SOC 102 Contemporary Issues and Social Solutions

This course introduces students to the field of sociology, a discipline that broadens our awareness of the social world. Sociology is introduced as a way of knowing and a body of knowledge. Students will learn to identify and investigate solutions to local and global social issues, conflicts, and problems by applying sociological theories and methods in theoretical and concrete ways. This course includes inquiry into a range of issues and institutional contexts, such as education, religion, politics, health, popular culture, deviance, families, race, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality.

Baccalaureate Experience

(SS)

Spartan Studies

SSD

Credits

4

Prerequisite

AWR 101

Offered

fall and spring semesters.