Sociology

Classes

SOSC101R: Introduction to Sociology

Class Program
Sociology
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3
The course provides an introductory study of sociology using the principles and methods of social sciences and the scientific method. Sociological principles, sociological perspectives, and the relationship of the individual to society groups will be emphasized. Culture and the elements influencing society today are major themes of the course. Other topics that will be examined include socialization, social structure, stratification, race, class, family, education, population, economics, religion, gender, age, and social change. Sociological research and the role of sociologists in the modern world are discussed. Students learn to think critically about the nature of society and social institutions.

SOSC110R: Cultural Anthropology

Class Program
Sociology
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3

An exploration of Homo sapien’s origins and the development of cultural differences and similarities. An examination of what the similarities and differences mean and why they are valuable.

Effective Fall 2023: this is a CCSNH Access course and will display on transcripts, count as credits attempted, and count towards the cumulative grade point average for all seven colleges: Great Bay, Lakes Region, Manchester, Nashua, NHTI, River Valley, and White Mountains. Students cannot receive credit for more than one of the CCSNH Access courses or equivalents and the most recent course on the college transcript will be used in the cumulative grade point average (CGPA) calculation. For graduation residency purposes, only Access courses owned by the campus where the student is matriculated will be used to meet the requirements.

•    GBCC’s ANTH101GA (ANTH101G, AN101)
•    LRCC’s HUMA131LA (HUMA131L, HUMA1310L, LHUM1310)
•    MCC’s ANTH101MA (ANTH101M, AN101)
•    NCC’s ANTH110NA (ANTH110N, SOCN110)
•    NHTI’s ANTH101CA (ANTH101C, AN101)
•    RVCC’s SOSC110RA (SOSC110R, SOCK110, SOCC110)
•    WMCC’s ANTH101WA (ANTH101W, BANT101)

SOSC201R: Contemporary Social Problems

Class Program
Sociology
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3
Contemporary Social Problems and Issues will be studied, including such topics as deviance and crime, sex and gender, culture, poverty, aging, the family, population (rural and urban issues), the media, education and the economy, health and medicine. Sociological principles, sociological perspectives, and the relationship of the individual to society and groups will be emphasized. Students learn to think critically about the nature of society and social institutions.
Prerequisites

100-level Social Science Course

SOSC216R: Disparities in US Healthcare

Class Program
Sociology
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3

Disparities in US Healthcare examines health disparities and equity in the United States from a multidisciplinary perspective. Students explore the ways in which social, economic, environmental, cultural, biological, and structural factors contribute to differences in health status, access to care, and health outcomes among diverse populations. Emphasis is placed on the social determinants of health, including socioeconomic status, race and ethnicity, gender, disability, environment, and health literacy. The course also introduces the structure and functions of the U.S. health care and public health systems, as well as the roles of key stakeholders in health care delivery, access, quality, and cost. Students analyze current research on health disparities and consider culturally responsive, policy, and community-based strategies designed to reduce inequities and promote improved health outcomes for historically underserved populations. This course is writing intensive.

SOSC222R: Murder in the 603

Class Program
Sociology
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3

This course will take a deep dive into some of the true crimes that have taken place in the state of New Hampshire. Through the lens of various sociological and psychological theories and perspectives, students will conduct research and examine the elements of specific cases as well as the characteristics of the victims and murders. Topics related to the crime of murder, including laws and sentencing will be studied.

Prerequisites

100-level Social Science Course