SOC 101 - Principles of Sociology

Credits: 3

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Description
An overview of the sociological principles and concepts that shape the development, structure, and function of societies, cultures, human interactions, groups, self-image, conflict, socialization, and social change.

Student Learning Outcomes

Apply the “sociological imagination” to the social world.
Compare and contrast the major theoretical paradigms in sociology.
Articulate and apply basic sociological concepts, including social institutions, roles, norms, sanctions, social locations, statuses, cultural diversity, and social change.
Analyze and explain the role social forces play in shaping human behavior and life changes.
Articulate the sociological research process including topic location, problem definition, literature review, data collection, and analysis.
Compare and contrast the different types of quantitative and qualitative research methods.

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None

Graded: Letter Grade