- Faculty
- Field Description
- The Major and Courses
- The Minor
- Courses
- Department of Sociology and Anthropology Web Site
The Faculty
Chair: Glenn Petersen
Professors:
- Susan M. Chambre
- Kenneth Guest
- Barbara Katz Rothman
- Glenn Petersen
- Michael Plekon
- Robin Root
- Parmatma Saran
Associate Professor:
- Carla Bellamy
- Carolle Charles
- Ted Henken (joint appointment with Black and Latino Studies)
- Gregory Snyder
Assistant Professor:
- Angie Beeman
- Ke Liang
Field Description
The behavioral sciences of sociology and anthropology help students develop an appreciation and understanding of the myriad structures and processes that characterize life in social groups. While sociology tends to concentrate on complex modern societies, exploring societal change and institutions, anthropology tends to cover a wider span, focusing on both Western and non-Western societies. (cultural anthropology is stressed at Baruch.) For sociology majors interested in social work, the department offers several courses that provide experiential as well as theoretical exposure to the field, including actual work experience in recognized social work agencies.
The Major
Sociology majors must satisfy the requirements of the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences as well as departmental requirements. In addition to completing the introductory courses, a total of 24 credits in the department is required. The sociology major has the following components: introductory courses, foundation courses (both required and recommended), and concentration courses.
A base introductory course, either Sociology 1005 or Anthropology 1001, is required by the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences. Two other foundation courses are also required.
Sociology majors may choose to select a concentration. Concentrations are designed to guide students in the selection of courses relevant to future careers as well as to provide all students with a solid grounding in the fields of sociology and anthropology. The department offers courses in three concentrations. Wide ranges of courses allow for a broader understanding of the complexities of modern society. These courses help prepare students for active involvement in the efforts to resolve urban problems.
| Introductory Course | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | 3 credits | |
| or | ||
| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 credits | |
Foundation Courses (required) | ||
| Sociological Theory ( ANT 4100) | 3 credits | |
| Any advanced anthropology course | 3 credits | |
| and | ||
| Research Methods in Sociology and Anthropology ( ANT 4110) | 3 credits | |
| or | ||
| Social Statistics | 3 credits | |
Concentrations Multiculturalism and Globalization | ||
| Women, Culture, and Society ( ANT 3110) | 3 credits | |
| Native Americans ( ANT 3111) | 3 credits | |
| Peoples and Cultures of Mediterranean Europe ( ANT 3112) | 3 credits | |
| Cultures and Peoples of India ( ANT 3113) | 3 credits | |
| Cultures and Peoples of the South Pacific Islands ( ANT 3114) | 3 credits | |
| People and Culture of Haiti ( ANT 3115) | 3 credits | |
| Race and Ethnic Relations ( ANT 3125), ( BLS 3125), ( LTS 3125) | 3 credits | |
| The Lives of Hinduism ( AAS 3175), ( ANT 3175), ( REL 3175) | 3 credits | |
| Social Institutions | ||
| Sociology of the Family ( ANT 3131) | 3 credits | |
| Social Welfare Institutions | 3 credits | |
| Sociology of Health and Illness | 3 credits | |
| Sociology of Complex Organizations | 3 credits | |
| Sociology of Religion | 3 credits | |
| SOC 4025H | Writers and Their Spiritual Searches: Religious Themes in Contemporary Literature ( ANT 4025H), ( REL 4025H) | 3 credits |
| Social Processes and Change | ||
| Political Sociology ( POL 3062) | 3 credits | |
| Selected Topics in Sociology and Anthropology ( ANT 3085) | 3 credits | |
| Social Issues and Social Policy | 3 credits | |
| Social Communication ( ANT 3152) | 3 credits | |
| Crime and Justice in Sociological Perspective | 3 credits | |
| Urban Sociology | 3 credits | |
| Social Inequality | 3 credits | |
| Civil Society and Community Organizations | 3 credits | |
| Social Demography | 3 credits | |
| Social Change in the Black Community | 3 credits | |
| Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion ( ANT 3165) | 3 credits | |
| Social Change | 3 credits | |
| Social Movements | 3 credits | |
| Anthropology of Business | 3 credits | |
| Urban Anthropology | 3 credits | |
| Power and Conflict | 3 credits | |
The Minor
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology offers minors in both sociology and anthropology. These programs give students an in-depth understanding of key concepts of fields within sociology and anthropology. Students are required to take three courses in the department at the 3000 or 4000-level, including at least one at the 4000-level. Although the department recommends either ANT 4800 or SOC 4900, any 4000-level course offered by the department may serve as the capstone for either the sociology or the anthropology minor.
