SOC 101 - Principles of Sociology

1. Describe and discuss the “sociological imagination.”
2. Differentiate and apply the major theoretical perspectives in sociology.
3. Define and utilize basic sociological concepts, including social institutions, roles, norms, sanctions, social locations, statuses, cultural diversity, and social change.
4. Analyze the role social forces play in shaping human behavior and life chances.
5. Describe and compare social science research methods, with an emphasis on identifying basic methodological approaches concerning data collection, analysis and interpretation, as well as basic ethical considerations.