Course Title
Introduction to Sociology
Course Description
This course is intended as a general introduction to sociology, i.e., a scientific study of society, groups, and social behavior. Its purpose is to develop in the student a greater capacity to interpret and evaluate the social world.
Pass/Fail Only?
No
Faculty Permission Required?
No
Credit Hours Min
3
Credit Hours Max
3
Instructional Method
Hyflex
Objective
Demonstrate knowledge of terminology, research findings, methodologies, and theories common to the social and behavioral sciences.
Objective
Analyze interrelationships among individuals, institutions, social structures, events and/or ideas.
Objective
Explain how social and behavioral sciences can be employed to: (a) analyze social change, (b) analyze social problems, and (c) analyze and develop social policies.
Objective
Assess the sources and effects of their own cultural beliefs, language, socio-economic status, race, ethnic background, religion, interpersonal styles, behaviors, and/or worldview.
Objective
Distinguish between personal troubles and public issues or develop the sociological imagination through critical writing and discussion.
Objective
Practice using a sociological perspective as a habit of mind and to better understand the social world in which they live and interact daily.
Objective
Demonstrate a self-reflective attitude and critical analysis toward the sources and/or effects of one’s own cultural beliefs, language, socio-economic status, race, gender, ethnic background, religion, interpersonal styles, behaviors, and/or worldview.
Objective
Demonstrate intercultural competence that includes the awareness of sources and/or effects of others’ cultural beliefs, language, socio-economic status, race, gender, ethnic background, religion, interpersonal styles, behaviors, and/or worldview.
Objective
Formulate response(s) to economic, environmental, and human rights issues using principles of social justice.
Objective
Demonstrate principles towards well-being which reflects a commitment to life-long development of mind, body, and/or spirit through positive lifestyle choices.