Faculty & Staff

SOCIAL WORK

SW 101 Introduction to Social Work

(Formerly SOC 1200) 3 credits, 3 hours The student will develop a basic understanding of the principles and practice of social work through a historical perspective and through examining the sociological, political, economic, and psychological processes involved.

SW 150 Social Work Practice

(Formerly SOC 1202) 3 credits, 3 hours Pre-requisites: SW 101 The course will expose the student to the field of social work from a practical perspective. The student will have an opportunity to work with professional social workers and begin to apply some of the introductory principles learned in the theoretical courses.

SOCIOLOGY

SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology (IS)

(Formerly SOC 1232) 3 credits, 3 hours The student will demonstrate an understanding of the basic topic of sociology, including social mobility, role status, race and prejudice, and factors leading to social change. Offered in English and Spanish.

SOC 105 Sociology of Social Problems

(Formerly SOC 1234) 3 credits, 3 hours Pre-requisite: Any social science introductory course (except PSY 101) The student will analyze American society and the dynamics of its major social problems, including the functional and dysfunctional effects of these problems upon society. The student will also show understanding of the major social problems affecting large cities and metropolitan areas. Offered in English and Spanish.

SOC 140 Race and Ethnicity (USED)

3 credits, 3 hours Pre/Co-requisite: ENG 110 The student will be exposed to an in-depth analysis of the diverse ethnic and racial structure of the urban community. The student will explore the different aspects of multi-pluralism, but also searching for common experiences, theories of assimilation, amalgamation, and prejudice and discrimination will be discussed.

SOC 150 Criminology

Prerequisites: SOC 101 and ENG 110 3 credits 3 hours This course is designed to introduce students to the various theories of criminology. The course will examine current theories about the nature and causes of criminal and deviant behavior and its relationship to the definition of crime and to the legal system. The impact of theories and empirical research on public policy designed to punish and deter crime will be discussed. The significance of criminological theories will be assessed within the context of the social, economic and political environment that influences the behavior of individuals, groups and institutions as well as the consequences of criminalizing behavior on various subgroups.

SOCIAL SCIENCE

SSC 101 Introduction to Social Sciences

(Formerly SSC 4601) 3 credits, 3 hours This interdisciplinary course examines the nature of the social sciences and the application of social science analysis to a number of contemporary social, political, and economic issues, such as poverty and income distribution, racism, political power, and social change. The student will learn different research methods.

BEHAVIORAL & SOCIAL SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT ► FACULTY & STAFF Ernest Ialongo, Professor, Chairperson, Social Sciences Unit, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Marta Rivera, Lecturer, Unit Coordinator, Behavioral Sciences Unit, B.A., M.A., M.A. Kristopher Burrell, Associate Professor, Unit Coordinator, Social Sciences Unit, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Linda Anderson, Professor, Behavioral Sciences Unit, B.A., M.S., M.Phil., Ph.D. Leslie Ault, Emeritus Professor. Marcella Bencivenni, Professor, Social Sciences Unit, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Adrian Benítez, Adjunct, Behavioral Sciences Unit, B.A., M.S. Felix Cardona, Assistant Professor, Public Policy and Law Unit, B.A., J.D. Helen Chang, Assistant Professor, Social Sciences Unit, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Stacey Cooper, Assistant Professor, Behavioral Sciences Unit, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Oliver Crespo, Associate Professor, Behavioral Sciences Unit, B.A., M.S.W., M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.