Sociology Courses

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A sampling of courses for this discipline includes (not a complete list):

• SOC-101 Introduction to Sociology
• SOC-102 Social Problems of a Diverse Society
• SOC-105 Marriage and Family
• SOC-106 Chicano Culture I
• SOC-107 The World of Work
• SOC-142 Sociology of Sport
• ANTH-102 Cultural Anthropology
• PS-103 International Relations
• PSY-101 General Psychology
• PSY-108 A Survey of Human Development

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the courses in this discipline, the student will have acquired the following knowledge and skills:

• Demonstrate and understand a variety of explanations accounting for human behavior (in evolutionary and/or contemporary contexts) and to account for differences in terms of the interplay among society, culture, and biology.
• Demonstrate competence in defining, critically assessing, and using sociological concepts.
• Demonstrate familiarity with theoretical perspectives and historical developments in the discipline.
• Identify and employ various research designs and their appropriate application to the study of social life.
• Demonstrate an understanding of cross-cultural differences and an understanding of the importance of cultural context.