SOC& 101 - Introduction to Sociology

5 credits

Recommended Preparation
ENGL 095 or placement in ENGL& 101.

An introduction to the principles, concepts, theories and methods of the sociological perspective. Emphasis is placed upon relating sociological ideas to national, community, and individual levels.

Theory Hours
5 theory hours.

AA Specified Elective
Satisfies social science distribution area C requirement or specified elective for the AA degree.

Course Outcomes

Develop an understanding of the sociological perspective
Develop an understanding of sociological methodology and theory
Develop an understanding of stratification by group (i.e., race, ethnicity, orientation, gender, class)
Develop an understanding of culture and social institutions
Develop an understanding of social and physical world interdependence