Chair: Glenn Petersen
Professors:
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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.
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 ( | 3 credits | |
| Any advanced anthropology course | 3 credits | ||
| and | |||
| Research Methods in Sociology and Anthropology ( | 3 credits | |
| or | |||
| Social Statistics | 3 credits | |
Concentrations Multiculturalism and Globalization | |||
| Women, Culture, and Society ( | 3 credits | |
| Native Americans ( | 3 credits | |
| Peoples and Cultures of Mediterranean Europe ( | 3 credits | |
| Cultures and Peoples of India ( | 3 credits | |
| Cultures and Peoples of the South Pacific Islands ( | 3 credits | |
| People and Culture of Haiti ( | 3 credits | |
| Race and Ethnic Relations ( | 3 credits | |
| The Lives of Hinduism ( | 3 credits | |
| Social Institutions | |||
| Sociology of the Family ( | 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 | |
| Writers and Their Spiritual Searches: Religious Themes in Contemporary Literature ( | 3 credits | ||
| Social Processes and Change | |||
| Political Sociology ( | 3 credits | |
| Selected Topics in Sociology and Anthropology ( | 3 credits | |
| Social Issues and Social Policy | 3 credits | |
| Social Communication ( | 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 ( | 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 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.
| Introductory Sociology | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
| Cuban Culture and Society ( | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
| The Changing Demographics of the City ( | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
| Sociology of Bioethics | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
| The Remaking of New York: the Immigrant Experience ( | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
| Migration in the Americas ( | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
| Political Sociology ( | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
| Selected Topics in Sociology and Anthropology | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
| Women, Culture, and Society ( | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
| Native Americans ( | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
| Peoples and Cultures of Mediterranean Europe ( | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
| Cultures and Peoples of India ( | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
| Cultures and Peoples of the South Pacific Islands (ANT 3114) | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
| People and Culture of Haiti ( | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Passing, Covering, and Social Stigma in Race, Ethnicity, Gender, and Sexuality ( ( | 3 hours; 3 credits | ||
| Race and Ethnic Relations ( | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
The City That Care Forgot: The Roots, Ruin, and Rebirth of New Orleans ( ( | 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 ( | 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 ( | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
| Social Change | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
| Social Movements | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
| The Lives of Hinduism ( | 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 | |
| The Tradition of Islam ( | 3 hours; 3 credits | ||
| Chinese Immigration in Global Perspective ( | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
| The Globalization of English ( | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
| Writers and Their Spiritual Searches: Religious Themes in Contemporary Literature ( | 3 hours; 3 credits | ||
| Methods of Sociological Research | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
| Religious Worlds of New York ( | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
| Sociological Theory ( | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
| Research Methods in Sociology and Anthropology ( | 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 |
| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
| Introduction to Human Geography ( | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
| Cuban Culture and Society ( | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
| Anthropology of Business | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
| The Remaking of New York: the Immigrant Experience ( | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
| World Regional Geography ( | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
| Selected Topics in Anthropology and Sociology ( | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
| Women, Culture, and Society ( | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
| Native Americans ( | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
| Peoples and Cultures of Mediterranean Europe ( | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
| Cultures and Peoples of India ( | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
| Cultures and Peoples of the South Pacific Islands ( | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
| People and Culture of Haiti ( | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Passing, Covering, and Social Stigma in Race, Ethnicity, Gender, and Sexuality ( ( | 3 hours; 3 credits | ||
| Race and Ethnic Relations ( | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
The City That Care Forgot: The Roots, Ruin, and Rebirth of New Orleans ( ( | |||
| Social Communication ( | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
| Urban Anthropology | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
| Power and Conflict | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
| Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion ( | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
| The Lives of Hinduism ( | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
| The Tradition of Islam ( | 3 hours; 3 credits | ||
| South Asian Religion ( | 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 ( | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
| Writers and Their Spiritual Searches: Religious Themes in Contemporary Literature ( | 3 hours; 3 credits | ||
| Religious Worlds of New York ( | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
| Sociological Theory ( | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
| Research Methods in Sociology and Anthropology ( | 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 |
| Introduction to Human Geography ( | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
| World Regional Geography ( | 3 hours; 3 credits |