Duration
10 Months
Prerequisites
None
Requirements
None
Course Summary
This course introduces sociology, exploring topics such as culture, socialization, social change, inequality, and social institutions. It examines sociological theories and processes, while also helping you understand career paths in sociology through lessons, activities, and tests.
Describe the development of sociology as a distinct discipline and compare the different schools of thought in sociology.
Explain sociological concepts and processes, and analyze the effects of industrialization. Identify and describe different types of societies.
Identify leading sociologists and describe their contributions to the field of sociology.
Identify the elements of culture, compare cultural norms, and analyze the relationship between culture and society.
Explain the process of socialization and describe the various life stages.
Explain the influence of the social institution of family on society.