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Sociology is the study of human society, culture, social institutions, social change, and social interaction. Areas of study in this field include marriage and family, gender, race/ethnicity, aging, inequality, globalization, deviance, violence, social control, education, health care, religion, poverty, urbanization, and social movements. NCTC provides four courses in Sociology, varying by semester and campus. There is an Introduction to Sociology, Social Problems, Marriage and Family, and Minority Studies.

Sociology Courses

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SOCI 1301 - INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY

The scientific study of human society, including ways in which groups, social institutions, and individuals affect each other. Causes of social stability and social change are explored through the application of various theoretical perspectives, key concepts, and related research methods of sociology. Analysis of social issues in their institutional context may include topics such as social stratification, gender, race/ethnicity, and deviance.

Meets NCTC Core Curriculum Requirement

SOCI 1306 - SOCIAL PROBLEMS

Application of sociological principles and theoretical perspectives to major social problems in contemporary society such as inequality, crime and violence, substance abuse, environmental issues, deviance, or family problems.

Meets NCTC Core Curriculum Requirement

SOCI 2301 - MARRIAGE & THE FAMILY

Sociological and theoretical analysis of the structures and functions of the family, the varied cultural patterns of the American family, and the relationships that exist among the individuals within the family, as well as the relationships that exist between the family and other institutions in society.

SOCI 2319 - MINORITY STUDIES

This course studies minority-majority group relations, addressing their historical, cultural, social, economic, and institutional development in the United States. Both sociological and social psychological levels of analysis will be employed to discuss issues including experiences of minority groups within the context of their cultural heritage and tradition, as well as that of the dominant culture.

Core concepts to be examined include (but are not limited to) social inequality, dominance/subordination, prejudice, and discrimination. Particular minority groups discussed may include those based on poverty, race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or religion.

SOCI 2326 - SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

Study of individual behavior within the social environment. May include topics such as the socio-psychological process, attitude formation and change, interpersonal relations, and group processes.

Cross-listed as PSYC 2319

Sociology AA Pathway

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