Professors:  Daniel W. Chambers, B.S. Notre Dame, A.M., Ph.D. Maryland; Charles Derber, A.B. Yale, Ph.D. Chicago; Judge James Menno, Probate and Family Court, A.B., J.D. Boston College; Anna Nielsen, A.B. Boston College, M.S., Ph.D. Illinios Urbana-Champaign; Eve Spangler, A.B. Brooklyn, A.M. Yale, M.L.S. Southern Connecticut, Ph.D. Massachusetts; Rebekah M. Zincavage, B.A. Wesleyan, M.A. Boston College, M.A., Cand. Ph.D. Brandeis.

SC 07202  Inequality in America
Examines class inequity in American society. It not only describes how the rich, the poor, and the middle class live, but also how they relate to one another. Includes the strategies used by the rich for maintaining the status quo, the hopes cherished by the middle class for improving their position, and the obstacles that keep the poor in their place.
Spring, Tues 6:30–9, Jan 14–May 6, Professor Spangler

SC 09202  Peace and War
The “war on terrorism” suggests a new world order; nations will never be completely at peace or war. Peace and war will coexist. Military and economic policy will blur. Different definitions of victory and defeat will prompt new questions. Will war mean only military intervention or will wars on hunger, poverty and disease define strategy and security? What role do multinational corporations play in the new world order? The roots of war and paths of peace offer a new and disturbing perspective on American society. Course examines how governments decide to go to war; our responses in Iraq, Palestine, Afghanistan, Central America, Haiti and other third world nations. Ethics of strategy and the effects of a changing world order on our economy and technology driven society are explored.
Fall, Thurs 6:30–9, Sept 5–Dec 12, Professor Derber

SC 12201  Crime and Corrections in America
Course explores basic concepts in criminology; how criminal laws are made and enforced by police, courts, prisons, probation, parole and public agencies. Examines criminal behavior systems, theories of crime and delinquency causations, gangs, victimization, perceived notion of dual systems of justice, the impact of technology, alternative correction programs, inequalities in the systems as well as mass media coverage and policy questions.
Spring, Wed 6:30–9, Jan 15–May 7, Professor TBD

SC 15101  Class, Power and Social Change
Examines the dynamic changes now crafting new definitions of the “elite” social class, the disappearing middle class, and the increasing visible, disenfranchised “other” class. Changing social systems and power shifts are analyzed in such cities as Boston, Dallas, Chicago, New York and Miami. Explores the cultural, medical, commercial and financial worlds as well as reactions to the power system with respect to ethics, race and gender, and economic opportunities.
Fall, Wed 6:30–9, Sept 4–Dec 11, Professor Zincavage

SC 20003  Statistics
Introductory course in inferential statistics covering description of sample data, probability, binomial and normal distributions, random sampling, estimation, and hypothesis-testing. Illustrated by applications to behavioral sciences.
Fall, Wed 6:30–9, Sept 4–Dec 11, Professor Chambers
Spring, Wed 6:30–9, Jan 15–May 7, Professor Chambers

SC 21201  Methods of Social Research
This introductory course in research methodology examines issues underlying research from a theoretical and practical point of view. It explores the basic concepts and problems encountered in designing and conducting research and develops the practice of critically thinking about resources located in the research process. Focus is on the tenets of sound research practice to enable students to make reasonable judgements about research read and undertaken.
Spring, Tues 7–9:30, Jan 14–May 6, Professor Anna Nielsen

SC 21502  Sociological Theory
Development of sociological theory from the beginning of the nineteenth century to the present. Major theorists and emerging models are compared and analyzed. A survey of the field offers perspective for further developments.
Spring, Tues & Thurs 10:30–11:50 TUITION $4,488
Jan 14–May 2, Professor Spangler

SC 36501  Law and Society
Radical changes in the basic social fabric that dictate how people live, interact, communicate and work with one another create new demands for a legal system obligated to interpret and establish law. Examines emerging challenges to freedom of expression, public and private communication: cyberspace, bullying, the disparity of access to resources, family protection, national security and individual rights, and different ways of representing justice. It also explores how the balance of emotion and reason in our idea of justice “shifts” over time, corporate responsibility/irresponsibility, new definition of guilt and innocence, what is just/unjust social behavior, can citizens depend on the legal system, what holds society together.
Spring, Thurs 6:30–9, Jan 16–May 8, Professor Menno

Anticipated Sociology electives 2014-2015
Introductory Sociology; Cities: A World of Change; Professional White Collar and Organized Criminal Activity