| Role and Scope |
| Sociology is the scientific study of human society, culture, social institutions, group interaction, social trends, social problems, and social change. NCTC offers six courses in Sociology. Courses vary by semester and campus. Each course emphasizes the fundamentals of scientific theory, methodology, social patterns, questioning commonly held assumptions, and expanding each student's intellectual horizons. |
| SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology |
| A study of human society, culture, social interaction, social institutions, collective behavior, social control, and social change. |
| SOCI 1306 Contemporary Social Problems |
| A study of current social problems, trends, and policies related to such topics as crime, violence, poverty, health issues, race relations, population, urbanization, war, education, etc. |
| SOCI 2301 Marriage and Family Relationships |
| A comprehensive study of many types of relationships and issues relating to love, jealousy, dating, mate selection, sexuality, cohabitation, communication, childrearing, marriage, divorce, remarriage, and abuse. |
| SOCI 2326 Social Psychology |
| A study of the way individual thought, emotion, and behavior are influenced by others and by the social environment. Topics include social perception, interpersonal attraction, aggression, pro-social behavior, stereotyping, and group influence. (Note: This course counts as an elective, not a Behavioral Science core.) |
| SOCI 2340 Drug Use and Abuse |
| An examination of the history, pharmacology, physiological and psychological effects, treatment, laws, social policies, and trends related to drug use and abuse in the United States. |
| SOCI 2371 Cultural Diversity |
| An in-depth study of human diversity in the modern world and around the globe, including topics relating to culture, race/ethnicity, gender, economic stratification, religion, political systems, and other cross-cultural issues. (This course often counts as an elective, not a Behavioral Science core.) |