Courses
Courses in Sociology (SOC)
Introductory Sociology | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
3 hours; 3 credits | ||
The Changing Demographics of the City ( BLS 3030), ( LTS 3030) | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Sociology of Bioethics | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
The Remaking of New York: the Immigrant Experience ( ANT 3035), ( BLS 3035), ( LTS 3035) | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
3 hours; 3 credits | ||
Political Sociology ( POL 3062) | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Selected Topics in Sociology and Anthropology | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Women, Culture, and Society ( ANT 3110) | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Native Americans ( ANT 3111) | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Peoples and Cultures of Mediterranean Europe ( ANT 3112) | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Cultures and Peoples of India ( ANT 3113) | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Cultures and Peoples of the South Pacific Islands (ANT 3114) | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
3 hours; 3 credits | ||
Passing, Covering, and Social Stigma in Race, Ethnicity, Gender, and Sexuality ( ANT 3120), | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Race and Ethnic Relations ( ANT 3125), ( BLS 3125), ( LTS 3125) | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
| SOC 3130H | The City That Care Forgot: The Roots, Ruin, and Rebirth of New Orleans ( ANT 3130H), | 3 hours; 3 credits |
Sociology of the Family | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Social Welfare Institutions | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Sociology of Health and Illness | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Sociology of Complex Organizations | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Sociology of Religion | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Social Issues And Social Policy | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Social Communication ( ANT 3152) | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Crime and Justice in Sociological Perspective | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Urban Sociology | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Social Inequality | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Civil Society And Community Organizations | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Social Demography | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Social Change in the Black Community | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion ( ANT 3165) | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Social Change | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Social Movements | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
3 hours; 3 credits | ||
Internship in Human Service and Community Organization I | hours to be arranged; 3 credits | |
Internship in Human Service and Community Organizations II | hours to be arranged; 3 credits | |
| SOC 3540 | The Tradition of Islam ( AAS 3540), ( ANT 3540), ( REL 3540) | 3 hours; 3 credits |
Chinese Immigration in Global Perspective ( AAS 4010) | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
3 hours; 3 credits | ||
| SOC 4025H | Writers and Their Spiritual Searches: Religious Themes in Contemporary Literature ( ANT 4025H), ( REL 4025H) | 3 hours; 3 credits |
Methods of Sociological Research | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
3 hours; 3 credits | ||
Sociological Theory ( ANT 4100) | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Research Methods in Sociology and Anthropology ( ANT 4110) | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Social Statistics | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Sociological Analysis | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Independent Study I | hours and credits to be arranged | |
Independent Study II | hours and credits to be arranged | |
Independent Study III | hours and credits to be arranged | |
Independent Study IV | hours and credits to be arranged |
Courses in Anthropology (ANT)
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Introduction to Human Geography ( GEOG 3009) | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
3 hours; 3 credits | ||
Anthropology of Business | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
The Remaking of New York: the Immigrant Experience ( BLS 3035), ( LTS 3035), ( SOC 3035) | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
World Regional Geography ( GEOG 3036) | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Selected Topics in Anthropology and Sociology ( SOC 3085) | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Women, Culture, and Society ( SOC 3110) | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Native Americans ( SOC 3111) | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Peoples and Cultures of Mediterranean Europe ( SOC 3112) | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Cultures and Peoples of India ( SOC 3113) | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Cultures and Peoples of the South Pacific Islands ( SOC 3114) | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
3 hours; 3 credits | ||
Passing, Covering, and Social Stigma in Race, Ethnicity, Gender, and Sexuality ( BLS 3120), | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Race and Ethnic Relations ( BLS 3125), ( LTS 3125), ( SOC 3125) | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
| ANT 3130H | The City That Care Forgot: The Roots, Ruin, and Rebirth of New Orleans ( BLS 3130H), | |
Social Communication ( SOC 3152) | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Urban Anthropology | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Power and Conflict | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion ( SOC 3165) | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
3 hours; 3 credits | ||
| ANT 3540 | The Tradition of Islam ( AAS 3540), ( REL 3540), ( SOC 3540) | 3 hours; 3 credits |
3 hours; 3 credits | ||
Anthropology and Contemporary World Issues | "3 hours, 3 credits" | |
Seminar on the Anthropology of Peace and War | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Translating Between Worlds: Literature and Anthropology ( CMP 4020) | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
| ANT 4025H | Writers and Their Spiritual Searches: Religious Themes in Contemporary Literature ( REL 4025H), ( SOC 4025H) | 3 hours; 3 credits |
3 hours; 3 credits | ||
Sociological Theory ( SOC 4100) | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Research Methods in Sociology and Anthropology ( SOC 4110) | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Anthropological Analysis | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Independent Study I | hours and credits to be arranged | |
Independent Study II | hours and credits to be arranged | |
Honors Anthropology I | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Honors Anthropology II | 3 hours; 3 credits |
Courses in Geography (GEOG)
Introduction to Human Geography ( ANT 3009) | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
World Regional Geography ( ANT 3036) | 3 hours; 3 credits |