Social & Behavioral Sciences
Dr. Kelly Marin
Chair of the Department
The Social and Behavioral Sciences applies to a range of disciplines -- Criminology, Psychology, and Sociology -- that involves careful analysis of human behavior and social contexts.
CRIMINOLOGY
Criminology is an interdisciplinary field in behavioral and social sciences and the humanities. The study of criminology is informed by the disciplines of sociology, psychology, anthropology, economics, statistics, and social service. The major focuses on contemporary empirical issues like policing, mass incarceration, cybercrime, drugs, and comparative criminal justice. Criminology is designed for students interested in studying crime and criminal behavior and provides a pathway to pursue careers in policy and program evaluations, justice focused non-profits, law enforcement, political think-tanks, law school, and federal agencies.
The criminology program objectives are threefold:
- Criminal Etiology: Students in the degree program will learn criminological theoretical foundations to objectively determine root causes of criminal and socially deviant behavior in terms of extraneous factors, including behavioral, social, sociological, cultural, and economic.
- Penology: Students will develop evidence-based, effective, and humane/socially just means for analyzing deviant behavior and understanding culturally appropriate responses to crime and criminality.
- Sociology of Law: Students will examine how laws are made and enforced.
The program covers a range of exciting, important, and timely criminology topics that will challenge preconceptions and broaden perspectives through a wide variety of courses, including electives such as Modern American Gangs, Contemporary Policing, Criminal Justice Ethics, and Mass Incarceration and Collateral Consequences.
As a criminology major, you will:
- Analyze the U.S. class structure and how class status affects one’s life
- Learn the logic and skills of social scientific research
- Gain first-hand experience collecting and analyzing data
- Survey major sociological theories, tracing contemporary approaches to classical sociologists
- Complete a capstone project based on original research
Requirements for a Major in Criminology
All majors must complete the following 33 credits with a minimum grade of C for all courses in the major:
Criminology Major Core (15 credits)
| SOC 270 | Criminology (Spring) | 3 |
| SOC 294 | Gender, Crime & Justice (Fall) | 3 |
| SOC 307 | Research Methods (Fall) | 3 |
| SOC 324 | Sociological Theories (Fall) | 3 |
| SOC 416 | Seminar in Sociology (Spring) | 3 |
Criminology Major Electives (15 credits)
| SOC 253 | Crime Mapping | 3 |
| SOC 273 | Mass Incarceration and Collateral Consequences | 3 |
| SOC 275 | Issues in Contemporary Policing | 3 |
| SOC 308 | Juvenile Justice | 3 |
| SOC 310 | Sociology of Deviance (Variance: PSYCH 257)) | 3 |
| SOC 313 | Family Law | 3 |
| SOC 317 | Anthropology of Drugs | 3 |
| SOC 323 | Constitutional Law: Governmental Powers (Cross listed POSC 323) | 3 |
| SOC 326 | Constitutional Law: Civil Liberties (Cross listed POSC 324) | 3 |
| SOC 327 | Power and Conflict | 3 |
| SOC 361 | Criminal Justice Administration | 3 |
| SOC 362 | Modern American Gangs | 3 |
| SOC 364 | Law and Society | 3 |
| SOC 367 | Criminal Justice Ethics (Cross listed RELS 399) | 3 |
| SOC 369 | Current Issues in Criminal Justice | 3 |
Criminology Major Structural Inequalities Distribution (3 credits)
| SOC 290 | Codes of Gender (Fall) | 3 |
| SOC 295 | Capitalism (Fall) | 3 |
| SOC 302 | Race and Resistance (Spring) | 3 |
| SOC 304 | Social Inequalities (Spring) | 3 |
The Department strongly recommends that all students in the criminology major complete a faculty-supervised internship for elective credit in a local social service agency: Sociology 475. Internship (3 credits). Assistance with locating a suitable placement is available with the Coordinator of Criminology Dr. Madeleine Novich or at the Center for Career Development.
Requirements for a Minor in Criminology
Minors in Criminology must take 15 credits with a minimum grade of C for all courses in the major:
Criminology Minor Core (6 credits)
| SOC 270 | Criminology (Spring) | 3 |
| SOC 294 | Gender, Crime & Justice (Fall) | 3 |
Criminology Minor Electives (9 credits)
| SOC 253 | Crime Mapping | 3 |
| SOC 273 | Mass Incarceration and Collateral Consequences | 3 |
| SOC 275 | Issues in Contemporary Policing | 3 |
| SOC 308 | Juvenile Justice | 3 |
| SOC 310 | Sociology of Deviance (Variance: PSYCH 257) | 3 |
| SOC 313 | Family Law | 3 |
| SOC 317 | Anthropology of Drugs | 3 |
| SOC 323 | Constitutional Law: Governmental Powers (Cross listed POSC 323) | 3 |
| SOC 326 | Constitutional Law: Civil Liberties (Cross listed POSC 324) | 3 |
| SOC 327 | Power and Conflict | 3 |
| SOC 361 | Criminal Justice Administration | 3 |
| SOC 362 | Modern American Gangs | 3 |
| SOC 364 | Law and Society | 3 |
| SOC 367 | Criminal Justice Ethics (Cross listed RELS 399) | 3 |
| SOC 369 | Current Issues in Criminal Justice | 3 |
4 Year Course Map B.A. Criminology
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 151 or 230 | 3 | SOC SCIENCE ROOTS 3 | 3 |
| RELS 110 | 3 | LLRN 105 (Continuing students LLRN 102) | 3 |
| SOC SCIENCE ROOTS 1 PoliSci 150, Psych 150, Soc 150, and either Comm or Econ 150 (9 credits total) | 3 | SCIENCE 2 | 3 |
| SCIENCE 1 | 3 | MODERN LANG 2 | 3 |
| MODERN LANG 1 | 3 | SOC SCIENCE ROOTS 2 | 3 |
| COMPUTER PROFICIENCY | |||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| RELS 200 | 3 | SOC 270 | 3 |
| HIST 150 or 152 | 3 | GLOBAL NW | 3 |
| ENGL 150 or 151 | 3 | SCIENCE 3 | 3 |
| SOC 294 | 3 | SOC SCTRUCTURAL INEQUALITIES | 3 |
| GLOBAL NW 1 | 3 | RELS 300 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Junior | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| SOC 324 | 3 | ART/MUSIC 150/151 | 3 |
| SOC 307 | 3 | GE ELECTIVE | 3 |
| PHIL 150 or 152 | 3 | CRIM ELECTIVE 2 | 3 |
| GE ELECTIVE | 3 | CRIM ELECTIVE 3 | 3 |
| CRIM ELECTIVE 1 | 3 | GE ELECTIVE | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Senior | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| CRIM ELECTIVE 4 | 3 | SOC 416 | 3 |
| GE ELECTIVE | 3 | CRIM ELECTIVE 5 | 3 |
| GE ELECTIVE | 3 | GE ELECTIVE | 3 |
| GE ELECTIVE | 3 | GE ELECTIVE | 3 |
| GE ELECTIVE | 3 | GE ELECTIVE | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits: 120 | |||
PSYCHOLOGY
The field of psychology involves a multidisciplinary commitment to the scientific understanding and improvement of human and animal functioning, and seeks to investigate behavioral, cognitive, and emotional processes associated with adaptive and maladaptive experience.
Manhattan College’s Department of Psychology cultivates future leaders and change-makers who are capable of using psychological concepts, principles, and sophisticated research strategies to positively impact human functioning. Through small class sizes and one-on-one advising and mentoring, our expert faculty inspire and nurture students to foster the critical thinking, deep social conscience, and analytical skills they need to pursue a wide array of exciting career and graduate school opportunities.
The Psychology Department offers a program that emphasizes both the humanistic and scientific aspects of psychology. The psychology major is designed for students:
- Who desire to study and understand the human experience,
- Who want to enter psychology as a profession, or
- Who regard psychology as a liberal arts preparation for further training in the professions.
In order to meet the diverse needs of students, the Psychology Department offers both a B.A. and a B.S. degree and an optional concentration in Industrial-Organizational Psychology. There is also a specific track for Education students concentrating in Psychology. These degrees and options are discussed in greater detail below.
The Psychology Department maintains five important goals, adapted from the guidelines of the American Psychological Association:
- Goal 1: Knowledge Base. Demonstrate fundamental knowledge and comprehension of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, historical trends, and empirical findings to discuss how psychological principles apply to behavior and mental processes. This includes, but is not limited to, developing a working knowledge of psychology's content domains.
- Goal 2: Scientific Inquiry and Critical Thinking. Demonstrate scientific reasoning and problem solving, including effective research methods This includes, but is not limited to, using scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena; interpreting, designing, and conducting basic psychological research; and demonstrating psychology information literacy..
- Goal 3: Ethical and Social Responsibility in a Diverse World. Adopt ethically and socially responsible behaviors for professional and personal settings in a landscape that involves increasing diversity. This includes, but is not limited to, applying ethical standards to evaluate and implement psychological science and practice.
