Overview of basic theories, methods, concepts and issues central to the discipline of sociology. Examine the relationship between social behavior and society.

Survey the characteristics, issues and problems of the family as a social institution. Topics discussed include: marital satisfaction, conflict, mate selection, alternatives and social change.

Analysis of selected social problems, both domestic and global. Exploration of why social problems occur, how different value premises and theoretical perspectives lead to distinctive ways of addressing social problems. Issues such as poverty, crime, homelessness, intergroup conflicts are examples of the types of issues examined.

Topics which are not regularly offered in the program focus on expertise of available instructors and the needs and interests of students. S/U graded or letter graded. Access online course list. Open CRN link to view syllabus and evaluation method.