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- 3
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- 3
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- 2025-2026
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- catalog.immaculata.edu
- Prerequisite
- SOC 343) Subject: Sociology Department: Civic Engagement
SOC 348Police and Society
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- 2025-2026
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- catalog.immaculata.edu
SOC 353Cultural Anthropology3
Undergraduate Catalog 2025-26 An in-depth study of the diversity of human behavior and lifestyles around the world, exploring the social and cultural similarities and differences of human society and culture. The scope of the course ranges from the simplest people to the highly developed civilizations of the modern world. Additionally, this course will focus on another major anthropological field, Archaeology, through which our human past is studied. Subject: Sociology Department: Civic Engagement
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- 3
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- 3
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- 2025-2026
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- catalog.immaculata.edu
SOC 371Seminar I: Methods3
Undergraduate Catalog 2025-26 The first of a two-course sequence, this course is devoted to the principles, procedures, and techniques in the development of a research proposal. Focus is on the structuring of inquiry used in the discipline of sociology and the writing of a research proposal. Junior standing. Subject: Sociology Department: Civic Engagement
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- SOC
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- 3
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- 3
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- 2025-2026
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- catalog.immaculata.edu
SOC 402Crime Scene Investigation3
Undergraduate Catalog 2025-26 This course is designed for students who have little or no knowledge of crime scene investigation procedures and techniques and is designed to educate students in the primary skills and procedures necessary to properly respond to, identify, preserve and collect evidence necessary for criminal prosecution. Topics such as responding to and securing the crime scene, crime scene sketching, photography and videographer techniques, evidence identification, collection and documentation, interviewing, report writing, and courtroom testimony will be presented. In addition to the class room material students do hands on work where they practice what is being taught in each module. The final exam (SOC 403) requires processing a staged crime scene. Must also register for SOC 403. Subject: Sociology Department: Civic Engagement
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- 3
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- 3
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- 2025-2026
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- catalog.immaculata.edu
SOC 403Crime Scene Workshop1
Undergraduate Catalog 2025-26 Students taking this workshop, like Police CSI’s, will be assigned to five member teams and will perform the duties and functions of each team member. This workshop will require students to properly respond to, identify, preserve and collect evidence necessary for criminal prosecution. Skills learned in SOC 402 will be demonstrated. Think of this workshop as a crime scene lab with the final exam the processing of a staged crime scene. Must also register for SOC 402. Subject: Sociology Department: Civic Engagement
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- SOC
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- 1
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- 1
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- 2025-2026
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- catalog.immaculata.edu
SOC 405Forensic Death Investigation3
Undergraduate Catalog 2025-26 Students in this course will learn the fundamentals of medical examinations of death and their relationship to the crime scene. Special focus will be given to the various manners of death and the pathology behind their top listed causes. Students will additionally learn the importance of rigor, livor, and algor mortis as well as various stages of decomposition in determining an accurate timeline of events. Subject: Sociology Department: Civic Engagement
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- SOC
- Credits (min)
- 3
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- 3
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- 2025-2026
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- catalog.immaculata.edu
SOC 415Seminar II: Field Research3
Undergraduate Catalog 2025-26 The second of a two-course sequence, this course is devoted to the principles, procedures and techniques in the development of a research proposal. Focus is on the basic research methods used in the discipline of sociology and criminology, and completion of the writing of the research proposal developed in Seminar I. Junior standing. (
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- SOC
- Credits (min)
- 3
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- 3
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- Type
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- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- catalog.immaculata.edu
- Prerequisite
- SOC 371) Subject: Sociology Department: Civic Engagement
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