Students will complete a Senior Research Project in the chosen concentration.

SO 104  
    The Sociology of Race and Ethnicity 
    3 credits  
    An introductory course examining the experiences of racial and ethnic groups in American Society. Emphasis will be placed on socialization, socioeconomic status, dominant/minority relations, ethnic/cultural diversity, and differential power accessibility.  

SO 201 
    Sociological Theory  
    3 credits  
    This course will introduce the students to diverse contemporary theories and interpretations of behavior such as Functionalism, Conflict Theory, Exchange Theory, Inter-actionism, Phenomenology and Ethnomethodology.  Through readings and research students will analyze and explain the dynamics of society within a theoretical framework.  

SO 203 
    Aging: A Social Affair  
    3 credits  
    An analysis of the social context of aging within a youth-oriented society. Patterns of social habits and roles of individuals within their groups are studied in relation to a variety of problems such as economic factors, retirement, and interpersonal relationships with peers and children.  

SO 301  
    Marriage and the Family  
    3 credits  
    A critical analysis of the basic concepts of marriage and the family. Topics include the challenges, changes and problems faced by the modern family within the American system.  

SO 303  
    Sociology of Deviance  
    3 credits  
    An examination of the conditions under which people conform to or deviate from social norms. Topics include an analysis of society's definition of deviance, society's reaction to and treatment of deviance, as well as probable consequences of deviance for both deviants and conformists.  

SO 304  
    Research Methods in Social Sciences  
    3 credits  
    This course will provide students with a broad understanding of discipline inquiry and analysis of methods and will focus on issues in social science research with emphasis on sociology or history and methodology of social science, specifically sociology; logic and its application to specific methods; contemporary issues in social science research; and on the legal implications of sociological research for the student.  
Prerequisite: SO 101.  

SO 307  
    Sociology of Education  
    3 credits  
    A sociological study of education.  Particular emphasis will be given to the underlying factors affecting student values and conceptions of the world as well as the relationships between schools and other institutions of society, the relationships among managers, teachers and "consumers" of education in school organizations, and the effect of the school social system and culture on learning.  

SO 405 
    Living in American Society  
    3 credits  
    A critical analysis of contemporary American society focusing on major issues governing the lives of individuals such as culture, changing social values and norms, the role of major institutions such as religion, politics, and education in society.  

SO 407  
    The Dynamics of Urban Society  
    3 credits  
    A microsociological approach to issues of organization and disorganization in the existing urban environment, including local communities, towns, neighborhoods, suburbs, cities and metropolitan areas. Special attention is given to social "grass roots" movements in a changing social environment  

SO 409  
    Independent Study  
    3 credits  
    In-depth study of a narrow original topic in sociology for seniors pursuing a concentration in sociology.  

SO 410  
    Senior Seminar in Sociology  
    3 credits  
    Original research project by seniors majoring in Social and Behavioral Science with a concentration in Sociology using theory, statistics, and quantitative and qualitative data. Oral presentation of the research is the culmination of this course.  
  
AN 103  
    Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology 
    3 credits 
    An introductory study of social relationships within an anthropological perspective. Special attention is given to the concepts of culture, cultural change and accommodation as they apply to social institutions in a wide range of societies. 

AN 401 
    Topics in Cultural Anthropology  
    3 credits 
    An anthropological study of primitive and traditional cultures whereby students analyze transcultural data through the use of anthropological methodologies, ethnographies and concepts.  Similarities and differences in human behavior are studied. 

EN 309, 310  
    Multi-Ethnic Literature I, II  
    3, 3 credits 
    This course is about the literature and experiences of the varied ethnic groups found in American culture.  It includes study of the writings and cultures of Native American, Hispanic, Asian, African-American, Jewish, and various White American authors. 
Prerequisites: EN 101 and 102. 

HI 210  
    The Family in American History  
    3 credits 
    Students study the origins and changing nature of American family structure and domestic life from the 17th Century to the present. Emphasis is on the development of the roles of parents and children in American history. Recent scholarship, interpretations and techniques in the study of the family are explored. 

HI 260 - 280  
    Mini Courses  
    1 credit each 
    Selected topics in American history will be explored extensively. Topics will vary from semester to semester and will be announced in the course bulletin. 

HI 315  
    Women in History  
    3 credits 
    Students analyze source materials on the roles and experiences of women from the classical eras through the twentieth century. 

 MT 205  
    Probability and Statistics  
    3 credits 
    This is an introductory course that covers descriptive statistics and most of the fundamental concepts of inferential statistics. Topics include populations, random samples, measures of central tendency and variability, probability, binomial and normal distributions, standard scores, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, student's "t," Chi square, analysis of variance, linear regression and correlation, and some non parametric statistics. (Fall)  

PS 101  
    Introduction to  Psychology  
    3 credits 
    A survey course that explores the areas of physiological psychology, sensation and perception, consciousness, learning, memory, motivation and emotion, personality, and abnormal, developmental, and social psychology.  (Fall, Spring) 

PS 201  
    Introduction to Child Psychology 
    3 credits 
    This course studies physiological, cognitive, emotional, social, and personality development from conception to adolescence.  Historical, cultural, and environmental factors of development are discussed. (Fall, Spring) 

PS 303 
    Statistical Methods I 
    3 credits 
    This course examines the theory and application of descriptive and inferential univariate statistics. It emphasizes the three-part process of data acquisition, computation, and interpretation. (Fall) 
Prerequisite: PS 101, MT 102 or equivalent. 

PS 305  
    Psychometric Theory and Practice 
    3 credits 
    This course presents principles and procedures in psychological testing. It investigates test and instrument construction and standardization in the measurement of intelligence, aptitude, personality and achievement. (Spring 1999) 
Prerequisite: PS 101 or PS 201. 
  
PS 403  
    The Psychology of Women  
    3 credits 
    This course investigates the hypothesis that there is a distinct psychology characteristic of women and explores the alleged psychological sex differences attributable to biological and/or cultural factors. It considers productivity in traditional roles and contemporary work roles in order to understand the psychological dynamics of American women. (Fall 1998, Fall 2000) 
Prerequisite: PS 101 or PS 201. 

PSC 101 
    Introduction to Political Science  
    3 credits 
    This course is an introduction to the study of politics and the various methods of political analysis. Students will explore the character of politics through a systematic treatment of its fundamental  issues. 

RS 301  
    Comparative World Religions  
    3 credits 
    The aim of this course is to learn about the religious diversity of the world and to develop attitudes of understanding and respect for the beliefs and practices of others. Ecumenism between Roman Catholicism and the major world religions will be explored. The course will be taught with an emphasis on inquiry strategies and will be process and content oriented.