SOC 101 — Introduction to Sociology (3 Credits, Fall/Spring/Summer)
This course provides an introduction to the basic concepts, principles, and processes relevant to the study of society and everyday life. The course will examine a diverse range of topics pertaining to human behavior and social structure. A primary focus will be developing a sociological perspective through theory and research. Additionally, discussions of culture, development of the self, micro and macro group processes, deviance, social inequality, social institutions, and social change will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on a contemporary American experience, yet making global connections will also be stressed. (This CWI course meets Idaho State Board of Education GEM competency requirements for GEM 6 - Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing.) . (3 lecture hours, 0 lab hours, 3 credits)
Part of
- Communication - Associate of Arts Degree (AA)
- Criminal Justice - Associate of Arts Degree (AA)*
- Elementary Education - Associate of Arts Degree (AA)
- General Studies - Associate of Arts Degree (AA)*
- History - Associate of Arts Degree (AA)*
- Philosophy - Associate of Arts Degree (AA)*
- Political Science - Associate of Arts Degree (AA)*
- Registered Nursing - Associate of Science Degree (AS)
- Secondary Education - Social Science - Associate of Arts Degree (AA)
- Sociology - Associate of Arts Degree (AA)
- Studio Art - Associate of Arts Degree (AA)