Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SAYA-0008
Organization's ID:
SOC101
Organization:
Saylor Academy
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
94 hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 Introduction to Sociology
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to introduce students to a range of basic sociological principles so they can develop their own sociological imagination. Students will learn about the origins of sociology as a discipline and be introduced to major sociological theories and methods of research. Students will also explore such topics as sex and gender, deviance, and racism.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Describe and critically discuss major theoretical perspectives, such as conflict theory, structural functionalism, and symbolic interactionism
  • Apply sociological concepts to observable events and social issues.
  • Define sociology and its purpose
  • Define and discuss sociological imagination
  • Use the sociological perspective or imagination to interpret or describe social phenomena, such as racism, sexism, and deviance

General Topics:

  • Introduction to sociology
  • Culture, the socialized self, and the individual in society
  • Social inequality
  • Institutions
  • Social change and social issues
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Computer Based Training

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials