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Intro to Sociology

Class Number: SOCSCI1 10809196-6 - Intro to Sociology
Offering Status: Open
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:
SOCSCI1 10809196-6 - Intro to Sociology
Location:
Shawano
Date:
-
Delivery:
In-Person
Term:
2025 Fall Session 2

Class Notes

The required digital course materials will be accessible via Canvas on or just prior to the first day of class.  The fee for the materials is included as part of the ‘Digital Material Access Fee’ on your tuition statement. The optional purchase of a print version of the textbook is available through the NWTC Bookstore.

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
10/22/2025 - 12/17/2025 Monday/Wednesday
12:30 PM - 3:20 PM
NWTC Shawano Room 112

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