- Goal 4: Communication. Demonstrate competence in writing and in oral and interpersonal communication skills through the use of discipline-specific language, critical thinking, and APA format.
- Goal 5: Professional Development. Apply psychology-specific content and skills, effective self-reflection, project-management skills, teamwork skills, and career preparation to develop a meaningful professional direction for life after graduation.
Majors
Every student who wishes to declare a major in Psychology should consult with the Department Chair. Students must receive a minimum grade of C in a psychology course for the course to be credited to their major. Students who are considering graduate school should consult with faculty members during their junior year. All students interested in graduate study are advised to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). As part of the department’s outcomes assessment initiative, all psychology majors may be required to complete a standardized psychology achievement exam and/or senior exit survey during their senior year, as well as surveys measuring department and instructor effectiveness.
Requirements for a Major in Psychology
All students must complete 30 credits in Psychology for a B.A., or 33 credits in Psychology for a B.S. The B.S. also requires several additional credits in science, as described below. Specific requirements for each degree are as follows:
I. The Psychology Core
All psychology majors must complete the following four courses in this sequence, although they do not need to be completed in back-to-back semesters:
| PSYC 150 | Roots: Psychology | 3 |
| or PSYC 153 | Roots: Psychology - FYS | |
| PSYC 214 | Statistics and Research Methods I | 3 |
| PSYC 314 | Statistics and Research Methods II | 3 |
| PSYC 414 | Senior Capstone: Advanced Research Methods (senior year ONLY) | 3 |
Note: For psychology majors, PSYC 150, 153, or 203 is a prerequisites to all 300- and 400-level courses.
II. The Psychology Distribution
All Psychology majors must take one course from each of the following six areas:
| Clinical Psychology/Personality Psychology | 3 | |
| Psychopathology | ||
| Theories of Personality | ||
| Social Psychology/Applied Psychology | 3 | |
| Social Psychology | ||
| Industrial Psychology | ||
| Organizational Psychology | ||
| Cognitive Neuroscience: Group A | 3 | |
| Artificial Psychology | ||
| Motivation and Emotion | ||
| Cognition and Learning | ||
| Cognitive Neuroscience: Group B | 3 | |
| Behavioral Neuroscience | ||
| Sensation and Perception | ||
| Developmental Psychology | 3 | |
| Lifespan Development | ||
| Psychology of Childhood | ||
| Psychology of Adolescence | ||
| One Elective in Psychology | 3 | |
Students will choose one elective from all PSYC courses offered | ||
Additional requirements for a 33-credit B.S. in Psychology
In addition to the requirement above, students seeking a B.S. in Psychology must complete the following requirements:
Permission of the Chairperson of Psychology to enter the B.S. program or a math SAT score of at least 600.
Take one additional course in either Cognitive Neuroscience group A or B, for a total of 9 credits in the cognitive neurosciences. The third course may be chosen from either of the two cognitive neuroscience groups.
| The following science requirements: | ||
| BIOL 111 & BIOL 191 | General Biology I and General Biology I Lab | 4 |
| BIOL 112 & BIOL 192 | General Biology II and General Biology II Lab | 4 |
| Two of the following: | 12 | |
| Anatomy and Physiology I and Anatomy and Physiology II | ||
| General Chemistry I and General Chemistry II | ||
| Introduction to Physics I and Introduction to Physics II | ||
B.S. students are also encouraged, but not required, to take Genetics (BIOL 217 Genetics) and Neurobiology (BIOL 405 Neurobiology).
4 Year Course Map B.A.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYC 150 or 153 | 3 | LLRN 102 | 3 |
| MATH 151 or 230 | 3 | Science Core | 3 |
| RELS 110 | 3 | Modern Foreign Languate | 3 |
| Science Core | 3 | Social Science Core | 6 |
| Modern Foreign Language | 3 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYC 334, 345, or 346 | 3 | PSYC 214 | 3 |
| HIST 150 | 3 | PHIL 150 | 3 |
| ENGL 150 | 3 | ART 150 or MUSC 150 | 3 |
| RELS 200 Level | 3 | Science Core | 3 |
| Global Non-Western | 3 | Global Non-Western | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYC 314 | 3 | PSYC 421 or 347 | 3 |
| PSYC 321, 373, or 374 | 3 | PSYC Elective | 3 |
| RELS 300 Level | 3 | Electives | 9 |
| Electives | 6 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYC 340, 332, or 333 | 3 | PSYC 414 | 3 |
| Electives | 12 | PSYC 435 or 467 | 3 |
| Electives | 9 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits: 120 | |||
4 Year Course Map B.S.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYC 150 or 153 | 3 | RELS 110 | 3 |
| MATH 151 or 230 | 3 | LLRN 102 | 3 |
| BIOL 111 | 3 | BIOL 112 | 3 |
| Social Science Core | 3 | Social Science Core | 3 |
| Modern Foreign Language | 3 | Modern Foreign Language | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYC 334, 345, or 346 | 3 | PSYC 214 | 3 |
| HIST 150 | 3 | ENGL 150 | 3 |
| BIOL 207, CHEM 101, or PHYS 107 | 3 | BIOL 208, CHEM 102, or PHYS 108 | 3 |
| ART 150 or MUSC 150 | 3 | PHIL 150 | 3 |
| RELS 200 Level | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYC 314 | 3 | PSYC 421 or 347 | 3 |
| PSYC 321, 373, or 374 | 3 | BIOL 208, CHEM 102, or PHYS 108 | 3 |
| BIOL 207, CHEM 101, or PHYS 107 | 3 | Psyc Elective | 3 |
| RELS 300 Level | 3 | Global Non-Western | 3 |
| Global Non-Western | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYC 340, 332, or 333 | 3 | PSYC 414 | 3 |
| PSYC BS Elective | 3 | PSYC 435 or 467 | 3 |
| Electives | 9 | Electives | 9 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits: 120 | |||
Requirements for Education students concentrating in Psychology
All Psychology/Education majors must complete the following courses:
| The following eight courses are required (24 credits): | ||
| PSYC 203 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 214 | Statistics and Research Methods I | 3 |
| PSYC 314 | Statistics and Research Methods II | 3 |
| PSYC 310 | Psychology of Developmental Disorders and Delays | 3 |
| PSYC 321 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 333 | Motivation and Emotion | 3 |
| PSYC 340 | Cognition and Learning | 3 |
| PSYC 421 | Psychopathology | 3 |
| Psychology/Education students must also successfully complete two of the following elective courses (6 credits): | ||
| PSYC 302 | Psychological Testing | 3 |
| PSYC 343 | Psychology of Women | 3 |
| PSYC 347 | Theories of Personality | 3 |
| PSYC 348 | Cultural Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 316 | Issues Affecting Todays Youth | 3 |
Optional Concentration in Industrial/Organizational Psychology (for Psychology Majors only)
In addition to the requirements for psychology majors described above, students who wish to specialize in industrial/organizational psychology may do so by completing the requirements listed below. This is fully optional.
| PSYC 373 | Industrial Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 374 | Organizational Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 302 | Psychological Testing | 3 |
| One of the following: | 3 | |
| Motivation and Emotion | ||
| Health Psychology | ||
| One of the following: | 3 | |
| Research in Psychology | ||
| Research in Psychology | ||
| Internship | ||
| Internship | ||
Requirements for a Minor in Psychology
15 approved credits, including PSYC 203 Introduction to Psychology, PSYC 153 Roots: Psychology First Year Seminar, or PSYC 150 Roots: Psychology, and any 12 additional PSYC credits. Students wishing to minor in Psychology must consult with the Chair of the Department and complete a minor declaration form.
Requirements for a Minor in neuroscience
Courses for the neuroscience minor when students major in Psychology: Total 18 credits
*(Prerequisites: General Biology I with lab (BIOL 111/191) and General Biology II with lab (BIOL 112/192)
- Behavioral Neuroscience (PSYC 435) (or Neurobiology [BIOL 405/485])
- One of the following: Psychopathology (PSYC 421), Artificial Psychology (PSYC 332), Sensation and Perception (PSYC 467)
- 3 of these Biology courses (with labs): Anatomy and Physiology I (BIOL 207/287), Evolution (BIOL 231/291)*, Animal Physiology (BIOL 320/390)*, Comparative Chordate Anatomy (BIOL 301/381)*, Animal Behavior (BIOL 326/39
*Students majoring in either Biology or Psychology who wish to minor in Neuroscience must consult with their Department Chair and complete a minor declaration form. One class from the major can count as a major requirement and minor course.
*Students from other Schools are also encouraged to apply for the minor and courses will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Students from majors other than Biology or Psychology should reach out to the Department Chair of one of the majors and complete a minor declaration form.
*All Neuroscience minors will be assigned a Neuroscience advisor from either Biology or Psychology.
*Due to the extensive lab requirements, students are encouraged to declare and begin the Neuroscience minor as early as possible to minimize scheduling conflicts and inefficient course selection.
