Sociology
Sociology
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SUNYIT's B.A. degree emphasizes the application of sociological and
anthropological knowledge in the search for innovative solutions to
pressing individual and community problems. Effective consideration of
these issues requires a thorough grounding in social theory, literacy in
the appropriate research, and training in quantitative and qualitative
research methods.
SUNYIT offers two specializations in applied sociology: criminology
and social services. Minors include: sociology, anthropology and
science, and technology and society.
The specialization in criminology explores a range of sociological
theory and research about law making, law breaking, law enforcement and
the consequences of law enforcement. This knowledge base prepares
students to confront the social policy issues associated with crime
control and furnishes the background for productive careers in criminal
justice occupations.
The specialization in social services fosters an appreciation of the
social sources of personal and social problems and the dynamics
associated with policies and programs set up to deal with them. We aim
to help students become effective consumers of knowledge created by
applying sociological and anthropological perspectives to the study of
social services, a focus which provides a theoretical and practical
understanding of the realities of work in the social service
professions.
Veronica Tichenor
Social and Behavioral Sciences Chair
