Sociology

SOS 101 Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)

Prerequisite: None

This course introduces the unique perspectives and methods of social science for understanding the social realities of everyday life. It examines the concepts of culture, socialization, social perception and cognition; semiotics and anthropological linguistics; the sociology of knowledge; social ethics and norms; groups and stratification; cultural continuity and change; and human ecology.

SOS 190 Introduction to Social Work (3 credits)

Prerequisite: None

This introduction to the theory and practice of social work focuses on the social welfare system, including federal, state and municipal programs; principles of social psychology as applied to the counseling process; and family systems theory.