SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology

Course unit(s): 1
Meets GAR (students beginning prior to Fall 2024): Meets general academic requirement DE and SL.
Meets Explore Core requirement (students beginning Fall 2024 and later): HS and RP
What is sociology? How do sociologists go about their work? How is society structured? Is inequality an inherent part of human life? How and why do societies change? This course introduces the central concepts and principles of major sociological perspectives. It provides an overview of the study of social institutions, social stratification, and social change.
Taught every semester.