Accelerated B.S./M.S Psychology and Mental Health Counseling
Motivated and high-achieving psychology majors in the Kakos School of Arts and Sciences can complete both their bachelor's and master's degree through our accelerated program. The Accelerated B.A./M.S. Psychology and Mental Health Counseling prepares students to be mental health counselors.
Why Choose the B.S./M.S. Psychology and Mental Health
Counseling?
The purpose of the accelerated psychology to Mental Health Counseling pathway is to offer undergraduates in psychology an opportunity to get a jump start on their masters in Mental Health Counseling. Interested undergraduate psychology majors are to apply for this pathway during their junior year, and will be able to take 12 credits of graduate counseling classes in their senior year. At the end of 5 ½ years, students will graduate from Manhattan College with both a B.S. in Psychology and an M.S. in Mental Health Counseling.
What Will You Learn?
The accelerated B.S./M.S. program allows students to complete a dual degree in five and a half years. Upon graduation, you will have earned:
○ A bachelor of science in psychology
○ A Masters in Mental Health Counseling
Students complete 168 undergraduate and graduate credit hours over five and a half years. This includes coursework during 11 semesters and two summer sessions.
As a 5 1/2-year B.S./M.S. student at Manhattan College, you will:
○ Graduate eligible for licensure as a New York State Mental Health Counselor
○ Students will gain a foundational understanding and grasp of essential concepts, theoretical viewpoints, historical patterns, and empirical discoveries in the counseling field.
○ Students acquire the necessary skills, knowledge, and understanding to effectively engage in therapeutic relationships, apply evidence-based interventions, and demonstrate cultural competence in order to support the well-being and growth of individuals seeking counseling services.
○ Students will complete a total of 700 hours of mental health counseling internship, under the clinical supervision.
What Will You Do?
Earning a dual B.S./M.S. degree in Psychology and Mental Health Counseling prepares you to become a professional Mental Health Counselor. It also prepares you to pursue a
successful career as a mental health counselor.
Application Process
Applicants for accelerated master's programs must be currently enrolled in the psychology major in good standing with a minimum GPA of 3.2. Potential applicants should speak with the department chair of Social and Behavioral Sciences in their sophomore year to express their interest in the program.
Applicants will apply in their junior year. Required documents include the application form, transcripts, statement of interest, resume, and two letters of reference, including at least one from current psychology faculty.
Plan of Study for the accelerated B.S.Psychology and M.S. Mental Health Counseling
| First Year | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits | ||
| PSYC 150 (Or PSYC 153 or PSYC 203) | 3 | RELS 110 | 3 | ||
| MATH 230 | 3 | LLRN 102 | 3 | ||
| Social Science Core | 3 | Science Core | 3 | ||
| ENGL 110 | 3 | Social Science Core | 3 | ||
| Modern Foreign Language | 3 | Modern Foreign Language | 3 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||||
| Second Year | |||||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits | ||
| PSYC 214 | 3 | RELS 300 Level | 3 | ||
| RELS 200 Level | 3 | Global Non-Western | 3 | ||
| Science Core | 3 | PHIL 150 | 3 | ||
| HIST 150 | 3 | ART 150 or MUSC 150 | 3 | ||
| ENGL 150 | 3 | PSYC 334 | 3 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||||
| Third Year | |||||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits | ||
| PSYC 314 | 3 | Three Electives | 9 | ||
| Global Non-Western | 3 | PSYC Elective | 3 | ||
| PSYC 421 | 3 | PSYC 321 | 3 | ||
| One Elective | 3 | ||||
| Science Core | 3 | ||||
| 15 | 15 | ||||
| Fourth Year | |||||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
| PSYC 414 | 3 | EDUG 722 | 3 | EDUG 725 | 3 |
| EDUG 721 | 3 | EDUG 732 | 3 | EDUG 859 | 3 |
| Two Electives | 6 | Elective | 3 | ||
| EDUG 726 | 3 | PSYC 340 (Or PSYC 332 or PSYC 333) | 3 | ||
| PSYC 435 or 467 | 3 | ||||
| 15 | 15 | 6 | |||
| Fifth Year | |||||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
| EDUG 713 | 3 | EDUG 851 | 3 | EDUG 850 | 3 |
| EDUG 819 | 3 | EDUG 780 | 3 | EDUG 891 | 3 |
| EDUG 867 | 3 | EDUG 894 | 3 | ||
| EDUG 904 | 3 | EDUG 866 | 3 | ||
| 12 | 12 | 6 | |||
| Sixth Year | |||||
| Fall | Credits | ||||
| EDUG 722 | 3 | ||||
| EDUG 723 | 3 | ||||
| EDUG 909 | 3 | ||||
| EDUG Elective | 3 | ||||
| 12 | |||||
| Total Credits: 168 | |||||
Accelerated B.A./M.S. Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy
Motivated and high-achieving psychology majors in the Kakos School of Arts and Sciences can complete both their bachelor's and master's degree through our accelerated program. The Accelerated B.A./M.S. Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy prepares students to be marriage and family therapists.
Why choose the accelerated B.A./M.S Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy?
The purpose of the accelerated psychology to Marriage and Family Therapy pathway is to offer undergraduates in psychology an opportunity to get a jump start on their
masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. Interested undergraduate psychology majors are to apply for this pathway during their junior year, and will be able to take 12 credits
of graduate counseling classes in their senior year. At the end of 5 ½ years, students will graduate from Manhattan College with both a B.A. in Psychology and an M.S. in
Marriage and Family Therapy.
What will you learn?
The accelerated B.A./M.S. program allows students to complete a dual degree in
five and a half years. Upon graduation, you will have earned:
○ A bachelor of arts in psychology
○ A Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy
Students complete 168 undergraduate and graduate credit hours over five and a
half years. This includes coursework during 11 semesters and two summer
sessions.
As a 5 1/2-year B.A./M.S. student at Manhattan College, you will:
- Graduate eligible for licensure as a New York State Marriage and FamilyTherapist.
- ○ Students will gain a foundational understanding and grasp of essential concepts, theoretical viewpoints, historical patterns, and empirical discoveries in the field of marriage and family therapy.
- ○ Students acquire the necessary skills, knowledge, and understanding to effectively engage in therapeutic relationships, apply evidence-based interventions, and demonstrate cultural competence in order to support the well-being and growth of individuals seeking counseling services.
- ○ Students will complete a total of 700 hours of mental health counseling internship, under the clinical supervision.
Application Process
Applicants for accelerated master's programs must be currently enrolled in the
psychology major in good standing with a minimum GPA of 3.2.
Potential applicants should speak with the department chair of Social and
Behavioral Sciences in their sophomore year to express their interest in the
program.
Applicants will apply in their junior year. Required documents include the
application form, transcripts, statement of interest, resume, and two letters of
reference, including at least one from current psychology faculty.
Plan of Study for the B.A. Psychology/M.S. Marriage and Family Therapy
| First Year | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits | ||
| PSYC 150 (OR PSYC 153 OR PSYC 203) | 3 | RELS 110 | 3 | ||
| MATH 230 | 3 | LLRN 102 | 3 | ||
| Social Science Core | 3 | Science Core | 3 | ||
| ENGL 110 | 3 | Social Science Core | 3 | ||
| Modern Foreign Language | 3 | Modern Foreign Language | 3 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||||
| Second Year | |||||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits | ||
| PSYC 214 | 3 | PSYC 334 (or PSYC 345 or PSYC 346) | 3 | ||
| RELS 200 Level | 3 | RELS 300 Level | 3 | ||
| Science Core | 3 | Global Non-Western | 3 | ||
| HIST 150 | 3 | PHIL 150 | 3 | ||
| ENGL 150 | 3 | ART 150 or MUSC 150 | 3 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||||
| Third Year | |||||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits | ||
| PSYC 314 | 3 | PSYC 321 (Or PSYC 373 or PSYC 374-Social/Applied) | 3 | ||
| Global Non-Western | 3 | PSYC Elective | 3 | ||
| PSYC 421 | 3 | Three Electives | 9 | ||
| One Elective | 3 | ||||
| Science Core | 3 | ||||
| 15 | 15 | ||||
| Fourth Year | |||||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
| PSYC 414 | 3 | PSYC 340 (Or PSYC 332 Or PSYC 333-Cognitive) | 3 | EDUG 725 | 3 |
| EDUG 907 | 3 | PSYC 435 or 467 | 3 | EDUG 859 | 3 |
| EDUG 905 | 3 | EDUG 906 | 3 | ||
| Two Electives | 6 | EDUG 909 | 3 | ||
| Elective | 3 | ||||
| 15 | 15 | 6 | |||
| Fifth Year | |||||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
| EDUG 713 | 3 | EDUG 780 | 3 | EDUG 850 | 3 |
| EDUG 903 | 3 | EDUG 851 | 3 | EDUG Elective | 3 |
| EDUG 904 | 3 | EDUG 911 | 3 | ||
| EDUG 910 | 3 | EDUG 908 | 3 | ||
| 12 | 12 | 6 | |||
| Sixth Year | |||||
| Fall | Credits | ||||
| EDUG 722 | 3 | ||||
| EDUG 723 | 3 | ||||
| EDUG 867 | 3 | ||||
| EDUG Elective | 3 | ||||
| 12 | |||||
| Total Credits: 168 | |||||
Accelerated B.A. in Psychology/M.A. in School Counseling
accelerated program. The 5-Year B.A./M.A. in Psychology and School Counseling
prepares students to be certified school counselors in New York State.
