Sociology and Anthropology
Sociology Courses
SOC 1000 - Introduction to Sociology
An introductory course dealing with basic principles, concepts and terminology. Efforts will be made to develop sociological insights into the study of man, society, culture, and Interaction. Socio-cultural issues are examined.
Prerequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3
Syllabus
SOC 1002 - Marriage and Family
An analysis of the present day American family as well as a historical critique of how family has changed throughout the years, specific emphasis is given to dating and mate selection, childrearing, and how issues like divorce, employment, and gender socialization affect marriages and families. Non-traditional and alternative life-styles and families will be explored as well as other contemporary issues involving families. A cross-functional comparison of families and marriage customs and traits will also be undertaken.
Prerequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3
SOC 2001 - Social Problems
This course will acquaint the student with society and its social problems. While an emphasis is placed on the social problems within the United States a global perspective of how our social problems affect the larger global community will be explored. Various perspectives on viewing social problems such as using "victim blame" and "system blame" approach will be explored. This class will also work to develop within the student the kind of critical thinking skills needed to begin to devise ways to reduce or ameliorate the problems facing society. Some of the topics discussed may include but are not limited to; homelessness/poverty, racism/prejudice, affluence/over consumption, environmental degradation, and gender socialization/sexuality issues.
Prerequisite: SOC 1000 - Introduction to Sociology is helpful but not required.
Credit Hours: 3
Anthropology Courses
ANT 1000 - Introduction To Anthropology
This course is designed as a general anthropology course. The intent is to provide the student with a systematic and comprehensive coverage of basic concepts, principles and terminology; in both physical and cultural anthropology. Multicultural issues are examined.
Prerequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3
Syllabus
ANT 1002 - Cultural Anthropology
This class explores the abundance of diversity throughout the world. Key concepts, terms, methodologies, and theories relevant to anthropology are discussed and then those key concepts/theories/methods are used to exam cultural aspects such as; marriage, and kinship systems, subsistence patterns, political systems, gender & gender socialization, ethnicity & race, religion, language, and art. The importance of cross-functional comparison is emphasized as in the need to be culturally relative when examining cultures outside of your own.
Prerequisite:
Credit Hours: 3
Full-time Faculty
Dr. Rebecca Donna Criminal Justice Program Director
Professor of Anthropology and Sociology Merri Mattison
Professor of Sociology and Anthropology Christine Reed