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Intro to Sociology

Class Number: 10809196_2255_51075_03
Offering Status:
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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Course Description

10-809-196 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY ...the nature and variety of groups; inequality, race and ethnicity; family, population, social integration, and change; collective behavior; politics, economics, religion, education, and the effects of technology. (Prerequisite: Next Gen Rdg score greater/equal to 250 AND Writing score greater/equal to 237; OR ACT Rdg score greater/equal to 16 AND English greater/equal to 15; OR 10-831-107, College Reading and Writing with a B or better)

Course Typically Offered

  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Spring

Most NWTC classes are offered in 8-week sessions. Learn more about how our class schedule can help you succeed.

Credit for Prior Learning

What will I learn?

  1. Describe sociological perspectives related to current issues, problems, and/or institutions
  2. Analyze the importance of culture within societies
  3. Summarize the influence of socialization on human behavior
  4. Apply deviance theories
  5. Analyze the power of groups to influence behavior
  6. Assess the consequences of social, racial, ethnic, gender, age, sexual orientation, and other inequities
  7. Examine the effects of globalization on societies
  8. Analyze how social institutions function in society
  9. Assess the impact of social stratification

Class Details

Class Number:
10809196_2255_51075_03
Location:
Online
Date:
-
Delivery:
Online
Term:
2025 Summer
Estimated Cost:
$503.15 *

Class Notes

  • This is an Online class that can be accessed anywhere using internet. For more information regarding this delivery and how to access your class, see www.nwtc.edu/onlinefaq.
  • Your textbook for this class is available free online! It can be found in your Canvas class shell one day prior to the class start date. Based on your preference, printed versions are available for purchase through the NWTC Bookstore. To learn more, please visit: https://nwtc.libguides.com/oer.

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
6/6/2025 - 8/1/2025 Online
Online

* Cost displayed is based on in-state residency. Back to cost