Why Choose the B.A./M.A. Psychology and School
Counseling?
undergraduates in psychology an accelerated pathway towards certification as a School
Counselor in New York State. Interested undergraduate psychology majors are to apply
for this pathway during their junior year, and will begin taking graduate counseling
classes in their senior year. At the end of a 5th year, students will graduate from
Manhattan College with both a B.A. in Psychology and an M.A. in School Counseling.
What Will You Learn?
The five-year B.A./M.A. program allows students to complete a dual degree in
five years. Upon graduation, you will have earned:
○ A bachelor of arts in psychology
○ A Masters in School Counseling
Students complete 168 undergraduate and graduate credit hours over five years. This includes coursework during 10 semesters and two summer sessions.
As a five-year B.A./M.A. student at Manhattan College, you will:
○ Graduate eligible for certification as a New York State School Counselor
○ Students will gain a foundational understanding and grasp of essential concepts, theoretical viewpoints, historical patterns, and empirical discoveries in the counseling field.
○ Students acquire the necessary skills, knowledge, and understanding to effectively engage in therapeutic relationships, apply evidence-based interventions, and demonstrate cultural competence in order to support the well-being and growth of individuals seeking counseling services.
○ Students will complete a total of 700 hours of school counseling internship, under the supervision of a certified NYS school counselor.
Plan of Study for the 5-Year B.A./M.A. Psychology and School Counseling
| First Year | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits | ||
| PSYC 150 (OR PSYC 153 OR PSYC 203) | 3 | RELS 110 | 3 | ||
| MATH 230 | 3 | LLRN 102 | 3 | ||
| ENGL 110 | 3 | Science Core | 3 | ||
| Social Science Core | 3 | Social Science Core | 3 | ||
| Modern Foreign Language | 3 | Modern Foreign Language | 3 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||||
| Second Year | |||||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits | ||
| PSYC 214 | 3 | PHIL 150 | 3 | ||
| HIST 150 | 3 | ART 150 or MUSC 150 | 3 | ||
| ENGL 150 | 3 | RELS 300 Level | 3 | ||
| RELS 200 Level | 3 | Global Non-Western | 3 | ||
| Science Core | 3 | Elective | 3 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||||
| Third Year | |||||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits | ||
| PSYC 314 | 3 | PSYC 340 (or PSYC 332 or PSYC 333-Cognitive) | 3 | ||
| PSYC 435 or 467 | 3 | Four Electives | 12 | ||
| Global Non-Western | 3 | ||||
| Two Electives | 6 | ||||
| 15 | 15 | ||||
| Fourth Year | |||||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
| PSYC 414 | 3 | EDUG 722 | 3 | EDUG 725 | 3 |
| EDUG 721 | 3 | EDUG 732 | 3 | EDUG 859 | 3 |
| EDUG 723 | 3 | EDUG 780 | 3 | ||
| EDUG 727 | 3 | EDUG 853 | 3 | ||
| EDUG 867 | 3 | EDUG Elective | 3 | ||
| 15 | 15 | 6 | |||
| Fifth Year | |||||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
| EDUG 713 | 3 | EDUG 827 | 3 | EDUG 714 | 3 |
| EDUG 807 | 3 | EDUG 851 | 3 | EDUG 850 | 3 |
| EDUG 821 | 3 | EDUG 866 | 3 | ||
| EDUG Elective | 3 | EDUG Elective | 3 | ||
| 12 | 12 | 6 | |||
| Sixth Year | |||||
| Fall | Credits | ||||
| EDUG 722 | 3 | ||||
| EDUG 723 | 3 | ||||
| EDUG 909 | 3 | ||||
| EDUG Elective | 3 | ||||
| 12 | |||||
| Total Credits: 168 | |||||
SOCIOLOGY
Sociology, the scientific study of human social behavior, examines the processes and patterns of social interaction; forms of social organization; and the influences of social groups, institutions, and social structure upon human behavior.
The goals of the major are to develop the sociological imagination, including a familiarity with sociological concepts, theories, methods, and research findings; to foster knowledge of and respect for diverse social systems and cultures; and to promote global awareness, community service, and social justice.
The major prepares students for careers in social service, law, business administration, government and civil service, social scientific research and data analytics, criminology and criminal justice, urban planning, anthropology, immigration services, teaching, human resource management, graduate/professional school.
With faculty advisement, internships are available for students to apply knowledge in field experiences and explore career interests.
Requirements for a Major in Sociology
All majors must complete the following 33 credits with a minimum grade of C for all courses in the major:
Sociology Major Core (15 credits)
| SOC 220 | Social Problems (Fall) Major declaration | 3 |
| SOC 307 | Research Methods (Fall) Junior/Senior | 3 |
| SOC 324 | Sociological Theories | 3 |
| SOC 304 | Social Inequalities (Advanced Research Methods) OR | 3 |
| SOC 352 | Advanced Qualitative Methods (Fall) | 3 |
| SOC 416 | Seminar in Sociology (Spring) Senior | 3 |
Sociology Major Structural Inequalities Distribution (3 credits)
| SOC 290 | Codes of Gender (Fall) | 3 |
| SOC 295 | Capitalism (Fall) | 3 |
| SOC 302 | Race and Resistance (Spring) | 3 |
Sociology Major Electives (15 credits)
| SOC 204 | Urban Anthropology | 3 |
| SOC 205 | Urban Environments | 3 |
| SOC 208 | Anthropology of Food | 3 |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Social Services | 3 |
| SOC 211 | Mass Media and Popular Culture | 3 |
| SOC 212 | Migration, Globalization, and Culture | 3 |
| SOC 217 | Visual Anthropology | 3 |
| SOC 253 | Crime Mapping | 3 |
| SOC 262 | Contemporary Latin American Development | 3 |
| SOC 270 | Criminology | 3 |
| SOC 273 | Mass Incarceration and Collateral Consequences | 3 |
| SOC 275 | Issues in Contemporary Policing | 3 |
| SOC 290 | Codes of Gender (no double dipping w/ structural inequalities) | 3 |
| SOC 302 | Race and Resistance (no double dipping w/ structural inequalities) | 3 |
| SOC 303 | Urban Planning | 3 |
| SOC 306 | The Family | 3 |
| SOC 308 | Juvenile Justice | 3 |
| SOC 310 | Sociology of Deviance | 3 |
| SOC 311 | Postmodern Societies | 3 |
| SOC 313 | Family Law | 3 |
| SOC 315 | Special Topics: in Sociology (or SOC 316) | 3 |
| SOC 317 | Anthropology of Drugs | 3 |
| SOC 318 | Community Organizing for Social Change | 3 |
| SOC 319 | Activism, Advocacy, and Empowerment | 3 |
| SOC 323 | Constitutional Law: Governmental Powers | 3 |
| SOC 326 | Constitutional Law: Civil Liberties | 3 |
| SOC 327 | Power and Conflict | 3 |
| SOC 328 | Societies and Cultures of Latin America | 3 |
| SOC 332 | Labor Studies Colloquium | 3 |
| SOC 333 | US Labor Patterns and Movements | 3 |
| SOC 334 | Sustainable Development | 3 |
| SOC 335 | Culture, Health, and Illness | 3 |
| SOC 338 | Schools and Society | 3 |
| SOC 353 | Political Ecology | 3 |
| SOC 361 | Criminal Justice Administration | 3 |
| SOC 362 | Modern American Gangs | 3 |
| SOC 364 | Law and Society | 3 |
| SOC 366 | White Collar Crime | 3 |
| SOC 367 | Criminal Justice Ethics | 3 |
| SOC 369 | Current Issues in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| SOC 375 | Internship | 3 |
| SOC 380 | Sport and American Society | 3 |
| SOC 460 | Independent Study (or SOC 461) | 3 |
| SOC 465 | Research in Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 466 | Research in Anthropology | 3 |
| SOC 294 | Gender, Crime & Justice | 3 |
| SOC 295 | Capitalism (no double dipping w/ structural inequalities) | 3 |
Requirements for a Minor in Sociology
All minors must complete the following 15 credits with a minimum grade of C for all courses in the minor:
Sociology Minor Core (3 credits)
| SOC 220 | Social Problems (Fall) | 3 |
Sociology Minor Structural Inequalities Distribution (3 credits)
| SOC 290 | Codes of Gender (Fall) | 3 |
| SOC 295 | Capitalism (Fall) | 3 |
| SOC 302 | Race and Resistance (Spring) | 3 |
| SOC 304 | Social Inequalities (Spring) | 3 |
Sociology Minor Electives (9 credits)
| SOC 204 | Urban Anthropology | 3 |
| SOC 205 | Urban Environments | 3 |
| SOC 208 | Anthropology of Food | 3 |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Social Services | 3 |
| SOC 211 | Mass Media and Popular Culture | 3 |
| SOC 212 | Migration, Globalization, and Culture | 3 |
| SOC 217 | Visual Anthropology | 3 |
| SOC 253 | Crime Mapping | 3 |
| SOC 262 | Contemporary Latin American Development | 3 |
| SOC 270 | Criminology | 3 |
| SOC 273 | Mass Incarceration and Collateral Consequences | 3 |
| SOC 275 | Issues in Contemporary Policing | 3 |
| SOC 290 | Codes of Gender (no double dipping w/ structural inequalities) | 3 |
| SOC 302 | Race and Resistance (no double dipping w/ structural inequalities) | 3 |
| SOC 303 | Urban Planning | 3 |
