How To Get A Sociology Degree

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1 SOCIOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE FACULTY Chairperson: Associate Assistant Instructor: Assistant Professor Patricia Fanning Walter Carroll, William Levin Kim MacInnis, Carolyn Petrosino Jody Cohen, Fang Deng, Dion Dennis, James Hannon, Henry Vandenborgh Francis Williams Department Telephone Number: Web site: DEGREE PROGRAMS BA in Criminal BA in Sociology Concentration: Third World Studies MS in Criminal Concentrations: Administration of, Crime and Corrections UNDERGRADUATE MINORS Criminal Sociology The Department of Sociology and Criminal offers major programs in sociology and criminal justice, and a minor in sociology. Sociology majors may concentrate in Third World Studies. Students may also combine a major in sociology with an education major. The department provides a strong liberal arts curriculum aimed at developing well-rounded, informed citizens with strong critical thinking abilities. Department programs also impart skills to students, preparing them for a wide range of professions. Career options include positions in the criminal justice system, education, research, industry, and state and federal agencies. The department encourages students to continue on to graduate study. Many department faculty members engage in research and the department encourages student-faculty collaborative research. Students may also carry out internships. UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS CRIMINAL JUSTICE MAJOR BACHELOR OF ARTS The Bachelor of Arts in Criminal is a liberal arts major which provides students with a solid background in criminal justice and criminology enabling them to develop a broad understanding of crime and the criminal justice system. The department developed the criminal justice program to meet the Minimal Standards for Criminal Programs of the Academy of Criminal Sciences (ACJS). Those standards emphasize the development of skills in critical thinking, communications, conceptualizing ideas, and understanding criminal justice data. Students take courses in five broad areas identified by the ACJS as essential for criminal justice programs: 1.) Criminal and Juvenile Processes; 2.) Criminology; 3.) Law Enforcement; 4.) Law Adjudication, and 5.) Corrections. Requirements: or SOCI 103 Social Problems CRJU 201 Introduction to Criminal CRJU/SOCI 331 Police, Community and Society CRJU 335 Courts and Criminal Law SOCI 328 Criminology SOCI 354 Sociology of Corrections One course from the following: SOCI 310 Women and Crime SOCI 312 Prejudice and Discrimination AN/SOCI 315 Ethnic Experience in America SOCI 330 Women s Roles: Sociology of Sex and Gender Senior Project: Students must complete a three credit senior project from one of the following options: CRJU/SOCI 496 Seminar: Critical Issues in Crime and CRJU 497 Research Project CRJU 498 Field Experience in Criminal (Internship) Sociology and Criminal

2 Sociology and Criminal Required Electives: Two courses from the following: CRJU/SOCI 310 Women and Crime CRJU/SOCI 313 Family Violence SOCI 327 Deviance and Social Control SOCI 333 Resolving Conflict SOCI 334 White Collar Crime CRJU/SOCI 355 Juvenile Delinquency CRJU/SOCI 384 Criminal and Delinquent Behavior Systems CRJU/SOCI 385 Victimology: Sociology of Victims CRJU 399 Special Topics in Criminal CRJU 406 Ethical and Policy Issues in Crime and SOCI 405 Seminar: The Police SOCI 425 Comparative Crime and Deviance Students must take one sociology course not related to criminal justice or criminology. Cognate Courses: Students must take at least one of the following courses: ECON 325 The Economy of Crime HEAL 405 Drugs in Society HIST 366 Constitutional History of the United States HIST 495 Undergraduate History Colloquium: Crime and Law in Britain, c PHIL 322 Philosophy of Law PHIL 334 Free Will, Determinism and Responsibility PHIL 403 Ethics and Action POLI 285 Introduction to Law POLI/ECON 340 Law and Economics POLI 398 The United States Federal Courts POLI 472 American Constitutional Development POLI 474 Civil Liberties and Civil Rights PSYC 370 Abnormal Psychology PSYC 474 Forensic Psychology SCWK 410 Social Work in Correctional Settings Note: The Bachelor of Science in Criminal and the Bachelor of Science in Sociology are inactive. CRIMINAL JUSTICE MINOR The criminal justice minor consists of six courses (18 credits) Required: CRJU 201 Introduction to Criminal SOCI 328 Criminology CRJU 335 Courts and Criminal Law Plus any two of the following: SOCI/CRJU 310 Women and Crime SOCI 354 Sociology of Corrections Plus any one elective: CRJU/SOCI 313 Family Violence CRJU/SOCI 331 Police, Community, and Society CRJU/SOCI 355 Juvenile Delinquency CRJU/SOCI 385 Victimology: Sociology of Victims CRJU 388 Hate Crime CRJU 399 Special Topics in Criminal CRJU 406 Ethical and Policy Issues in Crime and HEAL 405 Drugs in Society PHIL 322 Philosophy of Law POLI 285 Introduction to Law POLI 389 Racial Politics in the United States SOCI 306 Cities and People: Urban Sociology SOCI 327 Deviance and Social Control SOCI 334 White Collar Crime SOCI 405 Seminar: The Police SOCI 425 Comparative Crime and Deviance SCWK 270 Social Work Issues of Diversity and Oppression SCWK 410 Social Work in Correctional Settings SCWK 415 Social Services in Alcohol and Substance Abuse SOCIOLOGY The Bachelor of Arts in Sociology is the scientific study of human social relationships. It allows individuals to understand the connections between their own experiences and the society in which they live. In carrying on social life human beings interact with each other and construct patterns of relationships, groups, classes, institutions, and societies. Individuals shape those

