Course Description
This course will acquaint the student with basic concepts and methods used in the study of sociology. Materials will cover major social differences, such as class, race, sex, age, and deviant behavior. Institutions of social life, such as family, education, religion, power, and work will be examined. AAS: Business elective.
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s)
Appropriate assessment score or completion/concurrent enrollment in ENGL 1422 with a grade of C or better
IAI Number
S7-900
IAI Title
Sociology, Introduction
Topical Outline
- Introduction to Sociology
- Intro to Methods
- Culture
- Socialization & Development
- Social interaction
- Groups & organizations
- Deviance
- Social Inequality
- Gender & sexuality
- Race
- Politics and Economy
- Families
- Education & Religion
- Population and Urbanization
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Understand the "sociological imagination" and use it to analyze the life experiences of the self and others.
- Identify and explain the major sociological perspectives and theories within the field of sociology.
- Analyze social phenomena utilizing the major sociological perspectives and theories.
- List the basic research methods employed in sociology.
- Explain the basic concepts used in sociology
General Education Distribution Area
AAS Business Elective