SOC 101H - Principles of Sociology – Honors

Credits: 3

Description
An Honors-level study of sociological principles that shape the development, structure and function of societies, cultures, human interactions, groups, self-image, 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

Describe and discuss the Sociological Imagination.
Differentiate and apply the major theoretical perspectives in sociology.
Define and utilize basic sociological concepts, including social institutions, roles, norms, sanctions, social locations, statuses, cultural diversity, and social change.
Analyze the role social forces play in shaping human behavior and life chances.
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.
Synthesize and apply sociological theories and concepts to the self-directed study of social issues in an in-depth, sophisticated, and ethically responsible manner (this student learning outcome specifically denotes honors class criteria).

Prerequisite: Admission to the Honors program