| SOC 306 | The Family | 3 |
| SOC 308 | Juvenile Justice | 3 |
| SOC 310 | Sociology of Deviance | 3 |
| SOC 311 | Postmodern Societies | 3 |
| SOC 313 | Family Law | 3 |
| SOC 315 | Special Topics: in Sociology (or SOC 316) | 3 |
| SOC 317 | Anthropology of Drugs | 3 |
| SOC 318 | Community Organizing for Social Change | 3 |
| SOC 319 | Activism, Advocacy, and Empowerment | 3 |
| SOC 323 | Constitutional Law: Governmental Powers | 3 |
| SOC 326 | Constitutional Law: Civil Liberties | 3 |
| SOC 327 | Power and Conflict | 3 |
| SOC 328 | Societies and Cultures of Latin America | 3 |
| SOC 332 | Labor Studies Colloquium | 3 |
| SOC 333 | US Labor Patterns and Movements | 3 |
| SOC 334 | Sustainable Development | 3 |
| SOC 335 | Culture, Health, and Illness | 3 |
| SOC 338 | Schools and Society | 3 |
| SOC 353 | Political Ecology | 3 |
| SOC 361 | Criminal Justice Administration | 3 |
| SOC 362 | Modern American Gangs | 3 |
| SOC 364 | Law and Society | 3 |
| SOC 366 | White Collar Crime | 3 |
| SOC 367 | Criminal Justice Ethics | 3 |
| SOC 369 | Current Issues in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| SOC 375 | Internship | 3 |
| SOC 380 | Sport and American Society | 3 |
| SOC 460 | Independent Study (or SOC 461) | 3 |
| SOC 465 | Research in Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 466 | Research in Anthropology | 3 |
| SOC 294 | Gender, Crime & Justice | 3 |
| SOC 295 | Capitalism (no double dipping w/ structural inequalities) | 3 |
*SOC 150 Roots: Sociology, SOC 375 Internship, and SOC 416 Seminar in Sociology do not fulfill minor requirements.
4 Year Course Map B.A. Sociology
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 151 or 230 | 3 | SOC SCIENCE ROOTS 2 | 3 |
| RELS 110 | 3 | LLRN 105Continuing students LLRN 102 | 3 |
| SOC SCIENCE ROOTS 1PoliSci 150, Psych 150, Soc 150, and either Comm or Econ 150 (9 credits total) | 3 | SOC SCIENCE ROOTS 3 | 3 |
| SCIENCE 1 | 3 | SCIENCE 2 | 3 |
| MODERN LANG I | 3 | MODERN LANG 2 | 3 |
| COMPUTER PROFICIENCY | |||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| RELS 200 | 3 | SOC 220 | 3 |
| HIST 150Or HIST 152 | 3 | RELS 300 | 3 |
| ENGL 150Or ENGL 151 | 3 | SCIENCE 3 | 3 |
| SOC 294 | 3 | GLOBAL NW | 3 |
| GLOBAL NW 1 | 3 | SOC STRUCTURAL INEQUALITIES | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Junior | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| SOC 324 | 3 | SOC 304 | 3 |
| SOC 307 | 3 | SOC ELECTIVE 2 | 3 |
| PHIL 150Or PHIL 152 | 3 | GE ELECTIVE | 3 |
| SOC ELECTIVE 1 | 3 | ART/MUSIC 150/151 | 3 |
| GE ELECTIVE | 3 | GE ELECTIVE | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Senior | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| SOC ELECTIVE 3 | 3 | SOC 416 | 3 |
| SOC ELECTIVE 4 | 3 | SOC ELECTIVE 5 | 3 |
| GE ELECTIVE | 3 | SOC ELECTIVE | 3 |
| SOC ELECTIVE | 3 | SOC ELECTIVE | 3 |
| SOC ELECTIVE | 3 | SOC ELECTIVE | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits: 120 | |||
Psychology Courses
PSYC 150. Roots: Psychology. 3 Credits.
Roots: Psychology provides students with a critical examination of the field of psychology, which concerns itself with the scientific study of the brain, mind, and behavior. This course provides a general overview of the science of psychology by introducing basic principles, theories, research, and scientific techniques that psychologists use to describe, explain, predict, and change human behavior and mental processes.
The course surveys selected concepts, such as development; memory; learning; attention; cognitive and biological foundations; personality; social
psychology; and mental health. (Only open to Liberal Arts and Science students; Not open to students who have taken PSYC 153 or PSYC 203).
PSYC 153. Roots: Psychology - FYS. 3 Credits.
Roots: Psychology provides students with a critical examination of the field of psychology, which concerns itself with the scientific study of the brain, mind, and behavior. This course provides a general overview of the science of psychology by introducing basic principles, theories, research, and scientific techniques that psychologists use to describe, explain, predict, and change human behavior and mental processes. The First Year Seminar
(FYS) version of Roots: Psychology uses a particular theme as a starting point to examine selected concepts, such as development; memory;
learning; attention; cognitive and biological foundations; personality; social psychology; and mental health; and focuses on honing critical writing skills.(FYS courses are restricted to first-year students only; Not open to students who have taken PSYC 150 or PSYC 203).
PSYC 203. Introduction to Psychology. 3 Credits.
Introduction to Psychology provides a critical examination of the field of psychology, which concerns itself with the scientific study of the brain, mind, and behavior. This course provides a general overview of the science of psychology by introducing basic principles, theories, research, and scientific techniques that psychologists use to describe, explain, predict, and change human behavior and mental processes. The course surveys selected concepts, such as development; memory; learning; personality; social psychology; and mental health. (Not open to students who have taken PSYC 150 or PSYC 153).
PSYC 214. Statistics and Research Methods I. 3 Credits.
This course explores the research methodologies, statistical concepts, and procedures employed to create and test psychological theory. This course will emphasize an integration of introductory method topics and statistical procedures, including descriptive and correlation-based statistics, natural observation, and survey design. You will learn about psychological methods in lecture, discussion, and through hands-on practice. You will design and conduct research, analyze and interpret data both by hand and using SPSS, review research literature, and prepare APA-style reports. This course is required for all Psychology majors in the School of Liberal Arts, and is a
prerequisite to PSYC 314.
Prerequisite: PSYC 150 or PSYC 153 or PSYC 203.
PSYC 216. Behavior Modification. 3 Credits.
A survey of the principles of learning as applied to selected problems of behavior.
PSYC 257. Forensic Psychology. 3 Credits.
An analysis of psychological causes of criminal behavior. Topics include antisocial personality, neuropsychological components of criminality, and the interface between psychology and law in areas such as jury selection, sentencing, the insanity plea, eyewitness testimony, and psychiatric evaluation of defendants.
PSYC 302. Psychological Testing. 3 Credits.
This course provides a survey of various assessment measures that are available to psychologists, teaches students to think critically about the extent to which these tests accurately measure the attributes they purport to measure, offers an understanding of how these tests were developed, and provides students the opportunity to develop a psychological measure of your own. Intelligence, achievement, aptitude, and objective/subjective personality assessment will be covered. We also discuss how the clinical interview can be used as an assessment tool, and discuss issues relating to test selection, administration, construction, and use in applied settings. Students also learn to compute and interpret several statistical procedures that are used in the development of a psychological measure, including reliability and validity coefficients, and factor analysis. Note that students will NOT be trained to do clinical interpretations. Prerequisite: PSYC 214.
PSYC 310. Psychology of Developmental Disorders and Delays. 3 Credits.
This course provides an overview of developmental disorders, delays, and psychopathology among children. The course will emphasize assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Students may be expected to perform field activities and child observations.
PSYC 314. Statistics and Research Methods II. 3 Credits.
This course continues exploring the research methodologies, statistical concepts, and procedures employed to create and test psychological theory. This course will emphasize an integration of method topics and statistical procedures, including hypothesis testing using t-test and ANOVA, and experimental design. You will learn about psychological methods in lecture, discussion, and through hands-on practice. You will design and conduct research, analyze and interpret data both by hand and using SPSS, review research literature, and prepare APA-style reports. This course is
required for all Psychology majors in the School of Liberal Arts, and is a prerequisite to 414
Prerequisite: PSYC 214.
