SOC 299 - Capstone Course in Sociology

Credits: 1

Description
This course provides a capstone experience in the field of sociology. It integrates coursework covered in the Sociology AA degree program and provides preparation for both academic and non-academic careers in sociology.

Student Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate an ability to express the contribution of sociology to understanding social reality at both the micro and macro level of analysis.
Demonstrate an ability to apply the major theoretical orientations in sociology – functionalism, conflict, and symbolic interactionism – to the analysis of social structure and human behavior.
Demonstrate knowledge of social science research methods, data interpretation, and various ethical issues related to research process.
Demonstrate an ability to define and illustrate the following sociological concepts: culture, social structure, social inequality, and cultural diversity.
Demonstrate competency in critical thinking.
Demonstrate an ability to express ideas in a clear and coherent manner in the form of a research paper (under supervision of the instructor).

Prerequisite: Instructor approval