Sociology

An introductory analysis of the nature of society, the interrelationship of its component groups and the process whereby society persists and changes.

A sociological analysis of major social problems.

The social institution of the family will be analyzed by the sociological perspective. Analyzation and evaluation of the factors (courtship, marriage, child-parent relationships, divorce) that create, maintain, or change social problems in our society will be a focus. We will study and learn about the contemporary American family by considering social class, ethnic background, and diverse family situations.

This course includes the analysis of aging within the context of the life cycle with emphasis on the major concerns of the elderly and social policies, especially Social Security, and health care, which have an impact on the lives of the elderly.