This course emphasizes the fundamental concepts and principles of sociology including culture, socialization, interaction, social groups and stratification, effects of population growth and technology in society and social institutions.

Prerequisite: SOC 101 or Instructor Permission

This course is a survey of current social problems in America, stressing the importance of social change and conflicts as they influence perceptions, definitions, etiology and possible solutions.

Prerequisite: SOC 101

This course analyzes the role of gender and sexuality in society. It explores the social construction of gender, cross-cultural research variations of gender and sexuality, the implications of gender and sexuality on personal daily living and gendered dimensions of social institutions.

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

This course provides an opportunity for students to investigate a faculty-approved topic related to Sociology using the application of practical research methods. The course is designed for students in an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science program to explore part of their major in more depth by working one-on-one or in small groups on faculty- or student-designed research projects.