General Catalog 2007-2009
Bachelor of Science Degree in Sociology
Sociology deals with the nature and workings of human group life. As a science it examines social groups, categories, and society as a whole. It uses a particular frame of reference unique to the discipline. Employing statistical analysis as well as other forms of research, sociologists seek to understand how our society works. A major in Sociology is designed to provide preparation for pursuing graduate study and/or entry into vocations where sociological training is desirable (e.g. social agencies, personnel work in business, social planning in governmental agencies, and organizations in which survey research is conducted). Internships may be available with local agencies which allow selected students to apply theory to realistic situations.
Requirements for Graduation:
To be eligible for graduation, students majoring in Sociology must complete a minimum of 124 credits, achieve a cumulative grade point average of 2.0, satisfy the College’s residency requirements, and complete the General Education requirements of the College. Courses used to complete General Education requirements may not be taken on a pass/fail basis, and credits earned in WRT100 may not be applied to degree requirements.
In addition, students majoring in Sociology must maintain a 2.0 average in all major requirements, and will be required to complete a standardized outcomes assessment test.
The required courses for the Sociology major are:
PSY100 General Psychology*
SOC100 Introduction to Sociology*
BEH260 Statistics
BEH490 Behavioral Science Seminar OR SOC490 Sociology Seminar
SOC220 American Social Problems
SOC230 Development of Sociological Theory
SOC235 Contemporary Social Theory
SOC335 Research Methodology I
SOC336 Research Methodology II
In addition, students must select a minimum of 18 credits from the following:
GER315 Social Aspects of Aging
PSY343 Social Psychology
SOC210 Drug and Alcohol Addiction
SOC225/WGS225 The Family
SOC240 Theory/Policy Human Services
SOC305 Working w/Children and Youth
SOC310 Sociology of Organizations
SOC315 Ethnic and Minority Relations
SOC320 Criminology
SOC330 Sociology of Religion
SOC340 Urban Sociology
SOC345 Human Services Techniques
SOC350 Community Social Issues
SOC355 Program Design and Evaluation
SOC360/WGS360 Gender and Society*
SOC410 Population Trends
SOC415 Grant Writing
SOC420-422 Topics in Sociology
SOC495-496 Internship**
SOC498-499 Sociology Independent Study**
Sociology Major (suggested course sequence)
| Freshman Year | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Analytical Reading and Writing | 3 | |
| Human Communication | 3 | |
| Information Literacy | 2 | |
| Critical Thinking/Problem Solving in Math | 3 | |
| General to Psychology | 3 | |
| Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
| Area I Distribution Requirements | 6 | |
| Area IV Distribution Requirements | 6 | |
| Physical Education | 2 |
|
| 31 |
| Sophomore Year | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| American Social Problems | 3 | |
| Statistics | 3 | |
| Development of Sociological Theory | 3 | |
| Contemporary Sociological Theory | 3 | |
| Academic Writing | 3 | |
| Area III Distribution Requirement | 3-4 | |
| Elective Courses* | 15 |
|
| 33-34 |
| Sophomore Year | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| American Social Problems | 3 | |
| Statistics | 3 | |
| Development of Sociological Theory | 3 | |
| Contemporary Sociological Theory | 3 | |
| Academic Writing | 3 | |
| Area III Distribution Requirement | 3-4 | |
| Elective Courses* | 15 |
|
| 33-34 |
| Junior Year | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Research Methodology I and II | 6 | |
| Sociology Electives | 9 | |
| Area III Distribution Requirement | 3-4 | |
| Area V Distribution Requirements | 6 | |
| Elective Courses* | 6 |
|
| 30-31 |
| Senior Year | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Sociology Courses | 9 | |
| Behavioral Science/Sociology Seminar* | 3 | |
| Elective Courses* | 18 |
|
| 30 |
Associate of Science Degree in Criminal Justice:
To be eligible for graduation, students must complete a minimum of 65 credits. In addition, students must maintain a 2.0 average in all major requirements, earn a cumulative grade point average of 2.0, satisfy the College’s residence requirements, and complete the Associate Degree General Education requirements of the College.
The required courses for the Criminal Justice Associate Degree are:
CJA101 Introduction to Criminal Justice
CJA110 Juvenile Delinquency
CJA203 Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice
AND 18 credits of 100/200 level courses in accounting, anthropology, behavioral sciences, criminal justice, geography, information systems, management, political science, psychology, or sociology.
