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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
Date:
-
Delivery:
Online
Term:
2026 Spring Session 1

Class Notes

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.

This class is taught live through online instruction. Students must attend class at the scheduled dates and times but can access the class anywhere using internet. For more information regarding this delivery and how to access your class, see www.nwtc.edu/onlinelivefaq.

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
1/20/2026 - 3/16/2026 Online
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

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