3 patterns and those patterns, in turn, shape individuals and their lives. In fact, the central insight of sociology is that social relationships and social interactions shape human behavior, attitudes, and resources. Sociology courses provide students with an understanding of how these social relationships arise, why they persist, what effects they have, and how they maintain social order or contribute to social change. Students learn the theories and research methods used in sociology. Students have opportunities to engage in collaborative research with faculty members or to participate in internships. These opportunities enable students to deepen and apply what they have learned in classes and enhances their opportunities in the labor market or in graduate school. SOCIOLOGY MAJOR SOCI 400 Seminar: Social Theory plus a minimum of seven other courses in sociology THIRD WORLD STUDIES CONCENTRATION Students selecting this concentration will study selected third world societies, their institutions, social structure, development and changing place in the world. Requirements: SOCI 104 Global Human Issues SOCI 220 Third World Societies SOCI 400 Seminar: Social Theory One course from the following: SOCI 219 Population and Society SOCI 336 Social Change SOCI 340 Sociology of Politics Three courses from among the following: (at least one must have a SOCI prefix) ANTH 206 Native Cultures of North America ANTH 209 Peoples and Cultures of Africa ANTH 213 Latin American Peoples and Cultures SOCI 210 Society and Culture in Modern India SOCI 214 Middle Eastern Societies SOCI 217 East Asian Societies: China and Japan SOCI 221 Religion and Society in Modern Asia Required cognate: ANTH 100 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Plus two courses from a list of appropriate courses from various departments. The list is available from the department DOUBLE MAJOR WITH ELEMENTARY EDUCATION, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION OR SPECIAL EDUCATION Students may choose a double major in sociology and elementary education, early childhood education or special education for licensure purposes. Appropriate advising materials with suggested course sequences are available. SOCIOLOGY MINOR Students must take 18 credits including: Plus any one of the following: SOCI 312 Discrimination and Prejudice SOCI 315 Race and Ethnicity in America SOCI 326 Social Gerontology: Sociology of Aging SOCI 330 Women s Roles: Sociology of Sex and Gender Plus any of the following: SOCI 303 The Family SOCI 306 Cities and People: Urban Sociology SOCI 332 Sociology of Organizations Sociology and Criminal

