Summer 2016 Sociology Course Offerings

Sociology (SOCY)

SOCY 101 Basic Concepts in Sociology (Online)

TBA, 5/31/16 – 7/8/16, Meryl Damasiewicz

An introduction to the concepts used in all advanced sociology courses: basic elements of social structure, including primary groups and organizations, culture and society, socialization, social stratification and social change.

SOCY 201 Social Problems in American Society (Online)

TBA, 7/11/16 – 8/19/16, Margaret Knisley

A survey of American social problems designed for the general student. Topics typically include race and ethnic conflict, crime and delinquency, population and inequality.

SOCY 321 Race and Ethnic Relations

TuTh 6:00 PM – 9:10 PM, 5/31/16 – 7/8/16, Karon Phillips

Sociological analysis of the types of minority-majority group relations and the effects of these relationships on society and the groups and the individuals involved.

*Recommended Preparation: SOCY 101 or ANTH 211

SOCY 353 Marriage and the Family (Online)

TBA, 7/11/16 – 8/19/16, Meryl Damasiewicz

Special emphasis on marriage and change in sex roles in modern societies.

*Recommended Preparation: SOCY 101 or ANTH 211

SOCY 355 The Sociology of Women (Online)

TBA, 7/11/16 – 8/19/16, Elizabeth Salisbury

Women in society, social roles and socialization, women in the labor force, class and lifestyle differences among women as a minority group, and women’s social movement.

*Recommended Preparation: SOCY 101 or ANTH 211

SOCY 371 Criminology and Penology

MoWe 6:00 PM – 9:10 PM, 5/31/16 – 7/8/16, Sarah Archibald

The study of crime, theories of criminal behavior, treatment of criminals and the behavior of law enforcement officials.

*Recommended Preparation: SOCY 101 or ANTH 211

SOCY 374 Drugs and Alcohol in Society

MoWe 6:00 PM – 9:10 PM, 5/31/16 – 7/8/16, Kimberly DeMichele

Provides an overview of causes and consequences of alcohol and drug abuse from the sociological perspective.

*Recommended Preparation: SOCY 101 or PSYC 100 or ANTH 211

SOCY 397 – Selected Topics: Cybercrime (Online)

TBA, 7/11/16 – 8/5/16, Sarah Archibald

Provides students with an overview of the new media used in criminal enterprises and activities – cyberspace.

*Recommended Preparation: SOCY 101 or ANTH 211 or consent of instructor

SOCY 606 – Social Inequality and Social Policy

TuTh 6:00 PM – 9:10 PM, 5/31/16 – 7/8/16, Marina Adler

Examines poverty and inequality in modern society.