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  • SO 204: Deviance

    3.00 Credits
    Saint Vincent College

    This course begins with an overview of sociological theories of deviance and applies the different theoretical perspectives to current topics in deviance. A variety of definitions, key theoretical perspectives, and concepts are presented and analyzed in an effort to understand the numerous ways that deviant behavior may be defined, explained and interpreted. The field of deviance provides an opportunity to study interesting and important substantive areas of sociology, as well as an opportunity to study basic concepts and theoretical approaches in sociology. Prerequisite: SO 101 or permission of instructor. Typically offered every other Spring semester (even-numbered years). Three credits.
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  • SO 215: Juvenile Justice

    3.00 Credits
    Saint Vincent College

    A look at causative factors of juvenile delinquency and the treatment of juvenile offenders. Specific topics include gang subcultures, peer pressure, juvenile offenses, and the juvenile justice system. Prerequisite: SO 101 and SO 115 recommended. Typically offered every other Fall semester (even-numbered years). Three credits.
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  • SO 217: Sociology of Religion

    3.00 Credits
    Saint Vincent College

    All forms of religious experience are connected to a social environment. The focus of the course is the impact of the social context upon religious belief and behavior. Special topics include apocalyptic movements, Catholics and modernity, cults, sects, fundamentalism, satanism, conversion experiences, the charismatic movement, and the changing role of women in religious institutions. Prerequisite: SO 101 or permission of instructor. Typically offered every other Spring semester (odd-numbered years). Three credits.
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  • SO 235: Inequality and Social Problems

    3.00 Credits
    Saint Vincent College

    This course is an introduction to stratification, class theory, and social inequality, with an emphasis on the United States. We will explore relevant sociological theories and research findings concerning economic, political, and gender disparities, and the social problems created by these structures of inequality. Prerequisite: SO 101 recommended. Typically offered Fall semester. Three credits.
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  • SO 276: Sociology of Gender

    3.00 Credits
    Saint Vincent College

    This course explores the social formation of gender inequality as well as the accompanying cultural construction of masculine and feminine ideologies and identities. Our investigations will focus on the following themes: the institutionalization of patriarchy; the intersection of class, power, and racial disparities between men and women; sexual violence against women; the transformation of gender roles; and the social movements and organizations that resist discrimination. Prerequisite: SO 101 recommended. Typically offered every other Spring semester (odd-numbered years). Three credits.
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  • SO 307: Sociological Theory

    3.00 Credits
    Saint Vincent College

    This course traces the origin and development of sociological theory from the Enlightenment to the twenty-first century. The first part of the course will investigate the primary works of the classical theoreticians, focusing on Marx, Durkheim, and Weber. The second part of the course explores contemporary theories that have shaped sociology since the early 1900s, focusing on functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionism. Additional theories such as social exchange theory, phenomenology, and postmodernism will also be discussed. Prerequisite: SO 101, junior or above. Typically offered every other Spring semester (evennumbered years). Three credits.
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  • SO 315: Special Topics in Criminal Justice

    3.00 Credits
    Saint Vincent College

    This course deals with specific problems, developments, and practices in the criminal justice system, including prisoner's rights, capital punishment, victimization, sentence disparity, and various other law enforcement issues. Prerequisite: SO 101 or SO 115 recommended. Typically offered every other Spring semester (even-numbered years). Three credits.
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  • SO 350: Independent Study-Sociology

    3.00 Credits
    Saint Vincent College

    Independent investigation and research into a special topic for selected students. Topics are determined by both student and professor. Prerequisite: permission of faculty member and departmental chair. May be repeated. Variable credit.
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  • SO 356: Social Research Methods

    3.00 Credits
    Saint Vincent College

    This course is an overview of research methodology in the social sciences. The general subject areas include research design, sampling, quantitative and qualitative methods, ethical issues, and computer-assisted analysis of results. Prerequisites: junior Sociology major or permission of instructor. Typically offered Fall semester. Three credits.
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  • SO 375: Special Topics in Sociology

    3.00 Credits
    Saint Vincent College

    Topics vary, but the focus of this course is an in-depth examination of specific social issues and/or developments in sociology. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. Occasional offering. Three credits.
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