Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
FNDR-0021
Version:
1
Organization:
Founders Institute LLC
Location:
Online
Length:
14 weeks (9 hours per week)
Minimum Passing Score:
70
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Introduction to Sociology
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to introduce students to the fundamental concepts, theories, and methods of sociology. Through examining social structures, cultural patterns, and social interactions, students will develop the sociological imagination—the ability to connect individual experiences with broader societal forces. Topics include socialization, inequality, social institutions, social change, and globalization. Students will engage in critical thinking, research analysis, discussions, and multimedia projects to explore how society shapes behaviors, identities, and relationships across diverse contexts.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Apply the sociological imagination to analyze how social forces influence personal choices and group behavior
  • Differentiate between major sociological theories and use them to interpret social patterns and issues
  • Explain the impact of culture, language, and socialization on identity formation and societal norms
  • Analyze social stratification and inequality using concepts of race, gender, class, and power
  • Evaluate the roles of social institutions and their influence on individual and societal outcomes
  • Describe how globalization and digital media shape culture and social interaction
  • Examine causes and effects of social movements and assess their role in societal transformation
  • Interpret sociological research using qualitative and quantitative methods, including ethical considerations
  • Communicate sociological insights effectively through writing, discussion, and multimedia presentation

General Topics:

  • Sociological imagination and major theoretical perspectives
  • Socialization and cultural influences
  • Social structure and group dynamics
  • Race, class, gender, and intersectionality
  • Social institutions: family, education, religion, government
  • Deviance, conformity, and social control
  • Media, technology, and globalization
  • Social movements and social change
  • Health disparities and social inequality
  • Immigration, identity, and cultural integration
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Discussion
  • Project-based Instruction

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers
Supplemental Materials
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