Poverty, crime, social inequality, racism, gender discrimination and ecological degradation.
What can sociology help us understand?
100
Intro to Sociology.
What course will introduce you to the basic concepts and approaches used in the discipline of sociology?
100
This is best for students who have a particular interest in how crime is defined and responded to within our society.
What is the criminology concentration?
100
Writing and speaking clearly; working cohesively in a group; thinking strategically and critically; being able to conceptualize the bigger picture; and collecting and analyzing data.
What can I gain from a sociology degree?
200
These people study why people think and behave the way they do.
What are sociologists?
200
Cannot be done by looking only at individuals.
What is understanding social problems?
200
What course will take a more focused look at one of the central concerns of sociologists: the inequalities that plague society, including those based on class, and race and gender among others?
What is Social Inequality?
200
This offers direct experience in the chosen field.
What are field placement classes?
200
In order to obtain a job enforcing the law or prosecuting those who break it.
Why should I major in sociology?
300
The people around us and the society in which we live.
What are we influenced by?
300
This perpetuates social problems.
What is the way in which society is organized.
300
In what class will you learn about powerful analytical tools that enable us to make sense of the complex social phenomena that we observe throughout society?
What is Sociological Theory?
300
This prepares students for generalist practice in the field of human services.
What is the human services concentration?
300
In order to work with supportive and educational programs in your chosen interest area.
Why should I major in sociology?
400
By systematically examining the social conditions under which people are living.
How do sociologists study?
400
This provides us with insight as to how social problems can be solved.
What is understanding the origins of social problems?
400
Tell us about Research Methods.
What is a class that provides students with the ability to systematically gather the data necessary to draw sound conclusions about how our society operates?
400
This provides a distinct focus on macro level advocacy, international social welfare, and human rights.
What is the concentration in human services?
400
This will help you learn to create change.
What is a sociology degree?
500
Social institutions, our families, and the state and social relationships like gender and ethnicity.
What can we examine with sociology?
500
The study of human social life.
What is something sociology can help us understand?
500
Senior Seminar.
What is the best course offered at New Paltz?
500
Criminological theory, delinquency, deviance and specific types of crime such as violence and drugs.