Sociology
Introduction to Sociology
SOCI110
This course is an introduction to the basic concepts in the field of sociology, with emphasis upon the application of these concepts to the understanding of American institutions: politics, economics, religion, education, marriage, and the family.
3 credits
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Introduction to Sociology (Honors section)
SOCI110H
This course is an introduction to the basic concepts in the field of sociology, with emphasis upon the application of these concepts to the understanding of American institutions: politics, economics, religion, education, marriage, and the family.
3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to the Honors@Bucks program
Corequisite: None
Introduction to Sociology (Paired Section)
SOCI110P
This course is an introduction to the basic concepts in the field of sociology, with emphasis upon the application of these concepts to the understanding of American institutions: politics, economics, religion, education, marriage, and the family.
3 credits
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: Paired Section of READ110
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
SOCI120
This course explores human culture worldwide, including cultural elements and systems, diversity and cross-cultural interactions, and cultural change. It covers concepts essential to the discipline of cultural anthropology, such as holism, fieldwork, and environmental adaptation. Course topics include worldview, domestic groups, kinship, gender, power structures, economics, religion, and artistic expression.
3 credits
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Peoples of America
SOCI140
This course explores systems of oppression and liberation related to racial and ethnic minorities, immigrants, gender outlaws, sexual minorities, and other marginalized groups in U.S. society. Attention is on past and present status of these groups as it relates to an understanding of intergroup dynamics in today's society.
3 credits
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Introduction to Queer Studies
SOCI143
In this course, students explore historical and contemporary ways that gender and sexuality have been regulated by cultural norms and social institutions. Students examine how homophobia and transphobia are inextricably linked to racism, sexism, and other forms of oppression. Students analyze Lesbian, Gay, Transgender, and Queer political movements.
3 credits
Prerequisite: None
Criminology
SOCI150
The sociological relationships involved in the causes and prevention of crime and juvenile delinquency and in the treatment of criminal offenders.
3 credits
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Marriage and the Family
SOCI160
This course examines the institution of marriage and the family through history and across cultures with emphasis on the contemporary family. Topics, such as the changing family, love, mate selection, marital communication, divorce, gender roles, and domestic violence are studied.
3 credits
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Contemporary Social Problems
SOCI230
Students examine and analyze complex contemporary social problems. The major topics include the application of sociological theory to local, national, and international social problems, including the environment, poverty, crime, violence, drug abuse, and inequality. Students prepare and present an original research project that includes research design, data analysis, and interpretation.
3 credits
Prerequisite: SOCI110 (C or better) and COMP110 (C or better)
Corequisite: None