Academic Catalog
Introduction
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology aims to develop a critical awareness of the relationship between the individual and the larger society in an historical context. Courses are designed to enhance personal development by examining the major social forces that influence our lives. By understanding the social roots of personal concerns and social issues we are better able to construct a more just society.
Degree
Bachelor of Arts
Students can choose to major or minor in Sociology and Anthropology.
Optional Minors
Students can minor in Sociology and Anthropology
Career Ideas
Archeologist, Clinical Sociologist, Forensic Psychologist, Human Resources Management Advisor, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, Public Relations, Social & Community Service Manager, Social & Human Service Assistant, Social Psychologist, Social Services, Social Worker, Sociologist, Sociology Professor, Substance Abuse Counselor, Survey Researcher.
Program Administrators
Eric Slater, Program Chair, (914)323-2732, Eric.Slater@mville.edu
Faculty and Staff
FULL-TIME FACULTY
Elizabeth Cherry — Political sociology and social change, environmental sociology
Eric Slater — Urban studies, world-historical sociology and globalization, quantitative methods
Beth Williford — Social movements, women’s studies
Xia Zhang – Anthropology of Chinese society, labor and gender, technology
EMERITUS
Nancy Harris
John Murray
David Eisenhower
ADJUNCT FACULTY
Dikebu Muley, Erin Jackson, Teagan Bigwood
Overview
The program prepares students not only for graduate study in the social sciences, but also for careers in law, criminal justice, teaching, business management, social research, communications, and social action. Courses in social class, race and gender relations, globalization and development, social conflict, crime, science and technology, mass media, family, sports, and education are rooted in both historical and contemporary research on social issues.
Ten courses in the department must be completed satisfactorily for a major in sociology. The following four are required:
Introduction to Sociology; |
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SOC 2091 (Prerequisite: SOC 1001: Introduction to Sociology, with a minimum grade of C.) |
Social Science Research; |
(Prerequisite: SOC 1001: Introduction to Sociology, with a minimum grade of C.) |
Classical Social Theory; |
SOC 3091 (Prerequisite: SOC 2091: Social Science Research, with a minimum grade of C.)
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Advanced Research Seminar |
The requirement of 10 courses should be considered a minimum; students majoring in the department may wish to include additional sociology and anthropology courses in their programs. All courses in anthropology and selected courses in social justice, and women’s studies count as electives in sociology.
All 10 courses required for the major must receive letter grade evaluations of at least C, or its equivalent; additional electives in sociology and anthropology may be taken on a pass/fail basis.
Sociology majors should take Social Science Research (SOC 2091) in the spring semester of the Junior year. It is a prerequisite for the Advanced Research Seminar (SOC 3091), which must be taken in the fall semester of the Senior year. It is strongly recommended but not required that majors take Classical Social Theory (SOC 3033) in the Spring semester in the Junior year.
A minor in sociology is satisfied through the successful completion (letter grade evaluations of at least C, or its equivalent) of SOC 1001: Introduction to Sociology and four additional courses in sociology, one of which must be taken at the 3000 level. These requirements are flexible, but in all cases students should consult with the sociology faculty to insure that course selections are compatible with their interests.
Qualified students may apply for admission to the Department’s Honors Program following recommendation by their Academic Advisor.
Opportunities. (Fall)
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