社会学
Learn about yourself while learning about society
Have an appetite for understanding the inherent complexities of society? Our 社会学 major attracts students like you who want to better understand themselves, 其他人, 还有社会文化, 政治, and economic environments where social interaction occurs. Our 社会学 program's method of systematic instruction and small class sizes make it uniquely engaging.
I. 核心课程
- 110年的社会 Introduction to 社会学
or 文化人类学 - 230年的社会 Introduction to Data Analysis and Statistics
- 社会学420社会理论:一项调查*
- 431年的社会 研究 Design and Strategies*
II. 选修课程
- 200年的社会专题
- 的社会/POLS/ENVS 214 环境、政治, and Society
- 社会学会235社会化*
- 的社会 236 Cults, Sects, and the Main Line*
- 社会学会242社会问题*
- 犯罪与社会*
- 的社会/WGST 253 Social Welfare Institutions
- 343年的社会种族和民族
- CRIM/SJST/344年的社会 社会学 of Deviance*
- 的社会/WGST 346 社会学 of Sex and Gender*
- 的社会/WGST 348 社会学 of 家庭*
- 的社会/SJST 355 Power, Privilege, and Inequality
- 400年的社会专题*
- 450年的社会独立研究
- 470年的社会 Application of 社会学 Field Work*
- 的社会/GLBS 495 Global Issues Seminar*
*these courses have prerequisites; see course descriptions
In addition to fulfilling the requirements of the Interdepartmental 主要的, as well as the 文理学院 & 科学 general education requirements, you'll be required to complete the College's First Year Experience Program or Transfer Student Program.
The 社会学 major attracts students who want to better understand themselves, 其他人, 还有社会, 文化, 政治, and economic environments within which social interaction occurs. The sociological method makes possible the systematic comparison of data from various groups, 社会, 文化, 以及社会制度. 社会学 majors take coursework in both theory and methods, allowing them to formulate generalizations about the nature and causes of human social behavior. 主要的s also participate, when feasible, in experiential learning opportunities. In addition to helping students prepare for graduate study, the major helps prepare students for careers in such areas as social work, 法律, 公共卫生, 业务, 还有社会研究.
Required 课程—16 credit hours (Grade must be C or higher)
- 110年的社会 Introduction to 社会学 (Cross-listed as SJST 110)
- 230年的社会 Introduction to Data Analysis and Statistics (Cross-listed as POLS 230)
- 420年的社会 Social Theory: A Survey (Cross-listed as POLS 420) (先决条件:社会110)
- 431年的社会 研究 Design and Strategies (Cross-listed as POLS 431) (先决条件:社会/民调230)
Electives—20 additional credit hours (Grade must be C or higher)
- 200年的社会 专题*
- 214年的社会 环境、政治 & Society (cross-listed as ENVS/POLS)
- 235年的社会 社会化*
- 237年的社会 Media and Politics (cross-listed as COMM/POLS)
- 242年的社会 社会问题*
- 245年的社会 犯罪与社会*
- 253年的社会 Social Welfare Institutions (Cross-listed as WGST 253)
- 300年的社会 专题*
- 343年的社会 种族和民族
- 344年的社会 社会学 of Deviance and Criminal Behavior* (cross-listed as CRIM/SJST)
- 的社会 346 社会学 of Sex and Gender (Cross-listed as SJST/WGST 346)
- 348年的社会 社会学 of 家庭* (Cross-listed as WGST 348)
- 349年的社会 健康、疾病社会学 & Dis /能力*
- 355年的社会 Power, Privilege, and Inequality* (cross-listed as SJST 355)
- 356年的社会 Social Movements (cross-listed as SJST/POLS)
- 400年的社会 专题*
- 450年的社会 独立学习
- 470年的社会 Application of 社会学 Field Work
- 495年的社会 Global Issues Seminar* (Cross-listed as GLBS)
*课程要求有先决条件
- 110年的社会 Introduction to 社会学
- 社会学420社会理论:一项调查*
- 431年的社会 研究 Design and Strategies*
- 八个额外学时
*these courses have prerequisites; see course descriptions
The 社会学 degree provides solid liberal arts preparation for entry level positions throughout the 业务, 社会服务, 和政府世界. This program prepares students for careers in social work, 新闻, 政治, 公共关系, 业务, 公共管理, or any field that involves investigative skills and working with diverse groups.
最近的例子包括:
- 招生 Counselor – Alfred University
- 研究 Analyst – Carnegie Communications
- Elementary School Teacher – New York City Board of Education
- Child Support Legal Assistant – State of New Mexico
- KidsPeace -儿童保育顾问
- 健康 研究er – Armed Forces Medical College
- Investigator – NYC Civilian Complaint Review Board
- Registrar for Steuben Child Care – Steuben and Yates County Pro Action, Inc.
- Community Assistant– Bronx District Attorney
- Youth Hostel Assistant Manager – London, England
- New Business Developer – Jordan Anderson Advertising
- National Community Civilian Corps – Summit House
- Preschool Teacher – Children's Center of Brighton
- 市场总监-巴克 & Gilmore有限责任公司
- Case Manager/Job Coach II – Arc of Livingston-Wyoming Co.