4 Sociology and Criminal SOCI 340 Sociology of Politics SOCI 350 Sociology of Work Plus three additional sociology courses, which may be taken from the above lists, two of which must be at the 200 level or above. HONORS PROGRAM The honors program in sociology and criminal justice provides highly motivated sociology and criminal justice majors with opportunities to enhance their academic program through intensive scholarly study and research designed to be of assistance in postgraduate employment or in the pursuit of an advanced degree. Contact the Department of Sociology and Criminal for further information concerning eligibility and application. OVERSEAS STUDY OPPORTUNITIES The Department of Sociology and Criminal urges its majors and minors to study abroad, both via Bridgewater State College sponsored study tours and as exchange students at universities. The Office of International and Exchange Programs can assist students. Any student contemplating study abroad should consult the department with all pertinent documentation. Final acceptance of credit will be determined upon receipt of official transcripts and supporting material and, in some cases, may not be equivalent to the credits earned in a regular semester or year at Bridgewater State College. GRADUATE PROGRAM Program Coordinator: Dr. Carolyn Petrosino MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE The Master of Science in Criminal provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in a variety of professional positions in the criminal justice system or in closely related fields. Graduates from the program will also attain the academic background and proficiency necessary for admission into and completion of doctoral programs in criminal justice. Students in the program will acquire detailed knowledge of the five broad areas of criminal justice, will learn about the role of information technology in the criminal justice system, will become familiar with major data sources, and will learn to carry out research and data analysis in criminal justice. Students will also develop skills in critical thinking and in oral and written communications. In addition to providing a solid foundation in contemporary criminal justice, the program emphasizes information technology in criminal justice and diversity in the criminal justice system and society. The program takes advantage of Bridgewater State College s John Joseph Moakley Center for Technological Applications. Students may choose from two concentrations. The concentration in administration of justice is offered in cooperation with the Master of Public Administration program. Students may also concentrate in crime and corrections. The department also offers a combined five-year Bachelor/Master of Science program for qualified Bridgewater State College undergraduates. Admission requirements: (1) A 3.0 undergraduate GPA based upon four years of work. (2) A composite score of 1000 on the quantitative and verbal parts of the GRE General Test. (3) Three appropriate letters of recommendation. For more information contact the program coordinator. The Master of Science in Criminal requires completion of 30 credit hours, including five required core courses (15 credits). Students take their remaining courses from departmental graduate courses as well as up to two approved graduate courses from outside of the department. Students in the program will develop mastery of the five areas identified by the Academy of Criminal Sciences (ACJS) as central to criminal justice: (1) criminal and juvenile justice processes, (2) criminology, (3) law enforcement, (4) law adjudication, and (5) corrections. Students also have the option of concentrating in either administration of justice or crime and corrections. Each concentration requires three courses. The program includes a capstone requirement that may be satisfied with either a master s thesis (6 credit hours) or a combination of a comprehensive examination and a master s project completed in a research seminar in criminal justice. The department will offer one research seminar each year. Core Courses (required of all students): 15 credit hours CRJU 504 Seminar: Crime, and Society CRJU 505 Seminar in Criminology CRJU 510 Graduate Research Seminar in Criminal

5 CRJU 511 Analyzing Criminal Data CRJU 512 Ethics and Policy in Criminal Additional Courses: 9 credits CRJU 503 Directed Study CRJU/SOCI 514 Theories of Deviance CRJU 515 Criminal Administration CRJU 516 Research Seminar in the Administration of Criminal Organizations CRJU 520 Violence, Crime and Society CRJU 521 Domestic Violence CRJU 522 Women and Criminal CRJU 525 Comparative Criminal CRJU 526 Communities, Cities and Crime CRJU 527 Policing in a Democratic Society CRJU 540 Corrections and Crime CRJU 541 Community-Based Corrections CRJU 542 Research Seminar in Corrections (rotating topics) CRJU 545 White Collar and Corporate Crime CRJU 546 Class, Race, Gender and Crime CRJU 550 Juvenile and Society CRJU 555 Information Technology for Criminal CRJU 557 Advanced Research Methods in Criminal CRJU 597 Research Seminar in Criminal (rotating topics) CRJU 598 Internship in Criminal Capstone Requirement Either completion of a master s thesis (6 credit hours) or a combination of a comprehensive exam and a master s project completed in a research seminar in criminal justice is required. POLI 501 Introduction to Public Institutions and Administration POLI 505 Public Management Crime and Corrections CRJU 540 Corrections, Crime and Society CRJU 541 Community-Based Corrections CRJU 542 Research Seminar in Corrections Sociology and Criminal Other Courses: With the approval of the graduate coordinator students may take up to two of these courses or other approved graduate courses. POLI 501 Introduction to Public Institutions and Administration POLI 505 Public Management POLI 511 Program Evaluation and Policy Analysis Optional Concentrations: Students must take at least three courses in the concentration (9 credit hours). Administration of CRJU 515 Criminal Administration CRJU 516 Research Seminar in the Administration of Criminal Organizations