SOC 101H - Principles of Sociology - Honors

Credits: 3

Description
An Honors-level 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. Honors emphasizes interactive learning, entailing an examination of the self and one’s social and cultural world through the use of reflective reasoning and dialogue. Courses with “H” suffixes are designated Honors-level courses and can be used to fulfill equivalent general education requirements.

Student Learning Outcomes

Apply the “sociological imagination” to the social world.
Analyze the role social forces play in shaping human behavior and life chances.
Compare and contrast the major theoretical perspectives in sociology.
Compare and contrast social science research methods.
Explore careers in sociology.
Synthesize and apply sociological theories and concepts to the self-directed study of social issues.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Honors program
Corequisite: None

Graded: Letter Grade