Criminal Justice (suggested course sequence)
| Freshmen Year | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Analytical Reading and Writing | 3 | |
| Academic Writing | 3 | |
| Critical Thinking & Problem Solving | 3 | |
| Information Literacy | 2 | |
| Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 | |
| Juvenile Delinquency | 3 | |
| Area I Distribution Requirements | 3 | |
| Area II Distribution Requirements | 3 | |
| Area III Distribution Requirements | 3 | |
| Area IV Distribution Requirements | 3 |
|
| 29 |
| Sophomore Year | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Human Communication | 3 | |
| Physical Education | 2 | |
| Ethical Issues | 3 | |
| Area V Distribution Requirements | 3 | |
| Electives | 7 | |
| Criminal Justice Electives | 15 |
|
| 33 |
Behavioral Sciences Department Minors
Students majoring in Criminal Justice may not minor in Criminal Justice but may minor in Criminalistics. However, with the exception of CJA101, none of the courses required for the Criminalistics minor may be used to fulfill requirements for the major or another minor.
Anthropology Minor (18 credits)
ANT210 Physical Anthropology
ANT220 Cultural Anthropology
ANT310 Advanced Physical Anthropology
ANT325 Culture and Personality
Any two of the following courses:
ANT300 Food and Culture
ANT330 Anthropology of Religion
ANT350 Anthropology of Aging
ANT390, 391, 392 Selected Topics Anthropology
INT101 Introduction to Indo-European Languages and Folklore
LIT320 Introduction to Linguistics
BEH495, BEH496 Behavioral Sciences Cooperative Internship*
ANT498, ANT499 Independent Study in Anthropology
Criminal Justice (18 credits)
CJA101 Introduction to Criminal Justice
Five other courses in Criminal Justice, of which a minimum of 9 credits must be at the 300/400 level.
Criminalistics Minor (16 or 17 credits)
CJA101 Introduction to Criminal Justice
CJA230/FCM200 Introduction to Criminalistics
CJA305 Criminal Investigation
CJA362/FCM362 Crime Scene Processing
And one of the following:
CJA323 Arson & Bomb Investigation
CJA386 Death Investigation
FCM410 Forensic Body Fluid Analysis*
Gerontology Minor (18 credits)
ANT350 Anthropology of Aging
GER315 Social Aspects of Aging
GER410 Clinical Aspects of Aging
Any three of the following courses:
BEH495, BEH496 Behavioral Science Cooperative Internship**
GER320 Working with the Elderly
GER330 Final Separation
GER390, GER391, GER392 Topics in Gerontology
GER498, GER499 Gerontology Independent Study
Human Services Minor (18 credits)
SOC240 Theory and Policy for the Human Services Professional
SOC355 Design and Evaluation of Social Programs
SOC415 Grand Writing for Non-Profit Agencies OR
REC355 Fundraising
SOC345 Human Services Techniques
REC301 Group Dynamics and Leadership
One of the following courses:
SOC305 Working with Children and Youth
GER320 Working with the Elderly
CJA110 Juvenile Delinquency
PSY221 Child and Adolescent Development OR
PSY321 Developmental Science
Psychology Minor (18 credits)
PSY100 General Psychology OR
PSY150 Introduction to Psychology I
Select five courses from the following advanced Psychology courses:
PSY200 Essential Skills and Tools
PSY210 Fundamentals of Biopsychology
PSY221 Child and Adolescent Development
PSY222 Adult Development
PSY230 Abnormal Psychology* OR (PSY330)
PSY270 Design and Analysis I
PSY271 Design and Analysis II
PSY307 Cognitive Psychology
PSY309 Theories of Learning
PSY310 Brain and Behavior
PSY321 Developmental Science
PSY327 Psychology of Exceptional Children
PSY330 Adult Psychopathology* OR (PSY230)
PSY331 Child Psychopathology
PSY343 Social Psychology
PSY351 Biological Bases of Behavior
PSY354 Sensation and Perception
PSY363 Industrial and Organizational Psychology
PSY365 Psychological Testing
PSY370 Design and Analysis III
PSY375-399 Special Topics
PSY385 Abnormal Psychology and the Media
PSY421-422 Psychology Internship
PSY431-432 Teaching Practicum
PSY440 Personality
PSY441 Counseling Theories in Psychology
PSY472 History and Systems in Psychology
PSY498-499 Psychology Independent Study
Note: To complete a minor in Psychology, a minimum of 12 credit hours must be completed at York College of Pennsylvania.
*Students may take PSY230 OR PSY330 but may not take both courses
Sociology Minor (18 credits)
SOC100 Introduction to Sociology
SOC220 American Social Problems
One course selected from the following:
SOC230 Development of Sociological Theory
SOC235 Contemporary Sociological Theory
Select three courses from the following:
SOC210 Drug/Alcohol Addiction
SOC225/WGS225 The Family
SOC240 Theory/Policy Human Services
SOC305 Working with Children and Youth
SOC310 Sociology of Organizations
SOC315 Ethnic/Minorities
SOC320 Criminology
SOC330 Sociology of Religion
SOC340 Urban Sociology
PSY343 Social Psychology
SOC345 Human Services Techniques
SOC350 Community Social Issues
SOC355 Program Design and Evaluation
SOC360/WGS360 Gender and Society
SOC410 Population Trends
SOC415 Grant Writing
SOC490 Sociology Seminar
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