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Apr 28, 2024
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SOC 3000 - Development of Sociological Theory
This course offers an introduction to sociological theory. Students will examine the historical roots of sociological theory and understand major theoretical paradigms with an emphasis on social and intellectual contexts, conceptual frameworks and methods, and contributions to contemporary social analysis.
Requisites: 6 Hours in SOC including 1000
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes: - Students will acquire the ability to analyze the origins and structure of sociological theory.
- Students will be able to apply sociological theories to social issues and identify appropriate research questions.
- Students will be able to compare and contrast differing theoretical perspectives, evaluating the theories, strengths and limitations of theories.
- Students will be able to evaluate sociological theories.
- Students will be able to identify and describe assumptions and key concepts of selected sociological theories.
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