PSYC 316. Issues Affecting Todays Youth. 3 Credits.
An overview of issues affecting psychological, physical, intellectual, and social development in today's youth. Empirical and theoretical foundations of these issues and the impact on development will be emphasized. Implications for parenting, education, prevention and intervention will be addressed; appropriate for anyone interested in the issues of modern day youth.
PSYC 321. Social Psychology. 3 Credits.
A study of the processes by which the behaviors, thoughts, and feelings of the individual are influenced by his/her social environment. Topics include: social perception and attribution, attitude development and change; interpersonal attraction and interpersonal relations such as friendship.
PSYC 327. Interviewing and Counseling. 3 Credits.
Indepth exploration of techniques for establishing a stable working relationship with a client; examination of prominent contemporary approaches to interviewing and counseling from theoretical and practical standpoints.
PSYC 330. Special Topic: in Psychology. 3 Credits.
New course offerings in any area of psychology. Descriptions of specific topics will be posted in the psychology department. Specific requirements will depend upon the topic.
PSYC 332. Artificial Psychology. 3 Credits.
What is it that makes us human? In this course we pursue the answer to this question by examining consciousness, free will, creativity and other cognitive capacities. We investigate whether these can be implemented artificially using technological means. We adopt an interdisciplinary approach using perspectives from artificial intelligence, robotics, neuroscience, evolution, psychology and philosophy.
PSYC 333. Motivation and Emotion. 3 Credits.
This course investigates why we do what we do. The course takes a multiperspective approach (evolutionary, biological, environmental, and cognitive) to examine why organisms engage in certain behaviors and the extent to which they persist at a behavior. Further, the course examines the
important role that emotions play in understanding why people choose and maintain behaviors.".
PSYC 334. Lifespan Development. 3 Credits.
The course examines the developmental processes that shape our lives from conception to death. We will explore the ways biological, cognitive, and socio-emotional influences systematically interact to shape the lifespan. Some topics covered include gene-environment interactions, social relationships, personal identify, resilience, and longevity.
PSYC 340. Cognition and Learning. 3 Credits.
This course examines the concept of the mind and mental processes using theoretical and empirical perspectives. Students learn about different mental activities such as perception, attention, learning, memory, and problem solving, discuss how these cognitive processes are studied, and consider how they apply to our experiences.".
PSYC 341. Health Psychology. 3 Credits.
This course offers an interdisciplinary exploration of how psychological processes are related to physical health behaviors and outcomes. This area of psychology seeks to determine and implement ways to improve individuals’ physical, mental, and social world, with the hope of maximizing quality of life in a variety of domains. Common topics include psychological analysis of health-promoting and health compromising behaviors; and psychobiological and psychosocial perspectives on stress, pain management, chronic illness, terminal illness, eating pathologies, cardiovascular disease, and alcohol, tobacco, and drug use.
PSYC 342. Psychology of Family Relationships. 3 Credits.
This course provides an overview of modern perspectives and psychological research on the family. The course investigates a fundamental description of family as well as familial issues across the lifespan, guided by historic and contemporary perspectives. Throughout the course, we use
family stories to examine the psychology of the family.".
PSYC 343. Psychology of Women. 3 Credits.
The major objective of this course is to develop an understanding of and critical thinking about the psychology of women. Topics unique to women's lives, such as menstruation, pregnancy, childbirth, and motherhood, will be explored. Additional topics including gender and sexual development, work roles, abuse, violence, and body image will be analyzed.
PSYC 345. Psychology of Childhood. 3 Credits.
This course emphasizes the developing child, from the point of conception until adolescence. Particular attention is paid to the major transitions and crises that occur during this time period. Various psychological theories and research studies in the areas of physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development are studied, highlighting the assumptions of the life span developmental approach.".
PSYC 346. Psychology of Adolescence. 3 Credits.
Adolescence is a period of great transition marked with both triumph and tribulation. This class provides students with an understanding of the period between childhood and adulthood known as adolescence, and examines biological, cognitive, self, and social transitions during this important period of life.
PSYC 347. Theories of Personality. 3 Credits.
Using scientific reasoning and research as clues, this course explores several major mysteries in the scientific quest to understand what makes a person themselves, and why people do what they do. The course investigates core questions, such as: Does personality predict what people do, and how their lives will turn out? Do others know more about your personality than you? How do personalities develop? Can personalities be disordered? What is personality, anyway? Do we even have personalities? Can we know someone else's personality? How can we use science to understand personality?".
PSYC 348. Cultural Psychology. 3 Credits.
Cultural psychology takes the position that broad human similarities exist, but that there is also vast psychological variation that is observed across human groups. In this course, we consider current theories and empirical research on culture, race, and ethnicity and examine evidence suggesting the psychological processes are culture-and context-dependent.
PSYC 360. Independent Study. 3 Credits.
This course is designed to allow psychology majors to pursue an area of special interest in psychology. Students must present a preparatory outline to qualify. Permission of the faculty mentor, department chair, and the Dean of the School of Arts are required at the time of registration.
PSYC 373. Industrial Psychology. 3 Credits.
This course explores the application of psychological principles and methods to the study of individuals and groups in the workplace. Topics include personnel selection, performance appraisal, training, and employment law. Students who take this course are also encouraged to take PSYC 374.".
PSYC 374. Organizational Psychology. 3 Credits.
This course provides an analysis of human behavior in organizations. Topics include organizational culture, motivation, job satisfaction, management styles, and problems in human relations, and leadership. Students who take this course are also encouraged to take PSYC 373.".
PSYC 375. Internship. 3 Credits.
Students participate in an off-campus training experience closely related to their area of study. Frequent meetings with the internship advisor and a paper are required. Internships are arranged through the Center for Career Development and must be approved in advance by the chair and the Dean of the School of Arts. Offered fall semester.
PSYC 414. Senior Capstone: Advanced Research Methods. 3 Credits.
The senior capstone seminar is an opportunity to conceptualize and execute an independent research project. This course emphasizes an integration of advanced method topics and statistical procedures through experimental designs with 2 independent variables and factorial ANOVA. The independent project includes reviewing the literature; designing an independent research study; and collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data, which culminates in an APA style research paper, oral presentation, and scientific poster presentation.
All students are expected to participate in the annual poster session held in May. This course is required for all senior Psychology majors in the School of Liberal Arts. Prerequisite: PSYC 314.".
PSYC 421. Psychopathology. 3 Credits.
This course offers an exploration into some of the major diagnostic categories and specific psychological disorders affecting humankind, such as depression, schizophrenia, anxiety, and eating disorders. The course further emphasizes epidemiological factors, etiology, symptomatology, maintaining factors, pathological processes, and evidence-based treatment. Additional attention is given to differential diagnosis and comorbidities among disorders. Students also receive an introduction to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).
PSYC 429. Research in Psychology. 3 Credits.
Supervised participation in research design, data collection, statistical analysis, and interpretation of results in conjunction with ongoing research projects in psychology. Permission of the faculty mentor and the department chair are required at the time of registration.
PSYC 430. Research in Psychology. 3 Credits.
Supervised participation in research design, data collection, statistical analysis, and interpretation of results in conjunction with ongoing research projects in psychology. Permission of the faculty mentor and the department chair are required at the time of registration.
PSYC 435. Behavioral Neuroscience. 3 Credits.
This course explores the biological factors underlying behavior and mental processes. Students learn about the anatomy and functions of the brain and nervous system, including details about the functions of the cells and structures of the brain. They will also learn about how changes in brain activity connect with different processes such as learning, memory, emotion, intelligence, sleep, and consciousness.
PSYC 437. Contemporary Psychotherapy. 3 Credits.
Contemporary forms of psychotherapy are discussed and critically evaluated including psychoanalysis, behaviorism, Gestalt, and humanistic therapies.
PSYC 460. Independent Study. 1-3 Credit.
This course is designed to allow psychology majors to pursue an area of special interest in psychology. Students must present a preparatory outline to qualify. Permission of the faculty mentor, department chair, and the Dean of the School of Arts are required at the time of registration.
PSYC 467. Sensation and Perception. 3 Credits.
This course focuses on the psychological study of the relationship between the external world and our internal experience. The primary goals are to examine the anatomy and physiology of the sensory systems, reveal the common methods used to investigate these systems, and discuss the phenomenal (subjective experience) issues surrounding questions of perception through various sensory illusions.
Not open to students who have completed PSYC 367.".
PSYC 475. Internship. 3 Credits.
Students participate in an off-campus training experience closely related to their area of study. Frequent meetings with the internship advisor and a paper are required. Internships are arranged through the Center for Career Development and must be approved in advance by the chair and the Dean of the School of Arts. Offered spring semester.
Sociology Courses
SOC 150. Roots: Sociology. 3 Credits.
An explanation and critical examination of selected concepts in the social sciences. Students examine the logic and methods of social science research and engage in analysis of contemporary social issues from the perspectives of the disciplines of sociology and anthropology (not open to students who completed SOC 201).
