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Course Description

This comprehensive course provides an up-to-date presentation of the essentials of sociological study. Students will learn a wide range of classical and contemporary perspectives which will encourage links between theories and current research. With the addition of numerous net links, thoughtful exercises and examples, and review quizzes--this course will help students develop a sociological imagination.  This is an ideal environment in which to examine ourselves, study our own society, as well as study our neighbors.
 
Topics covered will examine the sociological perspectives, sociological research, cultural debates, the process of socialization, groups and organizations, crime and deviance, stratification, inequality and discrimination that effects ageism and gender, race and ethnicity, issues involving the economy, different forms of government, marriage, religion, health and environment safety, urbanization, and social movements. This course is an excellent resource for any age student pursuing aspects of this study or the non-academic hobbyists and life-long learners.
 
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Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Define sociology.
  • Describe developing a sociological perspective, sociological research, and culture.
  • Describe socialization and the life cycle.
  • Describe social interaction.
  • Describe groups and organizations.
  • Describe governments, political power, and war.
  • Describe urbanization and population.
  • Describe deviance, crime, and social conformity.
  • Describe stratification, class, and inequality.
  • Describe gender, age, race, and ethnic inequality.
  • Describe marriage and the family.
  • Describe work and economic life.
  • Describe mass media and education.
  • Describe religion and education.
  • Describe health and the environment.
  • Describe social change and social movements, and
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.

Course Lessons

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Lesson 1: Introduction to Sociology

Topics will include an introduction, terminology, and the importance of sociology in public health.

Lesson 2: Developing a Sociological Perspective

Topics will include the different sociological perspectives, how each is defined and they interact.

Lesson 3: Sociological Research

Topics will include methodologies, reliability, and `validity of research to achieve results.

Lesson 4: Culture

Topics will focus on the importance of culture and debates in research.

Lesson 5: Socialization and the Life Cycle

Topics will focus on the environmental, genetics, and social exeriences in socialization.

Lesson 6: Social Interaction

Topics will focus on the day-to-day contact with other individuals including physical, verbal, and observational interactions.

Lesson 7: Groups and Organizations

Topics will focus on the elements of interaction among individuals with similar characteristics.

Lesson 8: Governments, Political Power, and War

Topics will focus on the importance of politics in societies.

Lesson 9: Urbanization and Population

Topics will focus on the affects of environment on lifestyles and development.

Lesson 10: Deviance, Crime, and Social Conformity

Topics will focus on societies "norm" in acceptable behavior.

Lesson 11: Stratification, Class, and Inequality

Topics will focus on how disparities in wealth and education, divide individuals into social classes.

Lesson 12: Gender and Age Inequality: Sexism and Ageism

Topics will focus on the affect of gender and age in determining social and cultural roles and opportunities.

Lesson 13: Race and Ethnic Inequality

Topics will focus on discriminatory behavior against racial and ethnic groups.

Lesson 14: Marriage and the Family

Topics will include the changing definition of marriage and the Healthy Marriage Initiative.

Lesson 15: Work and Economic Life

This chapter will explore economic life during the industrial age, during the information age, and during the period where economic growth seeks globalization.

Lesson 16: Mass Media and Education

This chapter will focus on freedom of speech or censorship and how the mass media is a concern for parents safeguarding children's viewing.

Lesson 17: Religion and Education

Topics will focus on the role of religion in public education.

Lesson 18: Health and the Environment

Topics will focus on how public health and the environment are intertwined.

Lesson 19: Social Change and Social Movements

Topics will focus on cultural changes in attitudes and behaviors caused by different social movements.

Final Exam

Final exam

Additional Information

Course Title : Sociology 101
CEU Value :

1.5 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)

Standard :

Course Adheres to the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard

Accreditation :

Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500, McLean, VA 22102.

Languages : English - United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and other English speaking countries
Course Number : 33335
Course Type : College Level
Course URL :

http://sociology.onlineclasses.com

Course Rating : Excellent Course! 4 Star Rating
Instructor :

Dr. Deirdre Mithaug

Syllabus :

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Grading Policy :

Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive a CEU Certificate documenting CEUs earned

Assessment Method :

Lesson assignments and review exams

Course Review :

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Duration : Continuous: Enroll anytime!
Requirements : View Technical Requirements
Course Fee :

Basic Course: $65.00 (no CEU Certificate)

   

with CEU Certificate: $90.00

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This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment. This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, certification or educational requirements.

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The role of the sociologist is to study the processes that build, maintain, and sustain a social system and sociology can be defined as the study of human nature within a social system.  In this self-paced online course, students will learn a wide range of classical and contemporary perspectives which will encourage links between theories and current research. With the addition of numerous net links, thoughtful exercises and examples, and review quizzes--students will be encouraged to develop a sociological imagination.

All course material will be given online and anyone can take this course as long as you have a high school reading level. 

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