The concepts and methodologies of sociology, psychology, economics, political science and history helps students understand issues of current significance.

This course is a survey of sociological perspectives-particularly social interactionism, functionalism, and conflict theory. It focuses on the role of culture in shaping behavior patterns; key social institutions, such as the family, work, and religion; and the ways that globalization and multiculturalism are altering contemporary social life.

Sociology Elective

Sociology Elective

3 hours; 3 creditsSurvey of the concepts, methods, theories, and principles with which sociology interprets social behavior. Emphasis on the structure and problems of contemporary society. Starting Summer 2023 Satisfies PathwaysFlexible Core Individual and Society requirement.

The language of sociology, the sociological perspective, and basic areas of sociological inquiry. Topics include: culture, socialization, self and society, social stratification and social class, the family, religion, policy, community organization, collective behavior, mass culture, social order and social change.

An introduction to sociological approaches used to study human societies. The course explores the interaction between the individuals, groups and societies; the development and role of social institutions such as health care, education, criminal justice, the economy and the family; the causes and consequences of social inequalities, as structured by factors like social class, race, gender and sexuality.

CBA Credit CC - Liberal Arts

This course is a general introduction to the field of social psychology, which is the scientific study of how people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others. In this course, students will learn the vocabulary, research methods, questions, debates, and empirical findings of Social Psychology. Students will explore major social psychological topics and theories including the self in social context, behavior and attitudes, social & group influence, stereotypes & prejudice, attraction & intimacy, helping/altruism, aggression, conformity/obedience, persuasion, and propaganda.

Sociology Elective

Development of sociological imagination through introduction and application of basic concepts incorporating global and comparative perspectives.

Social Science Research Elective Credit

Elective Credit

Liberal Arts Elective Credit

This interdisciplinary course is designed to give a broad overview of the subject matter covered by the Social Sciences and to introduce students to basic concepts, approaches, and principles governing Social Sciences. The underlying theme of the course is culture, society and social change. Attention is given to the historical development, continuity and changes in social institutions, culture and society. Among the topics discussed in this course will be the contributions of women to the development of social sciences and gender issues as they pertain to social inequality in the United States.

Perspectives on sociology as an analytical science. The emphasis is on concepts, hypotheses and theories which explain social behavior and social change.

Psychology Elective Credit

Elective Credit

Individual & Society

Individual & Society

This course is an introduction to the basic premises of sociology; the role of social factors as a determinant of human behavior; the formation and function of social institutions and the logic of sociological inquiry. The broad areas covered are the study of sociology, the individual and society, structures of power, social institutions and social change in the modern world. This course may be offered as an online course.