SOC 153. Roots: Sociology - FYS. 3 Credits.
An explanation and critical examination of selected concepts in the social sciences. Students examine the logic and methods of social science research and engage in analysis of contemporary social issues from the perspectives of the disciplines of sociology and anthropology. (Not open to students who completed SOC 201.).
SOC 201. Introduction to Sociology. 3 Credits.
An introduction to the nature and scope of the science of sociology. Emphasis on societies, social structures and institutions, social groups, and on the various social processes associated with social organization, socialization, and social change. (Not open to students who have completed SOC 150.).
SOC 202. Introduction to Cultural Anthropology. 3 Credits.
An introduction to the basic concepts of cultural anthropology. Such concepts are related to subsistence, economy, ecology, social organization, and ideology. Emphasis will be given to problems in contemporary/complex societies as well as primitive/simple societies. A comparative and evolutionary perspective is used throughout the case study of Western and non-Western societies.
SOC 204. Urban Anthropology. 3 Credits.
Urban anthropology is concerned with the origin, development, and evolution of cities as well as with the description, comparison and analysis of urban life and cultures.
SOC 205. Urban Environments. 3 Credits.
An introduction to the complexities of urban life and space emphasizing the interaction of socio-cultural, political, economic, natural, and built environments. The course will examine the factors that influence urbanization, the distinct patterns of social interaction that typify urban life, motivations for various patterns/strategies of urban development, and the effect of globalization on urban expansion and decline. These points of emphasis are founded on the understanding of cities as unique environments with distinct challenges to social organization, economic growth and inequality, and sustainability.
SOC 208. Anthropology of Food. 3 Credits.
This course considers food from an anthropological perspective. Attention is given to the relationship between food as a cultural construct and ecology, ethnicity and race, social class, symbolic significance, political-economic processes, colonization and globalization, competitive dietary patterns, analysis of commodities, and power.
SOC 210. Introduction to Social Services. 3 Credits.
The foundation of social work as a profession, its historical and philosophical development, its social purpose, value assumptions, and theoretical base. A review of the various typed of social service practice. Case studies and analyses of programs, policies, and issues.
SOC 211. Mass Media and Popular Culture. 3 Credits.
A social history of mass media in the American context and an exploration of the key theoretical perspectives that explain mass communications and popular culture. The impact of media such as newspapers, books, magazines, television, film, radio broadcasting and the countless means of mass communication transmitted through the internet is examined from a sociological perspective.
SOC 212. Migration, Globalization, and Culture. 3 Credits.
An introductory examination of how immigration/emigration is shaped by global political-economic structures. The goal is to understand the connections between global structures and local cultural responses. Attention will be devoted to a wide variety of social reactions ranging from inclusive (multiculturalism) to exclusive (ethnic nationalism/nativism) responses.
SOC 217. Visual Anthropology. 3 Credits.
An introduction to the history of ethnography, the politics of image representation of the other and the sub-discipline of visual anthropology. A variety of anthropological concepts are explored by using ethnographic pictures.
SOC 220. Social Problems. 3 Credits.
This course develops a critical analysis of the causes and consequences of social problems using contemporary sociological approaches. The specific problems treated each semester vary, including poverty, environmental challenges, state and corporate misconduct, racism, immigration policies, sexism, human trafficking, labor problems, national security, terrorism, and others.
SOC 225. Telling Stories with Maps. 3 Credits.
This course introduces the concepts and components of geospatial thinking through a geographic information system (GIS}, exploring how to visualize a story using maps. We work in Tableau, Google Earth, and ESRl's ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, and ArcMap software packages. Course topics include story design, spatial data acquisition, projection systems, spatial analysis, and cartographic design.
SOC 250. Introduction to GIS. 3 Credits.
An introduction to geographic information systems including mapping and social spatial analysis. Course topics include spatial data acquisition, projection systems, geodatabase design, spatial query and display, spatioal analysis and modelling, and cartographic design.
SOC 253. Crime Mapping. 3 Credits.
This course provides a practical introduction to analyzing and mapping crime and sociological data using ArcGIS geographic information system (GIS) software. Students will learn skills to make and analyze maps, including a critical understanding of how maps are used in policing, and will develop a solid base upon which to build further expertise in crime mapping and GIS.
SOC 262. Contemporary Latin American Development. 3 Credits.
Focuses on development in modern Latin America and its relationship to migration in and out of the region. The main paradigms in the sociology of development are used as a basis for specific case studies, illustrating the interrelated dynamics of poverty, violence, trafficking, and human displacement. Particular attention is given to popular movements and alternative models of development in the region.
SOC 270. Criminology. 3 Credits.
A survey of varieties of criminal activity, data on crime and sociological explanations of crime and criminality in relation to social structural, institutional, and cultural factors. Traditional and contemporary policies for controlling crime are explored in this course and a critical analysis of the relationship between crime, social inequality and social justice is developed.
SOC 273. Mass Incarceration and Collateral Consequences. 3 Credits.
A historical and contemporary investigation of offender management and treatment. Critical theories and alternative methods of corrections are examined, and the effects of institutionalization are discussed.
SOC 275. Issues in Contemporary Policing. 3 Credits.
A socio-historical and comparative analysis of the structure and organization of contemporary policing. Students will develop a critical analysis of how law enforcement agencies interact with society.
SOC 290. Codes of Gender. 3 Credits.
An approach to the construction, reproduction, persistence, and resistance to gender inequality across multiple domains, using comparative and transnational approaches.
SOC 294. Gender, Crime & Justice. 3 Credits.
The course will explore: the evolution of gender in the context of criminology, female offending and related criminological theories, the frequency and nature of female offending, how women and girls are processed through the criminal justice system, how women and girls are punished, the victimization of women and girls by men, and the role of female employees in the criminal justice system.
SOC 295. Capitalism. 3 Credits.
An examination of capitalism as a social system in the modern world. The course examines the history of capitalism, political economic theories of how it functions, and the ways in which capitalism influences human activity on a global scale.
SOC 296. Introduction to Human Geography. 3 Credits.
This course introduces students to the field of human geography. We journey through the discipline’s history and origins, modern geography, and the scientific revolution, to postmodernism and GIS science. The course will cover geographic theory, including the concept of place and its impact on identity formation, the links between urban and rural spaces, regional interdependencies, among other topics.
SOC 302. Race and Resistance. 3 Credits.
This course involves discussing, reading, and examining cultural artifacts, social movements, and theorizations around the categories of race and ethnicity. It aims for re-thinking these categories through their grounding in particular localities, practices, truths, and histories.
SOC 303. Urban Planning. 3 Credits.
Introduction to the principles and techniques of urban planning. Practical application of knowledge from many disciplines in forming physical design for urban spaces. Consideration of demographic, political, economic, and legal factors in the planning process.
SOC 304. Social Inequalities. 3 Credits.
This course examines the analysis of class, race, sex, gender, sexuality, and other hierarchical structures that inform social inequalities domestically and globally. Students will study social inequality historically and across various localities, including explanations of and solutions to social inequalities.
SOC 306. The Family. 3 Credits.
The nature and structure of the family as a group and as a social institution. Cross-cultural, historical, and contemporary variations in family structure and interaction. Patterns in mate selection, marriage, parenthood and divorce, and their correlation with such variables as income, ethnicity, religion, and education.
SOC 307. Research Methods. 3 Credits.
The logic and skills of social scientific research. Research design, conceptualization and measurement, sampling, and data analysis. Student experience in data collection and analysis.
SOC 308. Juvenile Justice. 3 Credits.
Sociological perspectives on the nature, causes, and prevention of delinquency and the application of criminal justice to minors.
SOC 310. Sociology of Deviance. 3 Credits.
Analyzes the relationship between social power and the dynamic process of labeling certain acts and groups as deviant. A survey of theoretical explanations of deviance is offered as the course explores how individuals and groups respond to being labelled deviant. Specific attention is given to social policies intended to control deviance and the social consequences of those policies.
SOC 311. Postmodern Societies. 3 Credits.
A critical examination of theories and practices of social organization in the contemporary world. This course examines "how times have changed" and led to contemporary cultural and political conflicts over identity, authority, social norms. Theories of modernity and postmodernity will inform more current theoretical understandings of the individual's role in constructing and organizing social relationships.
SOC 312. Social Service Practice. 3 Credits.
An introduction to basic social service methods with an emphasis on the special type of listening, utilized by social workers. The focus will be on engaging and helping individuals, couples, and families. Students will learn about the helping process, starting with the initial phase and including assessment and treatment planning.
SOC 313. Family Law. 3 Credits.
This course will examine the law governing the definition of family and the rights and duties of family members to each other. In particular, the conversation will focus upon marriage and cover such topics as restrictions on who may marry, and issues incident to dissolution of marriage (property division, spousal and child support, and child custody).
SOC 315. Special Topics: in Sociology. 3 Credits.
New course offerings in any area of sociology. Topics will be listed in the pre-registration booklets. Course outlines will be posted in the sociology department before the preregistration periods.
