Credit Course Schedules

Sociology - Fall 2026

Term Definitions

In Person
Classes meet in person on campus; specific days/times/location
Online - Asynchronous
Classes meet fully online; no specific days/times/locations
Online - Synchronous (Zoom)
Classes meet via Zoom or other resource; specific days/times
Hybrid - Online Asynchronous & Online Synchronous (Zoom)
A portion of the classes meet synchronous via Zoom or other resource and a portion is asynchronous online; there will be some specific days/times
Hybrid - Online & In-person
A portion of the classes meet in person on campus and a portion is asynchronous or synchronous online; there will be some specific days/times/locations
Hybrid - Online Asynchronous & In Person
Classes meet in both asynchronous online and in-person modes; specific meeting times and locations for in-person portions of classes are listed with each course
Hybrid - Online Synchronous (Zoom) & In Person
Classes meet in both synchronous online (Zoom) and in-person modes; specific meeting times and locations are listed with each course
Hyflex
Combines online and face-to-face instruction. Students may participate in different ways: online - synchronous, online - asynchronous, face-to-face, or as a flexible learner (student has a degree of choice as to how they participate each week).
Flex
Flex courses may provide students with the opportunity to meet in-person on campus, on the synchronous days and times already scheduled, if conditions allow.
Imputed credits
Imputed credits are developmental courses for students who need to prepare themselves for college-level work. They count toward financial aid requirements but do not count toward earned college credits or GPA.
Interactive TV
Classes are taught live from one campus location and broadcast to one or more additional campus locations. Cameras and microphones at all sites allow faculty and learners to see and talk with each other.
Intro to Sociology — 3886
SOC 1510 – 3 credits

Students will use sociological perspectives to critically analyze and understand taken-for-granted aspects of our social world. The influences of culture, socialization, social groups, and institutions on human behavior are investigated. Cultural diversity and issues related to social inequalities are also explored. Eligibility: ENG 1510 without supports or Corequisite: ENG 1510 with supports. J fall, spring; C fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

— Jamestown Campus
Hultquist Library 249
Aug 25 – Dec 18 Tue, Thu 9:30 am – 10:45 am
Intro to Sociology — 3887
SOC 1510 – 3 credits
Allyn B. Skinner

Students will use sociological perspectives to critically analyze and understand taken-for-granted aspects of our social world. The influences of culture, socialization, social groups, and institutions on human behavior are investigated. Cultural diversity and issues related to social inequalities are also explored. Eligibility: ENG 1510 without supports or Corequisite: ENG 1510 with supports. J fall, spring; C fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

— Jamestown Campus
Hultquist Library 203
Aug 27 – Dec 18 Thu 6:00 pm – 8:45 pm
Intro to Sociology — 5212
SOC 1510 – 3 credits

Students will use sociological perspectives to critically analyze and understand taken-for-granted aspects of our social world. The influences of culture, socialization, social groups, and institutions on human behavior are investigated. Cultural diversity and issues related to social inequalities are also explored. Eligibility: ENG 1510 without supports or Corequisite: ENG 1510 with supports. J fall, spring; C fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

— Jamestown Campus
Hultquist Library 203
Aug 24 – Dec 18 Mon, Wed 1:30 pm – 2:45 pm
Marriage & the Family — 5502
SOC 2510 – 3 credits
Chelsie Scott

Students will develop a sociological understanding of marriage and the family as social institutions. Emphasis is placed on challenges facing contemporary American families, from communication and conflict to sexual learning and behavior, changing gender roles, parenting, divorce, remarriage, violence, and abuse. Eligibility: ENG 1510 without supports or Corequisite: ENG 1510 with supports. J fall; C fall. Institutional Course Syllabus

— Jamestown Campus
Hultquist Library 251
Aug 24 – Dec 18 Mon, Wed 1:30 pm – 2:45 pm
Criminology — 4482
SOC 2560 – 3 credits
Marilyn C. Gerace

This course will focus on various issues surrounding the sociological study of crime. Students will examine how crime is defined, its distribution over different types of societies and social groups, the different methods used to measure the extent and nature of crime, theories of crime causation, the characteristics of criminals and victims, particular types of criminal conduct, and approaches to crime control. Eligibility: ENG 1510 without supports or Corequisite: ENG 1510 with supports. J occasionally; C occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

— Jamestown Campus
Katharine Jackson Carnahan Center 167
Aug 25 – Dec 18 Tue, Thu 1:30 pm – 2:45 pm