SOC 161 - Introduction to Sociology

(3 Credits)

This course provides a theoretical and practical foundation for applying the sociological perspective to one’s daily life. It is designed to acquaint the student with some of the major concepts, theories, and research findings of sociology. Among the topics considered are culture, social structure, the self, collective behavior, deviance, bureaucracy, and social institutions such as the family, government, education, religion, and the economy.