SOC 316. Special Topics: in Sociology. 3 Credits.
New course offerings in any area of sociology. Topics will be listed in the pre-registration booklets. Course outlines will be posted in the sociology department before the preregistration periods.
SOC 317. Anthropology of Drugs. 3 Credits.
People at different levels of societal development (e.g., hunting, gathering, agricultural, industrial and postindustrial societies) have integrated certain 'drugs' into their cultures. This course explores the use of drugs cross-culturally, focusing on their political, economic, and cultural ramifications. Qualitative and quantitative data are used in the course.
SOC 318. Community Organizing for Social Change. 3 Credits.
Community organizing is a strategy that has empowered individuals and communities to make social change. It has been a major factor in shaping the Bronx, the college's home, as it is today. The class will provide a historical perspective on community organizing and assist in developing skills critical to organizing, such as discussing the role of the organizer, identifying, and researching issues, developing leaders, and developing an organizing campaign. The class would include opportunities for real-world experience with a local community organization. (Students meet two hours in class weekly and have additional meeting time obligations in the community.)
Department Chair approval required.
SOC 319. Activism, Advocacy, and Empowerment. 3 Credits.
An analysis of social services designed for vulnerable, under-represented and displaced people, such as migrant populations, illegal immigrants, political refugees, and others. A critical and historical evaluation of efforts to engage and advocate for these populations is developed as well as tactics to empower them in today's world.
SOC 323. Constitutional Law: Governmental Powers. 3 Credits.
Case studies of judicial decisions relating to the powers of the national government and the separate branches; judicial review: federal-state relations; as well as civil liberties, commerce, civil rights, taxation, spending, treaty-making, and war powers. Cross-listed with POSC 323.
SOC 324. Sociological Theories. 3 Credits.
A survey of major sociological theories, e.g., functionalism, symbolic interactionism, conflict theory, phenomenology and ethnomethodology, Frankfurt School critical theory, structuralism, postmodernism, and others. Special emphasis is given to tracing contemporary approaches back to classical sociologists such as Comte, Durkheim, Marx, Weber, and Mead.
SOC 326. Constitutional Law: Civil Liberties. 3 Credits.
Case studies of judicial decision on the rights of individuals; first amendment freedoms, equal protection of the laws, rights of defendants. Cross-listed with POSC 324.
SOC 327. Power and Conflict. 3 Credits.
An examination of the role of power in regulating and subordinating groups within human societies. The concept of power is a multifaceted process that includes forms of economic, political, cultural, and discursive control. This requires a look at various theories of power and its role in ordering societies as well as different methods of acquiring, maintaining, and losing power. Particular attention will be paid to the motivations for power acquisition and the dynamics of resistance to power structures in both theoretical and applied contexts.
SOC 328. Societies and Cultures of Latin America. 3 Credits.
An introduction to Mesoamerica (Mexico, Central America), South America, and the Caribbean as socio-cultural areas from an anthropological perspective. Native and contemporary cultures, cultural similarities and differences are examined with attention given to the process of sociocultural change, external forces that shape the region, and key issues/themes that consistently surface in Latin American anthropology.
SOC 332. Labor Studies Colloquium. 3 Credits.
An interdisciplinary introduction to the nature, scope, and methodology of Labor Studies. Students will examine the problems and opportunities that a globalized economy poses for worker rights. Guest lectures by Labor Studies faculty members from the humanities and social sciences, business, and health services on specific topics and/or case studies. Site visits to select NYC historical landmarks such as Union Square, The Catholic Worker, and the site of the Triangle Fire.
SOC 333. US Labor Patterns and Movements. 3 Credits.
This course analyzes the patterns of the US labor force and labor movements in the industrial age. Structural factors such as race, class, gender, geography, and technology are considered along with the business and political contexts. The question of individual agency on the part of labor leaders is also addressed.
SOC 334. Sustainable Development. 3 Credits.
An examination of the relationship between economic development and environmental crises. The course focuses on theories of development and subsequent theories of sustainable development, as well as examining cases studies of development, environmental degradation, and sustainable development.
SOC 335. Culture, Health, and Illness. 3 Credits.
Application of anthropological and sociological methods and theory in the comparative analysis of illness, medical practices, and health systems. Attention will be given to the interaction of humans with their immediate environment and how humans adapt.
SOC 338. Schools and Society. 3 Credits.
Examination of how schools in U.S. and abroad are organized and operate, why there are class, race, and sex differences in how much education people get, why better educated people get the best jobs, and what must be done to reform our schools.
SOC 350. Advanced Topics in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). 3 Credits.
An advanced examination of mapping and geospatial analysis. The course builds on and moves beyond the topics in Introduction to GIS and includes advanced mapping techniques, spatial analytical methods, and basic coding using ArcGIS and other GIS programs.
SOC 352. Advanced Qualitative Methods. 3 Credits.
This course is designed to train undergraduate students in advanced qualitative research methods in the social sciences. Through this hands-on approach, the course is designed to prepare students to undertake research using ethnographic and intensive interview methods and deepen their appreciation of the methodological dimensions of published qualitative work.
SOC 353. Political Ecology. 3 Credits.
This course is to introduce students of global change to the analytical framework of political ecology framework, including how axes of power, such as gender, class, and race, further complicate access to and distribution of natural resources. This geographic look at the politics of resource allocation and distribution begins in the post-colonial era to gendered dimensions of climate change and developing country socio-ecological systems.
SOC 354. Introduction to Social Network Analysis. 3 Credits.
An examination of social network analysis including theories and analytical methods of network formation and maintenance. Social media analyses, data mining, and graphical analysis of social network data are among the topics covered.
SOC 361. Criminal Justice Administration. 3 Credits.
An analysis of the various agencies in the administration of justice, the nature of law enforcement, the prisons, court system and rehabilitation agencies.
SOC 362. Modern American Gangs. 3 Credits.
Analysis of the origin, organization, control, and consequences of organized crime in the United States. Emphasis on conflicting theories and current research.
SOC 364. Law and Society. 3 Credits.
An exploration of the development of legal systems in different societies. The legal order in the United States will be discussed within the context of social and political influences on law-making and law enforcement.
SOC 366. White Collar Crime. 3 Credits.
An analysis of white-collar crimes in their diverse forms such as professional misconduct, deliberate industrial pollution, corruption, and governmental repression of political opponents. Consideration is given to recent trends and ways of exerting control over these crimes.
SOC 367. Criminal Justice Ethics. 3 Credits.
A course examining the conditions and issues associated with crime and criminal activities in major cities. The focus of the course is to understand how urban conditions and environments influence crime and criminal activities. Cross-listed with RELS 399.
SOC 369. Current Issues in Criminal Justice. 3 Credits.
Current and controversial issues in criminal justice will be explored and analyzed in this course. The topics will be debated in a classroom setting which will combine traditional lectures with student presentations and full class discussions.
SOC 375. Internship. 3 Credits.
Students participate in an off-campus training experience closely related to their area of study. Frequent meetings with the internship advisor and a paper are required. Internships are arranged through the Center for Career Development and must be approved in advance by the chair and the Dean of the School of Arts. Elective credit only.
SOC 380. Sport and American Society. 3 Credits.
An interdisciplinary course on the history of American sport from the colonial era to the present. Special emphasis will be given to the economic, sociological, political, and psychological aspects of twentieth century American sport.
SOC 416. Seminar in Sociology. 3 Credits.
This seminar is the "capstone" course for sociology majors and is designed to support an original research project individually completed by each participant. Meeting on a weekly basis, students discuss their findings and engage in a series of peer-review activities. Prerequisites: SOC 307 and SOC 324 and one of the following: SOC 290 or SOC 295 or SOC 296 or SOC 302 or SOC 304.
SOC 460. Independent Study. 3 Credits.
A course of study designed for students with research interests not covered in the department's curriculum. Topics and methods of research are carefully worked out by the student in consultation with the supervising professor. This course is ordinarily open only to those students who have completed SOC 307 and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Before registration, topics must be approved by the supervising professor and the Department Chair.
SOC 461. Independent Study. 3 Credits.
A course of study designed for students with research interests not covered in the department's curriculum. Topics and methods of research are carefully worked out by the student in consultation with the supervising professor. This course is ordinarily open only to those students who have completed SOC 307 and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Before registration, topics must be approved by the supervising professor and the Department Chair.
SOC 465. Research in Sociology. 3 Credits.
Participation in current research projects in the department. Permission of Department Chair and supervising professor required before registration. Prerequisite: SOC 307.
SOC 466. Research in Anthropology. 3 Credits.
Participation in current research projects in the department. Permission of Department Chair and supervising professor required before registration. Prerequisite: SOC 307.
SOC 475. Internship. 3 Credits.
Students participate in an off-campus training experience closely related to their area of study. Frequent meetings with the internship advisor and a paper are required. Internships are arranged through the Center for Career Development and must be approved in advance by the Department Chair and the Dean of the School of Liberal Arts. Credit may apply to major.