SOC - Sociology

Students will analyze how individuals are organized into social groups, ranging from intimate groups to bureaucracies. This course introduces the organization of groups can influence individual behavior; nature and interrelationships of basic social institutions, such as family, education, religion, and economy. Laboratory course is required for Pathways students. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

This course will examine how culture and identity interact both on the individual and social levels. Through multi-cultural readings, students will examine how cultural differences affect our lives and how some life experiences are universal. Students will explore identity components such as race, gender, socioeconomic status, and ethnicity. The class will stress literature, discussion, self-reflection, and critical analysis so students will be able to evaluate cultural and identity components in various settings. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours