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We live in a world of rapid development and change, both in how people interact thanks to technology and the evolution of social stratification. Sociology is defined as the study of groups and group interactions, societies and social interactions, from small, personal groups to very large groups. Our Sociology course covers the fundamentals of these interactions and we also take a deeper look into how global inequality, the economy, gender, marriage, religion and social movements play a role in our ever-changing society and personal lives. By taking our course, you will be able to better understand your own life and the roles of others.
Prerequisite(s): None
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Identify the basics of sociology, social stratification and group organization and interaction
- Recall how aspects of deviance, the economy and social movements effect our daily lives
- Recognize the sociological concepts of gender, aging, family, marriage and health
- List the roles education and religion play in society
- Identify the fundamentals of global health, the government and politics in society
Sociology Module 1
Introduction to Sociology
- What is Sociology?
- What are Society and Culture?
- The History of Sociology
- Creating a Discipline
- Theoretical Perspectives
- Why Study Sociology?
- Sociological Research
- Research Methods
- Ethical Concerns
Sociology Module 2
Culture
- What is Culture?
- Elements of Culture
- Ethnocentrism
- Cultural Relativism
- Pop Culture
- Subculture
- Cultural Change
- Theoretical Perspectives on Culture
Sociology Module 3
Society and Social Interaction
- Types of Societies
- Theoretical Perspectives on Society
- Social Constructions of Reality
- Socialization
- Theories of Self-Development
- Why Socialization Matters
- Agents of Socialization
- Socialization Across the Life Course
Sociology Module 4
Groups and Organization
- Types of Groups
- Group Size
- Group Structure
- In-Groups and Out-Groups
- Conformity
- Group Leadership
- Formal Organizations
- The McDonaldization of Society
Sociology Module 5
Deviance and Technology
- Deviance
- Social Control
- Crime and the Law
- Types of Crime
- Technology Today
- What is Technology?
- Media and Technology in Society
- Categorizing Technology
Sociology Module 6
Social Stratification in the United States
- What is Social Stratification?
- Economic Changes
- Systems of Stratification
- Status Consistency
- Social Stratification and Mobility in the United States
- Standard of Living
- Global Stratification and the Inequality
- Theoretical Perspectives on Social Stratification
Sociology Module 7
Global Inequality, Race and Ethnicity
- Global Stratification and Classification
- Global Wealth and Poverty
- Theoretical Perspectives on Global Stratification
- Racial, Ethnic and Minority Groups
- Stereotypes, Prejudice and Discrimination
- Theories of Race and Ethnicity
- Intergroup Relationships
- Race and Ethnicity in the United States
Sociology Module 8
Gender and Aging
- Sex and Gender
- Gender Roles
- Sexuality
- Who Are the Elderly?
- The Process of Aging
- Challenges Facing the Elderly
- Theoretical Perspectives on Aging
Sociology Module 9
Marriage and Family
- What is Marriage?
- What is Family
- Variations in Family Life
- Challenges Families Face
- Marriage Patterns
- Stages of Family Life
- Theoretical Perspectives on Marriage and Family
- Divorce and Remarriage
Sociology Module 10
Religion
- The Sociological Approach to Religion
- History of Religion as a Sociological Concept
- Theoretical Perspectives on Religion
- World Religions
- Types of Religious Organizations
- Liberation Theology
- Megachurches
- Religion in the United States
Sociology Module 11
Education
- Education around the World
- Formal and Informal Education
- Access to Education
- Theoretical Perspectives on Education
- Functionalism
- Issues in Education
- Equal Education
Sociology Module 12
Government and the Economy
- Power and Authority
- Forms of Government
- Politics in the United States
- Theoretical Perspectives on Government and Power
- Economic Systems
- Globalization and the Economy
- Work in the United States
- Polarization in the Workforce
Sociology Module 13
Health and the Environment
- The Social Construction of Health
- Global Health
- Health in the United States
- Comparative Health and Medicine
- Demography and Population
- Urbanization
- The Environment and Society
Sociology Module 14
Social Movements and Social Change
- Collective Behavior
- Theoretical Perspectives on Collective Behavior
- Social Movements
- Levels of Social Movement
- Social Change
- Causes of Social Change
- Modernization
**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**
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The move away from physical books to eTextbooks means you get the latest, most up-to-date version available. This also makes your training more accessible, so you can study anywhere you have your phone or tablet. The best part is that all materials are included in your training cost so there are NO extra fees for books!
Internet Connection
- Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections
*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.
Hardware Requirements
- Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
- Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
PC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Windows 7 or higher
- Microsoft Office 2013 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player
MAC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows
- Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers- Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- Apple QuickTime Media Player
