- Faculty
- Field Description
- The Major and Courses
- The Minors
- Courses
- Department of Sociology and Anthropology Web Site
The Faculty
Chair: Carla Bellamy
Professors:
- Kenneth Guest
- Barbara Katz Rothman
- Glenn Petersen
- Robin Root
Associate Professor:
- Angie Beeman
- Carla Bellamy
- Carolle Charles
- Katrin Hansing
- Ted Henken (joint appointment with Black and Latino Studies)
- Gregory Snyder
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.) The methods and insights of sociology and cultural anthropology offer the tools you need to succeed in our globalizing world and to grapple with the great challenges and questions of our time. Does "the American Dream" still work, as Baruch College's motto claims, or has income inequality in America reached the point of no return? Are there universal human rights? If so, who gets to decide what they are? What is globalization exactly, and how does it shape your life and the lives of others? How can we meet the challenges posed by urbanization and climate change? What is sexuality and why are there so many strong opinions about it? Is there really any such thing as religious violence? What is religion, anyway? What do changing attitudes toward gender roles tell us about what it means to be an American? What is race? Why does racism persist?
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Baruch College offers courses that can help you understand your place in the world, your part in it, and what it takes to create change and progress in your own life, your career, and in the world. Pursuing a major in sociology or a minor in sociology or cultural anthropology, is both intellectually compelling and practical. Students who concentrate in these disciplines pursue careers in criminal justice, human services, education, government, non-profits, and business. Students at Baruch who opt to major in a business discipline can enhance their appeal to prospective employers by minoring in sociology or cultural anthropology. Both of these disciplines foster creative, critical, and innovative thinking skills that are honed through engagement with real-life situations and problems.
The Major
Sociology majors must satisfy the degree requirements of the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences as well as departmental requirements. In addition to completing an introductory or prerequisite course in either sociology or anthropology. a total of 24 credits of coursework in the department are requirements. These include two foundation courses, and six elective courses at the 3000-level or above. One of those electives must be a sociology course at the 4000-level or above and one must be an anthropology elective at the 3000 or 4000-level. Elective courses cover a broad range of topics, including the following: globalization; migration; race; gender and sexuality; social inequality; religion; urban life and institutions; environment and climate change; human geography; area studies; religion health; social movements; and peace and war. Students who are interested in any of the specific areas of focus are encouraged to seek advisement from the Department of Sociology and Anthropology.
Introductory Course: | ||
Introduction to Sociology | 3 credits | |
or | ||
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 credits | |
Foundation Courses: 6 credits | ||
Sociological Theory ( ANT 4100) | 3 credits | |
SOC 4110 | Research Methods in Sociology and Anthropology ( ANT 4110) | 3 credits |
Electives: 18 credits | ||
Any courses in Sociology or Anthropology at the intermediate or advanced level (3000 or 4000-level). Sociology majors must take at least one elective course in Sociology at the 4000-level or above and one elective course in Anthropology at the 3000 or 4000-level. |
The Minors
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.
Minor in New York Studies
The New York City Studies Minor provides students the opportunity to learn about the impact of global trends on New York City, specifically, in addition to urban environments more generally. Students will analyze the intersections and contests between global institutions, elites, and local communities. Courses in this program will allow students to understand the rapidly changing economic, political, social, environmental, and religious landscapes of the world today.
This minor is not open to students in the Macaulay Honors Program, and it satisfies the College Option requirement.
Required Capstone Course:
Elective courses (choose two):
SOC 3035 | New York: The Immigrant Experience | 3 credits |
SOC 3085 | Special Topics in Sociology and Anthropology * | 3 credits |
SOC 3125 | Race and Ethnic Relations | 3 credits |
ANT 3153 | Urban Anthropology | 3 credits |
SOC 3155 | Urban Sociology | 3 credits |
SOC 4010 | Chinese Immigration in Global Perspective | 3 credits |
SOC 4050 | Religious Worlds of New York | 3 credits |
* Students may use this course if the topic is relevant to the minor. Please consult the Director of the New York Studies Program for permission.
Courses
Courses in Sociology (SOC)
Introductory Sociology | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
3 hours; 3 credits | ||
SOC 3021 | The U.S. and Mexican Border ( ANT 3021), LTS 3021) | 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 | |
Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion ( ANT 3165) | 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 | |
SOC 4400 | New York: The Global City | 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 | |
ANT 3021 | The U.S. and Mexican Border ( LTS 3021), ( SOC 3021) | |
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 | |
ANT 4400 | New York: The Global City | 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 |