SOCY 1110 - Introduction to Sociology
3 Credits
This course is an introduction to the scientific study of human behavior, with a focus on how social forces shape people’s lives. Students will learn about basic sociological theories and how sociologists conduct studies. Topics include culture, socialization, race, gender, sexuality, family, crime, and social inequalities. Students will also examine how institutions, social movements, and policies impact various social phenomena and individuals. Students will use a sociological perspective to explore their own citizenship and evaluate their ethics of social responsibility.
Major Content Areas
Social Institutions, Practices, and Policies Research Methods Sociological Theories Social Groups, Including Race, Class, Gender, and Sexuality Culture and Socialization Social Responsibility
Learning Outcomes
Examine personal ethics related to citizenship and social responsibility Identify the research methods sociologists use Apply sociological theories to social inequality and other social phenomena Explain four of the leading sociological theories Recognize their own social group memberships and how society impacts them Describe how social institutions, social movements, and policies impact social issues
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals
09 - Ethical/Civic Resp 05 - Hist/Soc/Behav Sci
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