SOC& 101 Introduction to Sociology

5 credits

This course introduces diverse perspectives on how social institutions, group dynamics, historical forces, and cultural meanings impact the events and experiences of our personal lives.

This course meets the Social Science general education distribution requirement.

Prerequisites: ENGL 93 (or placement into ENGL 99 or higher)

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Explain basic sociological terminology, concepts, and theories
Describe different research methods and distinguish between scientific and non-scientific ways of knowing
Describe how culture can influence our behavior through shared values, norms, and beliefs
Describe processes of socialization and identify the major socializing agents
Describe how life experiences and opportunities may differ according to various social locations (such as race, age, gender, and socioeconomic status)
Identify the ways in which social institutions (such as the economy, the media, and the family) shape our everyday experiences
Describe processes of social change

General Education Distribution Area Outcomes
Students who successfully complete required courses in the Social Science distribution area will be able to:

Explain at least one social science theory
Analyze social issues and problems in the context of social science

Total Hours: 50 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 50