- Identify and describe key features of sociology as a discipline and a practice.
- Define theory and describe its role in building sociological knowledge.
- Compare and contrast basic theoretical orientations, including the historical context of the times and cultures in which they were developed.
- Identify and describe key features of inequality in several contemporary societies, such as structural and intersectional inequalities in the United States; uneven power relations between the global North and the global South; and legacies of colonialism and imperialism.
- Describe and apply the most commonly used research approaches, both qualitative and quantitative.
- Describe the procedures sociologists follow to ensure ethical treatment of participants in social research.
- Communicate sociological claims and arguments effectively, including showing an appreciation of culturally diverse audiences.
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Type of Program
- Undergraduate Program
