Course Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: SDCM-0048 Version: 5 Organization's ID: Sociology 101 Organization: Study.com, LLC Location: Online Length: 28 hours for 6 weeks Minimum Passing Score: 70 ACE Credit Recommendation Period: 7/1/2025 - 6/30/2028 7/1/2022 - 6/30/2025 7/1/2019 - 6/30/2022 8/1/2016 - 6/30/2019 5/1/2015 - 7/31/2016 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Introduction to Sociology Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is to develop an understanding of the importance of sociology and to examine foundational sociological theories that explain social behavior, institutions, and structures. Learning Outcomes: Explain foundational concepts of sociology, including key sociological approaches and research methods. Identify major sociological theories and describe the contributions of theorists such as Marx, Weber, Durkheim, and Du Bois. Compare major theories of social development and their contributions to understanding human behavior. Analyze sociology’s role in shaping public policy and social justice initiatives. Explain how social roles, groups, and institutions shape individual and collective behavior. Explain the impact of social stratification, including factors such as race, gender, and class, on social dynamics and inequalities. Describe the effects of social movements and collective behavior on societies over time. Compare global perspectives on sociology and how societal issues vary across cultures. General Topics: Introduction to Sociology: The Basics Key Sociology Theorists Sociology Research Methods Foundations of Society Theories of Individual Social Development Social Groups & Organizations Diversity in Society Sex and Gender in Society Race and Ethnicity in Society Aging in Society Economics and Politics Social Institutions Social Change Over Time Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Audio Visual Materials Methods of Assessment: Examinations Other Quizzes Assignment 1; Chapter Tests; Final Exam Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Equivalencies Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Other offerings from Study.com, LLC View All Courses College Credit Opportunities Page Content