SSOC 1001 - Living and Learning in an Intercultural World (5 credits)
5 credits
In this course, students explore their individual and social identities, as well as social group memberships of diverse others. They explore the influence of their cultural identities and explore and discuss these identities. To understand the foundations of effective advocacy for social justice and change, students examine various forms of social systems that influence individual and interpersonal behaviors, intergroup relations, institutional structures, and societal norms.
SSOC 2000 - Social Problems (5 credits)
5 credits
In this course, students think critically about society and their own lives from a wide range of classical and contemporary perspectives. Students engage in assignments that balance theory with current research findings and emphasize social policy. They explore and apply major theoretical perspectives to evaluate chosen topics, and they consider the idea of self in relation to global perspectives and social institutions. Through their study of sociology, students sharpen their critical-thinking skills and develop a sociological imagination, which they can use throughout their personal and professional lives to understand social structure and behavior.
Prerequisites
- SSOC 1001
- SLDR 1001