Other Required Sociology and Criminology Courses (offered every semester)

CR 2500    Introduction to Criminology                     4cr.
This course will provide students with an introduction to the social scientific study of crime.  Students will explore quantitative and qualitative evidence concerning various types of crime (e.g. murder, robbery, rape, domestic violence, child abuse, burglary, larceny, motor vehicle theft, organized crime, international crime, and white collar crime). Also, they will explore crime statistics concerning the demographic dimensions of crime (i.e. age, race, sex, and class). Students will be provided with a brief introduction to biological, psychological, and sociological explanations of crime, and learn to compare social science and media representations of crime and criminals. Finally, students will learn to assess conservative, liberal and radical explanations of historical crime trends, and to examine the impact of the criminal justice system (i.e. police, courts, corrections) on rates of crime.  Offered every semester.
Prerequisite: EC II placement.

SY 2500    Introductory Sociology                               4 cr.        ► also required for all Criminology Majors

Introduces basic concepts and perspectives in sociology. Such major social institutions as the family, education, politics, law and religion are examined, together with such social processes as socialization, social control and social stratification. In addition, the course surveys some of the methodological techniques employed by sociologists in the specialized areas of sociological research. Designed as a general interest and general education course. Required for sociology majors. Offered every semester.

Prerequisite: EC II placement. 

SY 5990    Senior Seminar in Sociology                       4 cr.        ► also required for all Criminology Majors

This is the culminating senior-level research and writing experience for sociology majors. The course requires students to demonstrate the ability to apply sociological concepts and analysis to the study of a particular topic. To this end, each seminar will have a broad range of topics identified by the Instructor. The student will develop a research project within this range, and complete a major research paper. Offered every semester.

Prerequisite: Senior Standing, SY 4520, SY 4530 and one other foundation course, with a grade of C or better.